Category: Breaking News

Supplemental Fund FAQs

What are the benefits? What kind of a plan is this? A health care plan, an investment plan, an insurance plan, or something else? The PBA Supplemental Fund was created to provide Plan Participants made up of qualified retirees with an annual grant of funds after their qualifying separation from… Read More»

9/11/2001 Remembrance

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country. We pause to reflect and remember the 2,977 people who died that day, including retired New York State Police Inv. Ronald G. Hoerner, who was killed while working as a security supervisor at the World Trade Center.… Read More»

In Memoriam: Retired Staff Sgt. Benedicto Albizu

The thoughts and prayers of the entire NYSTPBA membership go out to the family, friends and former coworkers of retired Staff Sergeant Benedicto (Ben) Albizu Jr., 66, who passed away on May 9, 2024 from an illness as a result of his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He served… Read More»

In Memoriam – Trooper John M. Grassia III

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association Board of Directors and staff send our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and coworkers of New York State Trooper John M. Grassia III, 30, who was killed on Friday in a helicopter crash while flying over the U.S.-Mexico border in… Read More»

In Memoriam: Retired Trooper Steven Tyrrell

The thoughts and prayers of the entire NYSTPBA membership go out to the family, friends and former coworkers of retired Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell, 58, who passed away on February 7, 2024 from an illness as a result of his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He served with the… Read More»

Congratulations to New Acting Superintendent Steven James

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (NYSTPBA) congratulates Steven James on his appointment as Acting Superintendent of the New York State Police. Having served in the State Police for more than 30 years, James has extensive experience in a variety of ranks. This firsthand knowledge is important for… Read More»

9/11-Related Passing of Retired Trooper Robert Burney

The thoughts and prayers of the entire NYSTPBA membership go out to the family, friends and former coworkers of retired Trooper Robert M. Burney, 57, who passed away on December 9, 2023 from an illness as a result of his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He served with the… Read More»

9/11-Related Passing of NYSP T/Sgt. Christopher P. Rock

The thoughts and prayers of the entire NYSTPBA membership go out to the family, friends and former coworkers of retired T/Sgt. Christopher P. Rock, 59, who passed away on December 3, 2023 from an illness as a result of his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He became a member… Read More»