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Orange Country New York - Neuhaus presents Monroe s James Ferrigno with January s Citizen of the Month Award 02 January 2024 ( news )
Orange Country , state New York ( By Press Release office)
Jan 02,2024
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Goshen , N . Y . – Orange County Executive Steven M . Neuhaus has recognized James Ferrigno as the Citizen of the Month Award recipient for January .
Neuhaus selected Ferrigno for his outreach to local veterans and law enforcement and his passion for advocating for them .
“Jimmy is a fixture at many events that benefit members of law enforcement and veterans , and he cares deeply about those who serve , ” Neuhaus said . “He has worked tirelessly as an advocate for these men and women and others in the community . Jimmy does much of his work behind the scenes and does not seek attention . However , his hard work and generosity are appreciated by many and has benefited hundreds of Orange County residents . ”
Ferrigno , a radiological technologist , is seen throughout Orange County volunteering with a variety of organizations , including Hudson Valley Honor Flight and at local Catholic churches . He is instrumental in obtaining donations from Monroe restaurants for American Legion Post #488’s
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NursingCare and Rehabilitation monthly lunch program .
Ferrigno has also been an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police , Jason Conklin Memorial Lodge #957 for the past 25 years . Although not a sworn member of law enforcement , Ferrigno is an advisor , chaplain , and past treasurer of the Orange County Shields . He is an active board member of the Orange County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition and is an active sportsman , involved with both the Monroe and Chester Sportsman’s Club and the Orange County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs .
Ferrigno said that he was inspired to assist veterans and law enforcement by his grandfather , Phillip Fava , who served in the U . S . Army , and his parents , Frank and Mary Ferrigno . Both of Ferrigno’s parents volunteered in the community and he hosts the Frank Ferrigno Memorial Teddy Bear Drive in memory of his father each year , bringing stuffed animals to children who are hospitalized or homebound due to illness .
“My parents taught me to always help anyone who needs assistance and to have compassion for them , ” Ferrigno said . “There are always opportunities to help people and I am grateful to be able to do it . I have been honored to become part of the law enforcement and veterans communities , and they have treated me like a brother . I accept this award on behalf of them and we all appreciate the support County Executive Neuhaus’s support . ”
Neuhaus introduced his Citizen of the Month Award , which acknowledges outstanding Orange County residents , in January of 2017 . To nominate someone for the Citizen of the Month Award , please email
ceoffice@orangecountygov . comor mail a letter to “Citizen of the Month” at 255 - 275 Main Street Goshen , NY 10924 . Be sure to include the nominee’s name , hometown , a list of their accomplishments , why you are nominating them , and any other pertinent information . Nominees must be from Orange County .
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