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New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Two elite NYPD cops rescue two from burning Queens home
They went from the Finest to the Bravest. Two heroic NYPD officers spotted a fire in a Queens building Wednesday morning and leapt into action, busting down doors and dousing flames while searching for victims — with one telling The Post: 'It's in our blood.' Stunning video obtained by The Post shows Emergency Services Unit Sgt. Bryan Vesely and Detective Dan Dongvort, who were on patrol in ESU Truck 9 in Jamaica, Queens, when they sniffed out danger. 9 Two ESU cops smelled smoke in Queens that led them to a house on fire with sleeping residents inside, video shows. New York City Police Department 'We were just driving around the area and we noticed that there was a strong odor of smoke,' said Vesely, 38, a 12-year veteran. 'We noticed that the streets in the area were starting to fill up with smoke.' The two officers, part of an elite, 350-member unit known for daring feats, made their way to 229th Street, where they saw smoke pouring out of an attic vent, video shows. Training immediately kicked in for the officers, who are both volunteer firefighters in Long Island, and they boldly headed into the blaze. 9 Flames raged through the Cape Cod-style home's roof as the two ESU cops searched the home for survivors. Obtained by the New York Post 'I radioed that we needed the FDNY and EMS,' said Vesely. 'It was unknown if we had anyone inside.' Dongvort, 38, grabbed air tanks and door-opening halligan tools, and pressurized water can out of the ESU truck. 'There was a good volume of smoke pushing out of the top,' Dongvort said. 'I moved the vehicle off to the side so the FDNY could get in.' 9 NYPD Emergency Services Unit Sergeant Bryan Vesely ran into the home to find survivors. Obtained by the New York Post Video shows the courageous twosome donning the compressed oxygen packs, prying open doors and scouring the Cape Cod-style home for survivors. They checked three smoke-filled bedrooms and didn't find anyone but became worried when they saw children's toys. 'We did a secondary search to make sure we weren't missing anyone,' Dongvort said. 'Kids hide in very small spaces.' 9 ESU Det. Dan Dongvort used a halligan bar to bust through locked doors. Obtained by the New York Post Meanwhile, Vesley used the water can to knock back flames that licked at the floor and walls. 'I went outside to try to get a 360 of the house to see if we were missing anything,' Dongvort said. 'Turns out there was a basement apartment.' The two went downstairs and roused a sleeping man and woman, and hurriedly escorted them outside, the video shows. 9 The fire broke out in a Queens home on Wednesday. New York City Police Department Vesley then pulled the stairs down from the attic and climbed inside. 'I made my way up and it looked like there was a large volume of fire right behind me,' Vesely said. 'I tried my best to hold the fire back with the water can.' By then, the FDNY was on the scene and took over battling the all-hands blaze. 9 The ESU cops went through all the rooms and amped up their search after spying toys. New York City Police Department The residents were treated on the scene, and the woman thanked the cops from inside the ambulance. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by fire marshals. 'It's not everyday we just happen to roll upon a house fire,' Vesely said. 'But we do deal with high risk rescues and high risk warrants everyday. So something like this is very common for us.' 9 ESU trucks are stocked with equipment that allows cops to jump into dangerous situations. New York City Police Department The humble cops said they don't need accolades. 'I like to think that any other patrol cop would have done the same thing,' Vesely said. 'I think what gave us the advantage was having the proper equipment and our training.' 9 The officers had a pressurized water can with them that helped them extinguish some of the flames as they searched. New York City Police Department The detective agreed. 'In reality a lot of what we do is the nooks and crannies of the city and we're making problems go away for The City of New York,' he said. 'That's really what makes ESU so great. It's truly about making a difference and doing the job. 'It's in our blood.' 9 The officers found a sleeping man and woman in a basement apartment and guided them to safety, the video shows. New York City Police Department Afterwards, the sergeant went to a hospital for an evaluation because of smoke inhalation. 'I texted my wife that I had to go to the hospital and everything was all right and not to worry,' he said. 'She said, 'All right.' She's used to it.'
