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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Nonprofit impact investing firm, Acumen, has invested $1.2 million to KZ Noir, a Rwanda-based coffee processing company owned by Kaizen Venture Partners. The investment will equip KZ Noir the funds for working capital, debt refinancing, and capacity expansion.