CBS 2 – July 30, 2017 by CBS News NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – An elderly man was badly burned after a package exploded in front of a Queens home Friday afternoon. Police said the 73-year-old landlord opened the package, which had been left on the porch of a home in Springfield Gardens, when it blew […]
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Worst Experience of My Life': 30 Hurt, Some Seriously, When Ferry Makes Hard Landing at Midtown Terminal
Fire official said the ferry was going faster than normal as it approached the dock. A New York Water Taxi made a hard landing against the dock at a ferry terminal on Manhattan’s West Side Friday evening, injuring at least 30 people, fire officials say. The FDNY says the vessel struck Pier 79, near Lincoln […]
FDNY crews fight two-alarm fire in Williamsburg
Courtesy Shawn Patrick Murphy FDNY crews battled a two-alarm fire in Williamsburg Monday afternoon. The FDNY says the fire broke out on the second floor of a four-story building on Graham Avenue around 5:15 p.m. Monday. The fire department says 100 members were on scene. It took the firefighters about an hour and 10 minutes […]
Seaplane disabled in East River, passengers rescued, FDNY says
by Lauren Cook lauren.cook@amny.com July 21, 2017 Ten people were rescued from a disabled seaplane in the East River on Friday after the aircraft had trouble during takeoff, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala said. The pilot tried to take off from the water about 300 yards away from FDR Drive at 23rd Street around 5:30 p.m., but on the […]
6-Year-Old Found after Wandering from Family at Coney Island
NY Post – July 24, 2017 by Daniel Prendergast and Khristina Narizhnaya A mischievous 6-year-old girl set off a massive search-and-rescue effort — including a human chain to comb the surf for her — on the beach in Coney Island on Sunday. The youngster’s family was taking a photo on West 12th Street near the […]
4 Crashes in 2 Days Injure 3 on Staten Island
SILive – July 24, 2017 by Kyle Lawson STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.– If you’re behind the wheel this weekend, you might want to be careful out there. At least four crashes that resulted in damaged vehicles, and in some cases, serious injury, were reported on Staten Island over the weekend. Motorcyclist injured A motorcyclist, reportedly in […]
Vehicle Rollover Injures 1 on East Shore
SILive – July 24, 2017 by Kyle Lawson STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.– A reported vehicle rollover Sunday afternoon in Dongan Hills resulted in one injury, according to a FDNY spokeswoman. Emergency responders were called to the corner of Laconia and Jefferson avenues at about 11:22 a.m. for a report of an overturned car. One person who […]
Construction Worker in Critical Condition after Electric Shock, NYPD Says
DNA Info – July 19, 2017 by DNAinfo.com MIDTOWN — A construction worker was rushed to the hospital after suffering an electric shock on the roof of a Park Avenue high-rise Tuesday, according to officials. It was unclear what caused the incident on the roof of 2 Park Ave. near East 32nd Street, according to […]
Miller And Nolan Pay Tribute To Firefighter William Tolley
Assemblymembers Mike Miller and Catherine Nolan met with the firefighters of Engine 286/Ladder Company 135, to present a Resolution that was adopted in both the state Assembly and Senate this session in honor of the late Firefighter William Tolley. Assemblymembers Mike Miller and Catherine Nolan met with the firefighters of Engine 286/Ladder Company 135, also […]
FDNY: Nine Injured in Harlem Subway Blaze
VINCENT BARONE AND NICOLE BROWN ON JUL 18, 2017 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY New York City commuters faced heavy delays Monday morning after a subway track fire suspended service for hours and left nine people with minor injuries. July 18–A track fire near Harlem’s 145th Street station hit Monday’s morning rush hour with delays, overcrowded stations and left […]
