Anthony La Pinta, who is representing Norris, told News 4 New York that his client is a hero. Joseph Norris is a hero firefighter who saved lives during the Deutsche Bank tragedy [fire] in 2007 and has the the full support of his family and the New York City Fire Department, La Pinta said.
Meanwhile, the FDNY said that it has suspended Norris without pay for the maximum time allowed of 28 days.
If convicted of the top count, Norris faces a maximum sentence of 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. Norris hid his face while holding his pregnant wife s hand as he left court in Riverhead Wednesday, not responding to reporter questions.
After year filled with loss, hope emerges for future as PBMC commemorates health care heroes A memorial that will be part of a garden outside Peconic Bay Medical Center. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
One by one, the hospital staff members approached the monument just unveiled outside Peconic Bay Medical Center and placed a rock at its edge Monday evening. Each rock featured a personal drawing or message representing the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Some featured a remembrance to a life lost. Others gave thanks to the health care heroes who rose to the occasion to treat so many patients who fell ill during a global pandemic.
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