NYC Parks worker arrested after girl loses fingers in fireworks accident
Summary
A 10-year-old girl lost several fingers after an M-80 firework exploded in a Staten Island park bathroom. A New York City Parks Department worker was arrested and charged for helping the girl light the firework that caused the injury.Key Facts
- The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. at General Douglas MacArthur Park in Staten Island.
- The girl found a powerful firework called an M-80 inside a park bathroom.
- A Parks Department employee helped light the firework, which then exploded.
- The girl suffered severe injuries to her left hand and was taken to Staten Island University Hospital.
- Authorities arrested 24-year-old Joshua Moe, the Parks Department worker involved.
- Moe admitted giving the girl a lighter and lighting the firework, saying he wanted to make them happy.
- He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.
- Moe was arraigned in criminal court and released under supervision while the investigation continues.
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