Hamilton Heights fire
A massive fire burned in a residential and retail building in Upper Manhattan Friday. The flames and thick smoke could be seen from many blocks away. The fire broke out at about 3 p.m. on Broadway and West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights. The fire is on the top floor of a six-story building, the FDNY said.
A massive fire burned in a residential and retail building in Upper Manhattan Friday. The flames and thick smoke could be seen from many blocks away. The fire broke out at about 3 p.m. on Broadway and West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights. The fire is on the top floor of a six-story building, the FDNY said.
FDNY pioneer
The FDNY promotion ceremony in Brooklyn on Thursday had a lot to celebrate. But Tonya Boyd stood out from the rest. She is the first black woman to rise to the rank of deputy chief. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro called Boyd a wonderful person and a great role model for young women.
The FDNY promotion ceremony in Brooklyn on Thursday had a lot to celebrate. But Tonya Boyd stood out from the rest. She is the first black woman to rise to the rank of deputy chief. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro called Boyd a wonderful person and a great role model for young women.
Bronx girl becomes honorary firefighter
Honorary firefighter is a distinction not many receive. But then again, very few are as deserving as Jamoni Merritt. In August, the 11-year-old girl from the Bronx was at a sleepover she'll never forget. After dozing off, she woke up with burns to over 85 percent of her face after one of her friends threw boiling water at her in an attempted prank.
Honorary firefighter is a distinction not many receive. But then again, very few are as deserving as Jamoni Merritt. In August, the 11-year-old girl from the Bronx was at a sleepover she'll never forget. After dozing off, she woke up with burns to over 85 percent of her face after one of her friends threw boiling water at her in an attempted prank.
FDNY documentary 'My Father's House'
Prior to September 11, 2001, what became known as the 23rd Street Fire was the deadliest fire in FDNY history. One dozen New York's Bravest died when the floor collapsed fighting a fire in a building on 23rd Street in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 1966. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, who died in the fire, spoke about the tragedy and a new documentary about it.
Prior to September 11, 2001, what became known as the 23rd Street Fire was the deadliest fire in FDNY history. One dozen New York's Bravest died when the floor collapsed fighting a fire in a building on 23rd Street in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 1966. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, who died in the fire, spoke about the tragedy and a new documentary about it.
9/11 ceremonies around NYC
The 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is just days away. People from all over came to pay their respects at Ground Zero on Thursday. Several other remembrance and dedication ceremonies were held throughout the city. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams unveiled a banner with the names of the 266 Brooklyn residents who died on that fateful day.
The 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is just days away. People from all over came to pay their respects at Ground Zero on Thursday. Several other remembrance and dedication ceremonies were held throughout the city. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams unveiled a banner with the names of the 266 Brooklyn residents who died on that fateful day.
New York crews head to Texas
With the floods from Hurricane Harvey ravaging Houston, help has already arrived from the New York area. More supplies and resources are on the way including some of life's most basic necessities. The federal government admitted that it can't do all the rescue work in Texas itself and openly asked for help. Urban search-and-rescue teams from New Jersey geared up for their life-saving mission.
With the floods from Hurricane Harvey ravaging Houston, help has already arrived from the New York area. More supplies and resources are on the way including some of life's most basic necessities. The federal government admitted that it can't do all the rescue work in Texas itself and openly asked for help. Urban search-and-rescue teams from New Jersey geared up for their life-saving mission.
Subway derailment in Manhattan
Two subway cars of a Brooklyn-bound A train derailed near the 125th Street subway station near St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem Tuesday morning, injuring at least 34 people. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, officials said. Passengers described the train vibrating wildly and bucking as it went off the rails. All of the customers evacuated the train through darkened subway tunnels.
Two subway cars of a Brooklyn-bound A train derailed near the 125th Street subway station near St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem Tuesday morning, injuring at least 34 people. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, officials said. Passengers described the train vibrating wildly and bucking as it went off the rails. All of the customers evacuated the train through darkened subway tunnels.
