Fire In The Bronx / Tenants Rights
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Housing and Department of Buildings Needs Home Improvements
Websites that are filled with outdated or outright misinformation. Complaints ignored, violations marked as being Resolved when in fact they weren't and "No Access" used as an excuse for inspectors to not do their jobs. Outdated laws that are designed to protect landlords.
The problem is that the files need to be locked down, I see too much tampering going on. Once a complaint is filed and a violation issued, the file should be locked down; only to be appended. Let the public see a landlords track record. Our local politicians make laws that protect the landlords. I guess he who has the most money wins. Everyone else, no so much so.
I'm happy to say that the lint pipe was finally turned around and a housing was built for it as of the Summer of 2010 (or there abouts). Let's hope they clean the flu pipe on a regular basis because they're a common cause of building fires.
A Fireman's Prayer
Author Unknown
Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.
And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting
My children and my wife.
4 Alarm Fire in the Van Nest Area of the Bronx
April 14, 2012 We Had a Fire That Took Out 4 Buildings ...
Lower Morris Park Avenue
Know Your Local Representatives
I don't like the direction the Lower Morris Park/Van Nest area of the Bronx is going in. I'm sick and tired of being told "I'm the only one who cares". We need to let the local politicians know how we feel about our neighborhood.
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Senator Jeff Klein 34th Senate District
Legislative Office Building
Room 313
Albany, New York 12247
District Office
3612 East Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
Bronx District Office Has Moved To:
1250 Waters Place, Suite 1202
Bronx, New York 10461
Pelham Village Hall
195 Sparks Avenue
Pelham, NY 10803
Telephone: 718-822-2049
Toll Free - (800) 718-2039
Fax: 718-822-2321
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz
851 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: 718-590-3500
Email
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Michael Bloomberg Mayor City Of New York
City Hall
131 Duane Street
New York City, NY 10007
Phone: 212-227-7777
Fax: 212-577-6287
Mayor Bloomberg
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G. Oliver Koppell Councilmember, District 11
3636 Waldo Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: 718-549-7300
Fax: 212-788-9296
Email
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James Vacca Councilmember, District 13
2931 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 718-931-1721
Fax: 212-788-9296
Email
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Kidde Pro 210 Fire Extinguisher
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Happy Land Fire 1990
The Bronx, New York, on March 25, 1990
87 people died in this horrific arson fire that took place about a mile from my house. 1959 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx was an illegal social club that was actually ordered to be closed in 1988 for violations including no fire exits, alarms or sprinkler system.
Fire In The Bronx
Poor People Have No Rights
Why is it that 22 people were allowed to live in a wooden structure with no sprinkler system. The news reported that a permit was applied for to make the house a 3 family dwelling (legally), but it seems to me that this is already what they were doing. Why? Now as a result 9 children and 1 adult are dead, firemen were injured and we all cry our crocodile tears for them. Why is it always after the fact? Its also another case of people entering our country illegally and having no regards for our laws, that are in place to protect us, as well as make our firefighters job a little safer.
The Father's Day Fires of 2001
A Terrible Day For The FDNY
Father's Day Fire 10th Anniversary Mass
The ceremony marked the 10th anniversary of their deaths in a fire and explosion on June 17, 2001, Father's Day.
Dozens of firefighters turned out to pay tribute to the three heroes.
Firefighter Downing, 40, was survived by his wife, Anne, his daughter, Joanne, and son, Michael. The 11-year veteran of the FDNY was remembered as a man with a formidable size and a kind heart.
Firefighter Fahey, 46, was a 14-year veteran of the Department who was remembered for his sense of humor and leadership. He was survived by his wife, Mary, and their three sons, Brendan, Patrick and James.
As an experienced 24-year veteran of the Department, Firefighter Ford received nine citations for bravery before his death at age 50. He was survived by his wife, Denise, daughter, Janna, and sons, Harry and Gerard.
The 2001 fire at a Queens hardware store injured dozens of firefighters, several critically. Fire marshals learned the deadly fire was accidentally set by two teenage boys.
The Bronx Is Burning
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City
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New York City in 1977 was in the middle of wild upheaval on all fronts, from the hunt for the Son of Sam killer and the citywide blackout to a brutal mayor's race and the rise of punk rock and the zenith of disco. In Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning, journalist Jonathan Mahler revisits all those storylines through another drama, which grabbed tabloid headlines all summer long: the outrageous--and pennant-winning--New York Yankees. The Yankees weren't the greatest baseball team ever assembled--they weren't even the greatest of the era (the talent-laden Cincinnati Reds were superior player for player). But no modern team has earned more type than the "Bronx Zoo" Yanks of the late '70s, thanks in no small part to such characters as meddling owner George Steinbrenner, firebrand manager Billy Martin, and flashy slugger Reggie Jackson.
