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...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition to rehear a case in which they deadlocked on a challenge to mandatory union fees. The case stemmed from Rebecca Friedrichs, a California teacher in Orange County, who said she had resigned from the union but was...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please view the arbitration award regarding retiree healthcare in Syracuse in the Members Only section of our website. Thank you.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 20, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please be advised the Legislature is nearing the end of the 2016 session. It is unclear when they will officially conclude the session. We will post a final legislative agenda at that time. In the meantime, please see the updated legislative...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 7, 2016 | nyspffa_news
A vote to reinstate paid firefighters was tabled by the Port Chester Village Board after union members protested over the layoffs of 8 firefighters ahead of a board room meeting. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 7, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Port Chester village trustees postponed a vote Monday night over whether to reinstate the eight paid firefighters whose positions were eliminated to save money. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2016 | nyspffa_news
If you or someone you know may be interested in advertising in this year's Convention Program, download the ad book order form. Please email RJMBFD@AOL.COM or call (607) 760-5838 with any questions.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2016 | nyspffa_news
PORT CHESTER - Whether the public gets to vote on the abolishment of the paid fire department will likely be decided in the courts. Eight career firefighters who lost their jobs in May handed the village clerk a 485-page petition with 4,354 signatures on Wednesday,...
