The situation is getting out of control: New Yorkers are terrorized by fans of fireworks, there are victims

As a result of the illegal launch of fireworks in New York, two people were seriously injured. Brooklyn and the Bronx lead in complaints. Pyrotechnic salesmen are reaping the benefits. The publication shared the details NBC New York.

The number of complaints in New York grew by 80%

In the first weeks of June, New Yorkers filed more than 1700 complaints regarding the launch of fireworks; for the same period last year, only 21 complaints were registered. Today, a city that never sleeps, literally confirms that it has earned this title for a reason: the sounds of fireworks have not ceased here for the third week.

Illegal fireworks from streets and rooftops are common in the metropolitan area a few days before July 4, when America celebrates Independence Day. But over the past few weeks there has been an extraordinary surge in such incidents.

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Brooklyn County President Eric Adams and Councilor Robert Cornegy say Brooklyn's Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush have been leading in the number of complaints in recent months. They argue for the need for the city to use additional resources to combat the illegal use of pyrotechnics.

On June 21, Adams asked City officials to use Cure Violence groups - programs to combat public health violence - to respond to complaints about fireworks. Law enforcement agencies will be involved in identifying the sources of the fireworks. Therefore, Adams urged locals not to call 911 on any occasion.

While fast-burning and generally safe sparklers are allowed to be used, fireworks accompanied by loud explosions and pops are prohibited in New York. A police spokesman called on people to report such violations.

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Brooklyn resident Brittany Sterrett did not report such incidents to police, although she said the noise disturbed her greatly. “They (launching fireworks - Ed.) Are a block from my house,” she said. "I can see them from the window and it scares my dog."

Other residents of the city believe that fireworks are a way of expressing, “especially at this time of year and at this moment in New York history,” and the townspeople launch them for fun.

However, not only residents of Brooklyn, but also residents of the Bronx have witnessed massive fireworks launches. In Fordham Heights, remnants of exploding fireworks are scattered across the streets, alarming locals. “They need to send cops here to keep an eye on this block, it's really getting out of hand,” said a local woman who introduced herself as Carmen. She added that the other day “the smell of firecrackers was in the air,” and even in her room.

The situation in other cities

But not only in New York today you can hear the noise of firecrackers and fireworks.

В Boston during the first week of June, police received 1445 complaints about the launch of fireworks. Last year, only 22 complaints were recorded over the same seven-day period.

В Baltimore locals also complain about the noise and “chaos” produced by firecrackers and fireworks.

Fireworks can also be heard further north. in westchester county, and in various places throughout the northeast, including Hartford, Connecticut и Syracuse.

People are tired of quarantine

Recently, a terrible video appeared on the Web, which shows how people on the street fireworks, directing them at each other. At some point, as can be seen on the record, a police car passing by comes under fire, the newspaper writes. New York Post.

At least two people have been hospitalized and are in critical condition; they were wounded in the chest area. This was told by a member of the city council Chaim Deutsch. “I know teenagers have been locked up for months and are eager to blow off some steam, but there are safer, legal ways to have a good time,” he said.

The largest fireworks retailer in the country, Phantom Fireworks, has already reported a 15 percent increase in sales. The head of the American Pyrotechnic Association said retailers expect a “big year”.

A spokesman for the New York police warned residents of the metropolis of the danger and called for reporting people putting on fireworks. “I spoke to local police stations. I was assured that the police would react, ”Deutsch said.

It is unclear whether the injuries Deutsche spoke of were related to incidents that appeared on videos posted on the Web.

New York City Police did not provide any recent data on arrests or court calls in connection with the illegal use of pyrotechnics.