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Sirens series: Real-life mansion behind Netflix's new psychological drama
Julianne Moore may be the lead in Netflix's latest thriller Sirens, but it's the show's stunning location that's quietly stealing the spotlight. Released on May 22, the series is drawing praise not just for its star-studded cast and sleek visuals, but also for its mysterious and luxurious setting. Though set in a fictional seaside town dripping with wealth and secrets, Sirens was filmed in the real-life village of Lloyd Harbor, New York – an elite enclave known for its celebrity residents and grand estates. The show uses this backdrop to perfection, creating an atmosphere of quiet opulence and buried truths. Back in 2011, writer Molly Smith Metzler debuted a play titled Elemeno Pea, which had its premiere on March 8 of that year. Thirteen years later, in 2024, Netflix officially announced that Metzler would be adapting her original stage work into a new miniseries called Sirens. The dark comedy series, which stars Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, and Meghann Fahy in the main characters, premiered on the streaming platform on May 22. Sirens: When and where to watch? Release date - May 22, 2025 Release platform - Netflix Sirens series Netflix: The plot Sirens tells the story of Simone DeWitt, who works as an assistant on a beautiful island for her millionaire boss, Michaela Kell. After many years, Devon DeWitt makes the 17-hours journey to see her younger sister again. When she gets to the island, she asks Simone to assist her in caring for their sick father, Bruce. Simone, however, declines, claiming that she is totally focused on her work. Devon is permitted to remain for the present. The elder DeWitt, however, receives a sizable offer to leave the island and take care of her parents after she makes a big scene. Devon then questions whether there is something strange about her workplace, her boss, and her younger sibling's changed behavior. With its promise of more drama, humor, and mystery, the first episode lays a strong foundation for the upcoming ones. Lloyd Harbor: All about a real-life mansion in the 'Sirens' series Netflix The stunning home of Michaela and Peter Kell, played by Moore and Kevin Bacon, is not really a mansion. The Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is the impressive property that is depicted throughout the Netflix series. Originally constructed as a hunting preserve and country club in 1921, this historic house is now the headquarters of the New York State park. The property's majestic brick and stone was painstakingly transformed by the makers using computer-generated imagery (CGI) into a contemporary Cape Cod-style mansion with sleek architecture, a glossy black facade, and a sophisticated pool; all of which are not found in reality. In Sirens, the house plays a significant role as a gathering place for the show's elite characters. Surrounded by thick forest and breathtaking views of the coast, the estate is still a serene filming site and a cherished piece of Long Island history. With a population of just 4,000 residents, Lloyd Harbor is a small town with a big reputation. Jerry Seinfeld, Angelina Jolie, and Billy Joel used to live in the region. Homes in this area range in price from $675,000 to almost $20 million, according to real estate listings.
Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Inside Netflix's ‘Sirens': where Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon's luxe mansion is actually located
The estate featured in Netflix's Sirens, starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, is actually the Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Lloyd Harbor, transformed with CGI magic into a lavish mansion Julianne Moore's character might be keeping secrets in Netflix's Sirens , but the show's true scene-stealer is no mystery to sharp-eyed architecture fans. The moody thriller, which debuted May 22, has already garnered praise for its A-list cast, elegant styling, and a haunting setting that feels as luxurious as it is elusive. Set in a fictional waterfront enclave of extreme wealth, the series uses real-life Lloyd Harbor, New York, as its backdrop. The exclusive hamlet is known for housing celebrities and titans of industry, and Sirens taps into that aura of old money and hidden sins with delicious precision. Also read: Sirens Season 2: Is it happening? Here's what to know about the new Netflix series The jaw-dropping mansion belonging to Moore and Kevin Bacon's characters, Michaela and Peter Kell, is not a mansion at all. In reality, the imposing property shown throughout the Netflix series is the Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. Built in 1921, this historic estate originally served as a country club and hunting preserve before becoming a New York State park meticulous use of CGI, producers morphed the property's stately brick and stone into a modern Cape Cod-style estate complete with sleek architecture, a glossy black facade, and an elegant pool, none of which exist in real life. The home features prominently in Sirens , where it functions as a social hub for the show's elite characters. In real life, the estate remains a serene filming location and preserved piece of Long Island history, surrounded by lush forest and stunning coastal views. With a population of just 4,000, Lloyd Harbor is a tiny town with an outsize reputation. The area was once home to Billy Joel, Angelina Jolie, and Jerry Seinfeld. Real estate listings from show that homes here range from $675,000 to nearly $20 read: Grey's Anatomy Season 21: When will it stream on Netflix? Here's streaming release date