Caretaker Received New York State Liberty Award
Kristen Cummins was honored for rescuing an injured boater during a storm on June 6.
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October 10, 2026
Genesee County Dispatchers Received State HonorsThe New York State 911 Coordinators Association recognized five dispatchers for their exemplary emergency service.
October 7, 2026
Assemblyman Gray Clarified Dyed Diesel Tax RulesFederal relief on red dyed diesel does not extend to New York state roadways, according to Assemblyman Scott Gray.
October 5, 2026
Hochul Declared State Disaster Emergency Over MeaslesThe executive order expands the network of authorized medical professionals eligible to administer MMR vaccines.
October 2, 2026
New York Senate Awarded Liberty Award to Kristen CumminsThe caretaker received the honor for her brave rescue of a capsized boater on Lake Durant during a storm.
September 27, 2026
Civil Air Patrol Volunteers Conducted New York TrainingThe statewide exercise focused on emergency response skills including search-and-rescue and storm damage assessment.
September 24, 2026
Senators Demanded FEMA's Blizzard Aid Denial ReasoningNew York senators requested a justification for why federal aid was refused following a severe February 2026 blizzard.
September 22, 2026
New York National Guard Trained for Wildfire SuppressionArmy National Guard aircrews practiced aerial water bucket drops to prepare for future emergency response missions.