FDNY pushes 'Take Charge' campaign to warn of lithium-ion battery dangers
The FDNY's new 'Take Charge' campaign is warning people about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. So far this year, the batteries have caused 239 fires, resulting in 17 deaths.
The FDNY's new 'Take Charge' campaign is warning people about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. So far this year, the batteries have caused 239 fires, resulting in 17 deaths.
Firefighters gather at Suffolk County Fire Academy for extensive safety training
Hundreds of firefighters are spending the weekend at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank learning lifesaving skills in honor of hero firefighter Joey DiBernardo.
Hundreds of firefighters are spending the weekend at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank learning lifesaving skills in honor of hero firefighter Joey DiBernardo.
Customer freed after being locked inside vault of NYC jewelry store
The NYPD said the incident happened at 580 5th Ave. at the World Diamond Tower in the Diamond District.
The NYPD said the incident happened at 580 5th Ave. at the World Diamond Tower in the Diamond District.
Nearly 100 passengers rescued from disabled J train on elevated platform in Queens
The FDNY rescued around 100 people from a disabled J line subway train in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday using bucket ladders.
The FDNY rescued around 100 people from a disabled J line subway train in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday using bucket ladders.
NYC Council considers e-bike safety bills
The New York City Council is considering a pair of e-bike safety bills, but are receiving significant pushback from food delivery apps and their workers.
The New York City Council is considering a pair of e-bike safety bills, but are receiving significant pushback from food delivery apps and their workers.
Bay Ridge warehouse fire: Dozens of e-bikes found charred inside
FDNY firefighters pulled the dozens of e-bikes from a unit at Stop and Stor storage in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
FDNY firefighters pulled the dozens of e-bikes from a unit at Stop and Stor storage in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
FDNY issues urgent warning on lithium-ion battery risks after fire injures 5
The FDNY continues to sound the alarm on lithium-ion batteries and officials say an e-bike along with a lithium-ion battery was found at the scene of a fire that injured 5 people Tuesday morning.
The FDNY continues to sound the alarm on lithium-ion batteries and officials say an e-bike along with a lithium-ion battery was found at the scene of a fire that injured 5 people Tuesday morning.
FDNY shuts down St. John Villa migrant shelter amid safety concerns
Hundreds packed up their belongings and lined up to get onto vans and buses.
Hundreds packed up their belongings and lined up to get onto vans and buses.
From military to public service: Meet New York's newest EMT heroes
The FDNY held a graduation ceremony in Brooklyn for nearly 150 probationary EMTs marking their training completion.
The FDNY held a graduation ceremony in Brooklyn for nearly 150 probationary EMTs marking their training completion.
FDNY death toll from 9/11-related illnesses now equal to deaths from attacks
343 FDNY first responders have died of 9/11-related illnesses, equal to the number of first responders who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks.
343 FDNY first responders have died of 9/11-related illnesses, equal to the number of first responders who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Remembering 9/11: ‘A cleansing of our souls’ for retired FDNY firefighter
For those who walked the grounds in uniform that Tuesday, like William Sollin, just after the buildings were reduced to rubble, the anniversary of the attack is a day to remember the cost of fulfilling a calling.
For those who walked the grounds in uniform that Tuesday, like William Sollin, just after the buildings were reduced to rubble, the anniversary of the attack is a day to remember the cost of fulfilling a calling.
Honoring 9/11 heroes: City Dept. of Correction's annual service on Rikers Island
The City Department of Correction holding its annual service to remember the innocent souls killed on 9/11 on Rikers Island.
The City Department of Correction holding its annual service to remember the innocent souls killed on 9/11 on Rikers Island.
FDNY makes history with most diverse graduating class yet
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
Mets' former captain David Wright hosts annual Battle of the Badges
This is the second annual year the 'Battle of the Badges' that has been held at Citi Field—the all-time rivalry now stands at 13-12.
This is the second annual year the 'Battle of the Badges' that has been held at Citi Field—the all-time rivalry now stands at 13-12.
Brooklyn apartment fire claims one life, leaves multiple injured
The FDNY says the call came in just after 2 p.m. at a six-story apartment building on Rockaway Parkway near East 96th Street.
The FDNY says the call came in just after 2 p.m. at a six-story apartment building on Rockaway Parkway near East 96th Street.
FDNY: Lithium battery caused fatal fire in Queens that killed a 93-year-old woman
The FDNY says a lithium battery was also the cause of another 3-alarm fire in the Bronx on Friday.
The FDNY says a lithium battery was also the cause of another 3-alarm fire in the Bronx on Friday.
3 alarm Bronx fire injures two firefighters
The fire broke out at around 2 p.m. inside an apartment on the top floor of a building on Watson Avenue in the Soundview section.
The fire broke out at around 2 p.m. inside an apartment on the top floor of a building on Watson Avenue in the Soundview section.
9/11 Museum honors Sirius, the dog who protected the WTC
The 4-year-old yellow lab's remains were recovered the following year and he was given a full honor guard.
The 4-year-old yellow lab's remains were recovered the following year and he was given a full honor guard.
NYC crane collapse: Hell's Kitchen streets remain closed amid cleanup
At least 12 people were injured when the arm of the crane fell 45 stories to the New York City street below.
At least 12 people were injured when the arm of the crane fell 45 stories to the New York City street below.
Construction crane catches fire, partially collapses in Hell’s Kitchen
The crane is located on the west side of Manhattan, around W 41st St. and 10th Avenue, near Hudson Yards.
The crane is located on the west side of Manhattan, around W 41st St. and 10th Avenue, near Hudson Yards.