Thankful business owners are getting ready for an explosive chance to cash in now that the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is back on the East River.
Hotels are seeing dollar signs in the sky thanks to the switch from the Hudson River — and are charging New Year’s Eve-like rates for the event.
At the Z NYC Hotel in Long Island City, a spot on their rooftop deck 100 feet above the city is going for $125.
“The Macy’s fireworks are viewed all over the country,” said hotel spokeswoman Lisa Gneo. “It’s an iconic event.”
Williamsburg’s Wythe Hotel has already sold out its $30 rooftop party. Guests will enjoy house-made sausages, German potato salad and brews.
Even bars and restaurants without good river views are cashing in.
“We cant guarantee that we will have a full view of the fireworks because they’re at the Brooklyn Bridge,” said Jovan Dansberry, lead host of Penthouse 808 in Long Island City. People have booked reservations months in advance anyway, he said.
POD 39 Hotel on the East Side of Manhattan is still accepting reservations for its $75 fireworks party, which will feature an a la carte lunch menu and extended snack menu for dinner.
“The outer-boroughs aren’t an afterthought. They should be the main event,” said Mayor de Blasio, who made the decision to switch the fireworks show. He hopes the location can alternate between the Hudson and East rivers, he added.