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Harckham’s $50,000 Grant Helps Stony Point FD Enhance Firefighter Safety

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New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that the Stony Point Fire District has been awarded a $50,000 state grant for the purchase and maintenance of critical firefighter turnout gear, including specialized equipment designed for combating wildfires, all of which will help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the town’s first responders.

Harckham has so far secured a total of $3.1 million in grant funding for the Town of Stony Point, North Rockland schools, libraries and non-profit organizations serving the community since the town became part of the 40th Senate District in 2022.

The grant will enable the Fire District to equip its firefighters with modern, high-quality turnout gear, which includes protective clothing such as jackets, pants, helmets, and boots. A portion of the funding is earmarked specifically for specialized wildfire gear, designed to withstand the intense heat and rugged conditions of wildland firefighting. This investment ensures that firefighters are prepared to respond to a wide range of emergencies, from structure fires to the growing threat of wildfires in the region.

“On behalf of the Stony Point Fire District, we extend our gratitude to Senator Harckham for securing this critical funding,” said Kevin Huslinger, chair of the Stony Point Fire District Board of Commissioners. “This grant will allow us to outfit our firefighters with the latest protective gear, including specialized equipment for wildfires, which is essential as we work to keep our community safe in an ever-changing environment. Senator Harckham’s support strengthens our ability to serve and protect.”

Stony Point Fire Chief Kurt Mulligan added, “With this new gear, our firefighters can face both structure fires and wildfires with the appropriate safety equipment, each of which is designed for the specific nature of those calls. It’s not just about equipment—it’s about bringing our team home safely after every call. We’re incredibly thankful for this investment in our district and fire company members.”

[Attached photo: State Sen. Pete Harckham with Robert Sullivan, vice chair of the Stony Point Fire District Board of Commissioners. Credit: Office of State Sen. Pete Harckham / James Persons]

 

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The NY Conference Of Italian-American State Legislators Scholarship Applications Due March 30th

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Applicants must be current high school seniors or currently enrolled in a higher education program in order to qualify. Winners are announced in April and will be contacted directly.​ Winners should plan on being in Albany on Monday, May 19th to receive their award at our Italian-American Day Celebration.

                              Visit www.nyiacsl.org to apply

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Rockland County Legislature Celebrates Irish American Heritage with Honorees

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You’re Invited!

All are welcome to join the Rockland County Legislature’s Irish American Heritage Month Celebration, where they will honor some distinguished individuals from our community:

  • District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II
  • Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frawley
  • (Ret.) Law Enforcement Officer Cyril Kerr
  • Town of Clarkstown Police Sgt. Robert McDonald

Date: Tuesday, March 18th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 11 New Hempstead Road New City, NY 10956

Celebrate the contributions of these remarkable individuals to our community.

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