by NYSPFFA | Jun 1, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters- We're proud to report that Governor Cuomo signed the Military Buyback Bill into law last night. NYSPFFA and many other labor and veterans organizations fought extremely hard over the last several years to make this bill a reality. This is a...
by NYSPFFA | May 27, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, Our Brothers and Sisters in Port Chester must now turn in 3,000 signatures by this Wednesday to help save their jobs, and your help is critical! An all out push for residents' signatures will take place Today from 5-8pm, Saturday and Sunday from...
by NYSPFFA | May 23, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters- Binghamton Local 729 is honored to host this year's NYSPFFA convention this June. We have a limited number of convention shirts available. The shirt is made in the USA and cost is $20.00. The shirt may be a shade lighter or darker grey. Please...
by NYSPFFA | May 19, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please see our Memo in Support of A.9531 (Paulin)/S.7160 (Larkin). Thank you.
by NYSPFFA | May 17, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Tempers flared at a Board of Trustees meeting in Port Chester as both firefighters and residents got the chance to express their feelings about the village's paid firefighter layoffs. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | May 11, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The village of Rye Brook has sued Port Chester stemming from a decision last week to eliminate its paid fire department. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | May 6, 2016 | archives
Brothers & Sisters, A celebration of life has been planned for Brother Sweeney. It will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 1pm. The location will be at the Belhurst Castle 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456-0609 (315) 781-0201. If you plan on attending and need a...
by NYSPFFA | May 5, 2016 | nyspffa_news
A message from NYSPFFA to members: it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother and dear friend, Dennis Sweeney. Brother Sweeney passed this morning in his home with his family at his side. Brother Sweeney spent his life working with and...
by NYSPFFA | May 3, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to the NYSPFFA Executive Board: "The NYSPFFA is outraged by the callous treatment of the Port Chester firefighters by the village board. We will use every resource at our disposal to protect our brothers and their families and...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | archives
May 25th- Fifth District -Westchester County Fire Training Center - 4 Dana Rd. Valhalla, NY - Starts at 9:00am - Hotel is the Comfort Inn and Suites, 20 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne NY - phone 914-592-8600 SPEAKERS/AGENDA Anthony Avillo: Retired Deputy Chief, North...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | archives
May 23rd- Second District -Seminar will be held at Crouse Hospital College of Nursing - 765 Irving Ave, Syracuse NY 13210 #315-470-7481- Starts at 8:30am -We have access to parking below; see security - Hotel is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 701 East Genesee St., Syracuse...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Members from Local 1588 in Garden City have been engaged in a petition drive to avert the elimination of two positions. Read more about this effort here.
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2016 | archives
EVENT DETAILS May 17 Corning Fire Department - 1 Corning Blvd. Corning, NY 14830 Phone: 607-962-5000< Starts at 9:00am Hotel is the Radisson, 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning NY 14830 SPEAKERS/AGENDA Fred Peters III: Lieutenant, Albany Fire Department Topic: Safe...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Late last month, public-sector unions across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the absence of recently deceased Justice Antonin Scalia, deadlocked 4-4 on a case that had posed a significant threat to organized labor. In the...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 18, 2016 | archives
A benefit for Julianna Fusco (daughter of FF Joe Fusco and Cassandra Fusco). Julianna suffers from Dravet syndrome which is a rare and catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that begins in infancy. It is a debilitating life-long condition which has already caused...
