PBA of New York State and Special Olympics Remember 9/11 Victims During Torch Run Recently Deceased State Environmental Conservation Officer Larry Cabana Honored at Plattsburgh Relay
Tuesday, September 19, 2023Albany, NY (September 19, 2023) – Police Officers from the PBA of New York State (PBANYS) converged on the City of Plattsburgh, NY on Friday, September 15th for the Special Olympics Torch Run and to remember those who lost their lives to the terror attacks on 9/11 - including union member Larry Cabana, an Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) who served at the World Trade Center recovery site and passed away in August.
Read MoreNew York State University Police Honor Guard 9/11 Tribute
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Here are some photos from Binghamton University's 9/11 tribute.
Read MoreIn Memory of Our Fallen Members and All Those Lost on 9/11
Monday, September 11, 2023Every shift our members wonder if it will be their last. Their loved ones pray they will safely return home at the end of the shift.
Read MoreForest rangers launch initiative to fund equipment, training, support
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
State officials pledge more resources for rangers.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Encon Officers, Forest Rangers, and Park Police Officers Come to the Rescue During Recent Extreme Storms Specialized Officers Responded to Catastrophe Caused by Historic Torrential Rain
Friday, July 14, 2023Albany, NY (July 14, 2023) – As many New Yorkers’ lives were put in jeopardy due to the recent historic rainstorms, Governor Hochul once again called upon members of the PBA of New York State (PBANYS) and their specialized skills to help avert disaster and assist those in need.
PRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Names Kurt Nolan New Executive Director and Counsel - Former State University Police Inspector Brings Law Enforcement and Organized Labor Experience to New Role
Friday, July 14, 2023Albany, NY (July 14, 2023) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing nearly 1,200 state law enforcement officers including University Police, Park Police, Environmental Conservation Officers, and Forest Rangers is pleased to announce that Kurt D. Nolan, Esq. has accepted the position of Executive Director and Counsel upon the retirement of current Executive Director and Counsel Seth Agata.
PRESS RELEASE: Rise in Shark Attacks Prompts Encon and Park Police to Call for More Funding and Equipment to Protect Public - Says DEC Should Immediately Reinstate Overtime Funding for Officers
Friday, July 07, 2023Albany, NY (July 6, 2023) – The recent surge in shark attacks at Long Island beaches has triggered the PBA of New York State (PBANYS), the union representing state Environmental Conservation and Park Police Officers, to call on the state to restore overtime budgets, make needed investments in patrol boats and drones, and provide compensation and retirement parity so that agencies can field a full complement of diverse and highly trained officers to protect the public.
Read MoreUB Bike School
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Over the past 20 years, New York State University Police have trained more than 450 police officers from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on how to utilize mountain bikes effectively in their patrol and enforcement duties.
Read MoreWhat did police seize at SPAC over the weekend shows? A lot, including ballistic body armor, Park Police say
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Performing Arts Center had a busy weekend of shows, keeping police busy, too, New York State Park Police said.
SPAC hosted more than 80,000 concertgoers over the weekend that included shows from Shaggy with TLC and Dead and Co., police said.
Read MoreSPAC Dead & Co. shows a nightmare for Park Police
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – New York State Park Police are saying the Dead & Company concerts at SPAC on Saturday and Sunday were among the busiest—with the most crimes—they’ve ever seen.
