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Yonkers Today
By the People, for the People
Porta-Potty Explosion Rocks Yonkers Park
Residents report loud boom, shaking floors as authorities investigate suspected fireworks incident
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:20am
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The aftermath of a suspected fireworks explosion that destroyed a portable toilet in a Yonkers park, sparking a major law enforcement response.Yonkers TodayA portable toilet was blown to pieces in Bregano Park in Yonkers, New York, sparking a massive law enforcement response. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion that sounded 'like a bomb' and shook nearby buildings. Police believe the blast was caused by fireworks and are investigating the incident, which comes after similar mysterious booms have been reported in the nearby White Plains area.
Why it matters
The porta-potty explosion has alarmed Yonkers residents, who have been on edge after a series of unexplained loud booms in the region. Authorities are working to determine the cause and whether the incident is connected to the previous disturbances, raising concerns about public safety and the potential use of explosives in the community.
The details
The blue porta-potty was blown to pieces around 8:20 p.m. on Monday in Bregano Park. Yonkers police, the Westchester County Bomb Squad, and federal agents with the FBI and ATF responded to the scene, collecting evidence while the park was cordoned off. Police did not find anyone in the park at the time and believe the explosion was caused by fireworks.
- The porta-potty explosion occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2026.
- Residents have reported hearing similar loud blasts at the same time of night over the past few weeks in the Yonkers area.
The players
Maria Sigismondo
A Yonkers resident who reported hearing a loud boom that sounded 'like a bomb' and shook her living room floor.
Kenny Reyes
A Yonkers resident who initially thought the explosion was fireworks but said it got 'louder and bigger' than previous incidents.
Raymond Elders
A 65-year-old man arrested on federal charges for allegedly harboring at least 25 suspected explosive devices in his White Plains apartment, which may be connected to the mysterious booms in the region.
What they’re saying
“'Last night, it sounded like a bomb. I was sitting in the living room, and I went, 'Oh my god.' The whole floor shook.'”
— Maria Sigismondo, Yonkers resident
“'At first, we thought it was like fireworks. Then it got louder and bigger, but last night was really big.'”
— Kenny Reyes, Yonkers resident
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the porta-potty explosion and whether it is connected to the previous mysterious booms reported in the Yonkers and White Plains areas. The FBI and ATF are assisting local police in the ongoing probe.
The takeaway
The porta-potty explosion has heightened concerns among Yonkers residents about public safety and the potential use of explosives in their community. The incident comes amid a series of unexplained loud booms that have been troubling the region, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation to determine the source of these disturbances and ensure the safety of local neighborhoods.
