Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits.
Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits. ( Photo provided.)

News. Efforts to extend ‘death gamble’ benefits eligibility heads to Gov. Hochul for approval.

New legislation enables surviving families of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs and correction officers to receive full pensions
31 Jul 2026 | 01:59
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New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or correction officers to receive full pensions regardless of whether the deceased filed for retirement.

Under current law, if one of these employees dies prior to retirement, their families are denied a...

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