PRESS RELEASE: Western New York Snow Emergency Highlights State Law Enforcement Staffing Shortages
Monday, November 28, 2022New York State Park Police, Forest Rangers, and Environmental Conservation Officers Perform Valiantly Despite Chronic Staffing Shortages and Lack of Equipment
Albany, NY (November 28, 2022) – The PBA of New York State today highlighted the need for the state to address staff and equipment deficiencies in the wake of its members’ unwavering commitment to public safety during the Snow Emergency issued by Governor Hochul in eleven Western New York counties.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Congratulates Kathy Hochul on Becoming First Elected Female Governor of New York State
Thursday, November 17, 2022PBANYS Bi-Partisan Endorsements Proved Critical in Governor’s, Comptroller’s and State Legislative Races with 87% of Endorsed Candidates Winning Office
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: University at Binghamton Police Officers Raise $1,300 for Special Olympians During Polar Plunge at Chenango Valley State Park
Thursday, November 17, 2022In 2022 Officers Raised Nearly $5,000 for Special Olympics and Cancer Awareness
Read MorePBA of New York State Announces Fourth Round of 2022 Endorsements
Monday, October 24, 2022Albany, NY (October 24, 2022) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing more than 1,100 New York State law enforcement officers, today announced its fourth round of endorsements for the 2022 elections.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Announces Third Round of 2022 Endorsements
Tuesday, October 11, 2022The PBA of New York State, the union representing more than 1,100 New York State law enforcement officers, today announced its third round of endorsements for the 2022 elections
PRESS RELEASE - The Police Benevolent Association of New York State Endorses Governor Kathy Hochul
Tuesday, September 27, 2022NEW YORK – The Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS) today announced its endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term, becoming the first statewide law enforcement entity to endorse in the race.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Police Union Calls on State to Fast-Track and Extend Benefits for First Responders who Answered Call on 9/11
Friday, September 09, 2022PBA of New York State Members Continue to Suffer from Health Problems Caused by Horrific Attacks
Albany, NY (September 9, 2022) – The PBA of New York State (PBANYS), the union representing more than 1,100 active-duty state law enforcement officers, today called on the state of New York to fast track first responder compensation benefits for individuals suffering severe health issues related to their service following the horrific attacks on 9/11.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Calls on Division of Budget and SUNY Chancellor to Include NYS University Police Among Essential Frontline Workers Entitled to COVID Bonuses
Friday, August 12, 2022University Police Exposed to COVID While Protecting State University Hospitals, Staffing Testing and Vaccine Sites, and Interacting with the Public During Pandemic that Claimed the Lives of 70,000 New Yorkers.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Announces Second Round of 2022 Endorsements
Wednesday, August 10, 2022Albany, NY (August 10, 2022) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing 1,100 New York State law enforcement officers, today announced its second round of endorsements for the 2022 elections for the New York State Legislature. The PBA will be endorsing additional candidates in the coming weeks.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Commends SUNY, OPRHP, Civil Service and the Division of Budget for Providing Downstate University Police and Park Police Officers with Geographic Pay Adjustment
Monday, July 25, 2022Geographic Pay Differential is an Important Component in a Comprehensive Strategy to Recruit and Retain Qualified and Diverse Officers
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