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Friday, February 15, 2013  The six Sandy Hook Elementary School teachers and staff members who died trying to protect their students are remembered for their heroism. Family members accepted the Presidential Citizens Award in their honor at the White House. The school psychologist with ties to Central New York, Mary Sherlach, was among those recongized.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Less than 24 hours after their house was destroyed by fire, a Liverpool family spoke on Thursday night about the tense and chaotic moments as they tried to get out of their home.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Disaster Action Team member saves friend at State Fair.

Friday, December 28, 2012  One man’s recovery a look at how a family pulls together.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Red Cross Medical Hero award

Friday, December 28, 2012  96 year old saved, then they had to save themselves.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Getting to him was the easy part, getting out was tough.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Wind carries sound of distress call to rescuer.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  He learned CPR from watching TV.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Dog survived 7 months despite coyotes, other hazards.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Blood donor gives blood platelets, which go twice as far.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Boat going in circles after propeller cable snapped.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Industrial Safety Red Cross Real Hero

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Thirteen ordinary people are recognized for displaying extraordinary courage to save lives. Some were honored for going above the duties required to do their jobs, others were in the right place at the right time.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Two sergeants from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department went into a burning Mattydale home to rescue a 96 year-old woman trapped in a bedroom.