NY Daily News – September 23, 2015 by Chelsia Rose Marcius, Larry Mcshane The Tuesday reunion of veteran firefighter Lt. Victor Milukas and 2-year-old Justin Pierre lacked the drama of their first encounter — not that anyone complained. The FDNY odd couple shared hugs, handshakes and gifts Tuesday as they said hello nearly a month […]
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Remembering FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
20:56 pm / By JPachucki in From the Museum FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge’s compassion extended far beyond the fire department. Judge made a point of remembering personal details about each person he met and providing all with spiritual support. From New York City’s mayor, to the homeless, to those most in need […]
Stories From Main Street: As Tunnel To Towers Race Grows, Foundation Expands Mission
CBS 2 – September 22, 2015 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — More than a charity race, the Tunnel to Towers 5K has become a pilgrimage. As WCBS 880’s Sean Adams reported, people want to retrace the steps of firefighter Stephen Siller, who lugged 60 pounds of gear as he ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to […]
Marine Accused of Unlawful Classified Leak Fighting Government Request for Claim Dismissal
Jacksonville Daily News – September 22, 2015 by James LaPorta The fight over an alleged whistleblower reprisal for sending unlawful classified material to warn Marines of a potentially dangerous police chief in Afghanistan continued this week. New York firefighter and Marine Reserve Maj. Jason Brezler, along with attorney Kevin Carroll, who represents Brezler pro bono […]
Man Dead in Fire in Rosebank Home
SI Advance – September 21, 2015 by Eddie DAnna STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 54-year-old man is dead after a raging fire early Monday morning in Rosebank. The man, whose identity has not been released pending family notification, was unconscious when he was pulled from the two-story home at 21 Rosebank Place, according to spokesmen […]
Boat Overturns in NY’s East River; 19 Aboard Rescued
Associated Press – September 21, 2015 NEW YORK — Nineteen people were dumped into the chilly waters of New York City’s East River when their dragon boat overturned, but lifejackets prevented any injuries. The Coast Guard said the wooden dragon boat from the Azumi Rowing Club was completely submerged by the time rescue crews arrived […]
Jon Stewart: Congress Is Treating Health Program For 9/11 Responders Like ‘Just Another’ Bill
Huffington Post – September 18, 2015 by Michael McAuliff – Senior Congressional Reporter WASHINGTON — When Jon Stewart on Wednesday lobbied Congress on behalf of 9/11 responders, it stirred up the desired publicity. But any sense of hope the former “Daily Show” host came away with, he said, came from the responders themselves. Because members […]
Remembering a Queens Firefighter
Queens Chronicle – September 18, 2015 by Victoria Zunitch, Chronicle Contributor The annual Remember Me Run was held at St. Michael’s Cemetery last Saturday to benefit Community Mayors — an all-volunteer nonprofit group that provides recreational therapy for special-needs children in the city — and the Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund. After their run, those gathered […]
Picnic Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter to Be Held Saturday on Staten Island
WPIX 11 – September 18, 2015 STATEN ISLAND – This weekend, join PIX 11’s Sukanya Krishnan and hundreds of others for the 8th Annual Lt. John Martinson Memorial Picnic. The event will be held at Hillside Swim Club from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 19. The gathering is meant to celebrate the spirit […]
This Steve Buscemi 9/11 Story Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity
The Inquisitr – September 14, 2015 by Gregory Wakeman Friday marked the 14th anniversary of 9/11, and amidst the tributes and condolences that were made to those affected by the tragedy, there was one story involving Steve Buscemi’s efforts alongside firefighters in the days and weeks after the disaster that will restore your faith in […]
