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New York state will soon require all new smoke detectors to contain 10-year, nonremovable batteries in a move to discourage tampering and ensure the devices continue to work even if the owner fails to check on them. The mandate, signed into law by Gov. Cuomo on Monday night, will prohibit…

ALBANY >> New York state will soon require all new smoke detectors to contain 10-year, nonremovable batteries in a move to discourage tampering and ensure the devices continue to work even if the owner fails to check on them. The mandate, signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday…

Next year is the last year you'll be able to buy smoke detectors with removable batteries. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation late Monday that as of Jan. 1, 2017, will ban sales of such smoke detectors and require detectors with non-removable 10-year batteries to be sold. In approving the bill,…

NEW YORK STATE – For some people, there is a bright spot to Christmas being over. For the next week, fireworks can be legally purchased in New York State. However, only counties who have opted-in are allowed to sell them. In Central New York, the North Country and the Southern…

Albany, NY - December 18, 2015 - The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), representing more than 90,000 volunteer firefighters across the State, today called on Governor Cuomo to sign the 10-year smoke alarm bill into law. The bill, which requires all smoke alarms sold in New…

With the holiday season in full swing, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is warning all New Yorkers, including those in St. Lawrence, of the safety hazards associated with festivities this time of the year. “These tips should be at the top of every holiday list,”…

Canandaigua, N.Y. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, representing more than 90,000 volunteer firefighters across the state, recently called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the 10-year smoke alarm bill into law. The bill, which requires all smoke alarms sold in New York State to have sealed,…

NEW YORK — More than 10,000 house fires were caused by candles in the United States between 2007 and 2011. An additional 230 house fires over the same four-year period were traced to dry and/or poorly-wired Christmas trees. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York wants New Yorkers…

TOWN OF WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) – The holidays are meant to be a time for fun and family, but fire safety has to be a priority. There are several extra fire hazards in your house this time of year. News 4 spent some time with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company…

NEW YORK, December 16, 2015 – The holiday season has begun to bustle! People are celebrating, decorating with lights, putting up Christmas trees, lighting candles and preparing special meals. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) would like to remind all New Yorkers of the safety hazards…