‘Kool-Aid Man Challenge’ hits NYC homes, leaving pricey repair bills

A Staten Island homeowner was stuck with a hefty repair bill after a group of vandals smashed through his fence, possibly as part of an online trend.

Video of the incident showed a group of people — believed to be teenagers — ramming their way through Ben Helwa’s fence at his home in the Eltingville neighborhood in early April.

“There was a flashlight with a camera, so I believe they were recording a video,” said Helwa…

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