What began as a trickle of desperate, weary souls soon swells into a snaking, 400ft line as news of the convoy’s arrival spreads by word of mouth. It’s been 13 days since Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico and for many living in the remote west-coast town of Rincon this is the first time help has […]
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Upper West Side Fire: 3 Firefighters Suffer Injuries, FDNY Says
A fire broke out early Wednesday morning on the top floor of a 13-story West End Avenue building. By Brendan Krisel (Patch National Staff) – Updated Oct 4, 2017 8:47 am ET UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Three firefighters were injured Wednesday morning when a fire broke out on the top floor of an Upper West Side building, an […]
Crowley introduces new legislation to honor first responders who died of Sept. 11-related illnesses By Bill Parry
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus wants to extend the Medal of Valor to public safety officers who died from 9/11-related illnesses. U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), along with members of the New York City delegation, introduced the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 to recognize people like Jimmy Lanza, of […]
Women in Nontraditional Jobs: Progress Often Slow But Perseverance Pays Off
By BOB HENNELLY Oct 2, 2017 Updated Oct 2, 2017 FROM NONE TO 41: Retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman saluted several fellow members of the original class of female city Firefighters who were on hand to mark the 35th anniversary of being sworn in at an NYU conference on women in traditionally male-dominated fields. She recounted how her […]
Firefighters climb stairs for Belmont Park 9/11 fundraiser
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/firefighters-gather-for-belmont-9-11-climb-fundraiser-1.14322366 Updated October 1, 2017 1:59 PM By Valerie Bauman valerie.bauman@newsday.com Hundreds of firefighters and their families gathered at Belmont Park in Elmont on Sunday morning to climb 110 flights of stairs in memory of their brothers and sisters who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants were taking the stairs, some in full firefighting gear, at the race […]
FDNY EMT killed in hit-and-run on Kosciuszko Bridge
QUEENS — An FDNY EMT was killed in a hit-and-run on the new Kosciuszko Bridge, officials said. It happened Saturday evening just before 7 p.m. Police said 27-year-old Kevin Liang of Brookyln was on his motorcycle going eastbound on the Kosciuszko Bridge when he crashed into another vehicle when it tried to change lanes, police said. […]
Crews battle ‘heavy fire’ at Bronx home
MOUNT HOPE, the Bronx — Fire crews battled a “heavy fire” in a multi-dwelling home in the Bronx Wednesday morning, according to FDNY. FDNY first reported a fire at 1920 Walton Ave. around 6:40 a.m. The location appears to be a six-story apartment complex, Google Maps shows. “Heavy fire” has been found on the sixth […]
Upper East Side Manhole Fire Disrupts Morning Traffic: FDNY, Witnesses
Firefighters and Con Edison workers are battling a manhole fire on East 79th Street and Third Avenue. By Brendan Krisel (Patch National Staff) – Updated September 28, 2017 10:51 am ET UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A manhole fire at a busy Upper East Side intersection snarled morning traffic in the neighborhood, fire officials and witnesses said. Firefighters […]
Body Found After Queens House Fire, FDNY Says
Firefighters put out the blaze then found a body inside the building, which had been deemed unsafe for occupancy. RICHMOND HILL, NY — Firefighters found a body in a boarded-up Richmond Hill building Tuesday night after dousing a blaze at the house. The home, on 114th Street near 101st Avenue, caught fire around 9:50 p.m. […]
Hundreds attend Lynbrook funeral for NYPD Sgt. Christopher Christodoulou. FDNY Attented Also
Lynbrook resident and NYPD Sgt. Christopher Christodoulou died of cancer on Sept. 16. He will be remembered for many things, including his love of the New York Rangers and for singing his favorite songs loudly. (9/11 Related) By Mike Smollins Police barriers closed off Merrick Road, from Fowler Avenue to John Street, last Saturday as dozens […]
