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Remembering John Elges, Long Beach firefighter

“He was my best friend, and he was lots of people’s best friend. He just kind of had that way about him. He touched a lot of people’s lives, and he’s going to be missed by many, many … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/27/18

FDNY, East Rockaway firefighter facing child porn charges

A Lynbrook resident who volunteers for the East Rockaway Fire Department and is also a member of the FDNY appeared in Queens Criminal Court on Monday to face numerous felony charges for allegedly viewing child pornography while in an FDNY firehouse. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/7/18

Keith Young, 53, an FDNY retiree and a former Freeport Fire Department volunteer, died on March 17 of a Sept. 11-related illness.

Firefighter Keith Young, 53, dies of 9/11-related illness

He was known as the “firehouse chef,” after he appeared on celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s television show “Throwdown.” When he wasn’t in the kitchen, Freeport High School alumnus Keith … more

By Nadya Nataly | 4/5/18

Hallquest’s personal effects, including his firefighter’s jacket, helmets and caps, were on display at the Sea Cliff firehouse after his wake.

Sea Cliff celebrates ‘a life well-lived’

A sea of firefighters in crisp, navy blue uniforms filled the pews of St. Boniface Church of Sea Cliff. As flashing red engine lights flickered through the church’s stained-glass windows, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/11/18

Lynbrook resident and NYPD Sgt. Christopher Christodoulou died of cancer on Sept. 16. He will be remembered for many things, including his love of the New York Rangers and for singing his favorite songs loudly.

Hundreds attend Lynbrook funeral for NYPD Sgt. Christopher Christodoulou

Police barriers closed off Merrick Road, from Fowler Avenue to John Street, last Saturday as dozens of New York City police officers and firefighters lined the street outside Our Lady of Peace Church to pay their respects to Christopher Christodoulu. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/28/17

Janice Walsh, of East Meadow, made an impression of her brother-in-law Gerry Walsh’s name, which is etched on the new Town of Hempstead 9/11 memorial in Point Lookout. Gerry Walsh, a firefighter who had retired from the FDNY, spent months taking part at ground zero in the rescue and recovery efforts. He died on Nov. 11, 2014, of blood cancer related to his work at the site, at the age of 58. His wife, Hope Walsh, was among many 9/11 widows who came to help dedicate the town’s memorial on Monday.

In moving ceremony, Town of Hempstead dedicates permanent 9/11 memorial

The hundreds of people streaming into Point Lookout Park on Monday morning for a ceremony to dedicate the Town of Hempstead’s permanent 9/11 memorial passed through an arch at the front entrance, formed by two fire engines’ tower ladders and a massive American flag. The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department erected the arch. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/11/17

raymond pfeifer’s casket was transported from the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters to the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on his 1946 antique fire truck.

Community mourns death of past EMFD Capt. Raymond Pfeifer

Hundreds of friends, supporters, strangers and family members crowded the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters on June 1 to honor Raymond Pfeifer, a national hero with local ties, who died after a long battle with cancer on May 28 at age 59. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/7/17

Far Rockaway train speeding at twice the permitted limit

National Transportation Safety Board officials investigating what caused the crash and derailment of a Long Island Rail Road train on the Far Rockaway branch on Jan. 4, said the train was moving at more than 10 mph before the collision. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/5/17

Investigation opens on Far Rockaway train derailment

At approximately 8:15 a.m., Long Island Rail Road train Train No. 2817, scheduled to depart from Far Rockaway at 7:18 a.m. and due into the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, at 8:11 a.m., struck the bumping block at Track 6 at Atlantic Terminal, train officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/4/17

Raymond G. McCann, former firefighter and AOH president, dies at 79

Raymond G. McCann, a former New York City firefighter and president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Nassau County Board, died on Dec. 11 following complications from a surgical procedure. He was … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/27/16

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