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Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley Renamed For Firefighter Who Died Battling Blaze Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley Renamed For Firefighter Who Died Battling Blaze
Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley Renamed For Firefighter Who Died Battling Blaze A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway has been renamed to honor a fallen area firefighter who was killed in a massive fire trying to save more than 125 residents. Route 45 in Rockland County between New Hempstead Road and East Eckerson Road is now designated as “Firefighter Jared Lloyd Memorial Highway." Road signs with the new name are expected to be unveiled later this year after they are installed by the NYS Department of Transportation. The legislation to rename the roadway was sponsored by State Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, and Assemblyma…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor
Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor A Hudson Valley firefighter who died in the line of duty last year was awarded a Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President Joe Biden. Jared Lloyd, a 15-year veteran of the Spring Valley Fire Department in Rockland County, died while responding to a fire at a nursing home in March of 2021. Earlier report: Community Gives Generously To Fund For Fallen Rockland Firefighter's Sons On Monday, May 16, Biden announced the 15 recipients of the Medal of Valor, which is awarded to public safety officers for acts of bravery made in an effort to save others. Nine police officer…

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by Nicole Valinote