A determined FDNY rescue crew saved a crazed swimmer from the freezing Hudson River on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The first responders motored out into the waters near W. 12th St. in the West Village around 2:30 p.m., said Lt. Christopher Fallon. The swimmer, a man in his mid-30s, was “basically naked,” Fallon said. An […]
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2 Men Wanted for Setting Fire to Brooklyn Supermarket
WABC – December 02, 2017 by Ryan McGriff Friday, December 01, 2017 10:44PM BRIGHTON BEACH, Brooklyn (WABC) — Police are searching for two men wanted in an arson at a Brooklyn supermarket. According to police, the fire took place Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Tashkent Supermarket, located at 713 Brighton Beach Avenue. A man […]
Is Your Christmas Tree a Fire Hazard? Tips from FDNY
SILive – December 02, 2017 by silive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As holiday decorations begin to light up streets across Staten Island, the FDNY is reminding residents to take precautions when setting up their Christmas trees this holiday season. Both real and artificial trees, according to the FDNY, “pose an increased risk of fire.” The […]
Columbia University Dormitory Evacuated after Raging Fire Torches Building: Officials
WNBC 4 – December 02, 2017 by NBC Local A raging fire that forced an evacuation torched a dormitory at Columbia University. Fire officials say the blaze broke out a little after 11 Wednesday night inside Ruggles Hall on West 114th Street and was brought under control about an hour later. Twenty units responded and […]
Have A Fire Safe Happy Holiday Season!
By Liz Goff City fire officials have released their 2017 Holiday Guide listing fire safety tips for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, Menorahs, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments: FDNY officials have also reissued a “Burn Concern” fact sheet with information on what to do if a burn injury occurs. Fire officials suggest that […]
Upper East Side Manholes Catch Fire, FDNY Says
Two manholes on East 94th Street caught fire Tuesday morning, an FDNY spokesman said. By Brendan Krisel, Patch National Staff | Nov 28, 2017 11:44 am ET 0 UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Upper East Siders heard explosion noises Tuesday morning after two manholes caught on fire, an FDNY spokesman said. The fire department responded to the manhole fires […]
Water Main Break Damages Roads Near Empire State Building: FDNY
Streets near the Empire State Building were shut down Tuesday when a water main broke on Fifth Avenue and East 33rd Street. By Brendan Krisel, Patch National Staff | Nov 28, 2017 9:32 am ET | Updated Nov 28, 2017 10:37 am ET MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — A water main broke Tuesday morning below the street of the Empire State building, […]
NYC Ferry Hits Underwater Pylon, Passengers Evacuated
No one was hurt, the NYPD said. By Noah Manskar, Patch Staff | Nov 27, 2017 7:03 pm ET | Updated Nov 28, 2017 9:08 am ET FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NY — Police and firefighters evacuated passengers from a ferry that hit an underwater pylon near Downtown Manhattan on Monday evening, according to the NYPD and witnesses. The New York City Ferry […]
Fire Rages in Hell’s Kitchen Commercial Building
CBS 2 – November 27, 2017 by CbS Local NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — An extra-alarm fire was raging Sunday night in a Hell’s Kitchen commercial building. The fire broke out late Sunday at 605 W. 48th St. west of Eleventh Avenue, the FDNY said. The building houses the Stage 48 nightclub and entertainment venue and […]
EMTs save four Queens residents from carbon monoxide poisoning
FDNY EMT’s Franzi Honore (l.) and Zache Cox (r.) of Station 54 saved the lives of four residents after responding Friday to a carbon monoxide alarm. (FDNY) BYGINGER ADAMS OTISLAURA DIMON NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, November 25, 2017, 6:29 PM Two quick-thinking Emergency Medical Technicians saved four people from potential carbon monoxide poisoning in […]
