 The use is allowed only on July 4 and December 31 each year with sales limited to the 30 days preceding their allowed use.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill on November 21, 2014 allowing sparklers, party poppers, cone fountains and other novelty items to be sold, possessed, and used in the state of New York outside of New York City.Local governments must approve the sale and use of fireworks before people can legally use them.