Bill > A08817

This bill authorizes Larry Mendel, a retired volunteer firefighter who served over 30 years with the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, to receive his length of service award (LOSAP) despite previous administrative issues preventing him from receiving it. The bill stipulates that Mendel's service certificates will be considered sufficient proof of his 30 years of service, and he should be awarded the benefits he would have received if proper record-keeping had been maintained. The legislation specifically notes that Mendel was not at fault for the record-keeping problems. All costs associated with implementing this special provision will be covered by Glatfelter Specialty Benefits, in accordance with their contractual obligations to the fire department's length of service award program under Article 11-A of the general municipal law. The act is designed to take effect immediately, ensuring Mendel can quickly receive the recognition and benefits he earned through decades of volunteer firefighting service.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8817