“A pair of Schenectady County, N.Y., Republican lawmakers are calling for a countywide moratorium on the construction of battery energy storage systems, citing the potential for emergencies at the facilities that they say local fire departments are unprepared to handle. Legislators Eric Hess and Josh Cuomo of District 4 are calling for a 12-month … [Read more…]
“A 34-year-old volunteer firefighter, assistant scout master and member of the Air National Guard is facing child pornography charges, State Police said in a press release Thursday. Nick Hochmuth of Delanson was charged with one count of possession of a sexual performance by a child and one count or promotion of a sexual performance … [Read more…]
“Local fire departments across the state are opening their doors this weekend in hopes of recruiting new members. “Some of our members are aging,” said firefighter Arnold Briscoe of the East Glenville Fire Department. “It’s harder and harder to get members. Both parents have to work. It’s a lot busier times.” At Station 2 … [Read more…]