CSEA LOCAL 449

12/13/2025

Today was Wreaths Across America Day. A total of 36 wreaths were donated to this honorable event. Twenty four to Onondoga donated from Region 5 Veterans Committee and CSEA Region 5 as well twelve wreaths donated by local 449 Veterans Committee. A huge shout out to 449 Retirees Barb Bell and Donna Saddlemire for attending to the Broome County Ceremony and placing our donated wreaths on the headstones of our veterans.
Thank you

12/10/2025

Congratulations to all the direct care professionals and supervisors that completed the NADSP certification program. CSEA Local 449 commends each of you for your dedication and commitment to your profession. This program recognizes the skills, knowledge, and values of DSPs supporting people with disabilities.

12/07/2025

Today is the first of a few. We were honored to head out to the Oxfords Vets home and delivered a few hundred cards to some of our most deserving men and woman. The smiles on their faces and the stories they told absolutely touched our hearts. A big shout out to all the Volunteers at the card writing party, Locals 449, 804 and 866 who took thr time to make this happen and spread some holiday cheer.

12/01/2025

Congratulations Kimberly! One of our own getting state wide recognition that is so well deserved. Please take a moment and read the article.

Congratulations to Kimberly Gelsinan, honored as Broome’s 2025 DSP of the Year! Kimberly is recognized for her commitment to inclusion and the meaningful connections she builds. More about Kimberly: opwdd.ny.gov/kimberly-gelsinan-broome

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want to say how much we appreciate you. Thank you for being valuable members of our team. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11/26/2025

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our executive vice president Vicky Kelly!

11/26/2025

Seeking a few Volunteers. Our local Veterans Committee has donated 12 wreaths to be placed at Chenango Valley Cemetary. We are looking for just a handful of Volunteers to attend the ceremony and help place these wreaths of the grave of a Veteran. Due to the date your President and Executive Vice President can not attend. Please reach out to Vicky or Dylan if you'd like to help. See details below.

The ceremony will be held on December 13 at 2:00 PM at 338 Conklin Ave, Binghamton NY. After the ceremony, all volunteers will head to their chosen cemetery to place the wreaths.

11/24/2025

Attention all 449 members,

Our next event will be our annual holiday party. Contact the CSEA office or any officer to purchase tickets. Come celebrate the season with us!

11/20/2025

What a great turn out for our first card writing party for Veterans. In total between our Locals we had over 60 people. Wrote over 850 cards and collected over 450. With the outpouring support we will be able to send cards to other Veteran's homes in our region and brighten their holiday season. From the bottoms of our hearts. Thank you!!!!

11/15/2025

Currently we have only 12 lanes open. If we get 12 teams signed up by December they will give us more lanes. Email vicky.449@aol.com. for more information. Thank you

11/15/2025

Hey everyone this is Vicky your EVP and Veteran'sCommittee Chair. If you are planning on attending this event please let me know by Monday evening so we can get a headcount with the other locals for food purposes. Looking forward to seeing you there. We will have lots of cards to fill out, holiday music and some fun. Also, if you would like to donate cards please have them to the CSEA office by Tuesday. Thank you all.

11/13/2025

We have 6 seats remaining for the 11/30 bus trip to NYC. We are sold out on 11/23. Please call 607-240-4558 if you would like a seat.