FDNY rescues person trapped in strong currents near Roosevelt Island Bridge | WATCH
According to the FDNY, the rescue unfolded around 10 p.m. on the south side of the bridge, where the individual was found clinging to a pipe conduit just above the surface.
According to the FDNY, the rescue unfolded around 10 p.m. on the south side of the bridge, where the individual was found clinging to a pipe conduit just above the surface.
Overnight fire rips through boats docked in Queens
Video captures a massive overnight fire that destroyed four boats in Queens, injuring a firefighter. The cause remains under investigation.
Video captures a massive overnight fire that destroyed four boats in Queens, injuring a firefighter. The cause remains under investigation.
Boat catches fire near NYC's Hart Island, forcing 22 people into the water
A boat caught fire on Saturday night in the Long Island Sound near the Bronx, forcing numerous people to jump into the water to be rescued.
A boat caught fire on Saturday night in the Long Island Sound near the Bronx, forcing numerous people to jump into the water to be rescued.
Fire rips through residential area in Bed-Stuy: FDNY
Roughly 150 firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene at 922 Lafayette Avenue, between Stuyvesant and Lewis Avenues.
Roughly 150 firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene at 922 Lafayette Avenue, between Stuyvesant and Lewis Avenues.
Fire at Midtown Hilton brought under control
Officials said the smoke came from a fire in the basement of the Hilton Hotel at 1326 6th Avenue, between West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue.
Officials said the smoke came from a fire in the basement of the Hilton Hotel at 1326 6th Avenue, between West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue.
Man dies after FDNY ladder retracts during fire rescue
A man in Brooklyn died after an FDNY ladder retracted during a fire rescue, causing him to plummet to the sidewalk below.
A man in Brooklyn died after an FDNY ladder retracted during a fire rescue, causing him to plummet to the sidewalk below.
Gas leak on Upper West Side after high-pressure line struck, FDNY says
According to the FDNY, a high-pressure gas line was struck at 3081 Broadway between West 122nd Street and La Salle Street.
According to the FDNY, a high-pressure gas line was struck at 3081 Broadway between West 122nd Street and La Salle Street.
FDNY orders ambulances to take patients to closest hospital, sparking backlash
Emergency service crews in New York City must transport patients to the closest hospital. Some doctors and patients are frustrated by the new policy.
Emergency service crews in New York City must transport patients to the closest hospital. Some doctors and patients are frustrated by the new policy.
Homeless encampment discovered inside NYC bridge after fire breaks out
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out at a homeless encampment located underground near the Amtrak train tracks on the Upper West Side on Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out at a homeless encampment located underground near the Amtrak train tracks on the Upper West Side on Tuesday afternoon.
Man trapped under dumbwaiter rescued by FDNY in Manhattan
The FDNY rescued a man who had a dumbwaiter fall on top of him while he was working inside a building in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon
The FDNY rescued a man who had a dumbwaiter fall on top of him while he was working inside a building in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon
5 alarm fire destroys several businesses in the Bronx
A massive 5-alarm fire destroyed at least 10 businesses on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx on Thursday.
A massive 5-alarm fire destroyed at least 10 businesses on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx on Thursday.
Home health aide killed in fatal UWS fire, 77-year-old in critical condition
The 41-year-old aide was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 77-year-old woman she was caring for is in critical condition. She is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
The 41-year-old aide was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 77-year-old woman she was caring for is in critical condition. She is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
Brush fires rips through parts of Long Island; 1 firefighter injured
Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.
Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.
Woman, 81, dies in Greenwich Village home where she lived for 60 years
An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fire broke out in a home in Greenwich Village on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fire broke out in a home in Greenwich Village on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
Massive Bronx fire destroys Buddhist temple, 2 dead: FDNY
Two people have died, and a Buddhist temple has been destroyed after a massive fire broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday, the FDNY said.
Two people have died, and a Buddhist temple has been destroyed after a massive fire broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday, the FDNY said.
Man killed in Brooklyn apartment building fire; woman, boy injured
One person is dead and two others, including a 2-year-old boy, are injured after a fire broke out in Brooklyn overnight, police said.
One person is dead and two others, including a 2-year-old boy, are injured after a fire broke out in Brooklyn overnight, police said.
Firefighters battling large 3 alarm fire in Harlem
A 3-alarm fire is burned a multi-story building in Harlem on Wednesday night.
A 3-alarm fire is burned a multi-story building in Harlem on Wednesday night.
FDNY rescues 15-year-old impaled on Queens playground fence
Authorities say the teen was impaled by an iron fence at a playground in Queens near 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say the teen was impaled by an iron fence at a playground in Queens near 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
Fire rips through Bronx apartment, damaging several units: FDNY
According to FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods, crews were forced to use multiple hand lines and open voids in the cockloft in order to contain the fire.
According to FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods, crews were forced to use multiple hand lines and open voids in the cockloft in order to contain the fire.
Bronx fire displaces hundreds, leaves lingering questions over building conditions
Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an apartment building fire in the Bronx that left over 250 people homeless, as some residents say desperation due to poor heating conditions in the building may have led to the fire.
Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an apartment building fire in the Bronx that left over 250 people homeless, as some residents say desperation due to poor heating conditions in the building may have led to the fire.