Congressman Paul Tonko will hold a news conference on Wednesday, July 7th at 6pm to announce a federal grant for the Westmere Fire Department.

The funds, from the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, will be used to purchase safety equipment for the volunteers.

What: Congressman Paul Tonko announces federal grant for Westemere Fire Department

Who: Congressman Tonko, Westmere Fire District Commissioner Sean Maguire, Assistant Chief Dave Szary, and other local officials

When: Wednesday, July 7, 6pm

Where: The Westmere Fire Department, 1741 Western Ave., Guilderland

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