But what more is there to say about a ball club, even one as stormy and successful as the '77 Yanks? Mahler wisely strays out of the dugout and into the chaotic city to give his chronicle breadth and shape. Mahler deftly brings together a host of characters and developments--from doomed old-school catcher Thurman Munson to congressional hellraiser Bella Abzug, from media kingpin Rupert Murdoch to battling politicos Ed Koch and Mario Cuomo, from downtown punks to the glittery decadence of Studio 54. The result is a lively read that will entertain readers who wouldn't know an RBI from CBGB. --Steven Stolder
FDNY & Fire Related Sites
- FDNY - The Official Fire Department, City of New York, Web Site
- The Official Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Web Site. The FDNY is the largest combined Fire and EMS provider in the world serving and area of more than 310 square miles and over 7 million people.
- Flickr: Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY)'s Photostream
- As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors.
- FDNY on Twitter
- The FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors. This is their official Twitter account.
- History of Fire Service
- Organized fire fighting began in New York in 1648 when the first Fire Ordinance was adopted by the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam. Fines levied for dirty chimneys provided funds for the maintenance of buckets, hooks and ladders. It also established a fire watch of eight Wardens and required that each male citizen stand his turn on watch.
Fire Safety Products
Google Maps: Bronx, New York
FDNY Red Long Sleeve Shirt
FDNY Long Sleeve T-Shirt Red Large
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FDNY Memorial Plaque for 10-17-1968
Before 911 This Fire Was The Worst in FDNY History
I love my Firemen.
I had FDNY firemen on both sides of my family.
I was always so passionate about appreciating firemen, even before 911; I show up every time there's a demonstration protesting the closure of a firehouse, and will continue to do so whenever possible. Please feel free to sign my guestbook, you can leave your fire prevention tips or a review of fire prevention products you like; or best of all you can tell our firemen "Thank You".
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Deadicated
Feb 16, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
- Thank you Tipi, Inkhand & Laraine for your kind words support and participation on my Lenses; I enjoy your writings so much, and eventually will get to each and everyone of them. I'm the person you hate to go to a museum with because I read everything. Lol
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Tipi
Feb 15, 2012 @ 11:27 pm | delete
- Thank you for this very poignant tribute to the FDNY and may we never forget those who put themselves at risk for us and the too many who have paid the ultimate price for their dedication. We should all have our rights protected in being up to fire codes for sure. Blessed.
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Inkhand
Feb 7, 2012 @ 4:37 am | delete
- Great lens, it takes real courage to be a fireman.
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LaraineRose
Jan 10, 2012 @ 6:04 am | delete
- Great lens! I do have a fire prevention tip. It is on my stain removal lens, 'Out, Damn, Spot'
it is, clean your clothes dryers lint trap. It is more detailed than that and there is a video with specific instructions and what can happen if you don't do this right. I hope that this will prevent a horrific fire.
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Deadicated
May 6, 2012 @ 4:05 pm | delete
- Thanks for the visit and your participation on my Lens; and of course thank you for the Fire Prevention Tip ;-)
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nsixx99
Jan 9, 2012 @ 6:10 pm | delete
- What a wonderful lens and I admire your dedication to the cause. Fires safety is very important and unfortunately too many people are learning that lesson the hard way. I for one have smoke detectors in every room of my house and check them regularly.
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Deadicated
Jan 9, 2012 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- Thanks, I've recently been refurbishing this lens. We had a terrible fire in the Tri-State area on Christmas that claimed the lives of 3 children and their grandparents; I can't even imagined the suffering and pain of that magnitude of loss. My heart goes out to the family; it really breaks my heart.
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FDNY, Fire Prevention & Tenant's Rights Links
- FDNY - The Official Fire Department, City of New York, Web Site
- The Official Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) Web Site. The FDNY is the largest combined Fire and EMS provider in the world serving and area of more than 310 square miles and over 7 million people.
- Firefighting professionals shop for helmets, flashlights, boots, badges and shields at TheFireStore.com -
- TheFireStore carries fire fighting equipment, fire fighting helmets, customer order badges and more.
- New York City Fire Museum
- The New York City Fire Museum (FDNY) houses one of the nation's most prominent collections of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present.
- FDNY Firefighter shirts, patches and pins. Quick shipping of all FDNY products.
- FDNY Firefighter & World Trade Center Memorial shirts and pins, ballcaps, collectibles and gifts available through our online catalog.
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