by NYSPFFA | Oct 30, 2021 | nyspffa_news
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - 2 BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW ON OCTOBER 29TH BY GOVERNOR HOCHUL. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT WORKED ON GETTING THESE BILLS PASSED IN BOTH HOUSES AND SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR. 1- Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 22, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Please see the attached document regarding the workplace related to adult-use cannabis and the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA” Click to access...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 12, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Article below published from the North County NOW. OGDENSBURG – City Manager Stephen Jellie was recently featured in a Time Magazine article that questioned if city fire departments were oversized across the nation. Among the main points raised by the author that fire...
by NYSPFFA | Oct 1, 2021 | nyspffa_news
The Annual NYS Fallen Firefighters memorial will be held on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at 11am at the Empire State Plaza. The memorial will be held downstairs. Please honor them and their family with your presence. Masks may be required so plan accordingly. A...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Brothers & Sisters, The Third District meeting will be held, at the Albany Union Hall, 39 Quail St Albany, NY on Thursday, October 7th at 10 am. Hope to see you all there! Fraternally, Andrew Hirsch 3rd District Vice President...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 9, 2021 | nyspffa_news
To our Brothers and Sisters Past and Present, As we pause to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, we are reminded of how our lives can be changed in a moment. It was a brilliantly clear Tuesday morning – and the sky was deep, deep blue. However, in an instant...
by NYSPFFA | Sep 8, 2021 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
1st District Meeting Notice - 9/29 10am. Please RSVP. Hope to see you there!
by NYSPFFA | Sep 6, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and sisters, As we celebrate Labor Day, I urge you to pause and reflect on the women and men who, through commitment and dedication to one another, helped give rise to the middle class through increased wages, safer working conditions and the right to...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 13, 2021 | nyspffa_news
11TH ANNUAL BINGHAMTON FIRE 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB August 9, 2021 Brothers and Sisters: On Saturday, September 11th, the Binghamton Firefighter’s Benevolent Association will be hosting our 11th Annual Binghamton Fire 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, at Mirabito...
by NYSPFFA | Aug 4, 2021 | nyspffa_news
Please go to Members Only Area of our website to review notes and court cases discussed on Fridays Zoom call. All documents under Recent Important Information
by NYSPFFA | Jul 23, 2021 | Alerts, nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, On Sunday, July 18, Niagara Falls Fire Department Captain Brian McCormick passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his family in Florida. Brother McCormick was hired on February 21, 2006 and promoted to the rank of Captain on April 17,...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 2, 2021 | nyspffa_news
S4201A (ACTIVE) - SUMMARY Prohibits public employers from taking retaliatory adverse personnel actions against employees who use sick leave or compensatory time to quarantine, seek medical treatment, or for other absences related to COVID-19. Signed by the Governor. ...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 29, 2021 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA 81st Convention began yesterday. Hundreds of delegates assembled in Rochester from across the state. We thank Rochester Local 1071 for making us feel at home while we do business on behalf of the members of the state association. Like...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 23, 2021 | nyspffa_news
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $25 MILLION IN CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS Funding Provides Child Care to Support Essential Workers as We Reopen Our Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will provide $25 million in child care...
