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Boosting NY Volunteer First Responders | Albany News
A new bill in New York aims to honor and support volunteer firefighters and EMS workers by boosting their state tax credit from $200 to $800—and adding local property tax breaks too. With bipartisan backing and 80,000 volunteers across the state, this legislation seeks to recognize the growing demands on these heroes, who often risk everything for strangers. Stories from young responders like 17-year-old Jaxson Markert highlight the deep sense of purpose driving them—and lawmakers know keeping these essential community pillars strong is non-negotiable. Now it’s just waiting for Governor…
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