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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dying firefighter offers kidney to fellow first responder with declining health

A retired firefighter's life has been saved through a chain of extraordinary events involving the generosity and support of a fellow first responder. Retired FDNY Lieutenant Kevin Williams received a life-saving kidney transplant earlier this year thanks to another of New York's bravest, Thomas Hoey. The life of retired firefighter Lieutenant Kevin Williams, who was in Stage 5 kidney failure, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Eric Adams allegedly traveled the world on Turkey’s dime

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Since then, the indictment alleges, Adams …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Politics takes back seat at 9/11 ceremony

China Daily

A person places a flower at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum pool on the day of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Sept 11, 2024. There were no formal remarks at the Ground Zero site, where on Sept 11, 2001, al-Qaida hijackers intentionally crashed …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Politics takes back seat at 9/11 ceremony

China Daily

By HENG WEILI in New York | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-12 10:23 A person places a flower at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum pool on the day of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Sept 11, 2024. There were no formal remarks at the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very fierce fire’ in NYC spreads to 7 buildings, injures 14 and displaces multiple residents: ‘There is nothing left’

Hindustan Times

A massive fire reportedly damaged several buildings and left multiple residents displaced in Queens on Saturday afternoon, August 3. ‘Very fierce fire’ in NYC spreads to 7 buildings The fire began at a two-story residence at 88-21 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens Village just after 4 pm. “This was a very fierce fire, and it spread to seven buildings and …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking video shows metal shop awnings crash down on NYC firefighters, wounding 3

Hindustan Times

A shocking video shows the moment a pair of large shop awning signs collapsed on top of several firefighters while they were trying to extinguish a fire in New York City's Manhattan. Shocking video shows metal shop awnings crash down on NYC firefighters Video shows the firefighters standing near a burnt-out storefront along St. Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights on …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump mocked for making major blunder as he delivers pizzas to New York firefighters: ‘This is embarrassing’

Hindustan Times

After spending a day in court for a hush money trial, Queens native Donald Trump was greeted with cheers as he delivered some pizzas to New York City firefighters on Thursday. The presumptive Republican nominee for president also signed a daybook and wrote: “I love you all – special people.” Here's what went wrong in Trump's case While firefighters described …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he’s using it to campaign

Associated Press

NEW YORK — He’s visiting Manhattan construction sites, decrying local crime and holding court in his gilded Fifth Avenue penthouse. Former President Donald Trump meets with firefighters at a midtown Manhattan firehouse,Thursday, May 2, 2024, in New York. Former President Donald Trump reacts while meeting with construction workers at the construction site of the new JPMorgan Chase headquarters in midtown …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Accountability required for port workplace deaths — and not just in Baltimore

Raw Story

This article originally appeared in InsiderNJ. “Together, we aren’t just breaking records — we are creating jobs, growing our economy, and building new pathways to opportunity.” The 45-year-old up-and-coming Democratic Party star’s press release touted the deep waters of Port of Baltimore’s ability to handle larger and larger container ships including the Evergreen Ever Max that can accommodate 15,000 20-foot …

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9 months, 1 week ago

FDNY “looking into” officers booing AG who sued Trump

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York Fire Department Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is reportedly trying …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian national dies in New York residential building fire, embassy extends support

India TV News

An Indian national died in a residential fire in New York's Harlem. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in New York extended support and said that the embassy is in touch with Khan's friends and family. "Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. According to the Fire Department of …

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1 year, 10 months ago

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.

Slate

Every day, Manny Ramirez crisscrosses Manhattan, ferrying takeout food, toiletries, and a host of other things that people order on apps. “They are smaller and they last less,” said Hildalyn Colón-Hernández, director of policy and strategic partnership at Los Deliveristas Unidos, an advocacy group for New York City’s delivery workers. The process is called a “thermal runaway”—the battery violently unleashing …

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2 years ago

Congress' 9/11 betrayal: Money for war, none for first responders

Salon

The last-minute decision by Congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, to take the $3.7 billion in funding for the 9/11 WTC Health Program out of the $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending bill is being blasted as a betrayal by 9/11 WTC civilian survivors and the unions that represent essential workers that continue to lose members to WTC diseases. Without …

