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10/08/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York conference!

09/11/2026

I had the pleasure of living in Westchester County and working in New York City from June 17, 1997 to September 7, 2001. I loved every part of being in the New York metro area and am grateful I had that experience. I met many great friends I still have to this day — New Yorkers to the bone.

How do I remember the exact dates? On Friday, June 16, 1997, I was packed and ready to move the next day, and watched Dave Mlicki and the Mets shut out the Yankees 6-0 in the first-ever Subway Series game. Then, of course, September 7, 2001 is the Friday before September 11. Although I had moved back to Albany officially in June, I continued to work for the NYC-based company and travel periodically back and forth, including that week before 9/11. Those are dates I WILL NEVER FORGET.

On the morning of 9/11, I walked into the waiting room of a car dealership here in Albany, looking for a seat while I waited for an oil change. Instead, the TV showed me a smoking first tower, then the plane hit the second. I just burst out something like, "My friend works there." I immediately tried calling on the phone in the waiting room, of course with no luck. As I left, strangers consoled me and told me they hoped he was okay.

Thank God, he was - he had gotten out. It's an amazing story, but not mine to tell. I'm just lucky to continue to have him in my life.

We all know that so many did not make it out, and more continue to be lost as a result of that day and the response afterward.

What I didn't know on that day is that three and a half months later, on January 2, 2002, I would start working with volunteer firefighters and the local governments they serve. Over these 25 years, I've come to understand, in a deep way, the impact 9/11 had on communities radiating out from NYC, plus PA and DC — specifically, how so many people rallied to help in so many ways. People who, at the time, I had no idea I would now have the extreme honor to know and work alongside.

Thank you to everyone who responded.

Thank you to everyone who supported the responders.

Thank you to everyone still supporting those grieving the lost.

Thank you to everyone still supporting the survivors.

Thank you to everyone who has vowed with me to NEVER FORGET.

Tony

09/07/2026

Nice article written on the regarding LOSAP and Social Security benefits on the 27/ Wall Street website. Read here:

After four decades of two-in-the-morning fire calls, a volunteer firefighter discovered his Social Security statement had recorded every single one of those years as if they never happened, and the reason turns out to be stranger than a clerical error.

04/30/2026

Our blog post about the proposal to allow for nominal compensation to volunteer firefighters here in New York and it's possible impact on LOSAP eligibility is now live. You can read it by clicking the link below, but the short version is that as the bill is currently written, volunteers would be able to receive the nominal fees and participate in the LOSAP.

The various associations that represent the volunteer fire service in New York State are working to have legislation adopted that would allow nominal compensation to be paid to volunteer firefighters.

11/14/2025

The maximum benefit that can be earned in a LOSAP was increased to $8,000 for 2026. Read more here:

This month, the IRS issued Notice 2025-67, which provides the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments on the dollar limitations for pensions and other benefits like LOSAPs.

10/11/2025

Thursday night was the annual Shaker Road Fire Department’s Open House. Hundreds came out to the festivities to learn more about their Fire Department during Fire Prevention Awareness Week. T…

10/11/2025

07/29/2025

Our latest blog post provides insight on the latest OSC audit report on the monitoring of LOSAP investments.

Here is a link to the latest audit from the Office of the State Comptroller that focuses on LOSAP: https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40

07/06/2025

Wow! A great song to pay tribute to first responders.

With deep gratitude for our First Responder community, Grammy-winner performs the incredibly moving “Rescue” on 2025’s A Capitol Fourth. ...

06/05/2025

Firefly is here at New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) FIRE 2025. If you are too, stop by!!