Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $25 million in state funds to improve facilities and response capabilities for volunteer firefighters.
The funding, provided through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, was awarded to 88 entities across the state.
Leeds received $1 million to construct a new fire station.
"It is important to make sure each member of our department is fully protected," said Stamford Fire Chief Don VanEtten.
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Employees have raised concerns over the future of disability support organization Bindi, following four staff layoffs that were just recently announced.