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  • Richmond Hill Fire: Nine Firefighters Injured

    Richmond Hill Fire: Nine Firefighters Injured
    Aug 29 2025
    Queens House Fire Injures Nine Firefighters: A two-story home in Richmond Hill became the scene of a raging fire, sending nine firefighters to the hospital, two with serious injuries. Over 100 first responders battled the intense blaze for over an hour, rescuing residents and preventing further devastation. While the cause remains under investigation, the incident highlights the dangers faced by firefighters and the community's resilience in the aftermath.

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    2 mins
  • Rikers Island Death: Tenth Detainee Death This Year

    Rikers Island Death: Tenth Detainee Death This Year
    Aug 29 2025
    Another death rocks Rikers Island: Three staff members suspended after 29-year-old Ardit Billa is found dead in his cell, marking the jail's tenth detainee death this year – double last year's total. As investigations begin, calls for transparency and accountability intensify amid accusations of delayed family notifications and demands for an independent inquiry into the disturbing surge in fatalities.

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    2 mins
  • Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Officially Over: What Happened?

    Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Officially Over: What Happened?
    Aug 29 2025
    Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Declared Over: After 114 cases, 90 hospitalizations, and 7 tragic deaths, New York City officials pinpointed the source to cooling towers at Harlem Hospital and a construction site, using advanced tech to match the bacteria. With no new cases in two weeks, the crisis is officially resolved, but new prevention policies are on the horizon.

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    2 mins
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