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NY J01319
Resolution
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dean Murray
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AI Summary
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Commends Sergeant Michael Santillo, Officer James Rizzo, and Officer Andrew Tirelli of the Suffolk County Police Department for their heroic bravery on December 25, 2025
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Recognizes the officers' rescue of an eight-year-old boy who fell through ice into chest-deep water at an East Patchogue apartment complex pond
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Officers Rizzo and Tirelli entered the pond and attempted to throw a life ring while Sergeant Santillo crossed the ice to pull the child from the water
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The child was treated at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue following the successful rescue
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Directs that engrossed copies of the resolution be transmitted to the three officers
Legislative Description
Commending Suffolk County Police Department's Sergeant Michael Santillo, Officer James Rizzo, and Officer Andrew Tirelli for their heroic bravery
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/13/2026