Lawmakers, police question Hochul’s veto of PBA retirement bill
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Members of the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, the union that represents more than 1,100 specialized law enforcement officers statewide, say they don't understand why Gov. Kathy Hochul won't listen to them.
Read MoreState PBA Again Urging Hochul to Sign 20-year Retirement Bill
Monday, December 04, 2023
Union representing police with SUNY, PARKS, Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation pushing for better benefits.
Read MoreGovernor Urged to Sign Retirement Parity Bill
Monday, December 04, 2023
ALBANY- Members of the PBA of New York State are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would enact a 20-year retirement for members of the state University Police, Environmental Conservation Police, Park Police, and Forrest Rangers similar to that already in place for other law enforcement unions across the state. Presently, PBA members have a 25-year retirement requirement.
Read MoreMedia Coverage on Search and Rescue of Charlotte Sena and on-going Investigation
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Rangers, wildland firefighters deployed to help contain wildfires in Idaho and Montana
Thursday, September 14, 2023
On Aug. 7, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that DEC Forest Rangers and expert wildland firefighters were being deployed to assist with efforts to contain the Ridge Creek Fire in the Idaho panhandle and the Niarada Fire in northwestern Montana.
Read MoreFishermen Nabbed For Illegally Catching Tuna: DEC
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The vessel did not have the required highly migratory species permit to lawfully sell the catch commercially, DEC says.
Read MoreOneonta man accused of attempted murder of an East Fishkill police officer
Thursday, September 14, 2023
EAST FISHKILL - An Oneonta man driving a stolen car tried to kill an East Fishkill police officer while fleeing a burglary scene Friday afternoon, state police said Saturday.
Read MoreUpstate Man Steals Police Car, Tries To Run Over Officers: NYSP
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Wanted Upstate NY fugitive found camping near Adirondack lake
Thursday, September 14, 2023
A fugitive from Upstate New York was finally caught after evading authorities in the woods for five months.
Read MoreForest Rangers Rescue Injured Hiker on Bald Mountain
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Emergency responders assisted with rescuing an injured hiker last week in the Western Adirondacks.
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