by NYSPFFA | May 6, 2020 | nyspffa_news
States and local governments are already feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This checklist will help you prepare for attacks on staffing, wages and benefits, retirement and other hard-earned gains. 1. Connect With IAFF Leadership Provide your...
by NYSPFFA | May 6, 2020 | nyspffa_news
NY delegation calls for more aid to state, local governments By Tom Brune tom.brune@newsday.com @TomBruneDC Updated May 5, 2020 8:36 PM A man wearing a mask jogs past the U.S. Capitol Building on April 28. Credit: AP / Andrew Harnik WASHINGTON — The entire New York...
by NYSPFFA | May 5, 2020 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA regrettable announces the COVID related deaths of 3 of its members. Our deepest thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to the family, friends and the Locals were these members bravely served. L0107 Mount Vernon LASELVA, MICHAEL L0274 White Plains CIOCCA, EDWARD...
by NYSPFFA | May 2, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Please see following information on testing for essential workers. This testing is to see if you are positive for COVID, not the antibody test. Firefighting alone, meets the criteria for this testing. Also, the testing is free of charge....
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2020 | nyspffa_news
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Contact: Allison Biasotti, 202-224-7433 SCHUMER TO FEDS: ALLOW GRANT MONEY TO BE USED TO AVOID LAYOFFS AND REHIRE UPSTATE NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS DURING PANDEMIC ASAP Pandemic Has Led To Declining Tax Revenues, Which...