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What's Up with All These Fireworks?
New Yorkers have been hearing constant explosions throughout the night. Is it a conspiracy?
If you live in a large metropolitan area like New York City, Black Lives Matter protests likely aren't the only things you hear making noise in the streets.
In the past couple of weeks, as Black Lives Matter supporters march in memory of George Floyd and countless other Black people killed by police, the sounds of fireworks can be heard virtually every weekend. More than just your average Fourth of July shindig, these explosions often trail into the wee hours of the morning.
<p>According to <a href="https://gothamist.com/news/firework-complaints-increase-230x-june-officials-seek-supplier-crackdown" target="_blank">Gothamist</a>, there were 6,385 total "311" complaints about fireworks in New York City from June 1 to June 19—up from 27 during the same time period last year. "This is not the simple firecrackers and little small toy-type rockets, but it was very elaborate," Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams told Gothamist. "That in itself is raising a high level of concern with me... When you see the large displays along Brooklyn and in Manhattan, Upper Manhattan, you're seeing extremely sophisticated type fireworks displays that can be extremely dangerous in the hands of the wrong people."</p><p>Anything more powerful than a sparkler is illegal in New York, but that hasn't stopped regular folks from buying the type of fireworks you'd see in a professional display. But who is buying these fireworks, and what are they trying to accomplish? There are some wild theories.</p><p class="media-headline">
<strong>NYPD, FDNY appear to let illegal fireworks show play out, video shows</strong></p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-143"></div>
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</p><p>As author Robert Jones, Jr. pointed out in a lengthy <a href="https://twitter.com/sonofbaldwin/status/1274341681563938821?s=21" target="_blank">Twitter thread,</a> antics by "bored Black and brown kids" tends to be the general assumption made by most mainstream media. "My neighbors and I believe that this is part of a coordinated attack on Black and Brown communities by government forces; an attack meant to disorient and destabilize the #BlackLivesMatter movement," Jones wrote.<br></p><p>One goal Jones proposed was that white people were the ones setting off the constant fireworks in an attempt to "stoke tensions between Black and Brown peoples." Many have voiced their frustrations online about the sheer volume of the fireworks they hear, and a shared annoyance is growing.</p>
<div id="f107a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4c93a6b6b61da14e5fff25a1251b16d1"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1274341681563938821" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Reporting from Brooklyn, there was yet another night of extremely loud fireworks starting at 8 pm. and ending at ab… https://t.co/FG3YxzzuhV</div> — Son of Baldwin (Robert Jones, Jr.) (@Son of Baldwin (Robert Jones, Jr.))<a href="https://twitter.com/SonofBaldwin/statuses/1274341681563938821">1592661707.0</a></blockquote></div>
<p>Another motive Jones proposed was that the fireworks are being used as a desensitization method to acclimate citizens to the sounds of the blasts—which often sound like gunshots. "When they start using their real artillery on us we won't know the difference," Jones wrote. "It's meant to sound like a war zone because a war zone is what it's about to become."<br></p><p>Police don't seem too concerned. The <em>New York Post </em>shared a video this week of fireworks being set off behind an NYPD precinct in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. No officers appear to deter them. A similar video in Harlem, Manhattan also shows a flock of police cars—none of which seem to mind the explosions.</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-145"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - incontent3 - longer_content --></p><div id="b840d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d4410084aa8259b1a3508fab79ad3def"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1274963896651198468" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">In West Harlem, 3am. NYPD putting on a show with fireworks in the background. @NYGovCuomo this is what they are pai… https://t.co/FH8i5WsPb7</div> — Jeo (@Jeo)<a href="https://twitter.com/fromzerotojeo/statuses/1274963896651198468">1592810055.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br></p><p>Another video shows what appears to be Brooklyn firefighters setting off fireworks:<br></p><p class="media-headline">
<strong>Video shows FDNY firefighters light off illegal fireworks in Brooklyn</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p><br></p><p>Today, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he was forming a task force to combat the illegal fireworks. "Illegal fireworks are both dangerous and a public nuisance," he said. "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."</p><div id="e14e7" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cf3e7ea42dc0a2a87f5d7820ae5ebd06"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1275431278549049344" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">BREAKING: @NYCMayor announces an illegal fireworks task force.
“Illegal fireworks are both dangerous and a public… https://t.co/rBwSRD1FzM</div> — NYC Mayor's Office (@NYC Mayor's Office)<a href="https://twitter.com/NYCMayorsOffice/statuses/1275431278549049344">1592921487.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br></p><p>But if over 6,000 complaints have been made about fireworks to seemingly no avail, it seems a task force won't merit much of an improvement.</p><p>Many seem to agree with the theory that inconspicuous government officials have been offering fireworks to Black children, newly on summer vacation and hungry for ways to ease their quarantine boredom. As with many issues going on in America, these constant fireworks will probably be just another way for the government to further discriminate against marginalized groups.</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-147"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - incontent4 - longest_content --></p><p>At least we can always rely on memes to spread the good word.</p><div id="a101c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="62f3b22614eef72fdc851102983257a7"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1275437993398943744" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">@carolineha_ nypd catching fireworks sellers https://t.co/Xvx0xnfhhn</div> — dylan (@dylan)<a href="https://twitter.com/spiritnght/statuses/1275437993398943744">1592923088.0</a></blockquote></div>
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Seven NYPD Officers and 40 Others Arrested in Prostitution Bust
Earlier today, seven members of the NYPD were arrested, one of whom is a retired vice detective. The vice detective, who is married to a prostitute, teamed up with his wife to start two brothels, one in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and one on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. As a result, there are 30 other officers currently under investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs.
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</script></p><p>The investigation began over three years ago as an FBI probe and started "after a member of the department suspected illegal activity by other members of the department and reported to Internal Affairs" according the <a href="https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/nypd-cops-busted-in-major-gambling-and-prostitution-probe/" target="_blank">New York Post</a>. During today's busts, Internal Affairs raided the NYPD's 72nd precinct in Sunset Park and confiscated the electronic devices of the entire staff in search of additional evidence. They also stormed the precinct's locker room, clipping the lock on Det. Manuel Rodriguez's locker and going through his possessions. Despite his only having been in the 72nd precinct for about 5 months, Internal Affairs placed Rodriguez on <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/7-NYPD-Officers-Sergeant-Detectives-Arrested-Gambling-Prostitution-493087031.html" target="_blank">modified duty</a>. </p><p><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</script></p><p>While most of the action went down in Sunset Park, other arrested officers came from 109th and 84th precincts, as well as Transit Bureau Investigation and Evidence Collection. "Today, those who swore an oath and then betrayed it have felt the consequences of that infidelity. The people of this Department are rightly held to the highest standard, and should they fail to meet it, the penalty will be swift and severe," said NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill in a press conference. Details regarding who was involved in what portion of the illegal activity and to what extent, have yet to be released. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-143"></div>
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</script><br></p><h4>Those arrested include:</h4><p>Sgt. Carlos Cruz, 69th Precinct Det. Squad </p><p>Sgt. Louis Failla, Queens Evidence Collection Team</p><p>Sgt. Cliff Nieves, Transit Bureau Investigation</p><p>PO Steven Nieves, 84th Precinct</p><p>PO Giancarlo Raspanti, 109th Precinct</p><p>Det. Gionanny Rojas-Acosta, Criminal Investigation Division Training</p><p>Det. Rene Samiego, Brooklyn South Vice.</p><h4>The two detectives placed on leave were:</h4><p>Det. Rafael Vega, of the Criminal Enterprise Investigative Section</p><p>Det. Manuel Rodriguez, of the 72nd Precinct</p>
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