Lawmaker Works To Ban Lighters That Look Like Toys
An exclusive story on NY1 earlier this summer prompted a city official to act to prevent children from getting burned. NY1's Dean Meminger did the initial report, and now has a follow-up.
NY1 was the first to report about the hidden dangers of cute little cars that are a tragedy waiting to happen, because they are actually lighters. They're sold in various stores around the city.
Now, after seeing our story, Queens City Councilman David Weprin says something has to be done. He's proposing a new law to protect the city's smallest citizens from these novelty items.