Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered that flags on all New York State government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 15 in honor of Patrick Brady, a New York City Fire Department firefighter who died in the line-of-duty.

Brady, 42, who served 11 years with the fire department, died on Nov. 8, 2025, while battling a five-alarm fire with Ladder Company 120 in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

“The men and women of New York’s Fire Department risk their lives every single day to protect ours — that is exactly what Firefighter Patrick Brady did while battling a five-alarm fire on Saturday,” Hochul said. “Firefighter Brady gave his life in service to his fellow New Yorkers, and I am grateful for his courage and 11 years with the department working every day to protect our city. I express

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