By The Associated Press, October 27, 2016 NEW YORK — As roaring flames consumed an apartment building in New York City early Thursday, a firefighter dangling from a rope plucked a trapped person from a window on the fifth floor and safely lowered him to the ground. Firefighter Jim Lee told reporters at the scene… Continue reading NYC firefighter stages dramatic rescue in fatal blaze
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Paw patrol: Feral felines deployed in NYC's war on rats
By Verena Dobnik, The Associated Press, October 22, 2016 NEW YORK — Multitudes of feral cats roam New York City’s concrete jungle, and some now have a practical purpose: They’re helping curb the city’s rat population. A group of volunteers trained by the NYC Feral Cat Initiative traps wild cat colonies that have become a nuisance… Continue reading Paw patrol: Feral felines deployed in NYC's war on rats
Police say bombings in NYC, New Jersey connected
By Jake Pearson and Alicia A. Caldwell, The Associated Press, Last Updated September 19, 2016 NEW YORK — Police have connected the New York City and New Jersey shore town bombings and say the same man is being sought for questioning in both. New Jersey State Police say that information comes from the FBI. Authorities are… Continue reading Police say bombings in NYC, New Jersey connected