by NYSPFFA | Jun 25, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters; Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal Online reported serious allegations involving IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. The printed version will appear tomorrow, and the online version can be found on the members only side of our...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 24, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Link to Travel Policy - https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-205-quarantine-restrictions-travelers-arriving-new-york Link to Guidance - https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/interimguidance_traveladvisory.pdf Brothers and Sisters, The...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 20, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Click here for general information. Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 11, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Training specifically for members to learn more about addiction issues facing the fire service and how to help their brothers and sisters through it. Please forward this on to your members and anyone that could benefit from this information! Due to the interest we got...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 10, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Below is the new proposed 50a bill with a brief synopsis, which is likely to be signed by the Governor. We have been opposed since the beginning of the legislative session and prior, to any changes to the protections afforded to us under the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 8, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Below is a link to the IAFF Burn Foundation Briefing IAFF Burn Foundation Briefing May 2020
by NYSPFFA | Jun 8, 2020 | nyspffa_news
We have placed a link on the Members only side of the website. This link is of a online 1st District Affiliate Leadership call from 5/21/2020. This link is on the members only side, under Recent Important Information. To gain access to this secure area and Members...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 3, 2020 | nyspffa_news
We have placed on document on the Members only side from the NYS Pension System. This document shows the amount of employer contributions made by tier for the firefighter members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (NYSLPFRS) for each of...
by NYSPFFA | May 30, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law a new measure providing death benefits to the families of frontline workers who lost their lives fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. The bill, S.8427/A.10528, establishes a COVID-19 death benefit for the families...
by NYSPFFA | May 29, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Attached is a letter from NYSPFFA President Samuel Fresina to Congressional leaders asking for continued Bi-partisan support for legislation for financial relief to municipalities across New York state and the rest of the country. See here - NYSPFFA Congressional...
by NYSPFFA | May 24, 2020 | nyspffa_news
It is with extremely heavy hearts that Local 714 confirms the passing of their brother, Fire Fighter Frank Fortunato. Frank, or Frankie, by which he was most commonly known, proudly served his lifelong community since March 2nd, 1987, the day he was sworn in. With...
by NYSPFFA | May 18, 2020 | nyspffa_news
If anyone is interested, Lockport Fire Department is accepting up to 4 lateral transfers. Minimum EMT required. Call Lockport Union President Chris Lane at 716-310-4122 if you would like more information.
by NYSPFFA | May 15, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Delgado Seeks Funding For Localities Hurting From Pandemic By Susan Arbetter City of Albany PUBLISHED 10:10 PM ET May. 14, 2020 PUBLISHED May 14, 2020 @10:10 PM...
by NYSPFFA | May 11, 2020 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Brothers and Sisters, We have just received a decision related to the Second Class Cities issue. This is a great win for our side, thanks and congratulations to Nat Lambright. We will keep you informed of any progress on this issue. See the decision here. Samuel A....
