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Important tax information regarding the Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Fund

Dear Fellow Firefighter: For the first time in New York State, all taxpayers are being given an option this tax season to make a voluntary contribution to the Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Fund by checking a box on their 2010 income tax return. Thanks to…

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Firefighter’s Convention Expected to Reach Economic Impact of Nearly $1.3 Million in 1000 Islands

The 139th Annual Firemen’s Association of the State of NY (FASNY) Convention will draw a total of almost 2,000 volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and their families from around the state to the 1,000 Islands region from August 16th to the 19th. The Convention will be held at the Edgewood Resort,…

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NHP Memorial grad wins FASNY award

Ciara McCullagh, a graduate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School last month, is one of 10 students in New York State to win a Firemen's Association of the State of New York Volunteer Scholarship. FASNY Board Director Michael Reid presented the award to Ciara at the New Hyde Park…

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Fayetteville-Manlius graduate receives scholarship from volunteer firefighters organization

Fayetteville, NY -- A Fayetteville-Manlius graduate has received a scholarship from the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. Andrew K. Craft, of Fayetteville, received a $1,000 check and a certificate during a ceremony June 2 at the Fayetteville Fire Station. Craft, who will attend SUNY Buffalo this fall,…

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Southern Cayuga High School student wins scholarship from firefighters organization

Scipio Center, NY -- A Scipio Center student was named a local recipient of a scholarship from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. Kimberly Nedza, a graduate of Southern Cayuga High School, received her scholarship Monday at the Scipio Fire Station, according to the volunteer firefighters’ organization.…

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Firefighters convention in Alex Bay starts Aug. 16

The 139th annual Firemen's Association of the State of New York Convention will be held from Aug. 16 through Aug. 19 at the Edgewood Resort & Conference Center, 22467 Edgewood Road. The Ladies Auxiliary of FASNY will hold its meetings and activities at the nearby Riveredge Resort, 17 Holland St.…

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Fire Chief Honored for Education Efforts

South Farmingdale Chief Richard Tarello will receive the Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award tonight. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will name South Farmingdale Fire Chief Richard Tarello as their Fire Safety Educator of the Year tonight. The honor is a state-wide award given…

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Firemen’s Association Names Brewster Educator ‘Teacher of the Year’

Brewster's own teacher of the year was greeted with camera flashes, hugs and laughs Thursday morning at a ceremony honoring her achievement. how to lose weight fast for men C.V. Starr Intermediate School health educator Daria M. Pascale is the Firemen's Association of the State of New York's 2011 Teacher…

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Medford FD Lieutenant Wins Community Award

Brian Greck won the Fire Service Community Achievement Award. Brian Greck of the Medford Fire Department recently won the Fire Service Community Achievement Award from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Greck won the award for his volunteer efforts and for working with youth in the…

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NT High School Student is Winner of FASNY Scholarship

On behalf of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee Chairman Daniel McNeil and Scholarship Advisory Committee Chairman Brian F. McQueen have announced the name of a local recipient of the Gerard J. Buckenmeyer/FASNY Volunteer Scholarship – Kimberly L. Reeves of North Tonawanda,…

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