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

New York City Fire Department is huge with enormous responsibility. They are also providing many…read moreservices in addition to fighting fires. Today I met two firefighters at Mt. Sinai Hospital. I was admiring the male firefighters jacket. He didn't hesitate when I asked if I could take a photo. He was accompanied by a female firefighter and they both were so patient with me as I chattered away like a crazy old lady! FDNY is the best in the world as far as I'm concerned!

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. ;-)

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.

We are an HDFC, which means we own our own Apartments and hired HSC as a managing agent to assist…read morein the daily functions of running a co-op. We have a Board in place and all decisions are "supposed" to go through us. I say this because some of the HSC buildings are owned by them. All was great in the beginning when we had to fire our previous management co for a myriad of reasons. Josh Koppel was attentive and sprouting how he would take of everything, and how the previous mgmt co "should not mess with him". The transition was pretty much stress-free. We received monthly maintenance bills, they provided excellent, concise statements and I say that because this simple function was severely lacking at, our previous Mgmt Co. They referred porters, accountants, vendors, and a Lawyer, all of which we interviewed and hired. All seem to be going great until it wasn't. They would fail when it came to needing assistance in our storefront renters, problems with shareholder issues, finding solutions to building problems, loss in income, and answering calls and emails. All were met with rudeness, lies, and lack of attention. All is good if your building is making money and they don't have to do anything. There is so much grift and nepotism at HSC, it will make your head spin. I was warned before hiring them, "Josh Koppell likes to take over". I wasn't sure what that meant but I sure do now. He has to profit off every vendor and outsources almost every function so you end up paying several different entities in addition to their monthly fee, which was very inexpensive on the face. They sabotaged us. Offered no assistance during the pandemic where they continued to get paid and just watched us fall with losing so much in rental income. They try to divide and create riffs amongst board members- they like the ones that are silent and don't ask questions. They refuse to answer questions regarding finances and remove us from their "Master Plans" from which they profit off. I should add, almost every vendor is his relative, including those that are on his "Master Plans". Myra, the building Manager, should not go unmentioned either. She lies and her only job is to serve her boss. It's a joke that she is Manager.

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.