Thanksgiving PSA - Deep Frying Your Turkey is Dangerous

November 21st, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Source: YouTube

Are you are planning on deep frying your turkey this year? We’ll maybe you shouldn’t. If this video doesn’t scare the bejesus out of you I don’t know what will. If you live in Manhattan, please don’t even think about deep frying inside your apartment or even on your balcony. Sounds crazy huh? Who in their right mind would even think about doing that. Well, the New York City Fire Department - FDNY - issued a warning just in case some smarty pants thought about doing so. If you see someone bringing in a deep fryer into your building, warn them. If they don’t listen, report them. Rather than deep frying your turkey, you could end up deep frying your building or even worse - yourself. Be safe. Happy Turkey Day!

According to the New York City Fire Department:

Turkey Fryers Come With Safety Concerns

In recent years deep-frying turkeys has become increasingly popular, however this new tradition is a recipe for a holiday tragedy!

The use of turkey fryers are considered a serious injury and fire risk because:

• As the turkey is placed in the hot oil, oil may spill from the fryer onto the burner causing a fire.

• Turkey fryers can easily tip over, spilling the hot oil onto anyone nearby.

• Most turkey fryers do not have an automatic thermostat control. With no temperature control the oil could overheat to the point of combustion and cause a fire.

• The turkey fryers, including the lid and handles get extreme hot and may cause burns.

• Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause a spillover effect.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has decided not to safety certify any turkey fryers due to the increasing number of fires and burn injuries related to their use.

H/T - Gothamist

Posted by kiosk | Filed Under New York Hazards

Learn How Not to Get Mugged in New York City

November 12th, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Source: Brightcove

Today’s Monday fun post that has nothing to do with New York City real estate is a Public Service Announcement brought to you by a new video startup - Howcast. With so many tourists in Manhattan for the holiday season, I thought I’d share this gem of a video with you. Alltough New York City is safer than ever, there are still some bad apples out their that prey on happy go lucky tourists flush with fat knots of the juicy British pound and Euro. These simple street smart tips brought to you by uncle Vito will help keep you from being a victim. Happy Holidays!

About Howcast in their own words:

But we think the world can show us a few tricks as well—and we have some interesting ideas on how we all can collaborate to make it happen. We’re working hard on our launch (coming soon!) and could use a little help from some really talented people. Perhaps you?

H/T to the Silicon Alley Insider

Posted by Rudolph D. Bachraty III | Filed Under New York Hazards

When Will Sutton Place Become Wireless?

October 12th, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Isn’t having exposed wires dangerous?

Are these wires live?

Having a young daughter makes you notice the weirdest things. Are these exposed wires dangerous? I don’t know but if they are, someone might get hurt. Does someone have to get zapped before the city sends out a crew to fix them. Geesh!

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