Electrical wiring caused a five-alarm fire at a Bronx apartment building earlier this month, according to New York City fire marshals.
State Sen. Michael Gianaris said Gothamist’s reporting on lengthy delays for tenants trying to return to buildings following fires inspired him to introduce the legislation.
A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to a conspiracy charge, admitting that he and others agreed to accept $190,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections for customers of a former city firefighter.
Tenants in a Bronx apartment damaged by fire have been waiting 19 months to return home — a chronic problem for renters made homeless by disaster.
Six family members have been killed in a house fire in upstate New York. A family member on Wednesday identified the victims as Diana Avery, Thomas Bowen, Tiara Bowen, Joshuha Bowen, Eli Bowen and Karmen Bowen.
The fire took place around 5 a.m. One person sustained minor injuries.
The indictments came after a more than 8-month undercover operation by the district attorney’s office, New York City police and other law enforcement agencies.
A settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family, could bring in another $250 million to New York state, some of which will help bolster harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs in New York City.
But 450 children are currently stranded at home without seats, department officials confirmed. Meanwhile, Adams’ preliminary budget for next school year did not renew the $55 million for new classrooms, raising fresh concerns that the number of students sitting at home could creep back up.
Michael Nieves became the 13th person to die on Rikers Island in 2022 in a suspected suicide, The New York Times reported. A Department of Correction captain and two guards were suspended for allegedly watching him bleed for 10 minutes after he slit his throat with a razor, The Times wrote, citing sources familiar with the incident.
Delivery workers can now apply to trade in their uncertified or illegal e-bikes and mopeds for a brand new street-legal bike from the city.
As below-freezing temperatures hit the city, staying inside is one way to stay safe from the cold. Beware of space heaters, using your oven and stove as a furnace and more. By Rachel Kahn This story was first published by THE CITY on Jan 23 5:00am EST As below-freezing temperatures hit the city,