Putting Others First: Pearl River Local Hero

PEARL RIVER, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from James Cawley who nominated his friend, Kathy Crean Albin of Pearl River.

Name: Kathy Crean Albin

State: NY

Home town: Pearl River

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: Kathy is an RN in Montefiore Nyack's ER who has been at this
hospital for close to 40 years. Her husband is a long time Paramedic for Orangetown
Community Ambulance Corp and as a paid Paramedic in Rockland. Her children are in
Healthcare/ EMS & teaching.

One thing to know: She puts others before her own well being.

Thank you for all you do, Kathy!

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