New York State
911 Coordinators Association
New York State 911 Coordinators Association
The New York State 9-1-1 Coordinators Association is an active group of 9-1-1 Professionals representing the 62 Counties that make up New York State.
This group meets bi-annually to discuss issues of importance to our occupation and enables us the opportunity to share information and to gain critical skills required to excel in our field.
UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS
New Legislation
Senator Monica Martinez, Chair of Local
Government Committee introduced two bills the week of February 6, 2023:
S4560 calls for the repealing of the section of Tax Law that moved $0.50 of the $1.20 into the General Fund and calling for grants to be raised from $75m to $100m
S4583 calls for the State to offer a statewide ESInet available for connection to local PSAPs.
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Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in a very successful conference in Essex County.
Thank you, Commissioner Bray, for spending time with us.
Thank you to Director Balistreri and NYS DHSES OIEC for partnering with us.
Thank you to our presenters for your time.
Best of luck to Amanda Schultz on her new role within NYS DHSES. We are looking forward to working with you in your new capacity going forward.
Congratulations to our new Treasurer, Katie Dean, Wayne County.
Next Conference:
Chautauqua County
October 1 to October 3, 2024
Venue:
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
10 Dunham St
Celoron, NY 14720
Spring 2025
In conjunction with NYS DHSES OIEC Communications Symposium
Location: TBD
Governor Hochul Signs 9-1-1 Saves
On the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation recognizing 9-1-1 telecommunicators and dispatchers as First Responders.
"Legislation (S.7121/A.7366-A) Defines a "First Responder in Communications" as an Individual Who is a Public Safety Dispatcher, Emergency Responder, Emergency Operator, Emergency Complaint Operator and Emergency Services Dispatcher Who Meets Minimum Requirements by Local Government"
Read the full story here: 9-1-1 Saves Act Signed