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NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey speaking on the fatal stabbings that took place in Far Rockaway on Dec. 3.

Five dead, one critical, NYPD police attacked in Far Rockaway

Five people were stabbed to death, another person is critical and two NYPD police officers were slashed before the alleged attacked was shot by police and died in an incident at a multi-family home on Beach 22nd St. in Far Rockaway on Dec. 3. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/3/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

Jason Field graduated from the FDNY Emergency Medical Services Academy to the praise of his fellow firefighters.

This Valley Stream firefighter follows in his late father's footsteps as an FDNY EMTs

The Valley Stream Fire Department applauded their own Jason Field of Engine 4 for graduating from the FDNY Emergency Medical Services Academy on June 21. Field is taking after his distinguished late … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/9/23

East Meadow Volunteers operated on a motor vehicle during the bitter blast of frigid temperatures during the holiday season.

Join the East Meadow Fire Department and see what you can do

During the holiday season, while everyone was enjoying family time, a break from work, and some good food, the East Meadow Fire Department rushed to answer a record number of calls. The volunteer … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/5/23

FDNY Firefighter and Rockville Centre native Stephen J. Geraghty died on Wednesday at the age of 62.

FDNY Firefighter Stephen Geraghty, dead at 62

Stephen J. Geraghty, 62, a retired FDNY Battalion Chief and Rockville Centre native, died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, after a long-fought battle with a World Trade Center-related illness. He is the fourth member of the FDNY to lose his life this week due to the devastating impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. more

By Daniel Offner | 9/22/22

Casey Skudin, 45, with his two sons and his wife, Angela.

Casey Skudin, member of well-known Long Beach surfing family, killed in North Carolina

Casey Skudin, a member of the well-known Long Beach Skudin surfing family, was killed Friday in North Carolina when a tree limb fell and crashed the car he was driving during a windstorm at a resort, according to North Carolina police. He had lived in Long Beach all of his life. more

By James Bernstein | 6/19/22

Greis Park was home to a lacrosse game between New York City police officers and firefighters last Saturday. Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Mike Hawxhurst, far left, Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, third from left, Town Supervisor Don Clavin, fifth from right, Mayor Alan Beach, second from right, and Lynbrook Fire Chief John Donald, far right, joined some of the players.

FDNY, NYPD battle it out in lacrosse at Greis Park in Lynbrook

FDNY firefighters and NYPD officers went head-to-head in a lacrosse game at Greis Park’s new turf field on Aug. 21 to benefit the Brian Moore Fund, which was created in the memory of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2015. In all, $7,500 was raised. more

8/25/21

Firefighter Frederick N. Fuchs , far right, with his crew at the World Trade Center site in December 2001.

Covid cases rising among 9/11 survivors

On Sept. 11, 2001, Glen Cove resident Frederick N. Fuchs, a firefighter for Ladder 127 in Jamaica, Queens, was coming off a 24-hour tour and had just been relieved for the day. But after watching the attacks on the World Trade Center on television, Fuchs said, he knew his day was not over. He had to serve the people of New York. Nineteen years later, Fuchs would serve New Yorkers again by donating his plasma after recovering from Covid-19. more

By Jennifer Corr | 1/15/21

Kenneth J. Marino Memorial Scholarship recipients received their awards at the Schoolhouse Green on July 9, which would have been Marino’s 59th birthday. They were joined by some of the 12 members of the Oceanside Fire Department who comprise the scholarship committee and members of Marino's family.

Oceanside graduates receive scholarships honoring fallen 9/11 firefighter

Thirteen graduating Oceanside High School students have received scholarships in memory of the late Kenneth J. Marino, a firefighter who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/27/20

Inwood Fire Department members on the scene of the apparent drowning of two Inwood residents on July 9.

Inwood couple drown off Far Rockaway beach

A couple from Inwood apparently drowned in the water off Far Rockaway beach at Beach 9th Street and Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway, west of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, after what is being reported as an impromptu swimming lesson gone awry. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/10/19