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ARMONK, N.Y. -- Michael Gagliardi, an Armonk resident and Byram Hills High School graduate, has received the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship award. At a school awards ceremony, Gagliardi received a certificate as well as a check for $1,500 for his volunteer service…

It’s a simple message, but one that firefighters in the Falls and across New York state say needs to be repeated every Fourth of July. Fireworks may be fun to watch, but they shouldn’t be in the hands of anyone who isn’t trained in using them. “Number one, it’s illegal…

Not this year. A bill passed the state Legislature last month that would allow sparklers and other small fireworks to be legal in New York. It's the third time similar bills have passed the Legislature; Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed them twice before. Dreams were extinguished, though. Cuomo isn't signing the…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- If your Fourth of July plans included lighting up sparklers, be aware that they remain illegal in New York. A bill that the New York State Legislature passed June 19 would make sparklers legal in New York is still under review by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who vetoed…

The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York would like to remind residents that fireworks are illegal to own or use by anyone other than licensed professionals in New York State. According to the National Fire Protection Association, thousands of people are injured while using consumer fireworks every July…

Albany, N.Y. — The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal in the state and are urging Fourth of July celebrants to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. The organization, which represents volunteer firefighters, says that more fires are reported on July…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal in the state and are urging Fourth of July celebrants to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. The organization, which represents volunteer firefighters, says that more fires are reported on…

With the approach of the Fourth of July holiday, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York reminds residents to make safety a priority this weekend. Fireworks are illegal to own or use by anyone other than licensed professionals in the state. FASNY also urges families to learn more…

The spiedies are on the skewers. You step outside onto your beautiful wooden deck where your propane grill is waiting to be fired up for the perfect summer barbecue. You open the valve on the propane tank. Click on the igniter and nothing. Click. Click. Click. The grill lights with…

I made no mention of this to the grandkids, but I'd given some thought to buying a few sparklers for their enjoyment during our upcoming Fourth of July get-together. The decision could be made easier should Gov. Andrew Cuomo decide to sign off on legislation that would make sparklers and…