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Saturday, May 07, 2005

Brooklyn, NY. Same Person Effected Friday Mornings Traffic on Both Bridges.

Woman that jupmed from the Brooklyn Bridge on Friday, was the one that dropped off the suspicious package on the Manhattan Bridge.

Friday, May 06, 2005

Manhattan +Suspicious Package+ 10th Av. & W 25th St.

Manhattan +Suspicious Package+ There is a suitcase that's tied to a tree on West 25th. St. and 11th Ave. A perimeter has been established around it at this time and a level one mobilization has been called.

Sullivan County +Weakened Dam+ +Flash Flood Watch+

Today 12:18 P.M.
A Flash Flood Watch Warning was issued for Sullivan County, residence along the Mongaup and Delaware rivers should monitor local news organizations for updates on the situation of the Swinging Bridge Reservoir Dam, any rain may complicate the issue, but there is no imminent danger threat the dam continutes to be repaired.

Thursday 10:08 A.M.
Lumberland NY Sullivan County +Weakened Dam+ The Swinging Bridge Reservoir Dam is reported as compromised, due to last month's floods, and it has the potential of breaking. Emergency Operations Center has been activated, surrounding buildings are being evacuated numerous officials and O.E.C. On the scene.
U/D The dam will be lowered by about 10' so it could be evaluated by emergency workers. A portion of the service road fell into an 8' sinkhole, and a small shed fell into the reservoir. Neighbors on alert.

Orange County Local Criminal Judge To Preside Over K.Y. MonDroe's Plan To Tap A Water Pipeline Project into New York City's Upstate Water System.

Orange County Court Judge Stewart Rosenwasser is usually presides over criminal cases, but a shortage of civil judges has pressed Rosenwasser into service as an acting state Supreme Court justice for next month's hearing on a lawsuit filed last year by Orange County against the Village of Kiryas Yoel. The county is challenging the environmental review of KY's plan to build a pipeline that'll tap into New York City's upstate water system.

Brooklyn Bridge +Jumper Down+

Brooklyn Bridge +Jumper Down+ Brooklyn Bridge female jumper off the bridge, now floating under the bridge, Harbor Units on the scene.

U/D 9:23 a.m.
Jumper recovered and is being taken to the Brooklyn side NY Water Taxi Dock at Fulton Ferry Landing.

Manhattan. +Bridge Suspicious package+

Manhattan. +Bridge Suspicious package+ On the Manhattan Bridge there is a suspicious knap sack near the tracks, All Brooklyn and Manhattan bound trains and vehicles are stopped, Bridge is closed. Bomb Squad on the scene checking the device.

U/D 10:10
Package was proper ID't by Bomb Squad.

If You Have Waterfront Property Sell Now

With all this rezoning in Brooklyn, waterfront property today will be inland property tomorrow.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Brooklyn NY *Serious MVA* Williamsburg Bridge

Brooklyn NY *Serious MVA* Williamsburg Bridge outer roadway Manhattan bound. MVA with serious injures and pin.
closing down Manhattan bound outer roadway.

NYC Police Commissioner to give news Briefing at 4:00 on the two explosions utside the British Consulate in Manhattan NY. Authorities have identified

Manhattan NY. +BOMB THREAT+

Manhattan NY. +BOMB THREAT+ 22 East 119th St corners 5Th Ave. to Madison Ave. 2 possible devices at the location, EMS and FD have been requested to stage on southwest corner of Madison Ave. and 119th St.

FD is stating that the devices appear to be pipe bombs, bomb squad requested.

Owner of Frank's School Bus Transportation Fleet Is Held for forging registration and inspection stickers on half of its 76 buses, the police said.

Manhattan NY. PD Arrested yesterday the owner of Franks School Transport, in the vicinty of E 125 St. and 2nd Ave, After an investigation disclosed that the bus company was operating with out proper registration, inspection or insurance on 26 of the company's 75 buses. Franks provides daily bus service to 14 private schools within the borough of Manhattan. The investigation was a joint operation, that included the N.Y.P.D., investigators from the D.O.T. the D.M.V. and N.Y.P.D. Auto Crime. Investigation ongoing arrested: Patrick J. Florio M/W/35. 464 5 Ave. River Edge N.J. Charges are: Forgert 2. Possession of forged registration documents.

Two Explosions Outside the British Consulate in Manhattan NY. Authorities have identified a person of interest.

NEW YORK Police say two small explosions smiler but not identical hand grenades made with black powder and lit with a fuse one the size of a pineapple; the other the size of a lemon, placed in the soil of a sidewalk planter, exploded in front of the British Consulate 845 3rd Ave and East 52nd St. in Manhattan. No injuries have been reported just front glass of consulate building was broken condition is stable. Level 1 Mobilization remains in effect, PD has evacuated the area.

In addition to the British Consulate building houses other diplomatic agencies as well.

Authorities have identified a person that works at the UN as a person of interest.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

B'klyn DA to Investigate Building Collapse on Park Ave.

The Brooklyn district attorney's office and the Department of Investigation are spearheading a probe to see if there was any criminality involved in the fatal building collapse Monday evening at 125-129 Park Ave. Where part of the wall crashed killing one person 24 and injuring six others.

Also today another wall collapsed in brooklyn. It happened on the corner of Standly Avenue and Ashford Street, across from a housing project, seriously injuring two men.

