New York State
911 Coordinators Association
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.
Links:
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who
attended and participated in a
very successful conference in
Ulster County.
Thank you to Director Balistreri
and NYS DHSES OIEC for working with us on the joint
Symposium/Conference.
Next Conference:
Yates County
October 17-October 19, 2023
Venue:
Seasons on Keuka Lake
Banquet & Conference Center
Check the "Upcoming Conference" page for more info.
Spring 2024
NYS DHSES OIEC Communications Symposium & NYS 911 Coordinators Association Conference
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