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flag NY lawmakers propose paying stipends to recruit volunteer firefighters.

flag New York lawmakers are considering legislation to allow volunteer fire departments to pay small stipends to recruits. flag The proposal, currently under review, aims to address a significant decline in volunteers, which has dropped from about 120,000 to roughly 80,000 in recent years. flag While supporters say the financial help is needed to attract new members, other firefighter groups argue for alternative solutions like tax credits and better benefits.

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