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Central Harlem

May 13, 2013

Teenager Stabbed Near Marcus Garvey Park

The victim, 19, was struck in the shoulder and arm and rushed to Harlem Hospital, authorities said.

Downtown Brooklyn

May 07, 2013

White Powder in 'Anthrax' Letter Causes Scare at Brooklyn Courthouse

A letter labeled "Anthrax" was found at the federal courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn, a source said.

Greenpoint

April 29, 2013

Student Hospitalized After School Bus and Van Crash on Greenpoint Avenue

The student was one of four people treated after the afternoon crash in Greenpoint, the FDNY said.

Lower East Side

April 12, 2013

Man Pinned by F Train on Lower East Side

The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital in cardiac arrest.

Midtown

February 12, 2013

Elderly Man Struck by SUV, Seriously Injured Outside Saks Fifth Avenue

The 89-year-old victim was hit after the SUV careened into a crowd in front of the department store.

Red Hook

January 18, 2013

From France to Tinseltown, Firefighters Help NY Brethren Rebuild from Sandy

Volunteer work crews coordinated by Friends of Firefighters are helping FDNY families recover from Sandy.

Mott Haven

December 27, 2012

Van Rear-Ends Ambulance Carrying Woman in Labor

The woman did not sustain any injuries, but an EMT was hurt, the FDNY says.

Financial District

November 23, 2012

27 People Injured in Basement Fire in Water Street High-Rise

The 54-story building at 55 Water St. was home to the world-famous Peregrine falcons.

Howard Beach

November 23, 2012

Pedestrian Injured in Possible Hit-and-Run in Howard Beach

The victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to Jamaica Hospital.

Union Square

November 20, 2012

Skateboarder Struck and Killed by Truck on Broadway

The man was struck by a truck near Union Square, the FDNY and witnesses said.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

November 20, 2012

Construction Worker Injured on Scaffolding on West 35th Street

The man was lowered by ropes to a waiting ambulance, the FDNY said.

Forest Hills

November 19, 2012

Pickup Truck Pulled from Water at Flushing Meadows Park

The truck had temporary plates from a dealership in Texas.

Red Hook

October 15, 2012

Steve Buscemi, Kimberley Locke to Appear at Friends of Firefighters Benefit

The Boardwalk Empire actor and the American Idol winner appear together with four NFL players Oct. 16.

New York City

October 02, 2012

Ex-FDNY EMT Working to Unify City's Emergency Workers

Walter Adler hopes to create a citywide EMS advocacy organization.

Red Hook

September 14, 2012

Gourmet Food, NFL Players Featured at Red Hook Fall Fundraisers

Jets and Giants players will be attending a Friends of Firefighters event, organizers say.