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First Responders Children’s Foundation Commemorates National First Responders Day with a Ceremony in Times Square, Presented by SERVPRO

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) hosted its annual "Roll Call of Heroes" ceremony in the heart of New York City's Times Square to commemorate National First Responders Day, which will be celebrated nationwide on October 28th. In 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives officially designated this date as National First Responders Day with the aim of raising awareness about the invaluable contributions of first responders to our nation. FRCF has been working towards highlighting this important day nationwide since 2020.

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  • In 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives officially designated this date as National First Responders Day with the aim of raising awareness about the invaluable contributions of first responders to our nation.
  • During the event, proclamations from 18 state gove rnors recognizing October 28th as National First Responders Day were announced and displayed.
  • It was also announced that President Joe Biden will provide a proclamation proclaiming October 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day.
  • "National First Responders Day is a tribute to the dedicated and courageous heroes of our nation," said Jillian Crane, President and CEO of the First Responders Children’s Foundation.

ASK LLP Files $40 Million Dollar Lawsuit in New York on Behalf of Victim of Sexual Abuse at Rose M. Singer Center

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Attorney Judie Saunders , counsel for the plaintiff, brings this action under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA).

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  • Attorney Judie Saunders , counsel for the plaintiff, brings this action under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA).
  • The complaint seeks $40 million dollars in damages and names the city of New York and New York City Department of Corrections as co-defendants.
  • "The ASA has had a positive impact on my client and others like her who had no other recourse to seek justice against the perpetrators of their abuse," said Saunders.
  • "The pattern of sexual abuse in the city's corrections facilities is deeply entrenched," said Saunders.