NEW HARTFORD Attorney will speak on nursing home care Attorney Mark Wolber will speak on preparing for nursing home care at 11 a.m. today at the New Hartford Nutrition Center on Oxford Road. He will discuss Durable Powers of Attorney, healthcare proxies and wills, ways to avoid probate and ways…
Read moreSYRACUSE, N.Y. – A video that features a Schuyler volunteer firefighter has been named a Telly Award winner. The family members and firefighters featured in “The Cost of Cancer in the Fire Service” campaign by The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York express the healthcare struggles unique to…
Read moreVolunteer firefighters say they are at greater risk than the general population of contracting cancer due to toxins they encounter on calls, and they are pushing for additional medical coverage through state legislation. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York wants to expand the existing Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit…
Read moreA video campaign by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) that highlights the struggles faced by volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer has won a prestigious award, according to FASNY. The video, titled “The Cost of Cancer in the Fire Service,” was given the Telly…
Read moreSENIOR CITIZENS’ PROM — Clarence High School will hold its 20th annual Senior Citizens’ Prom from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the school cafeteria. Those who attend will be able to enjoy dancing and music along with a complimentary catered dinner. Dress comfortably, and be sure to…
Read moreThe family members and firefighters featured in "The Cost of Cancer in the Fire Service" campaign by The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) poignantly express the healthcare struggles unique to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. The piece focuses on Wayne Smoulcey of Willowvale…
Read moreCENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - Volunteer firefighters across New York state continue to battle for more thorough cancer coverage. Dozens gathered in Central Square Saturday to discuss a state bill that supports the move, that's been stuck in committee reviews. The bill was first introduced six years ago and has…
Read moreSomewhere in the U.S. are two young volunteer firefighters who have become great friends through the fire service. They enjoy the brotherhood and elation of helping others on their worst day. Sadly, statistics have shown that one of these dedicated firefighters, husband/wife, father/mother and friend will be diagnosed with some…
Read moreThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently announce winners of its national fire service achievement awards, including Fire Prevention and Education, which went to FASNY member William Wren. Firefighter Wren, a 28-year member of the New Hartford Fire Department, is well known for bringing fire safety messages to his community…
Read moreSYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Onondaga County firefighters are joining fire departments across the state to fight for presumptive cancer coverage for volunteers. "Today's fires are far more toxic than ever," according to FASNY, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. "Modern homes are built with synthetic materials and filled…
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