Mayor Eric Adams and DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of Richard Errico, a 19-year veteran of the New York City Department of Sanitation. Errico, who served the communities of Douglaston, Little Neck, and Bayside, passed away in the line of duty. Mayor Adams highlighted the vital role of sanitation workers in keeping the city clean and safe, urging New Yorkers to extend gratitude to the 8,000 sanitation workers who dedicate themselves daily to making New York a better place. Both Adams and Tisch asked New Yorkers to keep Richard’s family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Mayor Adams, DSNY Commissioner Tisch’s Statements on Death of Sanitation Worker
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the following statements following the death of Richard Errico, a 19-year DSNY veteran who died in the line of duty today.
“Our thoughts tonight are with Richard’s family, friends, coworkers, and everyone who knew and loved him,” said Mayor Adams. “I met with Richard’s family tonight and shared how deeply sorry I was for their loss. Richard kept our streets and communities safe and clean for more than 19 years, and we should all be keeping Richard and his family in our prayers. He, like 8,000 uniformed sanitation workers, went to work every day to make a difference in their communities. New York’s Strongest work tirelessly every day in incredibly difficult and physically taxing jobs. Too often, we don’t stop to thank them for all they do to make our city a better place for us all to live. Next time we see one of our trucks pass by or a sanitation worker keeping our neighborhood clean — let’s all give them the thanks and recognition they deserve.”
“Tonight, our department mourns the loss of Sanitation Worker Richard Errico, a 19-year veteran who served the people of Douglaston, Littleneck, and Bayside as one of the Strongest,” said DSNY Commissioner Tisch. “He did it proudly. I ask all New Yorkers to pray for his family — for Carol, Brooke, Paige, and Tommy, as Mayor Adams and I did. May Richard’s memory be a blessing.”
September 21 2024 New York City Hall
Sources: Midtown Tribune news, New York City Hall NYC.gov
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