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NY J01581
Resolution
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Joseph Bitetto is awarded the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate, for exceptional heroic acts on behalf of fellow New Yorkers
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On December 20, 2025, Bitetto rescued a family of three (two adults and a young child) who fell through the ice at Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY, pulling them from freezing water while battling unstable ice conditions
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Bitetto has served with the Island Park Fire Department since May 2016 and was elected Captain of the Hose Company in April 2024
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In March 2025, he also performed CPR on a choking victim at a local establishment, demonstrating continued commitment to helping others
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He has previously been honored by the Village of Island Park with a citation and key to the city, and recognized by the Town of Hempstead Town Board for his lifesaving actions
Legislative Description
Commending Joseph Bitetto upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/25/2026