05/15/2026
Awaiting final outcome but looks promising.
Today the New York State Assembly voted to advance Bill A.6790-A, legislation that I co-sponsored that stands to award personal income tax credit increases to our state's volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
Recognizing the invaluable service these dedicated men and women provide to our citizens and communities, this legislation builds upon the State's ongoing efforts to bolster the volunteer ranks of fire departments and ambulatory service providers, which have experienced a decades long decline in membership.
Increasing the tax credit is an acknowledgment of the time, training, and sacrifice our current volunteers give every single day, and a signal to those considering service that New York is committed to supporting those who step forward to protect their communities.
As the legislative session continues in Albany, I will continue to support and advocate for legislation to ensure all our first responders are provided with and receive the necessary tools, resources, and support they deserve in recognition of their service.
