Firefighters’ response to the Morris Heights blaze was briefly delayed by a car parked in front of a hydrant, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Kaz Daughtry said.

FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods acknowledged crews had to try to contain the fire from the exterior of the building. "We had the bell tower on fire," Woods added. "And again, a large portion ...

Heavy smoke could be seen pouring out of the roof as firefighters hosed down the scene from tower ... and put water in there to extinguish the fire.” No injuries were reported. FDNY fire ...