Rose - Senator Mike Nozzolio recently joined Assemblyman Bob Oaks in congratulating the Rose Fire Department on their 100th year anniversary. Senator Nozzolio and Assemblyman Oaks presented members of the Department with a special New York State Resolution that was adopted in the State Legislature on May 12, 2015. They also recognized Barbara Shipley for her designation as the Department's 2014 Firefighter of the Year. Several other volunteers received awards for the many years of service.

Pictured left to right are: William Shipley Jr.; Jack Newman; Senator Mike Nozzolio; Barbara Shipley; Duane Shipley, President of Rose Fire Department; Assemblyman Bob Oaks; James Smith, Chief of the Rose Fire Department; Sheriff Barry Virts; Scott Converse; and Brice Shipley.