Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 188-190 Division Ave. Fire in OMD

Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 188-190 Division Ave. 2nd alarm fire on the roof of a 3 floors brick 25 X 25 OMD with a commercial appetizing store on the first floor structure.

1:06p
Fire Dept. opened the roof, all visible fire K/D at this time, all searches complete and neg. fire is under control.

FD reports that 3 firefighters with minor injuries, they are being treated and transported to the hospital at this time.

Human Rights Commission Created in Sullivan County

Human Rights Commission was formed in Sullivan County to investigate racism that boils over some times in the summer.

Will Kiryas Yoel MonDroe, help the Town get a new library.

Monsey NY, ++Child Struck++

Monsey NY, ++Child Struck++ Viola Rd. & Collage Rd. Hatzolah on scene with CPR in progress child in traumatic arrest, 9 year old child pronounced DOA at Good Sam Hospital A.I. Underway.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, *Police Involved Shooting*

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, *Police Involved Shooting* 367 Marcy Ave. Thompkins And. Lexington Ave. PD 79 Pct. Calling for a level 1 mobilization for 1 perp shot by another perp not likely, 1 police officer was also shot to the finger, no shots fired by PD, crime scene also at 528 Green.

Brush Fire in Howard Beach, Queens is Under Control

The large brush fire that was burning in the swamps area in the Howard Beach - Gateway National Park section of Queens, is Under Control.

Weather conditions remain favorable for brush fires.

BAGHDAD, Iraq Commercial Helicopter Shot Down, 11 Dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) The U.S. Embassy said Guerrillas have shot down a Bulgarian commercial helicopter in Iraq Thursday, north of Baghdad, killing eleven people, six Americans.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. Three people aboard the helicopter were Bulgarians.

Bulgaria's Defense Ministry says the helicopter was shot down by missile fire.
On Apr 23, 2005 U.S. Detains Six in Iraq Copter Shooting

Williamsburg, Brooklyn Residents Rally Against Rezoning

Community activists from Greenpoint and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, want city council speaker Gifford Miller to step in to oppose rezoning.

Resident's rallied in front his campaign headquarters for mayor this afternoon, saying they need space that is open to the public not just those who can afford the luxury housing.

Miller's spokesman, says residents should be protesting Mayor Bloomberg instead because the city council speaker agrees the rezoning plan is inadequate.

Monsey, NY Matzoh Bakery On Fire

Monsey, NY Matzoh Bakery On Fire. Heavy 1 Alarm fire on the first floor of the Satmar Matzoh Bakery at 206 Viola Rd. fire extending now also to the 2nd floor 50 X 50

Manhattan, NY. George Washington Bridge Closed NJ Bound

Manhattan, NY. George Washington Bridge upper Level closed all lanes New Jersey Bound. Expect major delays due to a truck fire.

An End To The Four 275-Foot-Tall Smoke Towers On The L.I.C. Riverfront.

Four 275-foot-tall smokestacks have been part of The Riverfront View Since 1906, ninety-nine years after they where build above the East River waterfront, the smokestacks atop the old power station in Long Island City on the East River waterfront, started coming down this week

Brooklyn CGS Builders firm, bought the property, The first phase will include 200 high-end condos, with another 200 to follow.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn. HSBC Bank Robbery

Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Confurmt bank robbery at the HSBC Bank at 175 Broadway between Broadway and Driggs, proceeds taken. NYPD level 1 mobilization.
Bank will be closed for the rest of today.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn Auto Overturned

Williamsburg, Brooklyn Auto Overturned under the overpass on Wythe Ave. between Williamsburg St. East & West. MVA with an auto overturned. Hatzollah and EMS for the injured.

Abraham Hecht Sues FD Over Wife's Death

Lillian Hecht died January 15th, 2004 in a fire in her Ocean Parkway home, her husband believes she died because the firehouse was temporarily closed.

Kiryas Yoel, MonDroe. Hatzollah Angry With NY State Police

Hatzlah Ambulance Corps Volunteers from Kiryas Yoel, MonDroe descended upon the state police barracks just outside their village yesterday morning to complain, because NY State Troopers have ticketed Hatzollah volunteer members.

MonDroe, NY ++Serious Head Injury++

MonDroe, NY ++Serious Head Injury++ A 45 year old person assaulted in the James Motel on Rt. 17 M, was struck in the head with a bass ball bat, and has serious head injury, chopper Air-1 in route, landing zone at the public school.

Boro Park, Brooklyn, 18th Ave. Fire

Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY,4435 18th Ave. X Dahill Rd. and McDonald Ave. Fire on the top floor of a 3 story wood frame 20 X 50 private dwelling, heavy fire in the attic, searches in progress, primary search in the attic complete and negative.

Brooklyn Accident Train VS Auto

Brooklyn, NY. Major Accident diesel freight train struck a car on 1st Avenue and 50th St Train vs car, Police on scene requesting EMS on a rush, several injuries.

Daily Forecast.

New York, NY at 5:51 pm EDT: 75F Fair Lo: 51F Hi: 74F

Catskills, NY at 5:55 pm EDT: 70F Fair Lo: 41F Hi: 72F

Today: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High 77.

Tonight: Clear. Low 55.

Tuesday: Sunny and partly cloudy and very warm. High 80 Low 58.

Wednesday: Breezy and very warm with times of clouds and sun. High 84 Low 58.

Thursday: Not as warm; a passing shower in the morning, then a blend of sun and clouds in the afternoon. High 66 Low 48.

Friday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 59 Low 45.

Bob Kerrey Considering Run for Mayor of New York

Former United States Senator Bob Kerrey, a Democratic candidate for president in 1992, said yesterday that he was considering a run for mayor of New York City, declaring that Michael R. Bloomberg had failed to fight Washington Republican policies that Mr. Kerrey said endangered the city's finances and security.

Daily Forecast.

New York, NY at 5:51 pm EDT:69F Fair Lo:52F Hi:74F

Catskills, NY at 5:55 pm EDT:66F Fair Lo:42F Hi:73F

Today: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High 72.


Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 52.


Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High 72 Low 52.


Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy and very warm. High 78 Low 56.


Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy and very warm. High 80 Low 56.


Thursday: Times of clouds and sun with a shower possible. High 68 Low 48.

WILLIAMSBURG, ++SERIOUS WEDDING CLUB DISTURBANCE++ NOW

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, ++SERIOUS WEDDING CLUB DISTURBANCE++ At 376 Kent Ave. at the Rose Castle Club House, Police, Fire Dept. and EMS requested on a rush for a very large civil disturbance with lots of people injured and bleeding, multi aided and some in trauma.

North Brooklyn's Rezoning Is A Potential Transformation

The Bloomberg administration is working to transform the nearly two miles of North Brooklyn waterfront into the next big residential destination. The rezoning plan, now before the City Council, is ambitious and could provide housing and reclaim an urban wasteland. Before it can do anything, though, the plan needs to ensure that affordable housing is a significant piece of the mix according to Community Councilman David Yassky. Failure to do so could delay development.

Williamsburg, "Affordable Housing" Affordable For Whom?

Those who oppose the development of the Brooklyn waterfront, like David Yassky, cry for more "affordable housing."
I have one question for these "affordable housing" advocates: affordable for whom?