Staten Island Girl Loses Finger in Firework Blast | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A Staten Island girl lost a finger after a firework exploded in her hand at MacArthur Park — an incident linked to a city parks employee who allegedly handed her a lighter. Now charged with reckless endangerment and endangering a child, the case is unfolding as medics work to reconnect tissue and officials investigate how the firework got into her hands. Witnesses say she asked for a lighter before the blast — one refused. The active, athletic child now faces a long recovery, with doctors still assessing lasting damage to her hand. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…