First responders honored for actions during July 4 Green Island fire

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Some local first responders were recognized for rescuing a family from a burning home in Green Island in July. A total of five firefighters and police officers from Green Island and Watervliet received awards at Monday night's Green Island Village meeting.

The officers and a Good Samaritan helped the family escape, rescuing one woman who was trapped on the second floor.

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