2 former FDNY chiefs charged with bribery, corruption and false statements
Two former chiefs of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) are in custody on suspicion of soliciting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to give preferential treatment to certain builders and developers. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced Monday that Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco were […]
Firefighter from long line of smoke-eaters — dating back to Irish potato famine — promoted at FDNY ceremony
He is just like his father. A new dad from a family of generations of police officers and firefighters dating back to the Irish potato famine was promoted Friday at a New York Fire Department ceremony along with dozens of other proud firefighters. Timothy Clark, 41, followed in the footsteps of ancestors who fled the […]
At 9/11 commemoration, wife of FDNY chief criticizes ‘flippant’ Biden remark, ‘outrageous’ plea deal
The widow of Gerald A. Barbara, a New York City Fire Department deputy chief killed on 9/11, offered harsh words for the Biden administration at a memorial service at Ground Zero in Manhattan on Wednesday. “It is outrageous that our government would even consider granting plea bargains to terrorists,” said Barbara's wife, Joanne. 9/11 Memorial […]
FDNY Widow Rebukes Joe Biden for His ‘Doing 9/11’ Statement: ‘Flippant Remark’
The widow of a man whose husband, a former Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) chief, died during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks slammed President Joe Biden for his comments on Tuesday that he would “do 9/11.” Joan Barbara, wife of the late FDNY Chief Gerald “Jerry” A. Barbara It is called Biden […]
Dozens of firefighters run 34.3 miles to Ground Zero to honor fallen FDNY heroes on 9/11 anniversary
Dozens of firefighters and their families drove from Long Island to Ground Zero on Wednesday to pay tribute to the 343 New York City Fire Department colleagues who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Led by dozens of cyclists carrying a giant American flag, the enthusiastic group took nearly nine hours to complete the grueling 34.3-mile […]
Wife of FDNY chief killed in terror attack slams Biden’s ‘do 9/11’ comment
The wife of a New York City fire chief killed on 9/11 slammed President Joe Biden's “do 9/11” comments yesterday and criticized the government for the “outrageous” plea deals offered to terrorists involved in the attacks. Joan Barbara spoke at the ceremony in memory of her late husband, Gerald A. Barbara. “The elected officials gathered […]
More 9/11 first responders died from toxins last year, FDNY says
New York City Fire Department officials confirmed Monday that the number of 9/11 emergency responders who died from toxic exposure at Ground Zero has risen to 370, adding 28 more to the death toll over the past year. The grim statistics come as officials expect the numbers to grow and federal funding is on the […]
FDNY and NYPD members follow in the paths of heroic 9/11 dads
When the North Tower collapsed on 9/11, Thomas Gambino III had a hunch that his father, Thomas Gambino II, an FDNY firefighter, had been killed. At his father's funeral, he knew what he was going to do with the rest of his life. Gambino, who was 20 years old at the time, is one of […]
NYC bike shop goes up in flames — and lithium-ion batteries are likely to blame for the blaze: FDNY
An electric bike shop in Queens caught fire early Thursday morning. One firefighter was injured in the blaze, which was likely caused by a faulty lithium-ion battery, New York Fire Department officials said. According to authorities, the fire started around 2:30 a.m. at Kings Electric Scooters on Jamaica Street. Fire officials said one firefighter suffered […]
FDNY deputy commish Joseph Pfeifer being booted by new boss
His fire is gone now. New York City Deputy Fire Commissioner Joseph Pfeiffer has been fired by new Commissioner Robert Tucker just days after the new commissioner took office, The Washington Post has learned. Reeder, the police department’s highest-paid officer, making more than $500,000, told colleagues on Friday that he would be forced to step […]