Anthony Aquaro, a Navy veteran who fought in WWII and became a member of New York’s Bravest in 1953, died Friday one month ...
The oldest living retired member of the FDNY who served the streets of Brooklyn for nearly three decades has died at the age of 103 — just one month shy of his next milestone birthday ...
The oldest FDNY retiree who died at 103 Friday bravely raced toward the wreckage of the infamous 1960 mid-air plane collision over the Big Apple as part of a lifetime of service – but remained ...
The number of New Yorkers killed in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries dropped significantly last year, according to the FDNY. Six people died in 2024, compared to 18 deaths in 2023 — a 67% ...
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of retired firefighter Anthony Aquaro,” the FDNY said in a statement to The Post. “A good man who lived a long and wonderful life.
Five firefighters and civilians were injured as the flames were whipped by strong winds early Friday morning. Close to 200 people were displaced and seven people, including five firefighters, were ...
The injured FDNY member was transported to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The firefighter’s current condition is unknown ...