US Rep Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that a portion of the federal SAFER Grant funds, awarded to the City of Newburgh Fire Department two years ago that were being disputed by FEMA, have finally been secured during a press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

US Rep Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) talks with fire fighters prior to making a major announcement concerning the Newburgh Fire Department and its firefighters during a press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Fire Chief Michael Vatter offers remarks after US Rep Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) made a major announcement concerning the Newburgh Fire Department and its firefighters during a press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A City of Newburgh firefighter guides a truck from Engine 1 as it backs up into the fire house on Grand Street after US Rep Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) made a major announcement concerning the Newburgh Fire Department and its firefighters during a press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Firefighters IAFF Local 589 Union President Tim Hager offers remarks after US Rep Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) made a major announcement concerning the Newburgh Fire Department and its firefighters during a press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.