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Support the Families of Lt. Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen

As the community grieves for Lieutenant Michael Hoosock of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Michael Jensen of the Syracuse Police Department, please consider donating to this official fundraiser in support of their loving families:

Support the Hoosock and Jensen Families

2023 Awards Ceremony Invitation

Please help us to recognize the brave members of the Syracuse Fire Department for their exemplary service to the Syracuse Fire Department and the community.

You are cordially invited to attend the Syracuse Fire Department 2023 Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2024. The event will take place at 6:00 PM at the National Veterans Resource Center located at 101 Waverly Ave in Syracuse. Immediately following the award ceremony, Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 will host a separate reception in the upper level at this location.

R.S.V.P. no later than Friday, May 3rd, 2024 to Carrie Balduzzi at cbalduzzi@syr.gov.

Awards Ceremony Invitation Letter

Important Notice

The City of Syracuse recently switched from United Healthcare to Aetna insurance for the Medicare advantage program. The change occured January 1, 2024.

You should have received a notification by mail from Aetna and city of Syracuse personnel-health insurance offices. There will be online and in-person seminars for members to attend if you have questions or concerns.