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ICYMI: Long Island Cops Who Saved Infant's Life Recognized

The woman delivered alone and when "Lily" was not crying, one officer cleared her airway, then tapped her back to get her breathing.

Two Suffolk County police officers who helped deliver a baby in Ridge were recently recignized by Legis. James Mazzarella.
Two Suffolk County police officers who helped deliver a baby in Ridge were recently recignized by Legis. James Mazzarella. (Suffolk County Legis. James Mazzarella)

In a story from earlier in the week, two Long Island police officers were honored after saving the life of a newborn infant who had not yet begun breathing after she was delivered at home.


Hero LI Cops Who Saved Infant's Life Honored For Quick Response

The woman delivered alone and when "Lily" was not crying, one officer cleared her airway, then tapped her back to get her breathing.

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