NYS/Mediator retained in ongoing labor dispute between NYS and NYSCOPBA members, mediation sessions scheduled for next week

View from outside Attica Correctional Facility on Thursday Statement from Mediator On February 19, 2025, I was contacted by representatives from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office andrepresentatives from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association(“NYSCOPBA”). The parties requested my and my team’s immediate involvement as an independent mediator …

Continue reading

NYS/State Police are providing outer perimeter security at select Correctional facilities.

Press release Albany, NY – The New York State Police are assisting the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) by providing outer perimeter security at select correctional facilities experiencing job action strikes or increased staff absences. Since last evening, NYSP personnel have been deployed to several …

Continue reading

NYS/DEC Launches new web-based form to report suspected cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds

Public Reminded to Minimize Risk of Spread by Preventing Contact Between Domestic Animals and Wild Birds Press release New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced an online platform for the public to report suspected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in wild birds. The platform …

Continue reading

NYS/Agriculture Department reminds dairy producers to apply for $21.6 million Dairy Modernization Grant Program

Part of Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State, the Dairy Modernization Grant Program Will Help Farmers and Dairy Cooperatives Install New Technologies for the Transportation and Storage of Milk Application Deadline is February 14, Additional Information and Application Here Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …

Continue reading

NYS Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets provide food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling Press release With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness and ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.  “The holiday season is a …

Continue reading