FDNY Headquarters The New York City Fire Department,…read moreofficially the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), is an American department of the government of New York City that provides fire protection, technical rescue services, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services responses to the five boroughs of New York City. The New York City Fire Department is the largest Municipal Fire Department in the United States. In fact it's one of the largest on the planet! I'm continuously amazed at the huge responsibilities that they have twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty five days a year. It's my opinion that FDNY needs more resources considering our aging buildings. There's a lot of Fire Education needed for the general public. They are serving around 8 million NYC residents. People move in and out of the city. I let them know how much I appreciate their service every time I see them. I'm recommending you do the same!

Totally unprofessional. They don't instruct properly at all and it's took me three our to get to…read moretest room. its overcrowd. They need more staff member

My Mother, Lillian Gallo, was taken twice via FDNYEMT to the emergency room. It's been months and…read moreMom has since passed away. I am sending this review because I still have not had the time to pen a letter to the department. I've lost his ID# but remember his name well. Anthony Russo is a very compassionate, intelligent and gentle man. On both occasions his main concern was my Mom. He never talked over her like she wasn't there. He cared for her comfort for the whole transport. My Mom was bed ridden. At the ER he was in full control of the situation. It appeared to me that he had the process in mind and offered help to the hospital staff that welcomed him. I wish I saved the names of the two technicians that accompanied him because they were awesome too. In closing I have to thank all of FDNY for their excellence and unwavering support over all the years. I am Clare, the one banging pots and pans when a truck passes. ;-)

if I could give a negative I would . this ambulance picked me up from my house and took me to a…read morelocation that was 3 times the distance of a hospital that had already accepted me. They did not inform me I had the right to have them inquire to their medical staff regarding changing location. I had anaphylaxis with a complex medical history. I strongly believe I was redirected to hospitals 3.5 miles to 8 miles away from my house due to racial bias . The hospital I requested 1 was located 1.2 miles the other 1.3 miles. One emt was particularly rude. I called to complain at the headquarters office and because I didn't have the name they made a complaint and they said that was all they could do. Funny enough I'm at work today and saw an emt that was possibly one of those who ha dpicked me up. When I asked her if she remembers picking me up the other day she immediately said it was her. She then proceeded to say "I don't care about you". I said but I care and she repeated that "I pick up and drop off and I don't care about you" how is this acceptable behavior of a healthcare professional? I am a nurse and while it is exhausting I DO care about my patients. Her comment is appalling and absolutely disgusting and we are supposed to trust this person when we are sick?

The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden is a lovely section of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I was quite…read moresurprised to see a red torii suddenly while walking around this garden. The pond was also frozen over creating a gorgeous natural scene classic of Japan. "The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden is one of the oldest and most visited Japanese-inspired gardens outside Japan. It is a blend of the ancient hill-and-pond style and the more recent stroll-garden style, in which various landscape features are gradually revealed along winding paths. The garden features artificial hills contoured around a pond, a waterfall, and an island while carefully placed rocks also play a leading role. Among the major architectural elements of the garden are wooden bridges, stone lanterns, a viewing pavilion, the torii or gateway, and a Shinto shrine." Source: http://www.bbg.org/discover/gardens/japanese_garden

One of my favorite places in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Elegant and painstaking design. You can…read moreamble around the perimeter, or stand at a covered platform in the middle and watch the fish swim by. Also worth it to visit the adjoining shrine, semi-covered in moss. A tranquil, serene installation.

This is one of the more colorful neighborhoods in Brooklyn. If you want gritty not gentrified, go…read moreto Flatbush. Though it seems to be getting "better" as more people are moving in. It's generally safe in the day. Wouldn't want to be there at night. It is a pretty iconic area. It's named after one of Brooklyn's main streets, which runs through the neighborhood. Just south of Prospect Park, there is lots to do and see. It has many chain stores like Target, but there's also lots of local businesses. There's restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from around the world. Go if you want to see what the real Brooklyn is like. It has less crime than it did a few years ago. Take a drive through an afternoon before it gets dark and you should be okay.

