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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Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.