Tag: lithium-ion-batteries

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden spearheaded a rally on Wednesday, April 2, to oppose the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128.  The rally, which brought together local residents, political leaders, and concerned parents, demonstrated…

Council Member Holden slams plans to build lithium-ion battery storage facility across from Middle Village school

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Mar. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is raising concerns over the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128.  The site is in a densely populated residential neighborhood and is situated next to an animal hospital,…

Lithium-ion battery erupts in flames at South Richmond Hill electronic store, Hazmat crews remove e-bikes from store: FDNY

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Jan. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry and by Lloyd Mitchell A two-alarm fire that broke out in a commercial building in South Richmond Hill on Saturday night was caused by an exploding lithium-ion battery that saw nearly two dozen e-bikes erupt in flames, according to the FDNY. Fire marshals based their determination on a digital…
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