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July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

NYPPA member Dennis Whittam, age 70 has passed away.

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With regret, we announce the death of member Dennis Whittam. Dennis was a photographer and editor of Fire News on Long Island since 1973. He had battled leukemia, and had gone into hospice care this week. Arrangements are posted below. He was also an ex-Captain of the Terryville Fire Department.

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Please welcome to the NYPPA these fellow photojournalists as voted in as members this first quarter of 2023
Frank Leonardo, NYPPA Life member, a retired NY Post Photographer has passed away at the age of 86

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