{"id":45,"date":"2012-10-04T17:50:25","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T17:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nyspffa.org\/main\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:35:30","slug":"media-coverage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nyspffa.org\/main\/news\/media-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"In The News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lawmakers look at pay for volunteer firefighters to address shortage<\/a>
\nWXXI News NPR
\nApril 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Cost is hurdle as Albany looks at better retirement deal for many workers<\/a>
\nNewsday
\nMarch 27, 2026<\/p>\n

NY Unions \u2018Push For Tier 6 & Rally Draws 15,000<\/a>
\nLabor Press
\nMarch 10, 2026<\/p>\n

Lawmakers Urged To Change Pension Plans of 780,000 Americans<\/a>
\nNewsweek
\nMarch 9, 2026<\/p>\n

New York public workers call for Tier 6 pension fixes<\/a>
\nWRBG Albany
\nMarch 9, 2026<\/p>\n

Thousands rally at MVP Arena, urging lawmakers to fix New York\u2019s Tier 6 pensions<\/a>
\nWRBG Albany
\nMarch 8, 2026<\/p>\n

More than 15,000 gather in Albany in support of changes to Tier 6<\/a>
\nWTEN Albany
\nMarch 8, 2026<\/p>\n

James McGowan Re-elected as secretary\/treasurer to the Firefighters Association<\/a>
\nMahopac News
\nSeptember 14, 2023<\/p>\n

Sam Fresina reelected head of state Firefighters Association<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nAugust 17, 2023<\/p>\n

Fire union rep slams Time Magazine article featuring Ogdensburg city manager<\/a>
\nNorth Country now
\nSeptember 17, 2021<\/p>\n

Fresina reelected president of state firefighters union<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nJuly 30, 2021<\/p>\n

NYSPFFA Launches MDA Boot Drive<\/a>
\nSpectrum News
\nAugust 11, 2017<\/p>\n

State firefighters group votes to censure Syracuse Fire Chief Paul Linnertz<\/a>
\nSyracuse Post Standard
\nJune 27, 2017<\/p>\n

Syracuse Fire Union Cites Morale, Safety, Contracts in Censure of Chief<\/a>
\nTime Warner Cable News
\nJune 27, 2017<\/p>\n

Fire Ops 101 highlights dangers firefighters face everyday<\/a>
\nWRGB Albany
\nMay 3, 2017<\/p>\n

Fire Ops 101 training shows local officials the realities of firefighting<\/a>
\nNews 10
\nMay 3, 2017<\/p>\n

Experiencing What It's Like to Be a Firefighter<\/a>
\nTime Warner Cable News
\nMay 3, 2017<\/p>\n

Commisso Jr., Sheehan team up to save body<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nMay 3, 2017<\/p>\n

Female Firefighter thrives in typical male profession<\/a>
\nTime Warner Cable News
\nMarch 9, 2017<\/p>\n

Firefighters walk Momentive strike line, raise safety concerns<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nDecember 1, 2016<\/p>\n

As calendar turns, Momentive picket line grows<\/a>
\nWNYT - TV 13
\nDecember 1, 2016<\/p>\n

Momentive picket line gets added fire power<\/a>
\nSchenectady Daily Gazette
\nDecember 1, 2016<\/p>\n

Firefighters show support for strikers at Momentive<\/a>
\nSaratogian
\nDecember 1, 2016<\/p>\n

Local firefighters join Momentive workers strike<\/a>
\nWTEN - TV 10
\nDecember 1, 2016<\/p>\n

Sen. Schumer pushes for national cancer registry for firefighters<\/a>
\nSyracuse Post Standard
\nOctober 19, 2016<\/p>\n

Sen. Schumer and CNY Firefighters gather to support legislation for national cancer registry<\/a>
\nTime Warner Cable News
\nOctober 19, 2016<\/p>\n

Lockport\u2019s \u201cHeroes Of Stevens Street\u201d Ceremony Honors Firefighters Who Beat Inferno<\/a>
\nNiagara News Source
\nOctober 18, 2016<\/p>\n

Cuomo Signs Law Raising Disability Retirement Benefits For NYC Firefighters<\/a>
\nCBS New York
\nSeptember 8, 2016<\/p>\n

Syracuse awarded $2 million federal grant to hire 12 new firefighters<\/a>
\nSyracuse Post Standard
\nAugust 31, 2016<\/p>\n

McGowan to Exit UFOA For Post With\u2008State Fire Fighters Assoc. <\/a>
\nThe Chief
\nAugust 10, 2016<\/p>\n

Sen. Schumer announcing grants to help Troy firefighters<\/a>
\nNews 10
\nAugust 10, 2016<\/p>\n

Troy Fire Department to receive thousands in federal grant money<\/a>
\nTroy Record
\nAugust 10, 2016<\/p>\n

Schumer pushes for specialized national cancer registry for firefighters<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nAugust 10, 2016<\/p>\n

SOLEMN TRIBUTE: Fallen firefighters honored<\/a>
\nBinghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
\nJune 29, 2016<\/p>\n

NYS fallen firefighters remembered in Binghamton<\/a>
\nWBNG - TV 12
\nJune 29, 2016<\/p>\n

Firefighters Statewide Participate in Convention held in Binghamton<\/a>
\nWICZ - Fox 40
\nJune 28, 2016<\/p>\n

Port Chester firefighters: Let voters decide<\/a>
\nJournal News
\nMay 20, 2016<\/p>\n

Port Chester trustees face boos at 1st meeting since fire cuts<\/a>
\nJournal News
\nMay 17, 2016<\/p>\n

Local Leaders, Media Gear Up to Learn What Firefighters Experience<\/a>
\nAlbany Time Warner Cable News
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

Elected officials learn firefighting techniques<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

Local elected officials experience a day in the life of a firefighter<\/a>
\nTroy Record\/Record Politics
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

Fire Ops 101: Day in the life of a firefighter<\/a>
\nWTEN News 10 - Albany ABC Affiliate
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

Elected officials learn firefighting techniques<\/a>
\nAlbany Times Union
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

Local Leaders, Media Gear Up to Learn What Firefighters Experience<\/a>
\nTime Warner Cable News
\nMay 3, 2016<\/p>\n

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