At the event Congresswoman Gillibrand will announce that she plans to co-sponsor a $1,000 a year tax credit for active duty fire fighters in the near future.

Joining the Congresswoman will be James W. Wright, President of the Firemen's Home, members of the Firemen's Home Board of Trustees, State and Local Officials, and Volunteer Firefighters  from across New York State who were instrumental in creating a new statewide retirement facility for New York's Volunteer Firefighters.  This new ultra-modern facility will replace the old building, built at the turn of the 20th Century. Members of the community are encouraged to join in afternoon activities which will include a parade from 12-1.

The Congresswoman will be partaking in the afternoon events and speaking briefly on the important legacy of our Volunteer Firefighters and first responders.

WHO:    James W. Wright, Executive Director of the Center, Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, Members of the New York State Volunteer Firefighters, and Community residents.

WHAT:   Ribbon Cutting of "The Firemens Home"

WHEN:   Sunday, September 16, 2007 @ 3 pm

WHERE:         Firemen's Home
125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY
                        (800) 337-8474
                         www.firemenshouse.org

The new Firemen's Home is a 126,000 square foot facility designed with the members' of the FASNY Community's comfort in mind. The new home offers all of the service and amenities for retired and active volunteer firefighters, men and women who share the camaraderie of socializing with fellow firefighters, and continued connections to firefighting activities.  The state-of-the-art facility was also designed for members  requiring care for a wide variety of medical and rehabilitative  conditions, including Alzheimer's/dementia care.

The facility includes large, private resident rooms, a high-tech physical therapy rehab gym, and an indoor therapy swimming pool. The new building also includes a magnificent domed chapel, library, private dining room, commissary and barber shop/beauty  parlor, as well as a large multi-purpose auditorium for resident activities and special events.

For more Information please contact Rachel McEneny, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact James W. Wright, President 607.316.0263