FDNY Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Update: NYC Urban Search And Recuse Team Activated To Assist In Hurricane Ida Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated Urban Search and Rescue - New York Task Force 1 to deploy 83 members to assist in Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts in Louisiana. Continue reading

Senators Kaplan And Biaggi Introduce Legislation Keeping Hate & Politics Off Of Public Property

State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck) and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced the introduction of legislation in the New York State Senate.Continue reading

Council Member Rosenthal Appointed Chair Of Sub-Committee On Capital Budget

At its recent 2021 Charter meeting, the City Council approved several new committee chairs.Continue reading

Fire Engulfs Longtime Children’s Clothing Store 125th Street In Harlem

A massive fire tore through a longtime Harlem children's clothing store Sunday evening, drawing hundreds of firefighters to 125th Street to battle the blaze for about three hours, city fire officials said.Continue reading

Fire Commissioner Nigro Announces Fire Deaths Drop In 2019 From Harlem To Hollis

Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro today announced the city had 66 civilian fire deaths in 2019, 25% fewer deaths than in 2018, when 88 people lost their lives in fires.Continue reading

NYC Emergency Management Hosts Disaster Simulation Exercise For CERT Team Uptown

The New York City Emergency Management Department hosted a disaster simulation exercise for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainees at George Washington High School in Inwood on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Continue reading

FDNY Lieutenant Sues Department Over Racial Discrimination After Event In Harlem

A white firefighter has sued the FDNY after claiming he was barred from participating in a color guard ceremony honoring deceased members of the Vulcan Society -- a fraternal organization of black firefighters in Harlem.Continue reading

Fire Department Coffee’s Burning Support For The Firefighter From Harlem To Hollywood

Firefighters from Harlem to Hollywood are 14% more likely of dying from cancer than the general population, according to research by the CDC/National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH).Continue reading

Car Fire Snarls Traffic On FDR Drive From 96th To 116th Street This Morning

A car fire that broke out on FDR Drive on Monday caused delays during the morning commute reports Patch.Continue reading

Lawyer Wants FDNY Chief’s Retirement Halted For Probe In Harlem Hollywood Fire

Patch reports that the lawyer representing a city fire marshal who claims the FDNY covered up the cause of a deadly Harlem fire to protect Hollywood filmmakers. Continue reading

NYCity Owned Mount Ararat Baptist Church Collapses In Harlem

Patch reports that the back of a Harlem church building collapsed Thursday, an FDNY spokesman said.Continue reading

Fire Department Coffee Serving Our Heroes And Sheros From Harlem To Hollywood

Fire Department Coffee is honored to be recognized by Google for National First Responders Day for their dedication to the firefighter community and their passion to give back to the men and women who put their lives on the line every day.Continue reading