YONKERS, NY: City of Yonkers Press Release

Infant Left at Yonkers Firehouse; Baby in Good Condition

Yonkers, N.Y.—At approximately 3:45 a.m. early Friday morning (January 20), a newborn infant was left with firefighters at Yonkers Fire Station No. 6 on Oak St. by an unidentified woman who told them she was unable to care for the child.

In accordance with their training as mandated by New York State Law, Yonkers firefighters assumed custody of the infant, without any interrogation of the woman, and immediately called for an ambulance. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported the child to an area hospital where the infant is in good condition.

Prior to leaving the child, the woman indicated that the baby was five hours old, born at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday night, January 19. She told firefighters that she already had six children and would not be able to properly care for the newborn.

After notifying emergency medical personnel, firefighters reported the incident to Yonkers Police who responded to the call at 3:58 a.m. Upon arriving at the scene, the responding officers then contacted county Child Protective Services who are now handling the case.

Fire Department Contact: Commissioner Anthony Pagano
(914) 377-7500

Police Department Contact: Commissioner Robert Taggart
(914) 377-7200

******News Update

The Yonkers firefighter who accepted an infant this morning (see below) will be available for comment and video at 2:30 p.m. at Yonkers Fire Station No. 6 located at 81 Oak Street in Yonkers.

Event: Press Conference with Firefighter & Commissioner

When: Today, Friday, January 20, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Yonkers Fire Station No. 6
81 Oak Street, Yonkers

Who: Firefighter who accepted abandoned infant
Anthony Pagano, Fire Commissioner