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FDNY to promote LI father, son in historic ceremony
Photo credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas | For the first time in history, father and son members of the FDNY are being promoted on the same day. Deputy Chief John Mooney, left, and his son, firefighter Shane Mooney will receive their promotions on Wednesday. (Dec. 29, 2009)
Scott Mooney, left, his father John Mooney, Fire
John Mooney joined the New York City Fire Department in 1978 - the same year his son Shane was born.
Wednesday, the two will share a different kind of bond at a ceremony in which - for the first time in the department's 145-year history - father and son will be promoted at the same time.
John Mooney, a deputy chief from Williston Park, and firefighter Shane Mooney of North Massapequa...
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