New York's Bravest Endorse Senator Terrence Murphy

From Terrence Murphy campaign

YORKTOWN, NY - One of New York's most iconic public safety unions officially threw its support behind Senator Terrence Murphy for his first reelection bid. The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) of New York City, which represents more than 10,000 firefighters, formally endorsed the freshman Senator from the Hudson Valley.

"The UFA represents New York's bravest," said Senator Murphy. "It is an honor and privilege to have their support. When it comes to public safety and protecting New Yorkers there is no finer organization. I am proud of the partnership we have built and look forward to our continued work together."

In addition to the UFA several other first responders and law enforcement groups announced their endorsement of Senator Murphy as well. These include:

• Uniformed EMT's, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors - Local 2507, FDNY
• Uniformed EMS Officers Union, Local 3621 - FDNY
• Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association
• Fire Marshal Benevolent Association of Nassau County
• Nassau County Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association, Inc.
• Nassau County Police Medic Association, Inc.
• Council of Administrators and Supervisors
• Empire State Supervisors & Administrators Association
• Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, Inc.
• Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association, FDNY
• Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association
• Rockland County Patrolman's Benevolent Association

Today's endorsement only reinforces the overwhelming support of public safety groups in the Hudson Valley and the tri-state area for Senator Murphy. The freshman Senator has already garnered the support of AFSCME, New York State Troopers, WCCCSOA, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the New York State Operating Engineers, the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the Yonkers PBA, the Supreme Court Officers Association, the New York State AFL-CIO, New York State Nurses Association, CSEA and the Utility Workers of America Local 1-2.

Image via the Terrence Murphy campaign.