by NYSPFFA | Sep 13, 2016 | Alerts, News Releases, nyspffa_news
Yesterday the governor signed into law the current 9/11 bill, which extends the period for filing a claim relating to World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations through September 11, 2018. We thank the governor for signing it, and we again thank the...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 9, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters in Oswego are facing a potential cut of 16 positions. If we are not successful in avoiding or minimizing these projected cuts, they will take effect 1/1/2017. Meanwhile, Oswego President John Geraci is asking that any local who plans to hire in...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 8, 2016 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Uniformed Firefighters Association President Stephen Cassidy said, “With this critical legislation, New York City Firefighters who put their lives on the line protecting the public will never have to worry about leaving themselves and their families destitute should...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 31, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded Syracuse a grant of nearly $2 million on Wednesday that the city will use to hire 12 new firefighters. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Aug 23, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Gov. Cuomo has signed S.7174-B (Golden) - A.10369-A (Abbate). This bill would amend the Retirement and Social Security Law to allow certain members the ability to establish Tier V benefits. Read more information, including bill language,...
