Category: Breaking News

PBA Addresses Possibility of a NYS Gov’t Shutdown

PBA members, please log on to the Members Only area of this web site for information about the possibility of a NYS government shutdown, and how this could affect PBA members. The information is posted on the Legislative Bulletin page, as well as the page of Second Vice President/Legislative Director… Read More»

Man convicted of shooting NYS Trooper in the hand

A Franklin County jury convicted a man on two felony counts for shooting New York State Trooper George Stannard in the hand with a muzzle-loading rifle. Trooper Stannard was attempting to disarm the suicidal man on Aug. 28, 2008 when the rifle went off and severely injured the Trooper’s hand.… Read More»

Funeral Information for NYS Trooper Jill E. Mattice

Funeral arrangements have been set for New York State Trooper Jill E. Mattice, who was killed in the line of duty on January 20, 2010. Calling Hours: Amigone Funeral Home, 2600 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 Family and New York State Troopers only on Sunday, January 24 from 7 p.m.… Read More»

PBA Mourns the loss of NYS Trooper Jill Mattice

The New York State Troopers PBA is mourning the loss of one of our own, Trooper Jill E. Mattice, who was killed in an on-duty car crash today. Trooper Mattice, 31, was a six-year veteran of the New York State Police and was assigned as a School Resource Officer. We… Read More»

State Police Investigator dies off-duty

The NY State Troopers PBA is saddened by the accidental, off-duty death of State Police Investigator Richard O’Brien on December 7, 2009. Investigator O’Brien was a 13-year veteran of the New York State Police, and had served overseas in the military. The PBA Board of Directors and staff sends its… Read More»