Rep. John M. McHugh, R-N.Y. (23rd CD), issued the following news release:

Congressman John M. McHugh (NY- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has secured Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for the Moira Fire District Number One and Burke Volunteer Fire Department. The federal grant awards are from the Department of Homeland Security under the AFG program total $50,227.

"I am very pleased that the Department of Homeland Security selected Moira and Burke as recipients of this important grant program. Having helped found the program in 2000, I am a strong supporter of these grants because I know the value this additional funding brings to the local departments, enabling them to more ...