in US and where to watch Season 21 nowKnown for its pastel-colored facades and lavish amenities like pools, tennis courts, and sprawling lawns, Lloyd Harbor offers the perfect canvas for Sirens ' world of secrecy, seduction, and social climbing. The show has sparked a fresh wave of interest in the area, drawing attention to its cinematic potential and celebrity-friendly seclusion. While the estate's exterior was shot in Lloyd Harbor, the series' chic interiors were built from scratch at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn. There, production designers constructed spaces worthy of the show's powerful cast. Priceless paintings, sleek sculpture work, and shadowy lighting all add to Sirens ' immersive and stylish atmosphere. Early reviews for Sirens have been largely positive, with critics praising its 'fine performances' and 'complicated depiction of bickering and bruising sisters.' Rotten Tomatoes has already clocked the show at 78 per cent, and buzz continues to build around the layered performances of Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock. Also read: Liam Payne on Netflix: One Direction member's final show 'Building the Band' is releasing on OTT. Details here Netflix's Sirens is not just a thriller, it's a showcase of architecture, lifestyle, and luxury living. Between its haunting score, tense family dynamics, and picture-perfect setting, the series is fast becoming a benchmark for high-end streaming drama. Whether you're here for the plot twists or the prestige real estate, Sirens is giving viewers more than enough reason to keep watching.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Netflix's ‘Sirens': where Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon's luxe mansion is actually located
Netflix's new drama thriller Sirens has viewers captivated, not just by its gripping plot and A-list cast, but by the stunning mansion at its heart. Filmed in Lloyd Harbor, New York, and enhanced with CGI, the estate setting is actually a historic country club in Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A country club disguised as a mansion Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Lloyd Harbor: The real-life luxury behind the fiction Inside the filming magic of Netflix's Sirens Netflix's newest prestige series makes a real estate statement Julianne Moore's character might be keeping secrets in Netflix's Sirens, but the show's true scene-stealer is no mystery to sharp-eyed architecture fans. The moody thriller, which debuted May 22, has already garnered praise for its A-list cast, elegant styling, and a haunting setting that feels as luxurious as it is in a fictional waterfront enclave of extreme wealth, the series uses real-life Lloyd Harbor, New York, as its backdrop. The exclusive hamlet is known for housing celebrities and titans of industry, and Sirens taps into that aura of old money and hidden sins with delicious read: Sirens Season 2: Is it happening? Here's what to know about the new Netflix series The jaw-dropping mansion belonging to Moore and Kevin Bacon's characters, Michaela and Peter Kell, is not a mansion at all. In reality, the imposing property shown throughout the Netflix series is the Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve . Built in 1921, this historic estate originally served as a country club and hunting preserve before becoming a New York State park meticulous use of CGI, producers morphed the property's stately brick and stone into a modern Cape Cod-style estate complete with sleek architecture, a glossy black facade, and an elegant pool, none of which exist in real home features prominently in Sirens, where it functions as a social hub for the show's elite characters. In real life, the estate remains a serene filming location and preserved piece of Long Island history, surrounded by lush forest and stunning coastal a population of just 4,000, Lloyd Harbor is a tiny town with an outsize reputation. The area was once home to Billy Joel, Angelina Jolie, and Jerry Seinfeld. Real estate listings from show that homes here range from $675,000 to nearly $20 read: Grey's Anatomy Season 21: When will it stream on Netflix? Here's streaming release date in US and where to watch Season 21 now Known for its pastel-colored facades and lavish amenities like pools, tennis courts, and sprawling lawns, Lloyd Harbor offers the perfect canvas for Sirens' world of secrecy, seduction, and social climbing. The show has sparked a fresh wave of interest in the area, drawing attention to its cinematic potential and celebrity-friendly the estate's exterior was shot in Lloyd Harbor, the series' chic interiors were built from scratch at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn. There, production designers constructed spaces worthy of the show's powerful cast. Priceless paintings, sleek sculpture work, and shadowy lighting all add to Sirens' immersive and stylish reviews for Sirens have been largely positive, with critics praising its 'fine performances' and 'complicated depiction of bickering and bruising sisters.' Rotten Tomatoes has already clocked the show at 78 per cent, and buzz continues to build around the layered performances of Meghann Fahy and Milly read: Liam Payne on Netflix: One Direction member's final show 'Building the Band' is releasing on OTT. Details here Netflix's Sirens is not just a thriller, it's a showcase of architecture, lifestyle, and luxury living. Between its haunting score, tense family dynamics, and picture-perfect setting, the series is fast becoming a benchmark for high-end streaming you're here for the plot twists or the prestige real estate, Sirens is giving viewers more than enough reason to keep watching.
