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FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses
Fdny Firefighter From Long Island Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses A New York City firefighter from Long Island who rushed to the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks died from 9-11-related cancer at the age of 61. Frederick "Freddy" Gallagher, of West Islip, died on Tuesday, March 1, according to the FDNY.  Gallagher, who was diagnosed with cancer two-and-half years ago, served as an FDNY firefighter for 28 years. He started his career with Engine Co. 290 and later joined Brooklyn Ladder Co. 103, which he retired from in May 2012. He is survived by his parents Frederick W. and Lillian Gallagher, his wife Ellen; and his broth…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Long Island Death Toll Rises Dramatically As Record-Number Die In NY For Second Day COVID-19: Long Island Death Toll Rises Dramatically As Record-Number Die In NY For Second Day
Covid-19: Long Island Death Toll Rises Dramatically As Record-Number Die In NY For Second Day With 183 new deaths tied to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Long Island, the total number of fatalities has reached 763 during the pandemic. In Nassau County, there were 119 COVID-19 new deaths reported overnight, bringing the total to 500, while there were 64 fatalities in Suffolk, as the total climbed to 263 since the outbreak. There are now 16,610 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau and 15,553 in Suffolk. There were 779 new COVID-19 deaths statewide, the most in a single day, bringing the total to 6,268 since the outbreak began, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his daily press briefing…

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by Zak Failla