Governor Hochul Sept. 11 signed legislation that designates the state's 911 operators and dispatchers as "first- responders," a status their unions had long sought.
Boosters of the law said it will help local and county governments obtain Federal grants, elevate the stature of the job and ensure the affected employees are covered by future legislation addressing occupational health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder.
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