Andrew Arrabaca doused the street in gasoline and ignited it Monday, sending flames rippling down the block before officers tackled him, according to law enforcement. 

Veteran accused of setting fire, firing pellet gun outside federal building now in custody

The centerpiece of the celebration is the Giglio, a towering structure dedicated to the feast's patron saint. During the traditional lifting ceremony, dozens of lifters carry and dance the massive tower through the streets while a band performs from above.

Giglio Feast wraps up annual Williamsburg celebration with final lifting

A nearby construction crew doing demolition struck the exterior wall of their structure just after 1 p.m.

Partial vacate order issued after wall collapse at Sunset Park Salvation Army center

Officials recommend that anyone experiencing symptoms contact a health care provider for treatment.

Cases of cyclospora parasite linked to fresh produce, swimming pools on the rise citywide

The fire occurred near 52nd Street and 16th Avenue and prompted a large emergency response and the closure of several nearby streets.

Firefighter injured following 2-alarm fire in Borough Park

 The owners told News 12 the area has seen many changes even since they took it over in the 1980s, but the bar has stood through them all. 

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