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A five-alarm explosion and ensuing fire at a Bronx apartment building on East 209th Street left one person dead and 14 injured as hundreds of FDNY responders fought the blaze; gas was shut off by Con Edison and the Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to affected residents; the cause of the blast is under investigation.
A 37-story Midtown East high-rise at 235 E. 42nd St, being converted from Pfizer’s former HQ, had buckling structural beams on the 21st–22nd floors, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings and street closures as emergency crews and engineers monitor movement and prepare stabilization with emergency trusses; there are no injuries, a frozen zone remains in place, and investigators will determine the cause.
Two structural support beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story under-construction building at 235 East 42nd Street buckled, triggering evacuations of the building and several neighboring structures as bricks fell and a major emergency response unfolded. The former Pfizer HQ is being converted into a 1,500-unit luxury rental complex; DOB inspectors and law enforcement are investigating, with a press conference planned and commuters urged to avoid the area.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in the East River near Manhattan’s Skyport after a wing strut snapped; all aboard were rescued by FDNY, with two minor injuries reported, and the FAA is investigating.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard, upright water landing in the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan just after noon; eight people were evacuated by FDNY, with two sustaining minor injuries and declining medical attention. The aircraft landed and was towed back to a dock after taking off from East Hampton Airport at 11:24 a.m.; ATC audio captured the Mayday moment, and the FAA will investigate. The plane’s owner is not publicly listed.
A seaplane carrying eight people crash-lands in the East River near the Manhattan ferry terminal; FDNY crews rescued all aboard, with two passengers treated for minor injuries and officials noting no serious injuries, as investigators begin probing the incident.
During Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks over the East River, flames briefly erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge and nearby launch platforms. Witnesses described smoke and bursts around the span; officials said the blazes were minor and on launch platforms, not the bridge itself, and they were extinguished by two FDNY engines. The bridge remains safe and structurally sound.
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard left one civilian dead and more than 30 people injured, most of them FDNY firefighters; the blaze was contained by about 7:20 p.m. and authorities are investigating the cause.
A fire at Broadway's Eugene O’Neill Theatre triggered a three-alarm response, with firefighters reporting a deep-seated blaze in the electrical room between floors four and five and later near the roof. One firefighter was mildly injured, all occupants were evacuated safely, and the theater sustained substantial electrical-room damage as investigators probe the cause. The incident disrupted traffic near 49th Street and Eighth Avenue, and while no Book of Mormon performances were scheduled for Monday, the broader impact on future shows remains unclear.
Hundreds of FDNY firefighters battled a massive fire at a Queens factory in College Point Friday night, with flames continuing into Saturday. Firefighters forced entry but the blaze was fueled by flammable materials and a large fuel load, destroying the building. No one was inside and no injuries were reported, but residents were advised to keep windows closed due to smoke as investigators work to determine the cause.
A fast-moving fire tore through a three-story building in Flushing, Queens, killing four people, including a 3-year-old; three died at the scene and another died later at a hospital. More than 230 firefighters fought the blaze across four alarms, and two firefighters were briefly trapped when stairs collapsed. The FDNY and the Department of Buildings are investigating the cause, with wind gusts aiding the flames and witnesses recalling a loud boom before the fire.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as the new Fire Commissioner of FDNY, recognizing her over 30 years of service, leadership during COVID-19, and dedication to emergency services. Bonsignore, the first female to reach a 4-star rank in FDNY EMS, promises to support and lead the department with experience and care.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that Lillian Bonsignore, a seasoned EMT and former EMS chief, will become the next FDNY commissioner, making her the second woman and first uniformed woman to lead the department, highlighting her leadership during COVID-19 and her commitment to EMS pay parity.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has selected retired EMS chief Lillian Bonsignore as the next fire commissioner, making her the second woman to hold the position, with an official announcement scheduled at Fort Totten.
Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker appointed Paul Miano as Chief of EMS Operations for FDNY, recognizing his 26-year career and leadership in emergency medical services, overseeing over 4,000 personnel and various strategic initiatives.