NEW YORK CITY WEATHER AND DISASTER
Data for the fiscal year ending June 2026 showed citywide emergency response times increased to over 13 minutes.
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October 6, 2026
Bushwick Fire Displaced Eleven ResidentsA second-alarm fire in a four-story Brooklyn apartment building forced three buildings to be vacated.
October 5, 2026
Semi-Truck Fire Blocked Gowanus ExpresswayEmergency crews responded to a major fire on the Gowanus Expressway near 72nd Street on Monday afternoon.
October 2, 2026
Irish Echo Extended First Responder Award NominationsThe annual awards recognize Irish contributions to fire departments across the United States.
September 30, 2026
Woman Rescued from Eastchester Bay After Falling OverboardNYPD and FDNY teams located a 33-year-old woman in the water following a search that spanned over 35 minutes.
September 30, 2026
Department of Sanitation Unveiled 9/11 MemorialThe city honored workers who cleared debris with a new memorial at the Spring Street garage.
September 29, 2026
NYPD Officer Saved Choking Child in BronxA police officer performed the Heimlich maneuver on a child after the mother flagged down a patrol car.
September 28, 2026
Detainees Trapped in Smoke-Filled Cell at NYC JailTwo inmates waited 30 minutes for staff assistance after a fire incident at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
September 28, 2026
Software Error Caused New York City 911 OutageA Bronx call center upgrade disrupted 1,700 calls in August, prompting calls for new public notification rules.
September 28, 2026
Firefighters Injured and Residents Displaced in CoronaA blaze in Queens injured three firefighters and forced nine residents from their homes early Saturday morning.
September 24, 2026
Water Main Break Flooded Bushwick StreetDepartment of Environmental Protection crews closed McKibbin Street to address a major pipe burst.
