The Bath Fire Department Is Recruiting New Volunteers

As part of the upcoming Recruit New York Weekend, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department will open its doors on April 18 and April 19 from 10am until 5pm both days. During this two day event, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department will conduct tours of the station and apparatus, allow visitors to ride a fire truck, allow visitors to try on gear, demonstrate firefighting activities, provide information, and address questions on becoming a member.   The Bath Fire Department is on 50 East Morris Street.

 

Good News For Gun Owners In New York State

The Gothamist reports that New Yorkers applying for concealed carry permits will no longer be required to give their social media account info with police.  That’s according to a settlement proposed in federal court last week.   The Gothamist says, that undoes one part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2022 gun laws.

 

New York City Airport Update 

The governor says, some of the people who were injured in the Sunday night accident at LaGuardia Airport, have been released from the hospital.  The governor also says she’s contacted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and offered to help him in any way she can.

 

Quantum Computing Legislation 

 “Quantum computing”  is defined, by IBM as a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for ordinary computers.  And Senators Schumer and Gillibrand are providing funding to Quantum Hubs.  Cornell and the University of Rochester are just  two of the schools that are in favor of passing the bill, which is called the Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act.  

“This legislation would increase federal support for regional quantum innovation hubs, a win-win for our local economies and national security, helping further position New York to lead in quantum computing," said Senator Schumer.  "I’ve delivered historic federal funding for quantum research in New York and across the country and will continue fighting to ensure we stay a quantum leap ahead of the competition.”

“Quantum technologies have vast potential to help protect Americans, strengthen national security, and drive economic growth,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Providing regional quantum innovation hubs with increased federal support will help make sure that communities in New York and across the country have the resources they need to innovate, compete, and lead. New York is at the cutting edge of quantum research and development, and I’m proud to support legislation like this to help innovators thrive in our state and boost regional economies.”

“Empowering innovation in quantum development is critical to our economy and national security,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act would build on the National Quantum Initiative by ensuring states like Tennessee can drive breakthroughs and compete with adversaries like Communist China to secure American leadership for generations to come.”