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FDNY-specialized high school valedictorian overcame abuse to shine in the classroom
Valedictorian Kailey Frank described how she overcame an “abusive” household and found “sanctuary” in the classroom — as she and dozens of other students gleefully graduated Wednesday.
Firefighters: congestion plan would have endangered us all
Gov. Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing was a welcome move for all New Yorkers — but it was crucial for our city’s Bravest, the members of the Fire Department of...
FDNY heroes awarded medals for daring acts— from rope rescues to thwarting bridge jumpers
“Being a hero is being someone who is willing to run towards danger, not away from it,” Mayor Eric Adams said at the packed ceremony.
Commish's crony cleric: First female, openly gay FDNY chaplain awarded huge promotion with $160K pay
An FDNY officer blasted Kansfield's appointment as "another example of a friend of Kavanagh receiving a high-paying job at the expense of the citizens of New York."
Notorious NYC pol probed for bribery after being caught on video offering FDNY inspector the 'best pastrami sandwich'
A notorious political firebrand running for City Council in Brooklyn could be in quite a pickle after being caught on video offering to treat an FDNY inspector.
Hero off-duty FDNY firefighter rescues 4 pups from Brooklyn e-bike blaze: 'The dogs, I need to get the dogs!'
A quick-thinking off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled four French bulldogs from a Brooklyn apartment blaze Friday after an e-bike exploded into “a giant fireball” just feet away from him, he told...
FDNY teams up with experts to offer free skin cancer screenings for firefighters
New York's Bravest are taking on one of their most personal battles yet.
Jewish firefighter group accuses FDNY of not treating them like other ethnic organizations
"Besides facilitating an annual Hanukkah event, the Fire Department does not engage with our society," read the letter signed by the Ner Tamid Society's president.
Fallen FDNY hero remembered as 63 of New York's Bravest are promoted at ceremony
FDNY hero Michael Fahy, who died in the line of duty in 2016, was remembered as 63 of New York's Bravest were promoted at a ceremony on Tuesday.
Daughter of NYC 'family man' carpenter who died in apartment fire calls for arsonist to be held 'accountable'
The elderly man who perished in a Brooklyn arson blaze was a "kind" carpenter who "put family first," his grieving daughter told The Post.
Cardiac arrest survivors reunited with first responders who saved them in tear-jerking FDNY ceremony
Eight survivors of cardiac arrest — ranging from a teenage boy to a 78-year-old marathon runner — were reunited with the first responders who saved them in a tear-jerking ceremony in...
At least 10 hospitalized after NYC student, 11, unleashes pepper spray in school cafeteria
The unidentified minor sprayed the noxious gas inside PS 219 in Queens on Thursday morning, sources the The Post.
FDNY firefighter who nearly died fighting NYC house fire released from Bronx hospital
Firefighters from the Bronx and Queens were on hand to greet the 38-year-old who shook hands with each of his fellow Bravest during the touching moment, FDNY footage shows.
Seriously injured Bravest sue NYC for $80M over firehouse 'closure' policy
Four Bravest nearly lost their lives in a 2023 blaze because of a city policy that closes firehouses for annual physicals -- and the rule continues to pose a threat...
Two FDNY firefighters seriously hurt, one saved after heroic EMTs respond to 'mayday' call: officials
The injuries happened after a blaze at a home on White Plains Road Friday afternoon.
NYC Council leaders want to drastically expand their oversight of top Adams appointments
Speaker Adrienne Adams, no relation to the mayor, floated the legislation behind closed doors with city Dems on Monday that would require the Council to approve commissioner-level spots in the...
'Boardwalk Empire' star Steve Buscemi punched by maniac in random NYC attack
Actor Steve Buscemi, a Brooklyn native and one-time FDNY firefighter, became the latest victim of random New York City street violence when he slugged in Manhattan Wednesday.
Off-duty firefighter saves man trapped in flame-engulfed car after Brooklyn crash: 'It's what we do'
A FDNY lieutenant jumped into action when he and his wife came across a car that was engulfed in flames – with the driver trapped inside – in Brooklyn early...
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for widow of FDNY firefighter fired as NYC cut costs to cover migrant crisis
The former firefighter Derek Floyd died from a heart attack last month, leaving his widow Christine scrambling with little money to cover bills after he was fired late last year,...
Trump, bearing pizzas, met with cheers at Manhattan FDNY firehouse
Former President Donald Trump was greeted with cheers Thursday as he delivered pizzas to a Manhattan firehouse after spending the day in court. Trump, 77, arrived at FDNY’s Engine Co....