Brooklyn NY. +School Bus Accident+

Brooklyn NY. +School Bus Accident+ East 18th St. & Kings Highway male pedestrian in a motorized wheel chair was struck and pinned under a school bus. Hatzolah and EMS are on the scene requasting Medic with a rush, Sgt. also requesting HW-Y-2 AIS for the poss job.

U/D 3:35
Victim has been removed from under the bus, with serious injuries, but alert and concious.

Orange County NY, New Windsor +Wood Chipper Accident+

Orange County NY, New Windsor +Wood Chipper Accident+ Technical Rescue for 5 Park Rd & Lake Rd. Person Trapped in Wood Chipping Machine with very serious injuries Mobile Life on the scene advising fatality. Poss need for OSHA

Building That Collapsed Yesterday Had Past Violations.

Several violations issued over the years for the building over at 125-129 Park Ave. Where part of the wall crashed down through the roof of the bodega next door killing a customer 24 and injuring several others. It was cited by the Department of Buildings for instability, and another violation for a leaning chimney and cracks and holes in the walls.

Israeli Goverment is Ready to Talk and to Compromise on the Construction of Rte. 6 Trans-Israel Highway.

A high-level ministry delegation is slated to visit today the 18th section of Road 6, to find a solution to be able to pave a 250-square-meter area where the Asra Kadisha claims that the remains of Jewish graves are to be found.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Rockland County NY +Tappan Zee Bridge Closed N/B+

Rockland County Nyack NY +Traffic Advisory Tappan Zee Bridge+ Tappan Zee Bridge N/B closed Highway Closed before Exit 11 - Major Delays while FD makes its way up to a car fire.

Brooklyn BQE +Traffic Advisory+ BQE & Atlantic Ave. Exit

Brooklyn BQE +Traffic Advisory+ BQE & Atlantic Ave. W/B off the ramp at the Atlantic Ave. exit an overturned vehicle but no injures and no pin att

Bergen County NJ, +Train Collided With Auto+

Bergen County NJ, Northvale. +Train Collided With Auto+ Train collided with an auto at the railroad cross and Clinton Ave. person heavily entrapped in the auto, asking heavy rescue to the scene.

U/D Northstar medivac has been requested and is on the ground.

Robbery At The Home of Fatal Passover Fire In Williamsburg, Brooklyn

The family that lost three children in the tragic blaze this past Passover, has reported a robbery of jewelry from their fire-ravaged apartment. A diamond engagement ring, diamond pin, wath and bracelet all are missing from the bedroom dresser.

It was reported to the local police precinct and officials say that the detectives are investigating. Fire official said that their probe is finished.

Monday, May 02, 2005

Brooklyn +Wall Collapse+ Technical Rescue 129 Park Ave and Cumberland St.

Brooklyn +Wall Collapse+ Technical Rescue 129 Park Ave X Cumberland St. X N Oxford Walk: Major Emergency called. For an explosion that blew out the side of a 4 story 40X70 vacant building collapsed onto the roof of a 1 story supermarket grocery. There are people trapped, EMS reports three patients as of now.

U/D 1 person-conscious but in serious condition, has been removed from the rubble, one more person in process of being removed, several with minor injures, all FD personnel have been removed from the building. Searches will be delayed as FD checks the stability of the bldg. the situation remains D/W/H.

FD reports now of one fatality, in addition to the victim that was removed in serious condition.

U/D: one victim DOA, and one victim likely. EMS reporting a total of seven victims from the collapse.

City officials reached an agreement on the rezoning of the Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront.

Officials agreed on a plan that would transform the 175-block of north Brooklyn waterfront into a neighborhood of residential 40-story luxury towers, with a park like the Battery Park with restaurants, shops and recreation areas.
The plan is expected to formally be approved next week by full City Council with some requirements to serve the low- and middle-class New Yorkers.

Spring Valley, NY +Accident NYS Thruway+

Spring Valley, Rockland County NY +Accident NYS Thruway+ Major accident N/B of the NYS Thruway exit 14, a rollover with entrapment at MM 24.2 FD asking for the jaws to work.

Manhattan, NY +Large Demonstration+

Manhattan, NY +Large Demonstration+ West St. and Vesey St. PAPD reporting a large demonstration at the WTC site. req numerous PAPD units to the scene.

Borough Park, Brooklyn +School Bus Acciden+

Borough Park, Brooklyn +School Bus Accident+ New Utrecht Ave. And 55th. St. A school bus carrying 34 children involved in a minor accident, Hatzolah on the scene, non life threating injuries, and non of the children are complaning of any injuries

Sunday, May 01, 2005

New Square, Rockland County NY +3 Alarm Fire+

New Square, Rockland County NY +3 Alarm Fire+ Large fire Sunday about 3:00 P.M. at 4 Wilson Ave and Washington Ave. off Rte. 45 fire in a large garden style OMD Apt Building. It burned three families homes and left two firefighters and two police officers slightly injured.

Kiryas Yoel MonDroe Determined to Manipulate Section of County Road

The Village of KJ is threatening to commandeer part of Orange County Route 44, known locally as Mountain Rd & Seven Springs Mountain Rd. running through the village, to make road improvements for pedestrians and commuter buses, to build sidewalks and a traffic signal. But the county hasn't acted fast enough.

Sullivan County, Camp Shalvah 14 Bobover Chasidim charge with trespassing on Thursday

Just after 4 p.m. on Thursday in Camp Shalva on Heiden Road in Thompsonville. Two congregations of Bobover Hasidim squabbled over the right to use a summer camp, Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion, against Congregation Machna Shalva, leading Sullivan County sheriff's deputies to charge 14 with trespassing.
 
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