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I have always wondered why Yonkers didn't "tag" their turnouts. I guess interchangebility was too obvious.....duh.

Politenessman, and his awesome steel hankie! Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are also bad-assed dudes.

I am nearly done with both of these, which are 1:64 scale models of Yonkers Engine 313 and Ladder 73. The Engine is mostly a "kitbash" from several Code 3 models. The rear body and hose bed is hand made. Ladder 73 is almost entirely hand made. They still need some work, but look pretty good so far! Enjoy!

that is a suggestion that I've already entertained!

In 1975, I was a brand new Boy Scout, and picked "Firemanship" as my first merit badge. One of the requirements was to visit a Firehouse. I bravely marched down to Yonkers Station 3 (Vark Street), which was closest to my home, and rang the doorbell. The duty FF was alone, since the Engine (a Mack CF canopy cab) was out on a call. He invited me in, and very thoroughly started explaining the Fire triangle, hose sizes, classifications, etc. After about an hour, the Engine returned, and I was treated to a complete check out and helped the guys "wipe down" the rig. I had lunch with them (cold cuts on Willow-Sunny bread) and realized I had been there several hours. I made my farewells and decided that I wanted to become a Yonkers Firefighter. Life had different plans for me, but it is an experience I will never forget. 8)

Just some pics of where I'm at in building Ladder 73 and Engine 313. These are 1:64 scale, and will be mostly hand made. They should go along nicely with Code 3's Ladder 71. http://public.fotki.com/Stepjam/yonkers_engine_313/ http://public.fotki.com/Stepjam/yonkers_ladder_73/

Paint jobs are complete, some minor assembly work, chroming, then decals. The ladder still needs a few touches too.

Euro Pizza, located on E. Post Road, up the street from WP Hospital. What a surprise! Very good Pizza, although pricey at $2 per slice. Mind you, this is coming from a Yonkers native, and Yonkers has the best Pizzerias in Westchester (excepting Sal's in Mamaroneck, of course:)) Popped into Euro out of desperation, having abandoned the incredibly slooowwwwww and indifferent Applebee's on Mamaroneck Ave.

Anthony's Famous Pizza, Welcher Ave. A&P center, Peekskill -and- Forno Brick Oven Pizza, Peekskill

Yes, you can convert a gas furnace to propane. It requires the use of a pressure regulator. It should be done by a qualified plumber.

BIG thumbs up on Homestyle Desserts, BFD! Go for the Chocolate Mousse cake. Best cookies too, like hazelnut balls (with pineoli nuts!), and their Linzer Torts are the best I've ever had.

There used to be Torchia's on N. State Road, I don't know if it's still there. Okay pizza and wedges, as well as a regular restaurant. Nothing to get excited about though.

I make this at home a lot. Quick and easy! Up to three pounds of your favorite meat, but especially beef bottom round and pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into 2" cubes; 1/3-1/2 the meat amount of green bell peepers, cut into large chunks; 1/3-1/2 the meat amout of white onions, cut into large chunks; Cherry tomotoes, quantity to suit; Wooden skewers. 1-16oz can of frozen Orange juice concentate, thawed; 16 oz of soy sauce; 1/2 cup of ketchup; 1/4 tsp. of ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. of ground cayenne pepper (more if desired); 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder. Combine OJ concentrate, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and ginger in a large bowl. Add meat cubes and allow to marinate for at least 1/2 an hour. Combine green pepper and onion segments in another bowl, add 1/4 cup of water and cover tightly. Microwave on high for two or three minutes. Place meat and vegetable cubes on skewers with tomatoes, and slow grill (preferrably closed) over a low to medium flame. Turn often and brush on additional sauce.

There used to be a deli in Dobbs Ferry off of Ashford called "Sip n' Snack". They made a sandwich that would feed a wedding.

Chinatown Kitchen on Welcher Ave in Peekskill (A&P shopping center). I like it because after twenty years of getting my lunch there, they have finally figured out that I like the "not-for-roundeyes" level of spiciness. All the other places make the "hot & spicy" stuff for old ladies and children.

Most of the bodywork is done, and a temporary "pump panel" has been fitted. The actual panel will be photo etched stainless steel.

Anything on the new Rescue yet?

Yet another reason I'm glad to be a GM man. :twisted:

You're right. I thought it was a young male "relative". The DA's zeal to nail that young girl was baseless (it was Pirro, right?), I was embarrassed to be a Westchester resident.

Fascinating! Thanks for posting that! =D>

Ladder 73 project is underway. You can follow its progress here: http://www.fireengines.net/yonkers/part1.htm

Hello, My name is Steve. I am a past member of the New Hackensack VFD, and I am an Electrical Engineer by trade. I would like to get back into my local FD again. I also serve on the Indian Point Nuclear Station Fire Brigade. Basically, I am what you could call a "buff", although my principal interest is in modeling fire apparatus rather than photographing them.

I remember the Thornwood fire and the accused Swiss Nanny. Her name was Olivia Reiner. The DA tried to railroad her for the crime, and she was put on trial. She was aquitted because she was INNOCENT. Suspicion later fell on the stepson of the baby's father. He had plenty of motive, and by all accounts was enough of a low-life to do such a thing. Nobody was ever convicted for that arson murder.

I grew up in SW Yonkers and saw beaucoup fires, especially down in "The Hollow" and up on "Nodine Hill". Had a pretty good one right in my own building too. By far, the most intense fire I have ever witnessed was in early June of 1976. It started in the "Rockbottoms" store on South Broadway in Yonkers. I was on my way home from school and stopped to watch as the first YFD units pulled up. A light smoke condition, no working fire visible until they vented the roof-then all hell broke loose. The heat was so intense from the sudden geyser of flame that the Police began pushing people away who were watching from across the street. Next, Little Darling's juvenile store went up, followed by Jaylen's arts and crafts. Sultan Oldsmobile began emptying it's showroom of the new '76 models, and it's service department of customer's cars. The fire never got to the dealership, but you could see the panic on their faces.

I don't claim to be an expert, but I gather that E-One has come a very long way and is tough to beat. I understand that Pierce is another "premium" maker.