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The City of Newburgh Police Department honored their own in a formal awards ceremony held on May 18 at City Hall. The Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipe & Drum Corps preceded the honorees into the City Council Chamber for the 4 p.m. event.
The following awards were given:
- 5, 10, and 15 Years of Service
- Military Service
- Unit Citations
- Excellent Police Duty
- Meritorious Police Duty
- Bronze Star
The attached Press Release gives the full details on the honorees.
"We are very proud of the dedicated men and women of the City of Newburgh Police Department," said City Manager Jean-Ann McGrane. "Their exemplary performance in the line of duty and their demonstrated commitment to this community have earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest police forces in New York State."
"It is an honor and a pleasure for me to work with this fine team," said Chief Eric Paolilli. "In the course of day-to-day police business, we often don't have time to tell our officers how much their hard work, their courage, and their dedication means. This awards ceremony offers us an opportunity to congratulate them and recognize all that they do."
Fr. Bill Scafidi, who gave the invocation, with City officials and distinguished guests.
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