Man arrested for firebombing Brooklyn deli
Fire Marshals have arrested a man for an alleged Molotov cocktail attack that resulted in damage at a deli in Brooklyn.
Fire Marshals have arrested a man for an alleged Molotov cocktail attack that resulted in damage at a deli in Brooklyn.
COVID mandate protesters block sanitation trucks on Staten Island
A large group of protesters angry over the city's COVID vaccine mandate blocked garbage trucks from entering a sanitation hub on Staten Island.
A large group of protesters angry over the city's COVID vaccine mandate blocked garbage trucks from entering a sanitation hub on Staten Island.
NYC faces shortage of municipal workers after thousands refuse vaccine
As of Monday, more than 9,000 municipal workers for New York City — including firefighters, police officers, and sanitation workers — were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. More than 3,500 municipal workers rushed to get their shots over the weekend, bringing the total city workforce to 91% vaccinated.
As of Monday, more than 9,000 municipal workers for New York City — including firefighters, police officers, and sanitation workers — were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. More than 3,500 municipal workers rushed to get their shots over the weekend, bringing the total city workforce to 91% vaccinated.
Fire breaks out at apartment building in Brooklyn
More than a hundred firefighters from at least 25 units responded to 437 Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights to fight a fire.
More than a hundred firefighters from at least 25 units responded to 437 Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights to fight a fire.
2,300 FDNY firefighters call out sick as COVID vaccine mandate enforced
As of Monday, more than 9,000 workers for the City of New York-- including firefighters and police-- were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
As of Monday, more than 9,000 workers for the City of New York-- including firefighters and police-- were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
7-year-old boy killed in Manhattan apartment fire
A 7-year-old boy was killed early Saturday in a fire in a basement apartment in Manhattan, authorities said.
A 7-year-old boy was killed early Saturday in a fire in a basement apartment in Manhattan, authorities said.
NYC braces for fewer cops and firefighters as COVID vaccine mandate goes into effect
Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street. That's the possibility New York City is bracing for come Monday as a COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect and thousands of municipal workers remain unwilling to get the shots.
Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street. That's the possibility New York City is bracing for come Monday as a COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect and thousands of municipal workers remain unwilling to get the shots.
Firefighters face suspension for threatening State Sen. staff over vaccine mandate: FDNY
Members of Ladder 113 drove a fire truck to State Senator Zellnor Myrie's office and reportedly told his staff they'd have “blood on their hands” because of staffing shortages resulting from the mandate.
Members of Ladder 113 drove a fire truck to State Senator Zellnor Myrie's office and reportedly told his staff they'd have “blood on their hands” because of staffing shortages resulting from the mandate.
FDNY anti-vaccine mandate protest draws thousands
Thousands of FDNY union members are protesting the city's vaccine requirement.
Thousands of FDNY union members are protesting the city's vaccine requirement.
FDNY suspends 9 firefighters over racist messages after death of George Floyd
According to a report, the firefighters shared racist messages and memes on their phones mocking George Floyd and Black people.
According to a report, the firefighters shared racist messages and memes on their phones mocking George Floyd and Black people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At least 80 tractor-trailers, trucks, and cars were abandoned on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, according to the FDNY.
Charging battery blamed for Queens fire that killed 9-year-old boy
A nine-year-old boy was killed and 11 other people were injured after a fire broke out inside a house in Ozone Park.
A nine-year-old boy was killed and 11 other people were injured after a fire broke out inside a house in Ozone Park.
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.
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.
Queens penthouse apartment blown up to cover up murder
A killer reportedly tried to blow up a penthouse apartment in Queens to cover up a murder.
A killer reportedly tried to blow up a penthouse apartment in Queens to cover up a murder.
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.
A well-known Manhattan sommelier is facing arson charges in connection with a series of fires at outdoor dining establishments in the city.