WPIX – March 24, 2017 by ASHLEY SOLEY-CERRO BRIGHTON BEACH, Brooklyn — One person was seriously injured in a fire at a Brighton Beach apartment Thursday, according to FDNY. Firefighters were battling the blaze on Brightwater Circle, near Brighton First Road, as of 6 a.m., according to FDNY tweets. “All hands” responded, and the fire, […]
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FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo to be Remembered at Wake in the Bronx
AMNY – March 24, 2017 by Lauren Cook and Maria Alvarez Family, friends and members of the FDNY gathered in the Bronx Thursday for a wake honoring EMT Yadira Arroyo, who was killed in the line of duty last week. “It’s amazing to see the city come together,” said Sonia Agron, a retired FDNY EMS […]
Heroic FDNY Firefighters and NYPD Lieutenant Humbly Cite their Jobs While Receiving Praise for Valiant Deeds
NY Daily News – March 22, 2017 by ESHA RAY KERRY BURKE DENIS SLATTERY A pair of humble firefighters and a dogged detective honored Tuesday said their acts of bravery and heroism were just part of the job. “Every day police or firefighters put on their uniforms they display heroism,” FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said […]
We are a New York City Motorcycle Club made up of active and retired firefighters who have a good time and promote safe motorcycling holding a fund raiser.
We are raising money that goes to FF Rick Tangeratta Help Fund, The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, Building Homes for Heroes and The Gift of Life Foundation. Tickets are 100.00 each, but you have a chance to win a 2017 black Harley Davidson Road King Standard or $10K Cash. 2nd Prize-$1500 3rd Prize-$500. Only […]
Third Teen Falls Through Ice in Central Park in 2 Days, Police Say
DNA Info – March 21, 2017 by Aidan Gardiner and Ben Fractenberg MANHATTAN — Police rescued a teenage boy after he fell through the ice in a pond in Central Park on Monday afternoon, the third time in 24 hours a teen has fallen into water in the park, officials said. In the most recent […]
Family, Friends Gather to Honor Slain FDNY EMT at Sunday Vigil
BS 2 – March 20, 2017 by CBS Local NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A candlelight vigil was held at White Plains Road and Watson Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx Sunday night for fallen FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo. Arroyo was killed Thursday night when a man stole her ambulance and backed it over […]
Tunnel to Towers Gives $100G to family of EMT Killed by Ambulance
Newsday – March 19, 2017 by Newsday The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation has donated $100,000 to the family of a New York City emergency medical technician who was struck and killed Thursday by her stolen ambulance. The nonprofit announced the donation Saturday morning and appealed for additional contributions on behalf of the family […]
‘She’s in a better place now': Five children of FDNY medic who was killed by a gang member who stole her ambulance and ran her over with it pay tribute to their mom Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4327548/FDNY-s-Yadira-Arroyo-family-speaks-out
The family of FDNY medical technician Yadira Arroyo, who was run over and killed by a man who stole her ambulance on Thursday, has spoken out about the heartbreaking loss. Arroyo, 44, and her partner Monique Williams were rushing to an emergency involving a pregnant woman in the Bronx on Thursday night when Jose Gonzalez, 25, overpowered […]
Fire Breaks Out at Empire State Building, FDNY Says
By Aidan Gardiner | March 17, 2017 3:05pm | Updated on March 17, 2017 4:17pm @aidangardiner TwitterFacebookEmailMore MANHATTAN — A fire broke out at the Empire State Building Friday afternoon, the FDNY said. The blaze started in the basement of a business located inside the iconic skyscraper, at 350 Fifth Ave, about 2:22 p.m., officials said. About 60 firefighters responded […]
The Story and Video- Members of the FDNY honored EMT Yadira Arroyo, carrying a banner displaying her picture and name with the words “Rest in Peace.”
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/03/17/remembering-bronx-emt-yadira-arroyo/ NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The FDNY is mourning the death of a veteran emergency medical technician who police say was struck and killed by her own ambulance that had just been stolen in the Bronx. Marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade Friday, members of the FDNY honored EMT Yadira Arroyo, carrying a banner […]
