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When The Bronx Burned

In his novel, When the Bronx Burned, John Finucane, a retired lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department, tells the fascinating story of the burning of the Charlotte Street area of New York’s South Bronx during the late 1960s and 70s; an era when arson-for-profit drove hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. It’s an intriguing story that shows a New York that most people are completely unfamiliar with. The premise allows for a great deal of conflict and action, for the heroes aren't just fighting flames, they are fighting a brutal gang of arsonists, the slumlords that employ them, and the political machine that permits the scheme to take place.

Copies are readily available in the Bronx/Yonkers, NY at:

Butchers Fancy 961 McLean Ave, Yonkers - 914.237.8260
TRI-EDY'S DELI 4345 Katonah Ave, Bronx - 718.324.4649
Hickys Deli, 30 Palmer Ave, Bronxville - 914.793.0020
BN.com
Amazon.com

The Last Alarm

M.T. Publishing is selling a new book titled "The Last Alarm". This will be the most complete list of every fire fighter to die in the line of duty in the history of the NYC Fire Department. One of the co-authors, Mike Boucher, is a dispatcher and he has been working on this project over 10 years.

During his research he spent countless hours at the Mand library reading through old Department orders, scanned old copies of documents at the City Archive, read musty old company journals, and copied page after page of microfiche. He put everything he had into the making of this book.

Often he’d compile a days research at the office and I’d read some of the stories behind each of the names. Some are downright bizarre. Some are not even recognized as official line of duty deaths by the FDNY!

The publishers price for this authoritative book is $42.50 (+$6.50 S+H) with $2.00 of every sale going to The FDNY Foundation. To place your credit card order call 888-263-4702 or visit MT Publishing