The City Council presented a proclamation on Thursday to the family of Emmanuel Mensah, who died in December while rescuing neighbors trapped in a Bronx apartment building fire.
City Council honors hero soldier who died rescuing neighbors in Bronx fire

The City Council presented a proclamation on Thursday to the family of Emmanuel Mensah, who died in December while rescuing neighbors trapped in a Bronx apartment building fire. (Credit: Newsday / Matthew Chayes)