Public Safety Report Department of Public Safety Urges Residents to Enjoy Fourth of July Free of Illegal Fireworks

The Fourth of July is a great time of the year to enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Independence. Professional fireworks are back in 2023 with public viewing areas. CCPD wants our readers to steer clear of illegal fireworks. The use of illegal fireworks has, unfortunately, become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworks present serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to the Emergency Room. Children are especially at risk for injuries from illegal fireworks.

New York City has seen a recent surge of complaints of il-

June 18 – June 24, 2023

June 18, 2023

140 Darrow Place

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby by an unknown individual without her permission.

99 Einstein Loop

A garage department supervisor reported an unknown male, possibly a cooperator, forcibly lifted the exit gate arm and exited Garage 7 without paying. As a result, the exit arm was damaged. CCPD Detective Squad is investigating.

700 Baychester Avenue

CCPD responded to a male shot at rear of Building 16 on the Department of Education property. The victim, who possessed an out-of-state identification, was transported to the hospital for treatment. A crime scene was established. CCPD will assist NYPD with the investigation.

June 19, 2023

100 Donizetti Place

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual without his permission.

Rear of 120 Benchley Place

CCPD reported that while on routine patrol, a male Hispanic was observed standing by a vehicle and upon being approached, the male fled in a black vehicle northbound on Co-op City Blvd. The CCPD officer inspected the vehicle and observed that the catalytic converter had been removed. The owner was notified and responded. NYPD was also notified by the owner of the vehicle.

June 21, 2023

120 Debs Place

CCPD responded to a report of a disorderly group. Upon arrival, a physical altercation was observed with two cooperators reporting being assaulted by a third suspect. Two males were injured in the assault and the male suspect, who is undomiciled, was placed under arrest by Public Safety officers and charged with assault.

620 Baychester Avenue

A cooperator reported returning to her vehicle parked off property in the Department of Education school parking lot and observing the rear passenger side window shattered and the steering wheel electronics damaged by an unknown individual. NYPD was notified and responded.

120 Aldrich Street

While on routine patrol, CCPD observed a vehicle with its rear passenger side window broken. Multiple attempts were made to contact the owner with negative results. A note was left on the vehicle for the owner to contact CCPD.

120 DeKruif Place

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from his residence by an unknown individual without his permission. The theft was reported to Amazon by the cooperator.

June 23, 2023

100 Casals Place

A Riverbay employee reported being harassed by a cooperator known to CCPD who resides in the building. The cooperator was escorted out of the building by CCPD without incident and a report prepared for further investigation.

900 Baychester Avenue

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from his residence without his permission.

100 Alcott Place

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby mailbox area by an unknown individual without her permission.

920 Co-op City Blvd.

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from in front of his apartment door by an unknown individual without his permission.

920 Co-op City Blvd.

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby mailbox area by an unknown individual without her permission.

140 Elgar Place

A cooperator reported a confirmed delivered package was removed from the lobby by an unknown individual without her permission.

99 Einstein Loop

A cooperator reported returning to her parked vehicle in Garage 7 and observing an unknown individual had removed the catalytic converter without her permission.

June 24, 2023

120 Benchley Place legal fireworks throughout the five boroughs. It is illegal to use or purchase fireworks within the five boroughs of New York City even though it is legal in other counties in upstate New York. From a safety point of view, this is a wise choice by New York City with the intent of keeping residents safe. Even though you may see fireworks for sale in New York State’s upstate counties, do not be tempted to buy them and bring them into New York City.

CCPD responded to a call of individuals on the roof. Upon arrival, four persons were observed on the roof who were guests of a shareholder in the building. Four Community Complaints were issued to the shareholder hosting the guests as shareholders are responsible for the actions of persons they invite into buildings.

Every year, the Macy’s fireworks show draws an estimated 3 million spectators annually, from rooftops and the river shorelines, and other nearby viewing points, and is the largest in the nation. Every year, these displays get larger and larger. Some of the new technologies include “neon pinwheels,” “pulsing hearts,” “swirling water fountains,” and “brocade horse tails.” This year, we can again experience Macy’s “pyrotechnic spectacle” with 60,000 shells launched off five barges on the East River.

While it is nice to see the fireworks live, in front your television provides the optimum viewing location with none of the hassle. The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show will be broadcast on NBC, Channel 4 in the New York area. This might be the best option if you are not ready for large crowds. Utilize public transportation if traveling into NYC on this or any other high-profile day.

New York State is one of five states in which aerial and explosive fireworks are illegal for use by the public. The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. Rhode Island was the last state, which added itself to this list because of an indoor fireworks display, which resulted in the death of 100 people.

New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Emergency rooms in the United States see an average of over 9,000 persons per year injured by illegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks-related injuries occur in the time just before and just after July 4. Injuries to children under the age of 15 represent more than one third of the injuries. Males sustain 75% of fireworks-related injuries. The most common body part injured by fireworks is the hands, followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns, contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness.

The type of fireworks often thought to be safe is one of the leading causes of injuries. Seemingly harmless metal sparklers, with their over 1,000-degree white-hot burning wire, are the leading cause of injuries to children under five years of age. Injuries to hands, eyes or feet are the most common. Sparklers can ignite children’s clothing. Bottle rockets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority of fireworks injuries because they are commonly used. Every type of consumer firework has been associated with serious injury or death. Quality standards are non-existent on most consumer fireworks, which are generally mass-produced and imported from outside the United States.

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On June 7, 2023, eight board directors voted to not extend our current election. Thereafter, they boldly took out a full-page ad on page 12 in the June 17, 2023 edition of the Co-op City Times about this matter. Then, on June 24, 2023, some of these directors published viewpoints in the Co-op City Times to try to justify their actions. And, now, over 4,700 votes will not be counted for this election.

When we were growing up, we may have been placed in a variety of situations. And, within those situations, we may have encountered a variety of people. For instance, some of those people may have been teachers, leaders, neighbors, friends, etc. Therefore, a possible goal of being around those people was to teach us a variety of things—life. Then, hopefully, we could learn from them and make good decisions in our own lives.

Thereafter, we could easily determine when someone did something right. However, are we now willwhen people that we know have done something that we view is wrong?Now, the former determination might be easy. But, what do we say when some people have exhibited questionable conduct? Do we make a choice to ignore their actions? Or, can we stand up and say that their actions were wrong?

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