by NYSPFFA | Oct 3, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
Below is a link to services provided by the NYSPFFA. NYSPFFA Services
by NYSPFFA | Sep 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
With the line of duty death of FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J Fahy he leaves behind a wife and 3 young children. An education fund has been set up for his children. Donations in his honor can be made to the Chief Michael J. Fahy Children’s Educational Fund with the...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 20, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members and Retirees: The World Trade Center Notice Provision has been extended to September 11,2018. Such provision applies to Members and Retirees. If you have any doubt as to whether you previously filed or actually did fail to file notice, you...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 13, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA has prepared these two documents to help your locals be better prepared to prevent cutbacks in your departments and in the event things turn for the worse a customizable plan to guide your local. Local Fight Back Plan. Bench Mark Data...
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,...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 17, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following text is from an Albany Times Union blog post: The federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that disgraced former Assemblyman Eric Stevenson’s pension contributions are fair game as the feds seek to recoup $22,000 in ill-gotten gains....
by NYSPFFA | Jul 28, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted a Record Retention Guide in the Members Only section of our website. This guide provides a list of document types and the appropriate retention times. You must be logged in to view and download this document.
by NYSPFFA | Jul 21, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following article was originally published on Politico By Addy Baird Public employees in New York can now take paid leave time for prostate screenings after a Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Thursday providing for the excused time. The bill expands...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 8, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to NYSPFFA President-Elect Sam Fresina: "We stand in solidarity with the Dallas Police and mourn the five officers who lost their lives in this horrific tragedy. Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen as well as the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 30, 2016 | nyspffa_news
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2016 Contact: Paul Larrabee 518.689.7246 plarrabee@corningplace.com Members of the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) have elected former Albany firefighter Sam Fresina as president of the 18,000-member...
