NY Daily News – September 19, 2014 by Thomas Tracy A smoky blaze erupted inside a Turtle Bay pub Wednesday night — right in the middle of a five-course beer dinner put on by acclaimed chef Ashton Keefe. Diners attending the savory experience at the Manchester Pub on Second Ave. near E. 49th St. had […]
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Two People Die, One Left Critically Injured as Crash Slams into Tree in Queens
NY Daily News – September 19, 2014 by Joseph Stepansky , Ryan Sit Two men were killed and a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when their car slammed into a tree on the Belt Parkway in Queens Thursday night, authorities said. A black Mitsubishi Evolution was speeding westbound on N. Conduit Ave. when it slammed […]
Black woman promoted to FDNY lieutenant, 1st time in 12 years
NEW YORK – The New York City Fire Department is promoting a black woman to the rank of lieutenant for the first time in 12 years. The union representing female firefighters says Tracey Lewis will be promoted Wednesday. She’s the second-ever black female firefighter to be promoted to lieutenant in the department’s history. Lewis has […]
Clinton Reunites with New York Labor Allies
Capitol NY – September 17, 2014 by Gloria Pazmino Calling the city’s local labor organizations her “principal ally” after the attacks of Sept. 11, Hillary Clinton urged a coalition of union members in a speech on Tuesday to “mobilize” behind an effort to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Speaking at a […]
FDNY is Promoting 56 Members
Newsday – September 17, 2014 NEW YORK (AP) — The FDNY is promoting 56 of its members. Commissioner Daniel Nigro (NY’-groh) notes that Wednesday’s promotion ceremony closely follows the anniversary of 9/11. Nigro says he’s reminded of those who led the department on that day — and what it means to be a New York […]
Hillary Clinton Discusses 9/11 Health Act at Labor Gathering
The Wall Street Journal – September 17, 2014 by Yoni Bashan Hilary Clinton arrived in New York Tuesday to shore up her labor credentials and lend support to a fundraiser for 9/11 first responders and survivors. The former first lady, senator and secretary of state was the guest of honor at an event held at […]
FDNY to Sign Diversity Training Contract
by Sally Goldenberg The FDNY, which was the subject of a discrimination lawsuit settled earlier this year, plans to spend $530,000 on diversity training as part of a citywide initiative. The fire agency contract, the details of which are being finalized over the next three or four months, will fund a program run by The […]
Jet skiers rescued from small Islands off Staten Island
Two jet skiers stranded since Saturday night were rescued from small islands off of Staten Island Sunday morning, police sources said. The FDNY Marine division discovered the first jet skier on the West Bank Lighthouse island while patrolling the area after 8 a.m. Sunday, and took him to Staten Island University Hospital North. His pal, […]
FDNY Swimmer Comes to the Rescue after Kayak Flips 100 Yards off Staten Island Shore
SI Advance – September 15, 2014 by Andrew V. Simontacchi STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An FDNY rescue swimmer ventured 100 yards offshore into the waters of Prince’s Bay to rescue a kayaker whose boat flipped Sunday afternoon. Witnesses said they called 911 after seeing the man’s kayak overturn near Sharrott Pier, off Sharrotts Road near […]
Rescue 5 Remembers Victims of September 11
by Vincent Barone STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Rescue 5 firehouse doors are graced with a mural of 11 empty boots, a pair for each firefighter the company lost responding to the 9/11 attacks. For the past 13 years, the company has gathered at the Concord Station to honor all 2,983 September 11 victims. Ceremonies […]
