by Stephanie Flanagan | Jun 7, 2019 | Central Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Three Officers Taken to Local Hospital After Exposure to Drugs Cape Vincent, NY – Four officers became ill after becoming exposed to Synthetic Marijuana in the package room at the medium security facility. The incident occurred on Friday, May 24, at approximately...
by khebert | Jun 6, 2019 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Romulus, NY – Two women were arrested last week for attempting to bring Heroin and Synthetic Marijuana into Five Points Correctional Facility during inmate visits. Full Press Release
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jun 5, 2019 | Mid-Hudson Region, Southern Region
As you should be aware, contract negotiations have been held between the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Unfortunately, those negotiations have been unsuccessful. Therefore, effective June 1st, services at the following...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 31, 2019 | Veterans
Effective April 1, 2019, employees are eligible for paid leave without charge to leave credits for up to five work days annually for using any healthcare related services associated with an illness or injury sustained while in a combat theater or combat zone of...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 29, 2019 | Southern Region, Western Region
To: All Affected Correction Officers and Sergeants at Facilities Proposed to Close From: Michael B. Powers, President Date: May 28, 2019 Below is a summary list of items you should be aware of regarding the DOCCS facility closure information packet you received during...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 28, 2019 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Officer Sustained Nasal Fracture during Assault Elmira, NY – An officer was attacked by an inmate after he found a ceramic scalpel in the inmates pant pocket during a search at Elmira Correctional Facility. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 23rd, at approximately...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 23, 2019 | Member Home
This notice applies to members that are eligible for a retro check. If you are unsure if you are eligible for a retro check, please call your union officials for further information. If you are eligible for a retro check, and were out on workers’ compensation during...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 23, 2019 | Mid-Hudson Region, Southern Region
— UPDATE — NYU Langone Health Hospitals’ Participation in The Empire Plan Provider Network May Expire July 15, 2019 This is an update of the memo that was posted on May 23rd (below) regarding NYU Langone Health Hospitals’ participation in the Empire Plan....
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 22, 2019 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Contraband Seized in Package Room in Separate Incident Beekman, NY – A group of 40 inmates began to throw rocks and attack officers in the recreation yard after an inmate attacked an officer who refused to let him use one of the yard phones. The incident occurred on...
by khebert | May 22, 2019 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Auburn, NY – Eight Correction Officers were sent to the hospital when a large group of inmates attacked them in the recreation yard at Auburn Correctional Facility. Full Press Release
