Civil rights groups oppose NYC plan to force people in 'mental health crisis' off streets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD, FDNY, and other city agencies will start forcing homeless people who are determined to be suffering a "mental health crisis" off the streets and out of the subway system.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD, FDNY, and other city agencies will start forcing homeless people who are determined to be suffering a "mental health crisis" off the streets and out of the subway system.
Landlords must warn tenants about e-bike battery safety, FDNY says
The FDNY is blaming nearly 200 building fires and six deaths so far this year on exploding lithium-ion batteries on e-bikes and e-scooters. The department is mandating that property owners distribute a safety guide to tenants.
The FDNY is blaming nearly 200 building fires and six deaths so far this year on exploding lithium-ion batteries on e-bikes and e-scooters. The department is mandating that property owners distribute a safety guide to tenants.
19 injured after fire in compactor chute at Brooklyn apartment building
Nineteen people, including one firefighter, suffered injuries following a fire that started in a compactor chute in an apartment building in Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
Nineteen people, including one firefighter, suffered injuries following a fire that started in a compactor chute in an apartment building in Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
Bronx fire injures 6, including 4 firefighters
Six people, including four firefighters, were injured after a fire at a home in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon.
Six people, including four firefighters, were injured after a fire at a home in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon.
NYC holds hearing about e-bike lithium-ion battery fire safety
An oversight hearing today is expected on e-bike safety, just over a week after a Manhattan fire sparked by an e-bike battery left dozens injured and prompted a rescue.
An oversight hearing today is expected on e-bike safety, just over a week after a Manhattan fire sparked by an e-bike battery left dozens injured and prompted a rescue.
High-rise fire in the Bronx
The FDNY was fighting a high-rise fire in the Bronx on Tuesday morning.
The FDNY was fighting a high-rise fire in the Bronx on Tuesday morning.
Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC
A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people and spurred a dramatic high-rise rope rescue is drawing attention to battery fire risks that can arise in the electric bikes and scooters that have proliferated in New York City.
A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people and spurred a dramatic high-rise rope rescue is drawing attention to battery fire risks that can arise in the electric bikes and scooters that have proliferated in New York City.
NYC officials probe battery-linked fire that injured over 3 dozen
Nearly 200 fires and six deaths across NYC have been linked to lithium-ion batteries related to “micromobility” devices, fire officials said.
Nearly 200 fires and six deaths across NYC have been linked to lithium-ion batteries related to “micromobility” devices, fire officials said.
Manhattan high-rise fire leaves 38 injured, 2 critically: FDNY
A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery inside an apartment in a Midtown high rise left 38 people injured Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery inside an apartment in a Midtown high rise left 38 people injured Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
4 dead in Bronx house fire, 3 children among victims
Three children and one adult died Sunday morning after a fire inside a home in the Bronx, officials say.
Three children and one adult died Sunday morning after a fire inside a home in the Bronx, officials say.
FDNY appoints first-ever female commissioner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to lead the department on a permanent basis.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to lead the department on a permanent basis.
Man torched Queens restaurant that messed up his order, cops say
A man accused of setting fire to a Bangladeshi restaurant in Queens earlier this month apparently told cops that the eatery botched his rice dish.
A man accused of setting fire to a Bangladeshi restaurant in Queens earlier this month apparently told cops that the eatery botched his rice dish.
Massive fire inside Queens factory
The FDNY spent hours battling a huge factory fire early Tuesday in the Long Island City area of Queens.
The FDNY spent hours battling a huge factory fire early Tuesday in the Long Island City area of Queens.
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling remembered at emotional funeral service
Mourners came to the Tilles Center on Long Island for a solemn service honoring FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo, who was stabbed to death last week. "That man murdered my daughter and she would be the first to come to his aid if he ever needed help," said Frank Fuoco, her father.
Mourners came to the Tilles Center on Long Island for a solemn service honoring FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo, who was stabbed to death last week. "That man murdered my daughter and she would be the first to come to his aid if he ever needed help," said Frank Fuoco, her father.
Funeral for FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling set for Wednesday
The funeral for FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death last week in an unprovoked attack, is expected to draw hundreds of mourners.
The funeral for FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death last week in an unprovoked attack, is expected to draw hundreds of mourners.
FDNY EMS lieutenant fatally stabbed in Queens
A man has been taken into custody after FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was stabbed to death in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
A man has been taken into custody after FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was stabbed to death in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
FDNY honors EMS lieutenant who was stabbed to death
Purple and black bunting now drapes the entrance to EMS Station 49 in Queens. The bunting was hung in a solemn ceremony to mourn the loss of FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death in a random attack.
Purple and black bunting now drapes the entrance to EMS Station 49 in Queens. The bunting was hung in a solemn ceremony to mourn the loss of FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death in a random attack.
Governor's Island Ferry Terminal catches fire, causing delays
Authorities say hte fire, which happened in ain AC unit on the roof of the building, was extinguished by firefighters and no injuries were reported.
Authorities say hte fire, which happened in ain AC unit on the roof of the building, was extinguished by firefighters and no injuries were reported.
Man accused of killing FDNY EMT found fit to stand trial
A man accused of stealing an ambulance and then driving it over a fire department medic, crushing her to death, has been ruled fit to stand trial, prosecutors say.
A man accused of stealing an ambulance and then driving it over a fire department medic, crushing her to death, has been ruled fit to stand trial, prosecutors say.
NYC fire that killed 8-year-old girl blamed on scooter battery
The fire that swept through a multifamily home in Queens on Saturday and killing an 8-year-old girl was caused by a faulty battery for an electric scooter, investigators said.
The fire that swept through a multifamily home in Queens on Saturday and killing an 8-year-old girl was caused by a faulty battery for an electric scooter, investigators said.