Fire engulfs roof of hospital in Queens

Thick black smoke was seen rising from the rooftop of St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.

Remembering Ronald Bucca, 'The Flying Fireman' | 9/11: 20 Years Later

To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.

Retired firefighter builds ceremonial truck to honor friend who died of 9/11 illness

A retired FDNY firefighter is planning to mark this year's solemn anniversary with a special gift honoring his best friend, an NYPD officer who died of cancer related to his time at Ground Zero.

Queens man falls 30 feet into storm drain

A man in Flushing, Queens was rescued by police and firefighters after falling 30 feet into a storm drain.

'Never Forget Walk' continues path to Ground Zero to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

The 20th Anniversary of September 11 is on Saturday, and a parade honoring first responders who died that fateful day is just one part of what will be an emotional week in our area.

Dozens of vehicles stranded on flooded Major Deegan Expressway

At least 80 tractor-trailers, trucks, and cars were abandoned on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, according to the FDNY.

NYC mental health 911 response program could be expanded

A pilot program called B-HEARD began in June in parts of Harlem because data shows these areas have more emergency calls for people with mental health issues than anywhere in the city.

Star sommelier accused of Manhattan arsons

A well-known Manhattan sommelier is facing arson charges in connection with a series of fires at outdoor dining establishments in the city.

BALL OF FIRE: Man walking over subway grate survives transformer explosion

A man walking over a subway grate in Queens was severely injured after a transformer exploded below sending a ball of fire and smoke through the ground.

Retired FDNY fireboat to open as a floating museum

The John D. McKean is a retired fireboat. It served in the FDNY for 55 years. It will soon open to the public as a floating museum.

9-year-old boy dead after fire in Queens

When responding firefighters put out the flames, they discovered the boy, who was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

NYPD, FDNY face off at annual 'Fun City Bowl'

Some of New York's bravest and finest faced off for bragging rights on Sunday, as the NYPD and FDNY played the annual Fun City Bowl.

Water main breaks, sidewalk collapses in Brooklyn

Part of a sidewalk on Fourth Avenue near St. Mark's Place in Boerum Hill collapsed during a water main break.

Smoke from Jersey City recycling plant fire seen 15 miles away

A fire at a metal recycling plant along the waterfront in Jersey City continued to burn Tuesday morning and the smoke could be seen 15 miles away.

Boy survives 20 foot fall through subway grate in Brooklyn playground

An 11-year-old boy survived a 20-foot fall through a subway grate inside a Rudd Playground in Brooklyn, according to fire and police officials.