Nassau Standard

U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito honored nearly 50 first responders from various agencies across New York’s 4th Congressional District in a ceremony held at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City, New York. The event was attended by members of the NY-04 community, government colleagues, and families of the first responders.

“I was proud to honor so many first responders from New York’s 4th Congressional District for their heroic actions in service to our community. As a retired NYPD Detective, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with many of tonight’s recipients. They are, without a doubt, America and New York’s finest,” said Rep. D’Esposito. “As a member of Congress, I’ve fought diligently to advocate for our first responders at every turn. I will never stop giving a voice to the brave men and women who keep our communities safe.”

The First Responder Awards Ceremony follows several high-profile deaths among first responders, including slain NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller. Earlier this year, Rep. D’Esposito led House Republicans in tributes to Diller and other fallen officers.