Mayor Bill de Blasio today established a multi-agency task force to crack down on illegal fireworks sales. The task force will target suppliers, distributors and possessors of large quantities of illegal fireworks by conducting investigations and sting operations within and outside of New York City to disrupt supply chains. The FDNY will also launch a public safety campaign, including public service announcements and social media, to illustrate the dangers of illegal fireworks.
The task force will consist of 10 officers from NYPD Intelligence Bureau, 12 FDNY Fire Marshals and 20 members of the Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
“Illegal fireworks are both dangerous and a public nuisance” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We’re cracking down on this activity at the source to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers and the ability of our neighbors to get some sleep.”
“For any number of reasons the use of illegal firework has skyrocketed this year and that has damaged the quality of life in our neighborhoods. The NYPD will continue to work closely with our city partners to address this dangerous issue,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
“Fireworks are illegal in New York City for a reason: they are extremely dangerous and can cause fires and serious injuries,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “Our Fire Marshals will work closely with their fellow law enforcement agencies to address this growing problem that is impacting New Yorkers in communities across our city.”
“Illegal fireworks pose a significant danger to New York families, and the Sheriff’s Office will use its investigative tools in the areas of contraband interdiction in conjunction with our law enforcement agency partners to vigorously suppress the sale and distribution of illegal fireworks,” said Sheriff Joseph Fucito.
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And it is the 4th of July coming, which is almost as evil as President’s Day or Hanukah or all the other non-PC holidays.
He finally decided that since he didn’t get any sleep last night that it was time. People who needed to get up and go to work couldn’t get enough sleep to be able to function at work the next day. Besides the fact that it’s so dangerous. The people are suffering–myself included. At least by me the AC blocks out some of it, but what about those who don’t have AC? On top of it all, the veterinarians are saying that the dogs are suffering from PTSD–for someone who has a service dog–that’s bad news. They need to rest to be able to help the person they are servicing. Shame on all those people who are doing this–again without giving a darn about anyone else. Selfish and illegal!!!
As New York crime goes, illegal fireworks are fairly inconsequential. The primary danger is to the “criminals” setting off the fireworks. Every year around The Fourth of July, there are reports of lost fingers. As for service animals, most of them are trained not to worry about big bangs. Ordinary pets – yes, they can be spooked. And for humans who can’t sleep through fireworks, calm down, the big bangs run out soon.
“Fireworks are illegal in New York City for a reason: they are extremely dangerous and can cause fires and serious injuries,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “ OY VEY what a racist name he should change it, its offending the guy down my block
His only major accomplishment during his entire tenure, is that he made Dvid Dinkins loom like an absolute genius.