Another retired firefighter who answered duty’s call during the city’s darkest hour has died of 9/11-related illnesses, according to the FDNY. Thomas Dunn, a former member of Engine Company 234 in Brooklyn, died Saturday of sicknesses born out of the massive response to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the FDNY’s Family Assistance […]
FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh’s last day revealed as department still mum on replacement
July 26, 2024 by
The FDNY’s embattled outgoing commissioner will end her tenure as the first woman to head the department early next month, the department announced Thursday without naming who will replace her. Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s last day will be August 7 — less than two weeks away — and the FDNY has not given any hints as […]
Furious NYC lawmakers call for Adams, FDNY to ‘right this wrong’ after fired firefighter’s family left reeling after fatal heart attack
April 30, 2024 by
City lawmakers called on the mayor and FDNY officials to help the family of an ex-firefighter who died after he was fired to cover costs for the migrant crisis. Derek Floyd died of a heart attack earlier this month and his family was left with next to nothing after the 36-year-old was canned late last […]
FDNY commish Laura Kavanaugh booed at FDNY vs. NYPD hockey game amid dept turmoil
April 16, 2023 by
Embattled FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh was loudly booed when she was introduced at the annual FDNY vs. NYPD hockey game at UBS Arena in Long Island on Saturday. As soon as Kavanagh’s name was announced on the loudspeaker before the friendly match, a cacophony of boos rained down from the stands as she made her […]
