POUGHKEEPSIE – Retired Poughkeepsie City Police Officer Michael Barbagallo has been named the city’s Hero of the Year for his efforts to save residents of a burning building in February.
The common council voted unanimously to honor Barbagallo.
He was the first on the scene of a house fire and without any protective firefighting gear, ran into the burning building and evacuated several residents before firefighters arrived.
One resident of the home told Barbagallo during this week’s common council session that she wouldn’t be here today if not for his efforts.
He also gave the resident the $500 award he received from a local radio station for his heroism and service to the community.
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