NEWFANE – A Newfane man was honored Sunday with the the Fire Service Community Achievement Award during a presentatiom at the Miller Hose Company picnic grounds. Martin “Marty” Horanburg, a member of the company for nearly 50 years, received the prestigious award of the Firemen’s Association of the State of…
Read moreThe Firemen's Association of the State of New York's Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship was awarded to Michael Gagliardi of Armonk. Gagliardi received a certificate as well as a check for $1,500 for his volunteer service in the community. Gagliardi graduated from Byram Hills High School and will attend Union…
Read moreARMONK, 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…
Read moreIt’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…
Read moreNot 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…
Read moreSYRACUSE, 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreAlbany, 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…
Read moreALBANY, 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…
Read moreWith 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…
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