Former Village Fire Chief Tapped By Cuomo For State Role

MAMARONECK, NY — A former volunteer fire chief from the Sound Shore has been chosen by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a position in his administration. Michael Kopy was selected to be the governor's director of emergency management.

Cuomo said he was proud to welcome Kopy and others to his team in the Office of State Operations.

"With the help of these driven and qualified individuals, we will continue to make New York a strong and more just state for all," he said.

Kopy has been with the New York State Police for more than 30 years, including as inspector and troop commander. He has served as the volunteer fire chief of the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department, during which time he was named Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.

He also served as the director of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association.

Kopy has received extensive training in emergency preparedness, including accreditations from the New York State Wildfire Academy and FEMA's National Incident Management System.

He has a bachelor of art degree from Pace University.

Mamaroneck Mayor Thomas Murphy said the appointment was not only good news for Kopy.

"But for a village that will always face flooding challenges to have a friend serving as head of Emergency Management is a very advantageous development," he said.

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