FDNY Commissioner Blames February Ambulance Response Time Increase On Snow, Ice
Ambulance response time to life-threatening situations increased last month in New York City to an average of 11 minutes and seven seconds.
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Ambulance response time to life-threatening situations increased last month in New York City to an average of 11 minutes and seven seconds.
Hikind, D-Brooklyn, said every home should have the detectors, especially in his community because observant Jews will not stop using hot plates and slow cookers on the Sabbath.
The nation's mayors are calling on Congress to increase transportation funding in order to keep roads and bridges in good repair.
Taking a look at who's hot and who's not on the local sports landscape.
Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said the city has filled nearly 200,000 potholes since December. Last year, crews repaired about 500,000 craters.
The fake cash was discovered hidden in place mats and a shoe bag that had been sent from Ecuador.
It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
Under the legislation, Suffolk County police would receive new tools for differentiating offenders at highest risk of escalating domestic violence and provide training for victim advocates.
Consumers are often tempted to opt for variable rates with electric utility companies, hoping to lower their bills.
Under Brewer's proposal, if a landlord seeks to jack up a store's rent, a mediator would try to work out a deal. If one cannot be reached, the business would receive a one-year extension so that it has time to find a new space.
House Republicans targeted a key element of President Obama's strategy for fighting climate change, releasing a bill to delay the Obama administration's plan to limit carbon pollution.
Councilman Brad Lander, D-Brooklyn, said the bill would require retail and grocery stores to charge customers a dime for each single-use plastic bag.
Suffolk County police said the women stole more than $2,000 worth of clothing, handbags and outerwear from the store and then fled.
Executive Ed Day says the financially troubled school district is failing and losing children to the penal system.
Retailers will be required by local law to display signs warning consumers of the dangers of liquid nicotine, which is not regulated by the federal government.
