PRESS RELEASE: State’s Specialized Police Officers Respond to Second Deadly Blizzard in Four Weeks
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Understaffed and Under-equipped Officers Leave Families Behind During the Holidays to Answer Call of New Yorkers in Need
Albany, NY (December 28, 2022) – While most New Yorkers were enjoying time with friends and family over the past weekend, the men and women of the Police Benevolent Association of New York State said goodbye to their families and jumped into action to help those who were severely impacted by the state’s most recent blizzard. In the wake of the state’s second devastating blizzard, the PBA of New York State is calling on the administration to make the proper investment in public safety staffing levels and provide the equipment needed to respond to these crises and avert disaster.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Calls-Out Governor Hochul for Vetoing Equitable Retirement Bill for State Employees
Thursday, December 22, 2022Albany, NY (December 22, 2022) – The PBA of New York State (PBANYS) today denounced Governor Hochul’s veto of critical pension equity legislation that would aid in the recruitment and retention of highly specialized and diverse officers who put their lives in danger each day.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Thousands Urge Governor Hochul to Provide State’s Police Officers with 20-Year Retirement
Thursday, December 08, 2022Bipartisan Legislation Will Help Recruit and Retain Diverse and Highly Specialized Community Police Force
Read MorePRESS 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, 2022
In 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.
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