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2 years, 2 months ago

First responders line the streets for funeral of a paramedic who was stabbed to death by maniac

Daily Mail

Hundreds of first responders have formed an emotional guard of honor for a hero paramedic who was stabbed to death by a maniac as she grabbed lunch. The victim's mother is presented with her helmet during the emotional ceremony that drew hundreds on Wednesday afternoon Firefighters, cops and medics straddled the streets of Brookville in New York as Alison Russo-Elling's …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Retiring FDNY commissioner led COVID response, 9/11 recovery

The Independent

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2 years, 11 months ago

All 17 victims killed in Bronx apartment block fire have been named

Daily Mail

All 17 victims of a horrific fire that tore through a Bronx apartment block have been named - as it was revealed four survivors including a baby remain on ventilators, and that multiple space heaters were to blame for the blaze. Isatou Jabbie, 31, and husband Hagi Jawara, 41, were confirmed dead Monday after the Bronx apartment building fire by …

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3 years, 1 month ago

26 NYC firehouses shuttered due to staff shortages as firefighters protest vaccine mandate

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twenty-six New York City …

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3 years, 1 month ago

New York firefighters suspended after threatening state senator's staff over vaccine mandate

Daily Mail

Six New York City firefighters angry with the city's COVID vaccine mandate were suspended after they drove a fire truck to a state senator's office and threatened his staff over the requirement - which the state lawmaker had nothing to do with. State Senator Zellnor Myrie said firefighters from Ladder 113 in Brooklyn parked an in-service fire truck outside his …

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3 years, 1 month ago

FDNY union tells members to show up for work and defy mayor's Friday deadline to get vaccinated

Daily Mail

The head of New York City's firefighter union is telling members to go to work whether they're inoculated or not after Friday's vaccine deadline, as the police union continues to fight the rule in court. The NYPD, NYFD and the city sanitation department have warned New Yorkers to brace for slow emergency response times, nearly 40 percent of the city's …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Trump speaks to NYPD and FDNY officers on 9/11 anniversary after deciding NOT to visit Ground Zero

Daily Mail

Donald Trump paid a visit to NYPD and FDNY officers on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, shunning a trip to Ground Zero - one day after reports claimed he would visit the site. Former President Donald Trump visits NYPD police officers and FDNY firefighters in New York City on September 11, 2021, with no masks in …

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3 years, 3 months ago

9/11 doc 'Chief' preserves FDNY history on screen and beyond

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bill Feehan was so knowledgeable …

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4 years ago

Huge fire engulfs historic New York church

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Firefighters are working to …

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Dying firefighter offers kidney to fellow first responder with declining health

How Eric Adams allegedly traveled the world on Turkey’s dime

Politics takes back seat at 9/11 ceremony

Politics takes back seat at 9/11 ceremony

‘Very fierce fire’ in NYC spreads to 7 buildings, injures 14 and displaces multiple residents: ‘There is nothing left’

Shocking video shows metal shop awnings crash down on NYC firefighters, wounding 3

Trump mocked for making major blunder as he delivers pizzas to New York firefighters: ‘This is embarrassing’

New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he’s using it to campaign

Accountability required for port workplace deaths — and not just in Baltimore

FDNY “looking into” officers booing AG who sued Trump

Indian national dies in New York residential building fire, embassy extends support

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.

Congress' 9/11 betrayal: Money for war, none for first responders

First responders line the streets for funeral of a paramedic who was stabbed to death by maniac

Retiring FDNY commissioner led COVID response, 9/11 recovery

All 17 victims killed in Bronx apartment block fire have been named

26 NYC firehouses shuttered due to staff shortages as firefighters protest vaccine mandate

New York firefighters suspended after threatening state senator's staff over vaccine mandate

FDNY union tells members to show up for work and defy mayor's Friday deadline to get vaccinated

Trump speaks to NYPD and FDNY officers on 9/11 anniversary after deciding NOT to visit Ground Zero

9/11 doc 'Chief' preserves FDNY history on screen and beyond

Huge fire engulfs historic New York church