At age 81, Sonya “Sunny” Bates was named Suffolk County Senior of the Year — and that was a whole 10 years ago. A decade later, the Hampton Bays resident’s... more
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced investments in Long Island’s volunteer firefighter community during an event honoring their service. Hochul highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing firefighter training, facilities and mental health support, underscoring the critical role volunteer firefighters play across New York State. “New York’s firefighters serve with unparalleled bravery and dedication,” Hochul said. “Every day, they risk their lives to protect others, often on a volunteer basis, and today we recognize their extraordinary contributions by investing in critical resources for these heroes.” New York State is home to more than 1,600 volunteer fire departments, with nearly 91,000 ...
21 Oct 2024 by Staff Writer