The Push to Award the “Man in the Red Bandana” a Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Push to Award the “Man in the Red Bandana” a Presidential Medal of Freedom

Lawler joined Alison Crowther, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Supervisors George Hoehmann and Teresa Kenny, state and local elected officials from both parties, the Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters’ Association, and the Nyack Fire Department at a press conference at the historic Nyack Fire Department, Empire Hook and Ladder Company #1, to honor the life and […]

Nyack Firefighter Dies on Duty from Heart Attack

Nyack Firefighter Dies on Duty from Heart Attack

Nyack volunteer firefighter David Jahnes died on Monday Dec. 18 from a heart attack after responding to an emergency call at a bank that morning. He was responding to a call regarding noxious fumes at the Chase Bank in Nyack when he fell ill after getting off of the fire truck. He complained of shortness […]

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is volunteer James Petriello, who has served the Nyack Fire Department for 34 years as captain, chief, battalion chief, president and training officer. “As chief, I was responsible for the lives and property of 13,000 residents who were living in the Nyack Fire District. For example, when […]