Huntington Street Renaming For Slain EMS Captain Alison Russo: Info

HUNTINGTON STATION, NY — A Huntington Station street will memorialize Alison Russo, an FDNY EMT lieutenant who was killed in Queens, at a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, the Town of Huntington announced.

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at 2 Railroad St., Huntington Station.

A street sign bearing Russo's name will be unveiled and presented by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad. Her father, Frank Fuoco, will reflect on his daughter's life and career.

Russo was stabbed to death near her Astoria work station in late September at the age of 61. The Huntington Station resident was a 24-year department veteran who served as a first responder in the Sept. 11 attacks.

A portion of Railroad Street will be renamed in Russo's honor. Russo joined the Huntington Community First Aid Squad in 1992 and served as day captain for 13 years. During her tenure at HCFAS, she began as an EMT and then obtained her Critical Care and Paramedic certifications.

"She was an outstanding member, serving on several committees and giving her time wherever it was needed at HCFAS," the Town of Huntington wrote.

She would have celebrated 30 years of service at Huntington Community First Aid Squad in November 2022.

"Alison was not only an unwavering provider at HCFAS but also a 24-year veteran of the FDNY," the town wrote. "She joined as an EMT in 1998, was promoted to lieutenant in 2016. Alison was also a first responder at the World Trade Center and aided in the rescue efforts on and following 9/11."

She was six months away from retiring, Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth said. Russo was posthumously promoted to Captain by both the HCFAS and the FDNY.

The Huntington Town Board unanimously voted on Jan. 4. to honor Russo with the renaming.

Peter Zisopoulos was charged with murder after Russo was stabbed 19 times, the New York Post reported. She was rushed to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, but could not be saved, Mayor Eric Adams said.