Crime & Safety

Police: Explosion Near Queens Synagogue Was Caused By Homemade Firework

The NYPD says it started off as a dispute, then a homemade firework was tossed into the street in Ozone Park.

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

June 26, 2021

An explosion from a firework set off a panic in Queens on Friday night.

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The NYPD says it started off as a dispute, then a homemade firework was tossed into the street in Ozone Park.

As CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis reports, people heard an explosion and immediately called police.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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