State Police union sues over firing of trooper for off-duty cannabis use

NYS trooper fired for cannabis use sues to get his job back

Brendan J. Lyons | Times Union, Albany, N.Y.

Defending a cannabis consumer; state troopers' union sues over firing for positive weed test

The union representing New York State Police troopers is challenging the firing of a 12-year veteran who tested positive for cannabis, arguing that state law protects workers who legally use the substance off duty and that State Police leadership...

NYS Troopers PBA challenges termination over off-duty cannabis use in new lawsuit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association on Thursday announced a lawsuit challenging the termination of Trooper Alexsandr J. DelCorvo for off-duty use of cannabis, which the state legalized for adult use in March 2021. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in Albany County argues State Police Superintendent Steven [...]

State Police union sues over firing of trooper for off-duty cannabis use

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association filed the lawsuit on behalf of a nearly 12-year veteran of the force.

Rochester Trooper Fired Over Cannabis Use Sues NY State Police

NY State Police union sues after Superintendent Steven James fired Rochester trooper Alexsandr Delcorvo over off-duty cannabis use.

New York State Trooper Fired for Off-Duty Marijuana Use Files Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A former New York State Police trooper who was fired after twice testing positive for THC has filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, arguing that his off-duty marijuana use was protected under the state's legalization law and that his termination was unjustified. Alexsandr J. DelCorvo, a 12-year veteran of the State Police who worked in the Rochester area, was terminated in 2025 after random …