(Part 2)from my update status:…read more Brownstones cross Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy, Flatbush and etc sections of Brooklyn are very costly. Most brownstones in Brooklyn are One million Dollars and up at most Real Estate in Across Brooklyn" Brooklyn Real Estate is Booming "it's really hard buying a house in Brooklyn. ( Most of the Brownstones in The Flatbush Section of Brooklyn are on Parkside Avenue & Flatbush Avenue / Bedford Avenue ) there are very beautiful !!!!! most of the brownstones in the Flatbush section - Prospect Lefferts Gardens of Brooklyn where build in the "1800s" for doctors who work at Kings County Hospital -Downstate college Hospital Medical center to stay in the area since King's county hospital / S .U.N.Y-Downstate College Hospital Medical Center is only three blocks away from the brownstones houses ( so it would be a convenience for doctors to travel to work) !!!!!

My wife and I attended performance by our neighbors here .it's a bar in the front and a…read moreperformance space in the back . It has a old school feel to it and cozy . There was no fee to get in but a bucket was passed around for tips. And the bartender accepts tips also.

Cozy and intimate music venue - feels like you're listening in someone's apartment. Nothing more…read moremagical than listening in a room full of strangers, connected by a shared love of music. Truly a spiritual and religious-like experience. A bare bones cash bar up front with a few rotating drafts as well as wines by the glass. If you don't have cash handy, they now started allowing you to send money via Venmo. Highly recommend coming by if your favorite musician is playing here, or perhaps come by on any night and discover something new!

This Brooklyn based adventure company is great! I've been using them for the past 5 years & they…read morehaven't let me down. They are great for day hikes to the Catskills or multi-day camping trips to the Andirondacks. If you can't have a car don't worry they will pick you up at designated spots in Brooklyn & Manhattan. Super cool guides with tons of knowledge about the environment. I just did a 5 day canoe portage camping trip in the St Regis lake area in the Andirondacks with them & it was awesome. Nothing like decompressing in nature.

Another awesome day hike to Giant Ledge and Panther Mtn. How amazing it was to hike with Dave…read moreagain and see his adorable little girl hike up those mountains like it was second nature to her. Rey and Dave took turns leading the hike and it was so much fun. I love hiking with DBA. It doesn't matter if you bring someone with you or go alone. I never feel awkward or uncomfortable. For me , it's a guaranteed good time. DBA guides are so nice, friendly and professional. The other hikers are really nice too. There is no pressure to talk if you don't want to. You can just enjoy nature and follow along in your own thoughts if you want. Rey is a fantastic leader. Her stamina and energy are unreal. She will drive to Bklyn for her first pick up, then to Manhattan for 2nd pick up, then drive all the way to the Catskills, climb two steep mountains, and after all that, practically skip down the mountain to do all that driving in reverse back to the starting point without breaking a sweat! How???

I was walking to the 4th Avenue subway station and noticed a liquor store near the stop. I stopped…read morein to grab a bottle of Cava. The store stocks Vina Palaciega Cava and sells it for only $14. I noticed that they have a fair amount of high end goodies such as Opus One. I'll be back to stock on some goodies.

This establishment is a scam, they are selling a 375 ml bottle of wine for $50 when it is at most a…read more$20 bottle for that size. Be ware, you're better off going to another liquor store.

Worst management company I've dealt with…read more Since HSC Management took over, the building has gone downhill fast. Ongoing elevator problems, essential services and amenities being taken offline, unresolved pest issues, and inconsistent heat have all become part of daily life. Communication is poor with no updates. Debra kaplan is a snake who avoids responsibility and is extremely rude to tenants on the phone. For the amount of rent being charged, this level of management is unacceptable. If you're considering a building run by HSC Management, proceed with caution.

If you value fairness, honesty, and basic human decency, stay far away from HSC Management. This…read morecompany operates with a shocking lack of integrity, preying particularly on elderly tenants with made-up charges and bogus legal threats. Their strategy seems clear: overwhelm tenants--many of whom may not have the resources to fight back--with frivolous court cases, hoping they'll either give up or be unable to keep up with their demands. Instead of acting as responsible property managers, HSC Management treats its tenants like easy targets for exploitation. Maintenance issues go ignored, communication is abysmal, and their billing practices are outright fraudulent. They invent fees out of thin air and use legal intimidation as a tool to squeeze money out of people who've done nothing wrong. It's one thing to run a business poorly, but it's another to do so with outright malice. HSC Management embodies everything wrong with slumlords--deceptive, predatory, and utterly indifferent to the well-being of the people they're supposed to serve.