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Passing of Ranger Robbi Mecus

Monday, April 29, 2024
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Revered New York forest ranger dies scaling mountain in Alaska

Monday, April 29, 2024

Robbi Mecus, a state forest ranger and admired Adirondack community member, died while climbing in Alaska’s Denali National Park last week.

BHPA Caucus Members Throw Support Behind PBA Retirement Budget Fight

Monday, April 08, 2024

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Statement on Rescue of Lost Hikers Under Influence…

Thursday, September 04, 2025 The PBA of New York State commends our Forest Ranger members in the Hudson Valleyfor their recent rescue of four hikers who were lost in a state wilderness areawhile experiencing a debilitating…

PRESS RELEASE - State Environmental Conservation…

Friday, November 08, 2024 Social 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…

PRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Makes Final…

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Albany, 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…

PRESS RELEASE - Governor Hochul Retaliates Against…

Monday, October 07, 2024 Governor 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…

New York’s Specialized Police Union Launches…

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Albany, 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…

PRESS RELEASE: During Climate Week Police Union…

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 State Increases Demands on Environmental Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers Without Providing Necessary Funding and Staffing

PBA of New York State Announces 2024 Endorsements

Thursday, September 19, 2024 Albany, 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…

PRESS RELEASE: Specialized Police Union Questions…

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Governor’s Weird Spending Priorities Effectively Defund the Police but Support Criminals and Special Interests

Local officer rescues woman from rapids near…

Thursday, July 25, 2024 NIAGARA 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.