LIU ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

Here is a press release sent by NYC Comptroller Liu related to the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Gregory
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NEW YORK, NY – "Ten years later, memories of September 11th remain as frightening and painful as ever. We will never forget those who perished, especially our FDNY, NYPD, and PAPD heroes who so selflessly ran towards the burning World Trade Center. Our world changed forever that day, the devastation leaving emotional scars on us all. In the aftermath of the attacks, the best of our humanity emerged, in the heroism of the first responders, in the outpouring of fellowship even among strangers, and in our steadfast resolve to recover and rebuild. Today, we continue to remember the victims of Sept 11 and remind ourselves of our humanity, knowing that the best is yet to come."

Vacca to Unveil Renovated Kitchen at City Island Firehouse Tomorrow afternoon at Noon

Here is a third consecutive posting about City Island. Congratulations to our bravest on their new kitchen and Councilman Vacca for again making sure the Bronx gets its fair share from City Hall.

Gregory
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Vacca to Unveil Renovated Kitchen at City Island Firehouse

Tomorrow afternoon at Noon, Council Member James Vacca will join former Council Member Madeline Provenzano, members of the FDNY, and City Island community leaders at Engine 70/Ladder 53 on City Island to cut the ribbon on the firehouse’s newly renovated kitchen. The aging kitchen was originally slated for a much-needed rehabilitation by Provenzano, and Vacca saw the project to completion by ensuring that the necessary capital funds remained in the budget.

WHO: Councilman Vacca; former Councilwoman Provenzano; FDNY officers and firefighters; City Island community leaders

WHAT: Ribbon-cutting of newly renovated kitchen

WHEN: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 @ 12:00 Noon

WHERE: Engine 70/Ladder 53 Firehouse, 169 Schofield Street, City Island, Bronx

Council Members Vacca and Crowley and Rep. Crowley join Islanders, union officials to renew opposition to closure of Ladder Company 53

Once again City Island residents have to fight for their basic right to have a fire house on their Island. For those that don't know, City Island has one bridge connecting it to the mainland and a large stock of wood frame homes. One fire when the bridge is congested could ravage the entire island. For more information on the rally please see the post below.

Gregory
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Rally to Highlight Devastating Impact of Shuttering City Island Fire Company

Council Members Vacca and Crowley and Rep. Crowley join Islanders, union officials to renew opposition to closure of Ladder Company 53

Monday afternoon, City Council Member James Vacca, City Council Fire & Criminal Justice Committee Chair Elizabeth Crowley, and Congressman Joseph Crowley will join City Island residents and fire union officials to rally against the potential closure of Ladder Company 53. The Mayor’s Executive Budget, announced today, calls for the elimination of 20 fire companies citywide. FDNY has yet to disclose the specific companies on the chopping block, but Ladder 53 has been slated for closure in the past. If Ladder 53 were to close, first-alarm response times on City Island would double to over 10 minutes, compromising life and limb.


WHAT: Rally to oppose potential closure of City Island’s Ladder Company 53

WHO: City Council Member James Vacca,City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, Chair of the Fire Committee, U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley, Uniformed Firefighters Association President Steve Cassidy, Uniformed Fire Officers Association President Capt. Al Hagan, City Island Residents, Merchants, and Schoolchildren

WHERE: Ladder Company 53, 169 Schofield Street, City Island, NY

WHEN: Monday, May 9, 2011, at 1:30 P.M.

NYC Councilman Joel Rivera and Community Board 6 Announce Unveiling of Street Sign in Honor of FDNY Dennis Patrick O'Connell

Here is something sent by NYC Councilman Joel Rivera's office honoring on of FDNY Bravest.

Gregory

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What: Street Re-Naming for Supervising Fire Dispatcher Dennis Patrick O'Connell Place
When: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Time: Street Unveiling 11:00am
Where: FDNY Bronx Communications Office - 1129 E. 180th Street


Bronx, New York – Council Member Joel Rivera along with Community Board 6 will unveil new street sign Supervising Fire Dispatcher Dennis Patrick O'Connell Place on East 180th Street between Devoe Avenue and Bronx Park Avenue. Fire Dispatcher Dennis O’Connell was a lifelong public servant that served honorably in the FDNY from the age of 11 until the age of 56. A true Bronxite that he was, his role as a FDNY dispatcher helped fire trucks navigate more efficiently through the streets of the Bronx.