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In 2012, I worked with volunteer firefighters and the Firefighters Association of the State of New York to get Erie County included in the Higher Education Learning Plan grant, which was paid for with federal dollars. This is an important partnership for many reasons, but now a lack of Federal…

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 poignantly express the health care struggles unique to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. The piece focuses on Wayne Smoulcey of Willowvale…

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…

SYRACUSE, 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…

Volunteer 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…

A 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…

SENIOR 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…

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 (FASNY) poignantly express the healthcare struggles unique to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. The piece focuses on Wayne Smoulcey of Willowvale…

CENTRAL 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…

Somewhere 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…