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“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.…

Watch 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…

Many will celebrate Independence Day Tuesday with the time-honored tradition of patriotic firework displays, but St. Lawrence County residents are being urged to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. The state recently legalized the use of certain sparkling devices, and many counties now allow the sale of these types of…

The 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. Fireworks safetyNew York…

Daryl Buornat, assistant chief of the Oriskany Fire Department and fire prevention specialist for the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, joined NewsTalk Thursday evening to talk about fireworks safety. People can now partake in fireworks at home, but they also need to remember how dangerous they can…

The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed legislation that would provide additional healthcare benefits to volunteer firefighters who become seriously ill because of the hazards they encounter in the line of duty. “Volunteer firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our families safe. Each time they fight…

The Fourth of July is approaching, and with it, the time-honored tradition of patriotic firework displays. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges New Yorkers to leave the handling of fireworks to the professionals. The state recently legalized the use of certain sparkling devices, and many counties…

FIREWORK SAFETY — The Fourth of July is approaching, and with it, the time-honored tradition of patriotic firework displays. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges New Yorkers to leave the handling of fireworks to the professionals. The state recently legalized the use of certain sparkling devices,…

The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) and the New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) have summer safety tips for people in the North Country as Fourth of July celebrations near. Before we start grilling this holiday weekend, NYPGA wants consumers to stay safe with these key…

The 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 State…