Pete Davidson is standing by his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia more than two decades after his father, New York City firefighter Scott Davidson, was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Scott, who served with Ladder Company 118 in Brooklyn Heights, was 33 when he died responding to … Read more
This cop is battling demons. A retired NYPD officer turned “demonologist” is breaking his silence about the bone-chilling warning that forced him and his former FDNY EMT wife to take a year-long hiatus from slaying the supernatural — and revealing why they think they’re safe to fight evil again. Chris and Harmony DeFlorio committed their … Read more
In celebration of all the superdads in our lives, Alexa asked FDNY Lt. Steven Leible — who’s served as one of New York’s Bravest for 20 years — to pack up his boards and his two daughters, Charlotte and Bianca, and take us on a real-life surfing safari. The delightful family, based in Long Beach, … Read more
Brooklyn-born rapper and producer, Ka — who was also a 9/11 first responder — unexpectedly died over the weekend. He was 52. Kaseem Ryan, known by fans as “Ka,” passed away on Saturday in his hometown of New York City, his grieving family announced on social media. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem … Read more
The longtime partner of Yankees legend and YES Network commentator David Cone has been ordered to pay the legal bills of a neighbor who accused her of setting fire to her home for fame. Taja Abitbol was at the center of a wild lawsuit after neighbor David Rice claimed she tried to burn down her … Read more
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
They’re the real paw patrol. A new photo book, “Paws of Firefighters: The Dogs & Other Animals New York Firehouses” (Schiffer Publishing, out Jan. 28), focuses on the adorable, loyal four-legged creatures that give companionship and support to firefighters in the city and beyond. “No matter the mischievous behavior the firehouse animals may get into, … Read more
Sometimes being NYC’s bravest isn’t about putting out big, bad, fires — it’s about rescuing cute, little kitties. FDNY firefighter Anthony Caliendo is being lauded as a local hero after rescuing a kitten stuck inside a Toyota in Queens on Monday. It was during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony that a driver flagged down members of Ladder … Read more
Sports betting firm DraftKings apologized Monday for exploiting the anniversary of 9/11 by encouraging customers to place wagers on New York sports teams for a special daily trifecta. The Boston-based company offered bettors a 9/11-themed pitch that required three New York-based teams — the Yankees, Mets and Jets — to win their games Monday, the … Read more
A Brooklyn building known for being the site of multiple homicides is no more. Early Wednesday morning, a four-story Crown Heights rowhouse erupted in flames, incinerating the home’s interior. The two-alarm fire at 222 Brooklyn Ave. began around 5 a.m. and took over 100 FDNY firefighters to put out, four of whom were injured in … Read more