New York City Fire Department
Coverage of New York City Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- LIVE: Columns buckle at NYC building: FDNY
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning.
- Seaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reported
A seaplane carrying eight people made a 'hard landing' in New York City’s East River, resulting in two minor injuries, according to the fire department. The plane was towed back to dock after the incident on Sunday.
- Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River
A seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River, resulting in eight people being rescued. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a wing strut snapped during the incident, which is under investigation. Two civilians sustained minor injuries but declined medical attention.
- Seaplane makes a rough landing in New York City’s East River with no injuries reported
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River, causing alarm but resulting in no injuries. The 10-person aircraft was towed back to dock after the incident, which occurred around noon on Sunday.
- Seaplane makes a rough landing in New York City’s East River with no injuries reported
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, causing alarm but resulting in no injuries. The plane, carrying 10 people, was upright after the incident and was being towed back to dock, according to the New York City Fire Department.
- Seaplane makes a rough landing in New York City’s East River with no injuries reported
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, causing alarm among bystanders but resulting in no injuries, according to city authorities. The plane, carrying 10 people, made a 'hard landing' around noon and was later towed back to dock upright.
- Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations
An Amtrak work train fire near New York's Penn Station injured five people and caused major commuter disruptions, with NJ Transit and Long Island Railroad suspending service. The New York City Fire Department responded with 46 units, and damaged overhead wiring led to prolonged rail service impacts.
- At least 16 injured, including 13 firefighters in Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY
A major explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard on Friday injured at least 16 people, including 13 firefighters and first responders. The incident occurred at 3075 Richmond Terrace, with a second alarm called at 4:08 p.m. and a major explosion at 4:19 p.m., prompting a large-scale FDNY response involving 68 units and 212 personnel.