Tag: The Bronx

Trump meets with Long Island family of brothers who fell on 9/11

Trump meets with Long Island family of brothers who fell on 9/11

Real-Life Heroes of September 11, 2001

Many put their own lives on the line to save others during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths and unspeakable devastation. But among the people affected were several who demonstrated real-life heroism. Here are a few groups and individuals whose bravery and commitment to helping others was evident on […]

Jon Stewart Receives FDNY Legend’s Coat In Emotional Moment Before Blasting Lawmakers At 9/11 Hearing

JUNE 11, 2019 – 3:45 PM NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — An emotional Jon Stewart, who was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a Congressional hearing on the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, was given the turnout coat of FDNY legend Ray Pfeifer, who died from 9/11-related cancer two years ago. Pfeifer, who served more than 27 years with the FDNY, was […]

Jon Stewart’s 9/11 testimony hits home for Hoosiers who responded to New York attacks

June 12, 2019 HOLLY V. HAYS | INDIANAPOLIS STAR Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart gave tearful testimony Tuesday when he urged members of Congress to renew funding for the evaporating 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund covering first responders. But the lingering effects of the World Trade Center attacks extend far beyond Lower Manhattan.  More than half of the 62 first responders who […]

Jon Stewart complete opening statement to congress today

June 11,2019 Jon Stewart addresses congress Thank you C-SPAN

Jon Stewart Ripped Members Of Congress For Not Sitting Through A Hearing About 9/11 First Responder Benefits

By Krystie Lee Yandoli Posted on June 11, 2019, at 2:23 p.m. ET “Sick and dying, they brought themselves down here to speak to no one.” Comedian and former Daily Showhost Jon Stewart called Congress “shameful” in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, noting that many lawmakers didn’t sit through a hearing about a bill that would protect benefits […]

Bill making 9/11 a day of observance in NYC schools clears state Senate

By Mark D. Stein | stein@siadvance.com The legislation calls for a moment of silence and a conversation about the tragic events that unfolded, locally and nationally. “It’s hard to imagine that almost 18 years have passed since the horrific [Sept. 11] terrorist attacks that stole the lives of thousands of innocent people in New York […]

Multiple fires break out at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx: FDNY

Pix11 – Mark Sundstrom NORWOOD, the Bronx — After a fire broke out at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx Friday night, confirmed by the FDNY, a source told PIX11 there were two additional fires at the medical center as well. The first fire was in the boiler room of the hospital located at 111 […]

FDNY Chief of EMS, James P. Booth, retired today after 36 years of service.

May 17,2019 Chief Booth was appointed as an EMT for New York City in 1983, initially assigned to the Yorkville Station in Manhattan. In 1988, he became a paramedic and was assigned to the EMS Station at Jacobi Hospital. In 1992, he was promoted to Lieutenant, serving out of the Lincoln Hospital EMS Station before […]

FDNY appoints two heroic Bronx EMS’ to lead bureau

By Alex Mitchell Two of New York’s and the Bronx’ bravest were promoted to top-ranking chief positions by the FDNY commissioner.  FDNY members Lillian Bonsignore and Alvin Suriel were sworn in as Chief and Assistant Chief of EMS on Tuesday, May 7. Bonsignore is the first woman to head the FDNY’s EMS bureau, while Suriel […]