Statement on Rescue of Lost Hikers Under Influence of Psychedelic Mushrooms
Thursday, September 04, 2025The PBA of New York State commends our Forest Ranger members in the Hudson Valley
for their recent rescue of four hikers who were lost in a state wilderness area
while experiencing a debilitating psychedelic mushroom high
PRESS RELEASE - State Environmental Conservation Officers’ Union Calls for Calm in Wake of Wildlife Seizure
Friday, November 08, 2024Social Media Misinformation Sparks Bomb and Death Threats to Encon Officers and DEC Civilian Staff
Albany, NY (November 8, 2024) – The union representing New York State’s Environmental Conservation Officers today called for calm in the wake of the recent seizure of a squirrel and raccoon in Chemung County. The misinformation propagated on social media has resulted in unconscionable threats against Environmental Conservation Officers and DEC staffers’ lives, along with threats to blow up regional DEC offices and employees’ homes and even targeting an elected Judge.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Makes Final 2024 Endorsements
Tuesday, October 15, 2024Albany, NY (October 15, 2024) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing 1,100 New York State law enforcement officers, today announced its final endorsements for the 2024 New York State Assembly and State Senate races.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE - Governor Hochul Retaliates Against State’s Specialized Police Officers for Exercising Free Speech Rights
Monday, October 07, 2024Governor Hochul Retaliates Against State’s Specialized Police Officers for Exercising Free Speech Rights Refusal to End “Help Wanted, New Governor Needed” Billboard Campaign Results in Veto of Retirement Equity for 1,200 State Law Enforcement Officers
Read MoreNew York’s Specialized Police Union Launches “Help Wanted” Billboard Campaign for New Governor Governor Hochul’s Public Safety Failures Leave Communities and Environment Less Safe for NY families
Wednesday, October 02, 2024Albany, NY (October 2, 2024) – The PBA of New York State (PBANYS), the union representing more than 1,100 specialized state law enforcement officers, recently launched a “Help Wanted, New Governor Needed” public awareness billboard campaign in Albany, Buffalo, and on Long Island.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: During Climate Week Police Union Encourages Governor Hochul to Support New York’s Environmental Enforcement Officers
Tuesday, September 24, 2024State Increases Demands on Environmental Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers Without Providing Necessary Funding and Staffing
Read MorePBA of New York State Announces 2024 Endorsements
Thursday, September 19, 2024Albany, NY (September 19, 2024) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing 1,100 New York State law enforcement officers, today announced the following endorsements for the 2024 New York State Assembly and State Senate races.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Specialized Police Union Questions Hochul’s Commitment to Law Enforcement During State Fair
Wednesday, August 21, 2024Governor’s Weird Spending Priorities Effectively Defund the Police but Support Criminals and Special Interests
Read MoreLocal officer rescues woman from rapids near Niagara Falls
Thursday, July 25, 2024NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local officer jumped into action to save a woman from being swept into the rapids near Niagara Falls Friday afternoon.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: New York State Park Police Save Despondent Woman from Drowning at Niagara Falls’ American Rapids
Monday, July 22, 2024Specialized Swiftwater Rescue Training and Constant Vigilance Help Avert Another Mental
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