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Obituaries
Ex-Fire Chief From Orange County Dies of 9/11-Related Illness Ex-Fire Chief From Orange County Dies of 9/11-Related Illness
Ex-Fire Chief From Orange County Dies of 9/11-Related Illness The ex-chief of the Pine Bush Fire Department and a former New York City Fire Department firefighter, has died from 9/11 related injuries at the age of 65. Richard “Ricky” John Tanagretta died on Tuesday, Sept. 24, surrounded by his family, said his obituary. Tanagretta worked as an FDNY firefighter for 26 years. He was also an instructor for the New York State and Orange County Fire Academies, mentoring many generations of first responders.   He was a past chief of the Pine Bush Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a member for 27 years, touching the lives of many.  Th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Newburgh Fire Department Unveils New Recruits, Announces Promotions Newburgh Fire Department Unveils New Recruits, Announces Promotions
Newburgh Fire Department Unveils New Recruits, Announces Promotions The Newburgh Fire Department's two new recruits and a handful of promotions were announced at a special ceremony. Wytoskia T. Balty and Rigoberto Medina officially became probationary firefighters on Thursday, said Fire Chief Terry Ahlers. The men will begin training at the New York State Fire Academy this weekend and continue for the next 11 weeks. Other promotions include Michael Kiernan who was promoted to Lieutenant. He has been a firefighter in Newburgh since 2006. And, Lt. Enrico LoCicero was promoted to Captain. LoCicero has been with the Newburgh Fire Department since Jul…

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by Kathy Reakes