firework -like explosions across the country for weeks. Initially the noises were thought to be part of the protests that have been taking place across the nation, or even a build-up to July 4 celebrations.However, the daily late-night sounds became louder and longer, according to resident Kim Foote.Ms Foot, a longtime resident of the Crown Heights neighbourhood of Brooklyn noticed the bangs starting after sunset and carrying on until early morning.
The 42-year-old who is working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic said: "It literally sounds like someone is setting off bombs or explosives. 'It’s summer and we live in New York City.