AARON KATERSKY Tuesday, March 20, 2018 03:02PM The New York City Fire Department honored one of its own Tuesday, Lt. Christopher Raguso – one of seven U.S. Airmen killed when their helicopter crashed near al Qaim in western Iraq last week. Purple and black memorial buntings were draped on the exterior of Engine 249/Ladder 113 […]
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UNION: LACK OF FDNY COVERAGE AT HUDSON YARDS ALARMING
By Michael Scotto | March 21, 2018 @8:25 AM SHARE As the massive Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s Far West Side takes shape, fire union officials say one important building is missing — a firehouse. And they say that omisson puts the new neighborhood at risk. NY1’s Michael Scotto has the exclusive story. Every day, the far west […]
Congresswoman Clarke, FDNY Deputy Chief Boyd to Be Honored for Their Pioneering Leadership
By Andrea Leonhardt March 22, 2018, 11:38 am During Healthfirst’s annual Women’s History Celebration, Congresswoman Clarke and Deputy Chief Boyd will be recognized for their community service and their trailblazing role as women in leadership Two pioneering Brooklyn women will be among the ten honorees for Healthfirst’s annual Women’s History Community Awards Celebration on Thursday, March […]
Harlem Apartment Building Fire Injures 3, FDNY Says
Three people were injured during the fire. By Brendan Krisel, Patch National Staff | Mar 21, 2018 4:35 pm ET | Updated Mar 21, 2018 6:12 pm ET HARLEM, NY — A fire broke out in a Harlem apartment building Wednesday morning, sending one three people the hospital, an FDNY spokesman said. Firefighters responded to 409 Edgecombe Ave., located near West […]
Discarded battery blamed in Hollis fire
FDNY Assistant Chief Edward Baggott said 200 firefighters and more than 44 vehicles were needed to fight a fire at a recycling firm that broke out close to the Long Island Rail Road tracks in Hollis on Friday. The fire was not under control until Saturday morning. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON) Posted: Thursday, March 22, […]
Off-duty firefighter saves three
Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:30 am A New York City firefighter is being hailed as a hero for rescuing three people from a burning house in Jamaica on March 16. The Daily News reported that Firefighter Roben Duge was off duty at about 6 p.m. when he saw smoke pouring from a neighbor’s house. He […]
Ex-FDNY firefighter and ‘Chopped’ chef Keith Young dies of 911-related illness Tweet email
Keith Young earned the nickname “Firehouse Chef.” (MCGOWAN, JESSICA, FREELANCE/MCGOWAN, JESSICA, FREELANCE) A retired FDNY firefighter whose culinary skills brought him TV accolades as the beloved “Firehouse Chef” has died, the latest victim of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In his 18-year career with the city Fire Department, Keith Young made a name for himself […]
Tunnel To Towers Foundation Comes To Aid Of Distraught FDNY Family
Organization Hopes To Raise $350,000 For Family Of Lt. Christopher Raguso, Who Died In Chopper CrashMarch 18, 2018 at 11:20 pm NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As loved ones mourn the deaths of the seven airmen killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq, a local foundation is lending a helping hand to one of the grieving families. […]
Lithium battery caused 5-alarm fire that disrupted LIRR service
The Long Island Rail Road suspended service in both directions on four branches on Friday, March 16, 2018, due to a large fire at a recycling plant near LIRR tracks in Jamaica, Queens. Photo Credit: Howard Schnapp By Jesse Coburnjesse.coburn@newsday.com @jesse_coburnUpdated March 17, 2018 5:55 PM PRINT SHARE An improperly disposed lithium battery was to blame for […]
FDNY hero who evacuated hundreds on 9/11 dies at 45 of cancer
City firefighter Thomas Phelan (seen in September 2017) died of cancer at age 45. BYTHOMAS TRACYRICH SCHAPIRO NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Sunday, March 18, 2018, 12:18 AM City firefighter Thomas Phelan, an unsung hero of 9/11 who evacuated hundreds of people from Lower Manhattan while working as a ferry captain, has died. He was […]
