ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding of more than $189,000 in federal grant funding to two Capital Region fire departments.
In this round of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the Latham Fire Department will receive $97,681.90 to acquire a new turnout gear… Read more »
COLONIE, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has been awarded a grant totaling $90,090.90 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. This funding will be used to help the Department complete an ongoing four-year project to replace outdated personal protective equipment for its… Read more »
SCOTIA, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Village of Scotia Fire Department will receive an award from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program totaling $34,857.14. The funding will be used to purchase two new mechanical chest compression devices designed to provide continuous, accurate compressions to patients experiencing cardiac… Read more »
WATERFORD, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding of more than $345,000 in federal grants for two local first responder organizations. In this round of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 will receive $309,000 to acquire new… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House to advance H.R. 6833, legislation that continues government funding through December 16th and provides disaster relief and additional support for Ukraine. The legislation passed by a vote of 230-201.
“Today I stood with my colleagues to take urgently-needed action that will keep the doors of government open and deliver federal… Read more »
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding of more than $183,000 in federal funding for two Capital Region fire departments. In this round of funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the North Greenbush Fire District #1 will receive $122,380.95, and the Albany Fire Department will receive $60,909.09, all toward the purchase of… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko issued a statement following the deadly drone strike conducted by the Trump Administration at Baghdad International Airport.
“There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was responsible for heinous acts against Americans and our interests, but I am deeply disturbed by the President’s reckless escalation with Iran, which occurred without an Authorization for… Read more »
ALBANY, NY—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced today that Capital Region fire departments have been awarded a combined $1,449,010.38 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Programs. The funding will be used to purchase new equipment, promote recruitment, and… Read more »
ALBANY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko marked the 18th anniversary since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and called for full and continuous support for first responders, announcing today that the City of Amsterdam Fire Department has been awarded $109,904.76 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The department will… Read more »
“We know all too well that our firefighters are the last line of defense against tragedy for families, businesses and communities all across New York. Our first line of defense has to be prevention, and that starts with public awareness. These worthy projects will help ensure New York seniors are living in homes with smoke alarms that will keep them safe, and we all benefit from greater awareness of other available fire prevention measures. I want to congratulate the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs for spearheading these worthy projects to keep our families, businesses and communities safe.” - Rep. Paul Tonko Read more »
