NYSCOPBA | New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

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Contraband Discovered at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility

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...

Visitors Arrested at Five Points Correctional Facility

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

Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Participation in The Empire Plan Provider Network Expired June 1, 2019

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...

Veterans – Combat Health Related Time Off

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...