EMT who saved life of OD’ing Knicks fan honored with first-ever ‘Lifesaving’ award and a surprise letter

Metro exclusive details EMT who saved life of OD’ing Knicks fan honored with first-ever ‘Lifesaving’ award and a surprise letter By Katherine Donlevy Published June 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The heroic EMT who rushed into action to save a suspected overdosing Knicks fan at the team’s ticker tape parade last week got a surprise honor, as city officials unexpectedly gave her a first-of-its-kind award for bravery. Simone Kelly, 24, got the first-ever Health Commissioner’s Award for Lifesaving Action this week — just days after the New Jersey native went viral for her heart-stopping courage. “It’s an honor.

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