by Maria Fisher | May 24, 2023 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
At 5am on April 5, 2023, Krone Brown and Kenneith Carter, local 1961 City of Albany, were on their usual route picking up garbage when they noticed the smell of what seemed like burning rubber. Moments later, they found themselves first-on-scene at a blazing building...
by Maria Fisher | Mar 5, 2023 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
Sandra Beasley and Deverin Dillon, BENTE 2419, are School Security Officers (SSO’s) who have spent their careers positively impacting the lives of young people at the Rochester City School District (RCSD). Recently, their work gained widespread public attention and...
by Maria Fisher | Jan 31, 2023 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
In a world of ever-changing technology, Gary D. Hyla, Database Administrator & President of Local 2567, has seen many significant changes in IT, (Information Technology), over his 36 years with Erie 1 BOCES. Yet, there are two main consistent themes throughout his...
by Maria Fisher | Jan 5, 2023 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
In a community where grieving families desperately look for answers to violence, there are people like Stephanie Mintz-Police Evidence Technician, Local 1635, tirelessly working to bring justice to victims. Stephanie was raised in a family that was dedicated to...
by Maria Fisher | Nov 30, 2022 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
Joe Anderson’s journey from childhood to becoming the current President of Local 1037a-City of Schenectady has not been an easy one. He has experienced struggle and loss, yet, through it all he chooses to live a life filled with faith, gratitude and a fighting spirit....
by Maria Fisher | Oct 30, 2022 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
Tim Downey, union member and Micro Computer Technical Support Specialist (MCTSS) at Erie 1 BOCES, was raised with a strong work ethic and the motto no matter what happens “just keep going.” Tim learned hard work and union activity from his role model-his father. His...
