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Ex-FDNY chief pleads guilty to accepting bribes to speed safety inspections

A former New York City Fire Department chief has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting that he and others solicited tens of thousands of dollars over two years to give preferential treatment in scheduling safety inspections

The Independent UK

Free upgrades, campaign donations and the Bentley suite: How Eric Adams allegedly traveled the world on Turkey’s dime

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was tripped up, in large part, by his taste for the finer things in life, according to a bombshell 57-page indictment unsealed Thursday

The Independent UK

Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and foreign campaign contributions

Former police officer is the first sitting New York City mayor to be criminally charged and has vowed to stay in office

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Former FDNY Chiefs Arrested For Bribery And Corruption

Former FDNY chiefs arrested for bribery and corruption in NYC fire safety approvals scandal. Ongoing corruption probe in city government.

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Two ex-fire chiefs in New York City arrested in corruption scandal

Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs have been arrested on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department's fire prevention bureau

The Independent UK

About 400,000 people were exposed to toxic contaminants left in the wake of the attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, the CDC says.

Fortune

New York City Expected To Name New Fire Commissioner

Robert Tucker, CEO of T&M USA, poised to succeed Laura Kavanagh as NYC's fire commissioner, bringing security expertise and fresh leadership to the FDNY.

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Fire breaks out at JFK Airport after escalator bursts into flames

The cause of the fire was not immediately known

The Independent UK

Libel, Fire, Healing Chakras, and Real Housewives of New York

“The article also documents Plaintiff’s four failed attempts at appearing on the Real Housewives of New York, and the potentially circumstantial evidence that the fire was used as a publicity stunt as it occurred just one day prior to Plaintiff joining a talk show wherein she talked extensively about the…

Reason

Former President Trump Honors First Responders Amid Ongoing Criminal Trial

Former President Trump visits FDNY to honor first responders amidst ongoing criminal trial and allegations of political targeting.

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NYC Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack 4 Months After City Fires Him To Fund Migrants

The FDNY was ordered to make budget cuts of $74 million as part of New York City's attempt to help migrants, leading to Derek Floyd losing his job.

International Business Times UK

FDNY Reports No Major Incidents After New Jersey Earthquake

FDNY responds to reports of shaking buildings after New Jersey earthquake, ensuring safety and monitoring situation closely.

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FDNY Launches Investigation Into Heckling Incident At Promotion Ceremony

Controversy at FDNY promotion ceremony leads to internal investigation over political cheering and booing.

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FDNY And DOJ Investigations Spark Controversy Over Political Interference Concerns

FDNY investigates firefighters for booing Letitia James; Gaetz calls for DOJ probe into Jack Smith, sparking debates on freedom of speech and political inf...

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FDNY Investigating Firefighters For Booing AG Letitia James

FDNY investigates firefighters for disrupting event by booing AG Letitia James and chanting Trump's name. Commissioner apologizes for behavior.

International Business Times

Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fatal Blaze In Upper Manhattan, 17 Injured

The FDNY has consistently issued warnings and safety tips regarding the use and charging of these batteries.

Cycling Weekly

U.S. politicians unite across party lines over e-bike battery regulation

Cross-party collaboration drives bill for safe e-bike battery manufacturing and importation

Evening Standard

New York residents report booming explosions and shaking homes as fire department investigates

Roosevelt Island residents reported being woken by the noise of explosions

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The Independent UK

Rare earthquake shakes parts of New York City

Residents in Queens and Roosevelt Island reported shaking buildings and loud sounds on Tuesday morning, which were initally thought to be caused by an explosion

The Guardian - US

Man starts fire at New York court hosting Trump trial, injuring 17

Court spokesperson said man set fire to papers and was later arrested, hours after conclusion of testimony in Trump case

The Independent UK

A Bronx apartment block was plagued by building violations for years. This week it collapsed

The almost 100-year-old building had been the subject of a multitude of complaints and violations over the years – prior to Monday’s collapse. Amelia Neath reports

The Independent UK

Dogs sniff rubble after 6-storey Bronx building suffers huge collapse

So far, no injuries are reported, but police are using dogs to look for any people trapped underneath the debris

Cycling Weekly

New York City landlords ban e-bikes inside buildings — is this the new norm?

Following numerous e-bike fires, injuries and deaths, New York City landlords ban e-bikes inside buildings. Is this the new norm?

The Independent UK

Eric Adams denies inappropriate Turkey lobbying: ‘We don’t do quid pro quo’

New York City mayor said he was ‘fully cooperating’ with federal investigation into Turkish campaign donations and lobbying in his first press conference since phone seizure

The Independent UK

FDNY first responder deaths from 9/11-related diseases now equal fatalities in attack

Two further members of the fire service died in September, bringing the total to 343

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