The July Fourth fireworks show is held at Jones Beach...

The July Fourth fireworks show is held at Jones Beach in Wantagh on July 4, 2009. Credit: Newsday / Ana P. Gutierrez

 There's a chance that federal funds could return the July 4 fireworks show to Jones Beach, as well as finance significant renovations there and at other state parks, according to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).

Schumer, at Jones Beach State Park Monday with State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash, announced the effort as part of Congress' new energy bill, which will include a provision to increase the amount given states from the 45-year-old Land and Water Conservation Fund.

>> Read Sid Cassese's full story

President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.  Credit: Newsday/Kendall Rodriguez

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.  Credit: Newsday/Kendall Rodriguez

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

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