New York Daily News

Java jolt lifesavers at bus terminal

- Graham Rayman

A STARBUCKS regular at the Port Authority Bus Terminal can thank some cops for keeping him around to enjoy another latte.

A man identified by sources as Pete Folyk, 55, of Manhattan, had a heart attack in a Starbucks in the south wing of the terminal at about 10 a.m. Monday.

Port Authority Police Officers Jessica Toritto and Rebekah Epley swept in and performed CPR, using a defibrilla­tor to revive him. When they found him, Folyk was slumped in a chair, unconsciou­s and unresponsi­ve. Toritto checked for vitals and found no pulse. Epley grabbed a defibrilla­tor from a wall, while Toritto began chest compressio­ns.

Officer Sean Gallagher cut Folyk’s shirt away, and Epley shocked him with the defibrilla­tor. Folyk regained consciousn­ess and began breathing. Medics took him to St. Luke’s Hospital. Also involved in the rescue were PA Officers Bryan Mathews, John Anthony and Andrew Biolsi.

 ??  ?? John Annese The 19-year-old driver and his passenger, 17, of this Ford Fusion died when it careened into pole and constructi­on site Monday night on Richmond Ave. in Staten Island.
John Annese The 19-year-old driver and his passenger, 17, of this Ford Fusion died when it careened into pole and constructi­on site Monday night on Richmond Ave. in Staten Island.

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