DOP Is Conducting Onsite Covid-19 Testing

DOP is conducting onsite Covid -19 Testing. Below is a list of days and locations for the testing.

Monday

-33 Beaver Street (Manhattan)

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

-345 Adams Street (Brooklyn)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday

-215 East 161 Street (Bronx)

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

-127 West 127th street (Manhattan)

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday (Queens)

-151-20 Jamaica Avenue

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

-162-24 Jamaica Avenue

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

-125-01 Queens Blvd

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday

-130 Stuyvesant Place (Staten Island)

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

-340 Bay Street (Staten Island)

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

 Friday (Manhattan)

-100 Centre Street

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

-66 John Street

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Zoom General Membership Meeting 2-18-22 Video Is Now Available

If you were not able to attend the Zoom General Membership Meeting on 2/18/22, you can watch the video. Please click here to watch the video.

Labor Unions File Temporary Restraining Order Against NYC To Stop Termination Of Employees

On 2/10/22, UPOA and other unions filed an Order To Show Cause For A Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction in NY Supreme Court in order to stop the termination of certain employees. The Honorable Judge Judy Kim’s Interim Order denied the request for a  temporary restraining order (TRO) and set a return date to appear in Court on March 1, 2022 at 11 a.m.   

Two Members of Our Probation Family Has Gone Home to Glory

It is with profound sadness to announce the death of Probation Officer Myra Todd-Hayden of Queens Family Court who dedicated 40 years of service to saving lives and changing lives.. In addition, we lost former Probation Officer Andre Sanford lovingly known as Dre or Moe.

PO Myra Todd-Hayden

Former PO Andre Sanford

DCAS Issues Updated Leave Guidance for Covid - 19

Effective 1/26/22, DCAS has issued an Updated Guidance for City Agencies on Leave Policy Applicable During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This document sets forth City leave policy with respect to City employees to mitigate the risk of the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is effective January 26, 2022 and until further notice, and supersedes the December 29, 2021 guidance.

The Passing of Retired Probation Officer Jackie Bruce

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our Sistah and friend Retired Probation Officer Jackie Bruce formerly of Manhatten Adult Investigations Services. Officer Bruce transitioned on 12/28/2021. Let us lift her family up in prayer.

Condolences sent to:
Vincent & Yaphet Bruce
31 Ocean Parkway, Apt. 3N,
Brooklyn, NY. 11218

UPOA Has Hired a Top Ranking PR Firm

Congratulations Jeff Simmons, Jake Oliver and Anat Gerstein who were once again named one of City & State's Political PR Power 50.

We are proud to have you on our team. Keep up the great work and we thank you.

Reminder - Zoom General Membership Meeting

Please be reminded that there will be a Zoom General Membership Meeting on Monday 1/24/22 at 4:30 PM. Borough President Richard Donovan will be the guest speaker. Credentials to attend this meeting was emailed via UPOA Newsblast. Please check your spam or junk mail if you have not received it or you may contact the union office.

Covid Testing Locations Exclusively for NYC Employees

WorkWell NYC is offering Covid-19 Testing exclusively for NYC Employees at various locations in each borough. An appointment is needed and walk-ins will not be accepted. See flyer below for testing sites

UPOA Receives Citation for Toy and Book Drive

On 12/18/21, UPOA partnered with New York State Senator Chantel Jackson, The Boyer Lodge, and the Morrisania Association to put the smiles on so many children and their families face this past holiday season. UPOA also partnered with Queens Adult and Family Services at their gift-wrapping event.

As a result of the successful event, UPOA was presented with the NY State Assembly Citation in recognition for our community engagement and leadership.