by NYSPFFA | May 2, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The following article was originally published on the State of Politics blog. You can also view the bill language and our memo here. IDC Pushes Bill Making It Easier To Join A Union With the left and labor unions recognizing May Day on Monday, the Independent...
by NYSPFFA | May 1, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The NYSPFFA Legislative Conference began today with a presentation from John Berger from Lawley Insurance Company to discuss insurance plans. We also heard from Myrrhanda Jones from the IAFF Center of Excellence. She discussed the new Behavioral Health Treatment...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Below is video link courtesy of lohud of Firefighter Robert Mentrasti funeral. Firefighter Funeral
by NYSPFFA | Apr 21, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Below is the Wake and Funeral Arrangements for Firefighter William Tolley. Wake/Visitation: Tuesday, April 25 from 7-9pm Wednesday, April 26th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 20 Hicksville Road Bethpage, NY 11714 516-731-5600...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 21, 2017 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Both the Perb Decision and Order and the Brief of Amicus relating to the Ithaca PBA can be found on the Members side in the Legal Information and rulings section. To gain access to this secure area and Members Only content, please sign up for access today. If you've...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
It is with deep regret that FDNY announces the line of duty death of Firefighter William N. Tolley. Firefighter Tolley, 42, was assigned to Ladder 135 and bravely served the Department for 14 years. Firefighter Tolley was critically injured while fighting a 2-alarm...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 15, 2017 | nyspffa_news
The NYSPFFA regrets to inform you of the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Robert (Bert) Mentrasti, Greenburgh, IAFF Local 1586. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bert's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Greenburgh. Bert was a great union leader and advocate,...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 10, 2017 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please review the following memo regarding the 2017-2018 New York State budget. The Senate and Assembly have completed voting on the budget and are now in recess until Monday, April 24.
by NYSPFFA | Apr 7, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, This is an update regarding our Legislative Conference. As you know we are less than 1 month away and registration is light. We realize many locals have a lot on their plate, however we don't want you to miss the hotel cutoff which is Friday,...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2017 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
As state budget negotiations near an end, the 18,000-member New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) is asking the governor to provide appropriate cancer coverage to professional state firefighters. A provision that is offered in the Senate...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Please go to the members only section of our website to download the NYSPFFA PSA "Guaranteed Response". From the members only section you can play and save the video. The video was created by the IAFF and is available for download and use of all NYSPFFA locals. To...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 25, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Below is a link for information and an online booking link for the NYSPFFA 2017 Convention in Syracuse. Hotel phone and instructions to use the link are included. Hotel Information and Online Booking link
by NYSPFFA | Mar 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA Officers and our Legislative consultants meet with Senator Fred Akshar to review our legislative agenda today in his office. We thank the Senator for his time and support.
by NYSPFFA | Mar 14, 2017 | nyspffa_news
On March 11th at Main Place Tower in Buffalo, City of Batavia Local 896 participated in the American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb. Local 896 raised over $2,100 for the ALA and had 5 members climb. Local 896 Firefighter Christina Marinaccio won "Fastest Female...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 9, 2017 | nyspffa_news
When emergencies strike, firefighters spring into action. In Dewitt, that includes Valerie Flemming. She's been with the department since 2009. Read more here.
