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NOZZOLIO: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND AMBULANCE PERSONNEL IS AUGUST 1st
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Albany-State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that August 1, 2005 is the deadline for volunteer fire department and ambulance squads to nominate volunteers for college scholarships offered by New York State as an incentive to boost membership in these organizations.
"It is critically important that we continue to have well-trained firefighters and emergency workers ready to save lives and protect our citizens, families and communities," said Senator Nozzolio. "This scholarship program, which I co-sponsored in the Senate, will help provide volunteers with the opportunity of a college education while also serving as a powerful recruitment tool to attract new members to this honorable public service."
Each volunteer fire company and ambulance squad may submit one scholarship application to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The scholarship award is worth $4,350 a year for eligible candidates to attend public or private colleges starting this fall. Once accepted, the award is given for up to four years of schooling as long as conditions are met.
Criteria for the scholarship program are as follows:
" Applicants must be high school graduates and enroll in an accredited undergraduate degree program;
" Scholarship applicants older than 23 must have joined the volunteer fire or EMS company within six months of the date they receive the scholarship;
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" Applicants younger than 23 do not have length-of-service restrictions;
" Applicants must be New York State residents for at least a year, and be enrolled in an approved undergraduate degree program;
" Applicants must attend college within 50 miles of the volunteer organization, or if no college is located within 50 miles, then the nearest college;
" Applicants must maintain a "C" average and apply for all other State and federal financial aid;
" Applicants must be an active member of the volunteer squad while they receive the scholarship.
The scholarship program is administered by the HESC. For more information, individuals can contact the HESC Scholarship Unit toll-free at 1-888-NYSHESC or on-line at www.HESC.org.
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SENATOR NOZZOLIO JOINS GOVERNOR PATAKI AND
AMERICA'S MOST WANTED FOUNDER TO LAUNCH
100 MOST WANTED FUGITIVES CAMPAIGN
John Walsh, a Native of Auburn, Helping to Apprehend New York's Most Dangerous Criminals
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Rochester - New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R- Fayette) today joined Governor George Pataki, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and "America's Most Wanted" founder John Walsh to launch an advertising campaign for New York State's 100 Most Wanted Program, which targets the most dangerous fugitives in the state. The announcement was made at the Watts Building in Downtown Rochester.
"It is a pleasure to have John Walsh here, a native son of Auburn, and I thank him for all of his work in helping to apprehend New York's most violent criminals," said Senator Nozzolio, Chairman of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee. "The launching of this important campaign will allow New Yorkers to help law enforcement apprehend violent fugitives and keep them off of our streets."
Created to bring fugitives in New York State to justice, the 100 Most Wanted Program coordinates the resources of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies currently working to locate and apprehend dangerous felons.
The Most Wanted web site, www.nysmostwanted.com, allows people to view these criminals and anonymously offer information about their whereabouts by calling the tips line, (800) 262-4321. To date, the web site has received more than 500,000 hits and more than 100 leads have been called into the tips line, leading to the capture of 42 criminals on the list.
Senator Nozzolio and Governor Pataki also brought attention to Operation Safe Child, a program created to raise awareness about child safety and to give parents a proactive tool to keep their children safe. Operation Safe Child ID Cards contain the child's name, basic biographical information (date of birth, gender, height, weight, hair color, eye color) and a fingerprint image of both index fingers. The card is made in less than two minutes and can easily be carried in a wallet or pocketbook.
In addition to being able to quickly provide important details to police agencies investigating child disappearances, the New York State SAFE CHILD ID Card will serve as an important tool when used in conjunction with the NYS AMBER Alert and Missing Child Alert Programs. These identification cards will allow essential missing child information to be electronically disseminated, statewide if necessary, within minutes and dramatically increase the possibility of bringing a missing child home unharmed.
When a child is reported missing, time can be the greatest adversary. Thirty-four percent of parents in the United States do not know their child's exact height, weight and eye color. Possessing up-to-date photographs and detailed information about a child can prove to be important proactive measures that can greatly assist local law enforcement officials to quickly respond to a child's disappearance.
Through an historic partnership with the New York State Police, New York State Sheriffs' Association and New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse has been working with law enforcement officials to provide Operation SAFE CHILD ID Cards to parents across the state.
"Thanks to important anti-crime initiatives implemented by Governor Pataki, crime continues to decline in New York State. The 100 Most Wanted Fugitives Program and Operation Safe Child continues the Governor's efforts and I am proud to be his partner in giving law enforcement the tools to apprehend New York's violent fugitives," concluded Nozzolio.
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Senator Mike Nozzolio & NYS Troop E
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Senator Mike Nozzolio recently participated in the New York State Troop E
annual golf tournament to show his support and appreciation of their efforts.
Pictured left to right are: Inspector Mark Fischer, Colonel Deb Campbell,
Senator Mike Nozzolio, Colonel David Christler, and Captain Frank Coots.
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