While sitting in his car, a deliveryman noticed flames coming from a home in Syosset. Kevin Rivera, 22, jumped into action and ran to the house to help rescue members of the family. On Sunday, he was commended for his act of bravery at a fire prevention event.  Credit: Newsday/James Carbone

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