Division 187 donates $2k to food programs
January 2, 2025 — Members and leaders of Division 187 presented a total of $2,000 to food banks around the state for the holiday season. In Buffalo, the Division donated...
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PEF member envisions exciting future for Newtown Battlefield State Park
January 15, 2025 — Looking out across the landscape from the overlook at Newtown Battlefield State Park in Elmira, I saw a stunning vista of trees, water, and roadways —...
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You may be able to attend a SUNY or CUNY school tuition-free! Apply by Feb. 3
January 15, 2025 — The Excelsior Scholarship application is now open for students attending college this spring or who missed the fall deadline. Eligible students may qualify for free...
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Executive Board welcomes four new members
December 18, 2025 — Special Elections balloting is complete, and four new leaders have joined the PEF Executive Board. David Downing secured Seat 30, representing certain members at the Department...
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PEF in the News
February 6, 2026 — VP DiAntonio weighs in on OCFS secure center issues In a New York Focus exposé on solitary confinement at Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)...
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RETIREES IN ACTION: Protecting seniors from social media, AI scams
February 6, 2026 — At the end of January, I participated in a “Stop the Scam” campaign webinar on protecting older adults from social media and AI-driven fraud presented by...
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Letter to the Editor
I wanted to take a moment and respond to a letter in the prior Communicator wherein the writer perpetuated a historically false claim in an attempt to fortify their complaints...
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Advocating, lobbying, protecting: PEF was busy in 2025
December 12, 2025 — From historic investments in Brooklyn healthcare, to protecting the safety of members across the state, to lobbying and rallies for PEF budget and legislative priorities, PEF...
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Eboard votes to send Albany Housing Authority tentative agreement to members for ratification
December 12, 2025 — At its meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, the PEF Executive Board moved to advance a one-year tentative agreement — featuring a 2% salary increase and improved...
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