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Jay-Natalie La Santa, daughter of FDNY Firefighter Jerel La Santa, died on Monday from virus complications
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Engage in these simple practices to manage the stress of uncertainty
It’s important to be present, communicate, do what’s right and, most importantly, keep going through the chaos
We need to immediately begin contingency planning for the challenges we may face later this year, while still providing daily operational planning and decision-making
Dr. David Prezant clarifies the difference between the two test types and what results mean for immunity
“For the first time in my career, the key to keeping my patients and paramedics safe was to keep them isolated”
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the front lines
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the reopening of the state economy
The station, which has been closed for years, has become the new temporary home of one of the Rochester Fire Department’s engine companies
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month, officials said
While more than 90% of the country is under stay-at-home orders, there are still ways to support public safety members during this unprecedented national emergency
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