After weeks of bone-shaking explosions and fired-up night skies, New York officials on Tuesday vowed to lower the boom on the big-time purveyors of the illegal fireworks that have sparked a burst of complaints across the city's five boroughs.
NEW YORK - After weeks of bone-shaking explosions and fired-up night skies, New York officials on Tuesday vowed to lower the boom on the big-time purveyors of the illegal fireworks that have sparked a burst of complaints across the city’s five boroughs.
A 42-member task force from the New York Police Department, the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Bureau will investigate fireworks trafficking and conduct sting operations in an effort to cut off the supply, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. At a briefing, de Blasio also said the city will sponsor an campaign aimed at warning young people of the dangers of fireworks.
As part of the crackdown, investigators will stem the flow of contraband from neighboring states, including Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania where some fireworks are legally available, possibly with legal action, Sheriff Joseph Fucito said.
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