James Foley was dead for mere hours before the internet started circulating his execution video; only hours after that, sites warned that viewing the video could be considered criminal activity. No doubt, there is a long and worthy debate to be had about whether watching the video of Foley’s death is a right that we […]
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New York’s Westfield World Trade Center 70% pre-leased
The $1.425 billion Westfield World Trade Center in New York continues to make good progress, now over 70% pre-leased. The landmark project is expected to open in late 2015. Its aim is 150 global brand tenants. Westfield, together with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, is developing a 365,000 square foot shopping […]
Fire Rages On Garbage Barge in Hutchinson River
CBS 2 – August 28, 2014 MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A garbage barge full of crushed cars caught fire Wednesday afternoon on the Hutchinson River between the Bronx and Mount Vernon. As Joe Biermann reported from Chopper 2, the barge carrying crushed cars and scrap metal caught fire on the river around 5:45 p.m. […]
Fighter Jet Crashes, Burns in Virginia Forest
An F-15C fighter jet based at a National Guard facility in Massachusetts crashed Wednesday into a national forest in central Virginia, an Air Force spokesperson said. The jet is a one-person craft and the status of the pilot was not immediately known, Maj. Candice Ismirle said. Authorities searching the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest […]
9/11 Memorial And Museum To Open For Families Of Victims On Day Of Remembrance
Click the link below to see the full story. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/26/911-memorial-exhibition-of-unidentified-remains-to-open-for-families-of-victims/
FDNY Gets New Simulator for Maritime Fire Training
by Mahsa Saeidi It’s tough enough putting out a fire in an apartment building; try it on a boat. To ramp up its maritime training, the FDNY Department is now using a multi-million dollar simulator. NY1’s Mahsa Saeidi filed this report the following report. With 520 miles of coastline and one of the busiest ports […]
Radioactive Material Found in Car at NYPD Tow Pound
by Larry Celona and Aaron Feis A New Jersey construction worker caused a scare at an NYPD tow pound Monday when he showed up to claim his vehicle – and told workers there was radioactive material inside, authorities said. A black Ford owned by Vincente Pena was towed from 403 West 48th Street near Ninth […]
Man Jumps into River for Ice Bucket Challenge — but Can’t Swim
NY Post – August 26, 2014 by Kenneth Garger Two dimwitted daredevils were taunted by friends to jump into the East River as part of the ALS ice bucket challenge Monday night – even though one couldn’t swim. The pair of 20-somethings dove into the river off Pier 1 at Ganty Plaza State Park in […]
FDNY Gets Ship Firefighting Simulator
Associated Press – August 26, 2014 NEW YORK (AP) – New York City now has a simulator that reproduces the unique conditions that can arise while fighting fires aboard ships. Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro (NY’-groh) is presiding over a christening ceremony Tuesday at the department’s training academy on Randall’s Island. Nigro says there is […]
Pharmacy Charges 9/11 Responders $150 for Medication Records
NY Post – August 24, 2014 by Susan Edelman A pharmacy near Mount Sinai Hospital is gouging sick 9/11 responders by charging $150 for a simple printout of the medications they take, advocates told The Post. Madison Avenue Pharmacy, a block from the Upper East Side hospital that treats Ground Zero cops, hard hats and […]
