New York Fire Department
Coverage of New York Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations
Reports of falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise under conversion to luxury apartments forced evacuations, including a nearby school with 400 children. No injuries were reported, and city officials confirmed inspections at the 38-story former Pfizer headquarters. The building's structural issues prompted street closures and ongoing safety assessments.
- Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations
Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise prompted evacuations, including a school with 400 children. The building, formerly Pfizer's headquarters, is being converted to luxury apartments. No injuries were reported, and officials emphasized safety as the priority.
- Video shows seaplane making crash landing in New York’s East River
A seaplane with eight people onboard made a hard landing in New York’s East River, causing substantial damage. A passenger’s video captured the plane hitting the water three times before a strut collapsed, leading to a mayday call. All passengers were rescued with two sustaining minor injuries.
- Seaplane makes rough landing in NYC’s East River
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City's East River, resulting in two minor injuries. The aircraft, operated by Acadian Seaplanes, partially capsized after hitting a wave during landing. Passengers included Ada Todd and her granddaughter Khloe Todd, who described the experience as 'very bad' but expressed gratitude for surviving.
- Man falls from upper level of Madison Square Garden, dies
A man fell from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert and died. The incident occurred on June 20, and the man, identified as Paul Kueker from Connecticut, was pronounced dead at a hospital. Statements of condolence were issued by Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and the band Goose.
- 1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
One person died and 36 were injured, including firefighters and first responders, after a fire and two explosions at a New York City shipyard. The blasts occurred during a rescue operation for trapped workers, with a second explosion causing severe injuries to a fire marshal and firefighter. The fire remains under control, and a full investigation has begun.
- Shooting and stabbing at New York’s Grand Central station leave two people critically injured
A shooting and stabbing at New York City’s Grand Central subway station left at least two people critically injured. The incident occurred around 9:50 am at the intersection of East 42nd Street and Park Avenue, with witnesses reporting a person slashed with a large knife and police responding with guns drawn.