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While I don't disagree, that seems like a dangerous rationale. What if it's at LGA has a box where is at and another box goes out at JFK? Who decides what's higher priority? This again feels like, "get it because we might need it, but probably not, but we got that grant money, so why not?" I...

I think this a good idea for even one. Doesn't have to be in a,"touristy"are, just a busy one. With NYC ferry expanding operations, plus the ice problem we had this year, and boating becoming more accessible and popular, the harbor will only see an increase in people on the water. It'd be crazy...

This begs my questions of,"did we waste money on this?" I think we got it on a grant though, right? Could that grant money have give to something else, more useful? Like working engines, more satellites, another fireboat,etc? What about all the hours of training done in something that'll never...

I trust the dispatchers and their training. It proved invaluable during the 11th. We also can keep in mind the"if we ever need it that desperately," we can use mutual aid from Jersey, L.I., and upstate again if it ever really came down to it. Though other than that day and a few cars on the...

So did the Super Paperweight.....er Pumper get used?

i am looking to move....jsut not looking forward to 9k a month for a 10sq. ft half bathroom place

what a rotten night for a job.

Just as the Titanic was a perfect ship except for the 1 in a million chance, the most"perfect"piece of fire apparatus will undoubtedly have a flaw.

people on both sides of the aisle would be wise to check, recheck and repeat the source before posting links.

other things leave a sour taste in your mouth too...Grapefruit, Tamrind, Sour Cream, hell, iodine....

I never understood why the use of the word "lemon"meant something bad. Lemons are high in vitamin C,a good cleaning agent, and damn fine when mixed with iced tea. Chicken Picatta? Excellent.

Will NYPD be using All Terrain Armored Transports?

Mack only really exists in name only now. Quality also ain't the same

Having tracked weather for many, many years. Haven't seen anything like this in a long long time, maybe ever. Some places I'm hearing make as much as 3 ft maybe more especially with the drifts. Heard something about maybe even seaside board while cracking under the weight of the snow. Some...

Was woken up by the news choppers oddly enough. Googled the address... It's a bit of strange construction, though not unseen on SI. There are 3 by my area.

charming news coming out of charm city.

ignore it and move on?

Wow, that doesn't sound racist or sexist.

Why is it they block out the identifying markings on some rigs but not others?

I'm not defending her. im not calling her out. All I will say is the fact that we are wasting time discussing someone who doesn't matter at the end of the day is getting nothing of substance accomplished.