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NYPD detective who wore his father’s shield after 9/11 is now a sergeant

By Big New York · 08/31/2026 · Updated 08/31/2026

Joseph Vigiano Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Eleven days before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the NYPD on Monday promoted to sergeant a detective whose father was killed at the World Trade Center. The legacy could continue for another generation if Sgt. Joseph Vigiano's 4-year-old.

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Joseph Vigiano Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Eleven days before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the NYPD on Monday promoted to sergeant a detective whose father was killed at the World Trade Center. The legacy could continue for another generation if Sgt. Joseph Vigiano's 4-year-old.

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