Nesconset Resident John Feal Nominates Kirsten Gillibrand at NYS Democratic Convention

At Monday’s NYS Democratic Convention Nesconset resident John Feal made the nominating speech for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

John Feal was a demolition supervisor who was injured at Ground Zero. John has been recognized as the moving force behind the Zadroga Bill (providing funds for medical coverage for first responders) becoming federal law.  Zadroga legislation was signed by President Obama and became law in January 2011.  

John Feal started the FEALGOOD Foundation to bring recognition and support to the Hero’s of 9-11.  The Foundation has built a memorial park in Nesconset listing the names of the first responders who have died as a result of their participation and exposure to toxins at Ground Zero. The park is located at the intersection of Smithtown Blvd. and Gibbs Pond Road in Nesconset.