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Firefighter Delivers Baby on Highway; NYPD Widow Welcomes Son

8/20/2025

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Lt. Alexander Efiom, a Chattanooga firefighter, helped deliver a baby girl on Interstate 75 when the couple couldn't reach the hospital. His recent OB training ensured the newborn's safety until EMS arrived.
In Manhattan, the widow of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam gave birth to a baby boy. Mayor Eric Adams visited, offering support, while Islam was posthumously promoted to detective.

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Lt. Alexander Efiom, a Chattanooga firefighter, helped deliver a baby girl on Interstate 75 when the couple couldn't reach the hospital. His recent OB training ensured the newborn's safety until EMS arrived.
In Manhattan, the widow of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam gave birth to a baby boy. Mayor Eric Adams visited, offering support, while Islam was posthumously promoted to detective.