ditmas avenue
Updated 9:21pm: Howard Jay Meyer sent us this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRNWAdkxqLw], taken by Izzy Weiss, of the accident, which we have learned involved a 13-year-old male victim, who was pinned beneath an NYPD van. In addition to the FDNY and NYPD, the Flatbush Hatzolah
accident
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash outside 1316 Beverley Road, between Argyle and Rugby, just before 7:30am this morning, according to a spokesman for the FDNY. At least one person was transported to New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, though the FDNY spokesman said there
fdny
If you have any concerns about safety in Ditmas Park, clear your calendar the evening of Thursday, June 12. Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Rhoda-Jacobs/] is holding a 7pm forum with police and fire department representatives at Temple Isaac (1419 Dorchester Road on the corner of
1834 caton avenue
A fire broke out at 1834 Caton Avenue (between Ocean Avenue and Saint Paul’s Place) shortly before noon, says the FDNY. Firefighters received a call at 11:11am and were on scene at the multiple dwelling building by 11:14, bringing the blaze under control at 11:47. Thankfully,
car accidents
A pedestrian was struck by a fire truck at the intersection of Church and McDonald Avenues this morning, says a spokesman for the FDNY. Workers responded to the scene at 10:02am, transporting the unidentified victim to Lutheran Hospital in unknown condition. Our thoughts are with the victim, and we
death
A fire broke out in a home on East 15th Street, between the LIRR tracks and Avenue I, this morning, claiming the lives of two neighbors. Police say they responded to a 911 call for a fire at the home at about 3:30am on Wednesday, October 30. The FDNY
18th Street
A two-alarm fire broke out at about 4:40pm today on the first floor, spreading to the second floor, of the three-story building at 333 18th Street, just across the street from PS 295 between 6th and 7th Avenues, according to an FDNY spokesman. Firefighters on the scene tell us
fdny
A fire broke out on in Matanzas Grocery Store at 83 E 18th St. between Church Ave. and Tennis Ct. this morning at about 6:53am. A spokesman for the FDNY says that the blaze, which originated on the first floor of the four-story building, was brought under control by
1259 51 st
Google Image Of The Home That Caught On FIre Souce: Google Maps via brooklyneagle.comA fire broke out in a Borough Park home on the eve of Passover, injuring one, according to a report [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/eve-passover-one-injured-fire-boro-park-brooklyn-2013-03-25-164700] by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The home (1259 51st Street)
Chester Avenue
Firetrucks, emergency vehicles, and the neighbors were out in force yesterday afternoon as firemen squelched a one-room fire on Chester Avenue’s west side, near 12th Avenue. No one was injured, the fireman said.
12 ave
Source: Fir0002 via Wikimedia CommonsTwo men were charged with burglary and arson after they stole $5,000 from a Dyker Heights home, and then set it ablaze to cover their tracks. Saleh Musa, 22, and a 15-year-old accomplice were said to be behind the 3 a.m. fire early Thursday
be proud foundation
Most of the firefighters who posed for the 17th annual NYC Firefighters calendar were in Sheepshead Bay Wednesday evening to promote the 2013 edition of the popular calendar at an event sponsored by the Be Proud Foundation [/tag/be-proud-foundation/]. However, despite a gentle breeze, Mr. July (Joe Schiraldo), Mr. August