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Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations
Fallen Fdny Firefighter From Long Island Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations A New York City Fire Department firefighter from Long Island has completed his last act of heroism, saving five lives through organ donations.  William "Billy" Moon will save five people, including three New York residents who were in need of donations of a heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, according to an announcement from LiveOnNewYork, a non-profit focused on organ and tissue donation. .@FDNY Firefighter Moon will save the lives of 5 individuals including 3 in NY who were in need of a heart, liver, lungs & kidneys. He was a hero in life and is now a hero in death who will live on…

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by Nicole Valinote
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‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From Long Beach Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80 ‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From Long Beach Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80
‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From Long Beach Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80 Brian O’Flaherty was just yards away from the World Trade Center, working at the New York City Fire Department’s command post inside the Marriott Hotel, when the South Tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, killing hundreds and leaving him seriously injured. More than two decades later, the retired battalion chief and US Navy veteran from Rockville Centre died Saturday, Dec. 3, at the age of 80, his obituary said.  O’Flaherty's death stemmed from illness contracted from the toxic exposure at Ground Zero, according to the 9/11 Rescue Workers & Friends Forum (RWFF) Facebook page.  Born and …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island
Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island Authorities are advising motorists to expect major traffic delays on Long Island in the area of the funeral for a local New York City Fire Department EMT. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, age 61, of Huntington Station, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack on Thursday, Sept. 29, while working at EMS Station 49 in Queens, authorities reported. The New York City Police Department reported that 34-year-old Peter Zisopoulos is facing charges in the attack. Russo-Elling's funeral is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, which is located at 720 North…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Long Island Killed In Stabbing Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Long Island Killed In Stabbing
Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Long Island Killed In Stabbing Motorists on Long Island are being advised of potential road closures and traffic delays during services that will be held for a New York City Fire Department EMT from Suffolk County who was killed in a stabbing last week. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, age 61, of Huntington Station, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, while working at EMS Station 49 in Queens, authorities reported. Earlier report - Suspect Caught After Beloved EMT From Huntington Station Killed In Random Attack In NYC The New York City Police Department reported that 3…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Suspect Caught After Beloved EMT From Long Island Killed In Random Attack In NYC Suspect Caught After Beloved EMT From Long Island Killed In Random Attack In NYC
Suspect Caught After Beloved EMT From Long Island Killed In Random Attack In NYC A 34-year-old man has been charged in the brutal stabbing death of a beloved New York City Fire Department EMT from Long Island. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, age 61, of Huntington Station, was stabbed and killed around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, while working at EMS Station 49 in Queens. Russo-Elling, a 24-year-veteran of the FDNY was on duty in the vicinity of 20th Avenue and Steinway Street in Astoria near her station’s quarters when she was stabbed multiple times in an unprovoked attack, said the FDNY. She was transported in critical condition to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, where…

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by Kathy Reakes
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AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire
AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire New York Attorney General Letitia James is alerting residents about potentially fraudulent charities created following the fire at a New York City apartment building that killed 17 people, including eight children.  The fire broke out at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 9, and smoke quickly spread throughout the building, injuring dozens of people, according to the New York City Fire Department. James said those considering making donations to organizations claiming to be working to assist victims of the fire should consider the Attorney General Office's tips…

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by Nicole Valinote
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IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire
IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire The final list of names of those who perished in a massive fire in a New York City apartment building that claimed the lives of 17 people, has been released. The names of the last three victims were released by the NYPD Wednesday, Jan. 12. The youngest was 2 years old. The victims ranged in age from 2 to 50 years old. All died from accidental smoke inhalation, according to the medical examiner's office. Members of the FDNY attend a vigil for the victims.New York City Fire Department The fire broke out at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 9, and smoke quickly s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NYC Mayor Revises Apartment Fire Death Toll, FDNY Commissioner Says Toll May Rise NYC Mayor Revises Apartment Fire Death Toll, FDNY Commissioner Says Toll May Rise
NYC Mayor Revises Apartment Fire Death Toll, Fdny Commissioner Says Toll May Rise New York City Mayor Eric Adams said a total of 17 people, including eight children, died in an apartment fire over the weekend, revising the initially reported higher death toll of 19, including nine children. Adams made the announcement during a news conference on Monday, Jan. 10, adding that the situation is an "evolving crisis." LIVE NOW IN THE BRONX: @NYCMayor Adams updates New Yorkers on yesterday’s fire. https://t.co/g2RTr1cKxA — NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) January 10, 2022 The fire broke out on Sunday, Jan. 9, in an apartment at 333 East 181 St. in the Bronx, the New Y…

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by Nicole Valinote
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At Least 19, Including Nine Children, Killed In New York City's Worst Fire In Decades At Least 19, Including Nine Children, Killed In New York City's Worst Fire In Decades
At Least 19, Including Nine Children, Killed In New York City's Worst Fire In Decades Update: Death Toll Adjusted - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said a total of 17 people, including eight children, died in an apartment fire over the weekend, revising the initially reported higher death toll of 19. --- This story has been updated. At least 19 people have died in a fire at a New York City apartment building that officials said is the worst the city has seen in decades. The New York City Fire Department reported on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 9, that about 200 of its members responded to the five-alarm fire at 333 East 181 St. in the Bronx. Approximately 200 FDNY mem…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Queens Woman Dies From CO Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions Queens Woman Dies From CO Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions
Queens Woman Dies From CO Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions A New York woman died from a carbon monoxide leak after a bathroom water heater malfunctioned. She was found on Tuesday, Jan. 26, inside her Queens apartment after she passed out, said New York City Fire Department officials. The woman was rushed to Flushing Hospital, but she could not be saved, NYFD officials said. Her name has not been released. The other residents of the Flushing apartment building were temporarily evacuated and the gas was vented from the apartment by firefighters.  Con Edison said the leak was traced to a water heater inside of the bathroom that malfunctioned,&n…

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by Kathy Reakes