Rally for shuttered firehouse in Queens
Residents of Long Island City, Queens, say it is time to reopen a firehouse that closed over a decade ago because they fear the neighborhood has grown too quickly for current firehouses to keep up. Firefighters and City Council members rallied Friday to reopen Engine Company 261. The engine company controversially closed in 2003. It was one of five throughout the city that fell victim to budget cuts under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. But that was 14 years ago and a lot has changed since then in Long Island City.
Residents of Long Island City, Queens, say it is time to reopen a firehouse that closed over a decade ago because they fear the neighborhood has grown too quickly for current firehouses to keep up. Firefighters and City Council members rallied Friday to reopen Engine Company 261. The engine company controversially closed in 2003. It was one of five throughout the city that fell victim to budget cuts under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. But that was 14 years ago and a lot has changed since then in Long Island City.
Construction Site Collapse Rescuers Speak Out
The firefighters and EMTs who responded to a massive construction site collapse in Astoria, Queens describe what they did and how they saved lives.
The firefighters and EMTs who responded to a massive construction site collapse in Astoria, Queens describe what they did and how they saved lives.
Partial building collapse
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
Carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
Second Chance Ceremony
Last year alone, the FDNY responded to more than 1.7 million calls, many of them are for people in medical distress. At the FDNY's 23rd annual Second Chance Ceremony, eleven patients -- ages 2 to 84, all survivors of cardiac arrest -- were reunited with the very people who helped save their lives.
Last year alone, the FDNY responded to more than 1.7 million calls, many of them are for people in medical distress. At the FDNY's 23rd annual Second Chance Ceremony, eleven patients -- ages 2 to 84, all survivors of cardiac arrest -- were reunited with the very people who helped save their lives.
Penn Station rescue (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
Emergency workers responded to a person on the tracks in Penn Station on Friday. These cellphone videos show medics, firefighters, and police at the scene. (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
Emergency workers responded to a person on the tracks in Penn Station on Friday. These cellphone videos show medics, firefighters, and police at the scene. (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
'I Was There'
The 9/11 inspired movie is directed by Jorge Valdes-Iga and stars writer and actor James A. Lee. 'I Was There' is playing at the NYC Independent Film Festival through May 7.
The 9/11 inspired movie is directed by Jorge Valdes-Iga and stars writer and actor James A. Lee. 'I Was There' is playing at the NYC Independent Film Festival through May 7.
Funeral for a hero
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens. His casket was draped with the FDNY flag as it was brought into St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Bethpage. His wife Marie followed with her daughter, Bella, 8, who wore her father's dress cap. Inside, they sang Bella's favorite song. Her uncle, Robert, says his brother was born to be a firefighter.
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens. His casket was draped with the FDNY flag as it was brought into St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Bethpage. His wife Marie followed with her daughter, Bella, 8, who wore her father's dress cap. Inside, they sang Bella's favorite song. Her uncle, Robert, says his brother was born to be a firefighter.
Firefighter remembered
Bunting hangs at the entrance of William Tolley's firehouse in Ridgewood. The bunting is a symbol of a firehouse in mourning. Flowers, support, and love continue to stream in for the senior firefighter who gave the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Bunting hangs at the entrance of William Tolley's firehouse in Ridgewood. The bunting is a symbol of a firehouse in mourning. Flowers, support, and love continue to stream in for the senior firefighter who gave the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Hero firefighter mourned
A foundation affiliated with the Fire Department of New York is raising money for the daughter of the firefighter killed in a five-story fall. The FDNY is mourning the death of William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage.
A foundation affiliated with the Fire Department of New York is raising money for the daughter of the firefighter killed in a five-story fall. The FDNY is mourning the death of William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage.
FDNY tragedy
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
Firefighter dies
A firefighter died from a fall in Queens.
A firefighter died from a fall in Queens.
FDNY graduation
Hundreds of New York's Bravest have now taken their heroism to the next level with the FDNY. It was graduation day for more than 300 probationary firefighters in East New York, Brooklyn. In this class is a diverse group of graduates from all races and backgrounds, including six women.
Hundreds of New York's Bravest have now taken their heroism to the next level with the FDNY. It was graduation day for more than 300 probationary firefighters in East New York, Brooklyn. In this class is a diverse group of graduates from all races and backgrounds, including six women.