Category: Breaking News

Truck Driver Pleads Guilty in Death of Trooper David Cunniff

A Canadian tractor-trailer driver pleaded guilty to aggravated criminally negligent homicide in the death of New York State Trooper David Cunniff and will be sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. The 66-year-old man drove a tractor-trailer that hit Trooper Cunniff’s patrol vehicle as he was conducting a traffic stop… Read More»

Funeral Services for Trooper Donald R. Fredenburg

The State Troopers PBA continues to mourn the loss of Trooper Donald R. Fredenburg, who died while training with the New York State Police. The calling hours for Trooper Donald R. Fredenburg will be held on Wednesday, March 18, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes… Read More»

NYS Trooper Collapses During Training Run and Dies

The NYS Troopers PBA is saddened by the loss of one of our newest members who collapsed during the morning physical training run and later died at Albany Medical Center. Trooper Donald R. Fredenburg, age 23, was in his second week of training with the 203rd Session of the Basic… Read More»

PBA Does Not Solicit Individuals

The State Troopers PBA does not solicit individuals or call people at their homes asking for donations. An affiliated organization, the NYST Benefit Fund Inc., contacts businesses and sells advertisements for inclusion in the PBA Trooper magazine, which is published two times a year. This advertising income is for the… Read More»

Funeral Arrangements for NYS Trooper Giuseppe Fralonardo

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Trooper Giuseppe Fralonardo, 38, who passed away on August 28, 2014 after a long illness. Trooper Fralonardo, who served with the New York State Police since 2005, was assigned to Troop K and last worked at the Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center. The arrangements… Read More»

Decision in Attica Records Case

Judge Patrick NeMoyer has ruled that there can be a partial release of the Attica Records but NOT the grand jury material. This ensures that the sanctity of the grand jury process will be preserved. Here is the link for the 40 page decision: Decision Judge approves partial release of… Read More»