The Star
07-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Burned but unbowed in Malibu
DEAN and Denise Wenner were smitten the moment they found the Cape Cod-style home in 2019. Perched above Santa Monica Bay in California, its five bedrooms stretched across three levels, with decks hanging so close to the Pacific that it felt like an ocean liner. On a good day, the view swept from Palos Verdes to Point Dume. But the Wenners are now among more than 300 families who lost homes in the January firestorms along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu – and their path to rebuilding may be even more daunting than that of inland neighbours. The reason? The very features that made these properties so special – a precarious foothold on the coast – now pose the biggest challenge. Burned by fire from the north and east, owners must now build back stronger, higher and better prepared for an increasingly volatile ocean to the south and west. That means not only meeting stringent fireproofing standards, but also elevating homes several metres, reinforcing foundations and installing new or upgraded seawalls. These steps are essential to protect properties – and their ageing septic systems – from rising seas and intensified storms driven by climate change. The coastal rebuilding effort reflects a broader California tension: nature may warn us this land is unsafe, but politics, emotion and property rights push families to reclaim what's been lost. 'Right now it would be political suicide for anyone in public office to talk about not rebuilding everything and anything after the fires,' said one veteran observer of coastal development, who declined to be named for fear of alienating locals. 'This is not a time that invites the most thoughtful policy discussion.' Which is why alternatives, such as removing homes from the shoreline to accommodate the advancing sea, remain politically off-limits – despite growing support among climate experts. 'I think we suffer from what I call a short disaster memory,' said Gary Griggs, an oceanographer and coastal geologist at UC Santa Cruz. 'We want to rebuild as fast as we can, but the impermanence of coastal construction is not something most people are interested in hearing about.' Many of the fire victims along Malibu's eastern edge inherited their homes, with most of their wealth tied up in the property. What they want, they say, is no different from inland residents: a chance to restore their lives. 'The reality is, the fire should never have made it over here,' said Wenner, a 57-year-old engineer, blaming slow initial firefighting efforts. 'Somebody took something from us. That never should have happened. And now we just want it back.' 'For us, Malibu is in our bones – especially the ocean,' said Julie Sutton Bacino, whose parents lost their home on Big Rock Beach after living there since the 1950s. 'We just want to rebuild what we had.' Unlike inland areas, the damage here has continued. With little dry sand and protective shore, waves still wash charred debris into Santa Monica Bay months after the fire swept from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Carbon Canyon. Weakened seawalls and missing homes have left even Highway 1 more exposed to erosion. And buried under the rubble are hundreds of septic tanks – many unexamined and unpumped since the fire. There are growing fears of waste leakage into the sea. 'It's really top of mind, because it's Malibu and protecting the environment is part of our mission statement,' said Malibu mayor Doug Stewart. 'Every day that goes by, it just hurts us a little bit more.' The Army Corps of Engineers has begun clearing debris from some sites, but progress is slow. Steeper lots will require extra care to avoid damaging buried infrastructure. Meanwhile, the prospect of replacing or upgrading individual wastewater systems has stoked anxiety. Some residents may need to install larger tanks with better protective systems – a process that could cost upwards of US$250,000. Fearing such bills, some are reviving the idea of a sewer system – long opposed in Malibu. In fact, the city's 1991 incorporation was partly motivated by a desire to prevent Los Angeles County from building one, amid concerns it would fuel overdevelopment. Mayor Stewart said he sympathised but feared that debating and building such a system would take years. 'Let's not kid ourselves and think we can wait three or four or five years to get a sewer system and then start rebuilding homes,' he said. 'We want to get people back in their houses.' Homeowners are exploring cost-sharing solutions. Some have proposed joint seawalls to protect clusters of homes. But not everyone can share defences, and full coastal 'armouring' – including concrete pilings and new foundations – can cost millions. 'It's easy to require all this,' said local architect Doug Burdge. 'But who is paying for it?' Costs might be somewhat reduced after Governor Gavin Newsom waived the California Environmental Quality Act and the state Coastal Act, both of which had often delayed rebuilding. The Coastal Commission has long discouraged seawalls, citing their role in accelerating beach erosion, but Newsom's executive action has put that resistance on pause. Contrary to Malibu's celebrity image, many of the fire victims are not wealthy. Some live on modest incomes and are unsure if insurance will cover rebuilding. Wenner said his policy through the California Fair Plan offers up to US$3mil, but with rebuild costs now hitting US$10,700 per square metre, he doubts it will be enough. 'The longer it takes you to rebuild, the more it's going to cost,' he said. 'It just mounts and the whole challenge becomes steeper.' Many of the destroyed homes date back to the 1940s or earlier – built long before rising seas and coastal regulations were part of the equation. Today, some scientists warn sea levels could rise nearly 3m by century's end. But stronger storms and more powerful waves could be the more immediate threat, said Griggs. Despite this, few public officials are talking about 'managed retreat' – the removal of properties from high-risk areas. But some suggest now might be the right moment. 'There are people who will feel it's too risky to stay in place,' said Michael Wellborn, board president of the California Watershed Network. 'So it might be prime time for (a non-profit) to acquire some of that land for open space and preservation.' For now, the Wenners remain focused on rebuilding. They vividly remember the storm of 2019 that battered their seawall, sent waves crashing through the deck and first-floor windows. 'The house was rattling so much it scared the hell out of us,' Wenner recalled. But he also remembers peaceful mornings with coffee on the deck, watching seals bask on nearby rocks. 'When you're out on the deck or down on the beach, everything just disappears,' he said. 'It's the best.' — Los Angeles Times/TNS
