Verrazano Bridge workers pause after a coworker died from a fall. Brooklyn, NY
Two men involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident on Delancey Street wait while NYPD investigate. NY, NY
NYPD interviews a witness to fatal motor vehicle accident on Delancey Street. NY, NY
A man and boy share a moment at the scene of a fatal MVA that killed seven-year old Christian Acteopan. Brooklyn, NY
Gerald Rich was the grandfather of John Rich - a high school student stabbed in a hate crime by Nicholas Minucci. Minucci avoided serious consequences for the Rich attack because John Rich died in an unrelated incident prior to Minucci's full adjudication. Later, another hate crime occurred and Minucci was given a 15-year prison sentence. Howard Beach, Brooklyn, NY
Funeral services for fallen FDNY firefighter Robert Beddia, St. Patrick's Cathedral. NY, NY
Funeral services for fallen FDNY firefighter Robert Beddia, St. Patrick's Cathedral. NY, NY
Funeral services for fallen FDNY firefighter Robert Beddia, St. Patrick's Cathedral. NY, NY
A small sightseeing plane crashed on the beach in Coney Island killing pilot Endrew Allen as well as JoBeth Marie Gross, 18, Danielle Block, 18, and Danielle's father, William Courtney Block. Depicted here is Andrew Guddahl, 17, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn who stopped by the crash site. Guddahl was a former student of Mr. Allen's and was training to get certified for solo flights. Brooklyn, NY
An NYPD police officer directs a man around a crime scene where a male was stabbed. Sunset Park, Bklyn, NY
Danuta Krawiec is being comforted after witnessing the fatal hit and run of Jozepha Dzwigaj -- Ms. Krawiec's friend and tenant of 25 years. Brooklyn, NY
A man jaywalking at 96th and Broadway -- the site of three auto vs. pedestrian traffic fatalities -- was detained for crossing against the light. The man didn't seem to understand the officers’ commands, was wrestled to the ground, and suffered a head injury. Upper West Side, NYC
Two men wait outside Brookdale Hospital while their niece receives treatment after surviving a fatal motor vehicle accident on Putnam Avenue. Brooklyn, NY
NYPD investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident on Putnam Avenue. Brooklyn, NY
People watch NYPD investigate a fatal collision involving a DWI driver. Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
An intoxicated driver who struck three pedestrians waits in his van while NYPD investigate. Chinatown, NY, NY
NYPD investigate the scene where an intoxicated driver struck three pedestrians. Chinatown. NY, NY
A livery car driver ran a red light and struck another motorist before spinning out of control and killing a pedestrian. Brooklyn, NY
A livery car driver ran a red light and struck this motorist before spinning out of control and killing a pedestrian. Brooklyn, NY
NYPD accident investigation officer photographs shoes of pedestrians struck by two different vehicles. NY, NY
Misaskim -- a Jewish volunteer group and bereavement society -- collect corporeal remains of an accident victim to ensure a burial in accordance with Jewish Halachic law. Brooklyn, NY
Misaskim -- a Jewish volunteer group and bereavement society -- collect corporeal remains of an accident victim to ensure a burial in accordance with Jewish Halachic law. Brooklyn, NY
People attempt to gain a view of a woman who was fatally struck by a sanitation truck in Manhattan. NY, NY
A fatal four-alarm fire in Williamsburg. Brooklyn, NY
A fatal four-alarm fire in Williamsburg. Brooklyn, NY
Twenty five firefighters were injured fighting a fire on Murray Street. Tribeca, NY, NY
Twenty five firefighters were injured fighting a fire on Murray Street. Tribeca, NY, NY
Twenty five firefighters were injured fighting a fire on Murray Street. Tribeca, NY, NY
Twenty five firefighters were injured fighting a fire on Murray Street. Tribeca, NY, NY
From left, Ron Hunter, Lorena Hunter, and Dion Hunter react to the news that actor Harold Hunter -- best known for his role in the film Kids -- was found dead after after a cocaine-induced heart attack, February 17, 2006, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan
A FDNY hazmat crew gathers to remediate an anthrax contamination in the workshop of Vado Diomande, a drummer and dancer, that suffered an anthrax infection from working with untreated animal hides, February, 22, 2006, in Brooklyn, NY
A multiple vehicle accident on the westbound Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Atlantic Blvd resulted in an overturned truck and multiple injuries. The driver of the truck was ejected and six others were injured, August 18, 2006, in Brooklyn, NY
Two couples react to witnessing a fatal accident that killed an MIT student and injured three others, July 16, 2016, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The vehicle was operated by Nicholas Batka — an off-duty NY police officer — who was intoxicated. Batka was subsequently sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Members of the NYPD investigate a fatal accident that killed an MIT student and injured three others, July 16, 2016, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The vehicle was operated by Nicholas Batka — an off-duty NY police officer — who was intoxicated. Batka was subsequently sentenced to 15 years in jail.
NYPD crime scene technicians investigate a scene of an assault. Riverside Park, NY, NY
NYPD investigate the scene where a construction worker fell to his death, 11 Front Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
A FDNY EMT comforts a woman after she was struck by a subway train, Manhattan, NY
Members of the Brooklyn Jewish community observe FDNY as they work to extinguish a fire, September 19, 2007, in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The fire took the life of 74-year-old rabbi Hyman Weintraub, and required sixty firefighters to combat the blaze.
A woman pauses at a memorial for Queenie Washington -- a young girl who was fatally stabbed. Brooklyn, NY
People watch as FDNY battle a fire. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.
Riboule Lemorin started a fire in his apartment building that killed himself, Nadege Viaud and her two children, and injured Juni Gerard. This photo depicts Juni Gerard's brother being comforted after a prank call -- falsely alerting him Juni had succumbed to her injuries and perished. Brooklyn, NY
Mourners and clergy at the funeral for Lindsey Bonistall. Ms. Bonistal was robbed in her home and killed in a fire started by the intruder that robbed her. Bronx, NY
FDNY in front of the building where Daniel Pujdak fell to his death battling a fire. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Mourners attend a memorial for Katie Welling -- a student who perished in an off-campus housing fire. Bronxville, NY
FDNY assist a victim of a hit and run. Brooklyn, NY
Charlene Francis - a college student - was killed by an intoxicated man living in a building where Charlene was babysitting. Depicted here is a friend of the Francis family. Brooklyn, NY
New Jersey resident Ahmad Rahimi planted two pressure-cooker bombs in the Chelsea district of Manhattan. The explosions injured thirty people. NY, NY
FDNY work near the area where NJ resident Ahmad Rahimi injured 30 people after planting two pressure-cooker bombs.
Chelsea district of Manhattan. NY, NY
FDNY work near the area where NJ resident Ahmad Rahimi injured 30 people after planting two pressure-cooker bombs.
Chelsea district of Manhattan. NY, NY
FDNY work near the area where NJ resident Ahmad Rahimi injured 30 people after planting two pressure-cooker bombs.
Chelsea district of Manhattan. NY, NY
People watch NYPD conduct a death investigation. Brooklyn, NY
The sudden death of three-year-old twins Ises and Moorfiya Mathurin sparked fear that tainted soy milk killed the twins. Later, authorities charged mother Ingrid Mathurin with suffocating the childrenP. ictured here are Steron Mathurin Sr. and Jr. returning home. Brooklyn, NY
A man lights a candle at a shrine memorializing victims of violence during the Euromaiden protests in Kyiv.
A few steps south the Ukrainian National Home at 140 2nd Avenue, East Village, NY, NY.
Denver PD conduct a death investigation at 6th Avenue and Federal Boulvard. Denver, CO
Denver Police conduct a death investigation. Denver, CO.
