Lake Ronkonkoma shoreline, quiet.

Greater Ronkonkoma
Brian Harmon
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May 26, 2026

Eagles win: fireworks show at Lake Ronkonkoma cancelled

Lake Ronkonkoma’s bald eagles can sleep soundly Saturday night. A planned fireworks show at the lake has been cancelled after town officials refused to issue a permit — and animal advocates who spent weeks raising hell about it are calling it a victory.

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