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Mayor Adams Thanks Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro For Lifetime Of Public Service

New York City Mayor Eric Adams thanked Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro today for his lifetime of public service to New Yorkers.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

FDNY, NYPD Help Feed Hundreds Of Harlem Families 9/11 Heroes And Sheroes

PX11's Monica Morales reports that the pandemic has created unprecedented health and economic crisis, exacerbating an ongoing crisis of food insecurity.Continue reading

The COVID Crisis: Mayor de Blasio Announces Four Part Plan For City Nursing Homes

Mayor de Blasio announced a comprehensive four-part plan today to support nursing homes citywide amid the COVID-19 crisis. 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

Mayor de Blasio And NYC Health + Hospitals Expand Appointment-Only COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Mayor de Blasio and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced expanded, appointment-only COVID-19 testing capacity across 10 acute-care hospitals, seven Gotham Health community-based health centers, and 4 drive-thru test sites.Continue reading

Harlem Electeds And Others Provide Thanksgiving Dinner For Hundreds Of Harlemites

On Thursday, November 28th, 2019, Harlem elected officials City Councilmember Bill Perkins, Assemblymember Al Taylor, former Chief Deputy Attorney General Alvin Bragg came together celebrating Thanksvinging in Harlem. Continue reading

Mayor Calls On Friends And Family Of Homeless New Yorkers To Join Citywide Outreach

The de Blasio Administration today announced the expansion of Outreach NYC – the city’s enhanced effort to reach homeless New Yorkers living on the streets.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

After Harlem Family Of 6 Were Killed In Fire FDNY Will Investigate NYCHA Building

A family of six, including four children, were killed in a fire that tore through a Harlem apartment building early Wednesday morning reports Metro USA.Continue reading

We Are All Parisians, Notre-Dame Fire Mourned By New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis

There are a number of Catholic Churchs in Harlem, Harlemites and all New Yorkers mourned the legendary Notre-Dame cathedral as a massive fire engulfed the Catholic landmark on Monday. Continue reading

FDNY Widow Sues Film Company For Fire In Harlem

The widow of a firefighter killed in a March 2018 fire in Harlem is suing Edward Norton's film company for her husband's wrongful death, according to reports.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

Wilson Houses Fire Seriously Injures 2 In East Harlem

Two people were seriously injured Friday morning after a fire broke out in an East Harlem public housing building, an FDNY spokesman said.Continue reading