A bill awaiting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature would mandate insurance payments to volunteer firefighters who get cancer after battling interior blazes. It’s believed that several different types of cancer result from exposure to things such as burning pressboard, laminates and similar petrochemical-treated items. Studies have found that firefighters are more…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Assn. of the State of New York (FASNY) recently awarded the 2017 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to MaryElisabeth Rustowicz of Grand Island, NY. MaryElisabeth received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for her volunteer service in the community from FASNY representative Edward Tase at Grand Island…
Read moreCATO-MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL Ninth grade Principal's high honor roll: Lydia Cox, Emma Greene, Courtney LaForce, Sarah Perez, Jayla Phillips, Hailey Salmonsen, Marissa Teska, Gracee White, Griffin White, Hunter White and Kady Wood High honor roll: William Blake, Chase Byrne, Samantha Digiambattista, Harley Ducharme, Owen Dusharm, Jaelin Hill, Kaitlyn Hodson, Kaitlin House, Robert…
Read moreThe Firemen's Association of the State of New York awarded the Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship and $1,500 each, to three local students for their volunteer work at local fire companies. Amelia Rockwell of Clarence Center was recognized for her volunteer work at the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company earlier…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recently awarded the 2017 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to Vincent Tully of Thornwood. Tully received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for his volunteer service in the community from FASNY Director Chan Rivera at Thornwood Fire Company #1…
Read moreThe Fourth of July is rapidly approaching and with it, the time-honored tradition of patriotic firework displays. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges New Yorkers not to use fireworks or other similar devices themselves, but instead to leave them to the professionals. New York recently…
Read moreThe Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recently awarded the 2017 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to Jessica Jones of Owego, N.Y. Jessica received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for her volunteer service in the community from FASNY President Kenneth Pienkowski at Owego Free Academy’s…
Read moreGreat Neck High School graduate Ryan Motchkavitz vividly remembers the firefighter stories his family told him growing up. He said that his uncle and father could point to houses as they drove along, telling stories of past fires and rescues there. His uncle, for example, saved a child at the…
Read more“As a domestic violence survivor, I know how important it is to know there is help available,” said businesswoman Loretta Breedveld of Warwick, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her bed-and-breakfast by organizing a concert fundraiser for Safe Homes. She knows it will be successful. It will be from 2-6 p.m.…
Read moreWatch the video State officials recommend people leave the fireworks displays to the experts, but if you've bought some sparklers or firecrackers, there are some safety tips to keep in mind. Brian McCrae, the deputy chief with the state's Fire Prevention and Control, and David Quinn, the chief administrative officer of…
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