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    7/19/26 Manhattan 10-75 Box 198

    Directly across from the old NYPD Headquarters at 240 Centre Street, now an apartment house.
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    The Ventures/Days of Doo Wop

    Freddie "Boom Boom" Cannon passed away yesterday, 7/17/26, at a hospice in California. Rest In Peace Sir and thanks for the great recordings and memories that you provided. Freddie was 89.
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    My younger Buff years

    Cap, I think you meant the Williamsburg Bridge on Delancy?
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    7/9/2026 Queens - All hands Box 1668

    136 is either at 75 or larger OR their relocated. Are they ever in their tent on 57th Avenue anymore?
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    7/7/26 Manhattan All Hands Box 650

    That sounds like years ago, companies that had a Ward LaFrance CD pumper stored in quarters had to run it and hook up to a hydrant on a weekly basis.
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    7/3/26 Queens 10-77 Box 4456

    And then walked down Northern for an orange drink at Nedick's on the corner of Main Street.
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    NYPD.

    Gee, in a quiet place like the 77 Pct. (Sarcasm Intended) Get healed quick and get out. God Bless.
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    Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during fireworks display 7-4-26

    They make it sound exciting so more idiots buy that rag.
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    7/3/26 Queens 10-77 Box 4456

    Don't forget the sporting goods store next to Lums.
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    7/3/26 Queens 10-77 Box 4456

    Last but not least......that was a 2nd due box for 272 back then.
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    7/3/26 Queens 10-77 Box 4456

    On the N/W corner was a Texaco station and the N/E corner was, and I believe still is, Flushing High School.
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    PA State Trooper 07/01/26

    It was reported later in the day that the operator of the semi which hit and dragged the Trooper was arrested. The report did not give the exact criminal charges.
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    Prior to 911 in NYC

    Manhattan-RHinelander 4-1000 Queens- VIrginia 7-5200 Brooklyn- EMpire ?-???? Just taking guesses for the above.
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    FDNY EMS Bunker Gear - Why?

    I wish they had done that years ago.
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    6/22/26 Queens 3rd Alarm Box 5041

    16 Engine had a good ride out to the "country" for 313.
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