Police Benevolent Association of New York State

10/31/2026

PBA of New York State wishes you a happy, safe, and enjoyable Halloween!

As you celebrate the festivities this weekend, please take a moment to review these important safety tips from our University Police Officers. Staying alert, planning ahead, and looking out for one another can help ensure that everyone has a fun and memorable Halloween.

Whether you are attending a campus event, spending time with family and friends, or traveling after dark, remember to make safety a priority. Keep an eye on your surroundings, use well-lit paths, make responsible choices, and have a plan for getting home safely. Parents and guardians should also talk with children about staying together, checking treats, and crossing streets carefully.

A little preparation and consideration can go a long way toward keeping our campus and communities safe. Thank you for doing your part to look out for one another. Have a safe, responsible, and festive Halloween weekend!

10/29/2026

The PBA of New York State would like to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our New York State Forest Rangers, who have worked tirelessly alongside firefighters and emergency personnel from New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont to bring this wildfire under control.

Operating in extremely difficult terrain, crews worked around the clock, navigating steep mountainsides, dense forests, and hazardous conditions to establish containment lines and prevent the fire from spreading further.

This incident is another example of the exceptional training, dedication, and professionalism of our Forest Rangers. Their specialized knowledge and experience in wildland firefighting are invaluable to protecting New York’s communities, natural resources, and public lands.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the local fire departments, mutual aid partners, National Guard, and all responding agencies whose coordinated efforts contributed to this successful operation.

While the fire is now fully contained, crews continue working to extinguish remaining hot spots and ensure the area is safe.

Authorities provided an update on the wildfire in Rensselaer County and western Massachusetts on Tuesday evening. The blaze is reportedly 100% contained, as of about 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to th…

10/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 1st Annual PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund Golf Tournament an incredible success! ⛳

On September 23, we welcomed 100 golfers to Top of the World Golf Resort in Lake George for a great day of golf, camaraderie and support for the PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund, which provides financial assistance for PBA of New York State members and their families during times of need. Thanks to the tremendous turnout and support, our inaugural tournament generated over $23,000 towards the Family Assistance Fund.

A special thank-you to Top of the World Golf Resort, our sponsors and raffle donors. Your generosity made this event possible and directly strengthens our ability to support our members and their families when they need us most. Thank you as well to all of our volunteers who gave their time throughout the day and to every golfer who joined us for our inaugural tournament.

Stay tuned in early 2027 for an announcement regarding our 2nd Annual PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund Golf Tournament!

Read more here: https://loom.ly/uq5CPCM

10/15/2026

From search and rescue operations to environmental enforcement and disaster response, New York’s Environmental Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers protect our communities and natural resources every day. Persistent staffing shortages are stretching them thin.

In WAMC’s Northeast Notebook, PBA of NYS Vice President/CAO & EnCon Police Officers Director Matt Krug and Forest Rangers Lieutenants Director Tyler Mitchell explain how staffing gaps, heavy overtime and pay disparities affect recruitment, retention and emergency response.

Our members deserve the staffing, compensation and resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. Investing in these officers is an investment in the safety of all New Yorkers.

Read the full story and listen to the segment: https://loom.ly/lY7A7Xg

10/12/2026

Meet K9 Ty! (this is his throwback album 🐾)

K9 Ty, trained to serve at SUNY Morrisville , was named in memory and honor of late New York State University Police Officer Tim "Ty" Stolo, who passed away in 2025. Officer Stolo served honorably at SUNY Polytechnic Institute for many years.

K9 Ty is replacing K9 Bruin (also pictured) who has served SUNY Morrisville for six years as its first-ever K9 officer. SUNY Morrisville alumna Officer Nicole Wright and K9 Ty trained together at the New York State Police K9 training facility in Cooperstown this summer, in tracking, explosive detection and handler protection.

Learn more about the program at SUNY Morrisville: https://www.morrisville.edu/safety-information/k9

10/07/2026

The New York State Forest Ranger Academy’s 25th Basic School graduation was held in Lake Placid on September 29, 2026. We extend our sincere congratulations to the graduating class as they take their oath and begin assignments throughout New York. Their accomplishments reflect the dedication, discipline, and resilience demonstrated during six months of rigorous training.

We commend each graduate and wish them continued success as they begin their careers protecting New York’s natural resources and ensuring public safety. We also extend special congratulations to Ethan Engel, recipient of the PBA’s Stewardship Award, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to his fellow recruits.

10/06/2026

Did you know? For more than 140 years, New York State Forest Rangers have been at the forefront of search-and-rescue operations, protecting lives and natural resources across the state.

With hiking season in full swing, Forest Rangers are ready to respond when outdoor adventures take an unexpected turn. Trained in challenging terrain and conditions, they bring specialized expertise to search-and-rescue missions throughout New York.

From search management and navigation to incident command, search techniques and GPS technology, Forest Rangers have the skills and training needed to help bring hikers home safely.

09/22/2026

WE’RE ONE DAY AWAY!

Tomorrow is the 1st Annual PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund Golf Tournament at Top of the World Golf Resort in Lake George.

Our Silent Auction is LIVE, and bidding is open now!

You do not need to be golfing or attending the tournament to participate. Anyone can bid online.

Featured packages include:

• Hudson National Golf Club — Foursome with caddies
• Saratoga National Golf Club — Foursome with carts
• New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos — Four tickets plus parking, donated by Iron Birch Advisors - Ameriprise Financial Services

Bid here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pba-of-nys-family-assistance-fund-golf-tournament-silent-auction

Bidding will remain open throughout tomorrow’s tournament and is scheduled to close at approximately 7:00 PM Wednesday evening.

Thank you to all of our golfers, sponsors, donors and supporters who have helped make our first tournament possible. We’re looking forward to a great day tomorrow supporting the PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund

Bid in our Silent Auction and support the PBA of New York State Family Assistance Fund!Proceeds from the 1st Annual PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund Golf…

09/19/2026

Today is Thank a Police Officer Day.

We are proud to recognize our members and police officers everywhere for their dedication, courage and commitment to public safety.

Every day, officers of the Environmental Conservation Police, Park Police, University Police and Forest Rangers work to protect our communities, campuses, parks and public lands.

Join us in saying thank you to the officers who serve with professionalism and make a difference across New York State.

09/18/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS!

With the 1st Annual PBA of NYS Family Assistance Fund Golf Tournament just days away, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the incredible sponsors who helped make our inaugural tournament possible.

The support we have received from businesses, organizations, unions, and friends from across New York State has been tremendous. Every sponsorship helps strengthen the mission of the PBA of New York State Family Assistance Fund and our ability to support law enforcement officers and their families during times of illness, hardship, loss, and other unforeseen circumstances.

We are incredibly grateful to every sponsor displayed here for supporting our members, our families, and this event.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to M&M Digital Printing for their work producing the signage for this year’s tournament. From sponsor recognition to the signs that will be displayed throughout the course, their work has helped bring everything together as we prepare for tournament day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Top of the World Golf Resort in Lake George on Wednesday, September 23 for what we hope will be an outstanding first year.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this possible!

Photo courtesy of M&M Digital Printing