EYE ON THE WEATHER: Powerful Storms Hit Tri-State | Forecast & Alerts | Check Radar | Submit Pictures

FDNY

NYC Swears In Most Diverse Class Of Probationary Firefighters In FDNY History

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano swore in and congratulated the 318 “probies” at a ceremony at the FDNY Fire Academy on Tuesday.

2013/01/15

A woman fell through this grate on Second Avenue and 60th Street on Jan. 11, 2013. She suffered only minor injuries. (Photo: CBS 2)

Woman Falls Through Sidewalk Grate On Upper East Side

The woman had been standing on the sidewalk in front of an Atomic Wings restaurant waiting for a bus when she backed up to get out of the rain and went straight down through a metal grate, FDNY officials said.

2013/01/11

NYPD: Suspect Charged With Arson, Murder In Deadly SoHo Blaze

Wei Chu Wu, 45, has been charged with arson, second degree murder, felony assault of a police officer and resisting arrest, police said Friday.

2013/01/11

SoHo fire, Jan. 10, 2013. (Credit: Justine Marino)

Domestic Dispute May Have Led To Suspicious And Deadly 5-Alarm SoHo Fire

FDNY officials said approximately 200 firefighters battled the five-alarm blaze at the five-story walk-up at 41 Spring St., between Mulberry and Mott streets.

2013/01/10

Central Park Medical Unit (credit: CPMU)

Stories From Main Street: Volunteers Come To Your Aid In Central Park

Volunteer ambulance squads aren’t just found in the suburbs. They exist in New York City as well.

2013/01/07

FILE -- Firefighters battle a six-alarm fire in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Praises FDNY For Record Low In Fire Deaths

Mayor Michael Bloomberg this weak heaped praise on the New York City Fire Department, after the department achieved the lowest number of civilian fire deaths in its history.

2013/01/05

Officials: 2012 Had Fewest Civilian Fire Deaths In NYC History

The city had 58 fire deaths in 2012. That’s four fewer than the previous record low of 62 set in 2010.

2013/01/02

Madonna performs in Santiago, Chile - Dec. 19, 2012 (credit: FRANCESCO DEGASPERI/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Firefighter Gets Probation In Madonna Stalking Case

After being a New York City firefighter for 20 years, Robert Linhart was been convicted of resisting arrest after showing up twice outside Madonna’s apartment building.

2013/01/02

A small fire broke out near the World Trade Center on Dec. 26, 2012. (credit: Image via CBS 2)

Small Fire Breaks Out In Construction Area Near World Trade Center

The fire broke out at around 11:30 a.m. There were no injuries. Evacuations were not required.

2012/12/26

Entrance To 655 6th Ave., Where Facade Collapsed (credit: Google Maps)

Residents Of Chelsea Apartment Building Evacuated After Facade Collapses

All residents of the building have been evacuated and the MTA has a bus on scene to help shelter the few dozen evacuees, according to the FDNY.

2012/12/25

FDNY Patches (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Fire Organizations Fuming Over New Policies, Fee To Become Affiliated With FDNY

Fire organizations would also have to turn in a roster of members, detail and fundraising initiatives and explain its activities to the FDNY to gain affiliation.

2012/12/23

As New Yorkers are finding out, live trees inside building lobbies are considered fire hazards and the FDNY will remove them, regardless of your Christmas spirit. (Photo: CBS 2)

FDNY Called A Bunch Of Grinches For Removing Live Xmas Trees From Lobbies

In a city of small spaces, an apartment building lobby is often an extension of people’s homes. And during the holidays that includes all those decorations. But did you know Christmas trees can be illegal?

2012/12/19

Toy Lighter (credit: Stan Brooks / 1010 WINS)

NYC Fire Commissioner Pushes Ban On Toy Lighters

Is it a lighter meant for adult use or a toy meant for a child to play with? Sometimes it’s hard to tell.

2012/12/12

American Pit Bull Puppy rescued by FDNY (credit: BluePearl Veterinary Partners)

FDNY Firefighters Rescue Puppies From Queens Apartment Fire

Firefighters found several puppies inside the burning building at 65-24 Parsons Boulevard.

2012/12/11

Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation Sandy Relief Tent (credit: Tunnel To Towers)

Stories From Main Street: Tunnel To Towers 9/11 Charity Shifts To Hurricane Relief

Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.

2012/12/10

Listen Live!