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Maloney Pleased Orange County Helps Fund Newburgh Fire Department Maloney Pleased Orange County Helps Fund Newburgh Fire Department
Maloney Pleased Orange County Helps Fund Newburgh Fire Department U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney said he's pleased with the response by Orange County government to help the Newburgh Fire Department avert layoffs. Maloney, D-Cold Spring, has secured nearly $5 million for the Newburgh Fire Department since taking office in 2013. Much of this funding has allowed the department to expand its size-of-force and prevent layoffs. "I'm pleased the County Executive has heard my warning that five years of federal support secured by my office is coming to an end. It's high time the county recognized the critical role these firefighters play in the security of ea…

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by Jon Craig