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VOLUME VII/ ISSUE I • 2009

A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E N Y C S E R G E A N T S B E N E V O L E N T A S S O C I A T I O N

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FRONTLINEA Publication of the

NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association

Ed Mullins, President

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On the CoverFour months to the day after being stabbed

in the eye, Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct was released from Bellevue

Hospital. The SBA honored him as aSergeant of the Year on September 21. See

the President’s Message on page 2 for more.Photo: Michel Friang

Special Thanks:Chris Granberg

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OTHER ARTICLES & FEATURESPresident’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Tribute to our Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Capitol Hill Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Health & Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A Journey for 9/11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Proud to be an SBA Member & Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19SBA Family Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SBA Stimulus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26On the Job Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Birth Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28In Memory Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Thanks to our Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Medal DayTen SBA members were recognized at the NYPD’s

annual Medal Day ceremony on June 9. Three wereposthumously honored with the Distinguished Service Medal,

while 3 others received the Police Combat Cross and 4 werepresented with the Medal for Valor.

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Miracle at BellevueOn May 15, one day shy of his 36th birthday and exactly four monthsafter being stabbed in the eye by an emotionally disturbed person,Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct was discharged from BellevueHospital. As scores of police officers serenaded him with “HappyBirthday,” he stepped out of a wheelchair and walked about 20 feet toa waiting car. The hospital’s trauma director described his recovery as“just about miraculous.”

Heroism Awards EventThose being honored at the SBA’s 102nd annual Heroism Awards Event inNovember are His Excellency, Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York;Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs; retired NYPD Chief ofTransportation Michael J. Scagnelli; Academy Award-nominated actor BurtYoung; Michael G. Cherkasky, the CEO of Altegrity; and Rainbow Apparel exec-utive Steven N. Stein. Being posthumously honored are PO Deon L. Taylor andDet. Omar J. Edwards of the NYPD.

SBA Timeline: 2002–2009It has been 7 years since the current SBA administration

took office in July 2002. Get a glimpse of where we started,where we are now, and where we are going. 10

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16 Faces of the SBAOver the Labor Day weekend thousands ofpolice personnel from throughout the city were assigned toWest Indian Day Parade festivities in Brooklyn.Meet some of the Faces of the SBA who were there.

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Dear Sergeants: In this edition of Frontline we pay homage to all of the

SBA members whose daily actions have resulted in us beinguniversally recognized as the finest frontline police super-visors in the world. The level of dedication and profession-alism exhibited by all of you was very apparent on June 9th,when 10 active, retired or deceased SBA members werehonored at the NYPD’s annual Medal Day ceremony, andagain on September 24th, when the SBA honored 21 mem-bers as Sergeants of the Year.

The work that was done to earn this recognition is awe-inspiring. Some were engaged in shootouts with dangerousfelons, while others performed daring water or railroadtrack rescues, recovered incendiary devices, successfullyperformed CPR on an infant in a crowded departmentstore, or apprehended killers who were fleeing the scenes oftheir grisly crimes. Sergeant Timothy Smith of the 101Precinct was stabbed in the eye while trying to contain anEDP who was armed with a knife.

That incident was all but obscured by the fact that itoccurred on the same day that a jetliner was forced to makean emergency “landing” on the Hudson River. When nopassengers were seriously injured or killed, the pressdubbed it “Miracle on the Hudson.” Sgt. Smith endured 4months of agonizing treatment and rehabilitation. One ofhis doctors described his survival from such serious injuriesas being nothing short of miraculous. When he wasreleased from Bellevue Hospital, 4 months after beingstabbed and one day shy of his 36th birthday, we think it isonly appropriate to deem his ongoing recovery as our“Miracle at Bellevue.”

The common denominator in all of these cases is the factthat, more than anything else, the actions of these fine ser-geants made the streets of New York safer and enhancedthe lives of the more than 8 million people who call the Big Apple home. Mere words can’t aptly describe theirheroic actions, but it is important for them to know how much we respect and value their commitment to

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGESBA PRESIDENT, ED MULLINS

the difficult and always challenging vocation that we chose.

It has been over 8 years since the tragic eventsof September 11, 2001. More and more rescue andrecovery workers continue to suffer or are newlydiagnosed with post-9/11 ailments. Many are ini-tially shocked and then appalled to find that, as faras government assistance and intervention is con-cerned, they are on their own. While some elect-ed officials refuse to act appropriately, we arelucky to have several allies who are working hardto do the right thing.

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of NewYork, and others, continue to toil in championingthe cause of so many sick and injured workers.Her determination to enact H.R. 847, which isotherwise known as the “James Zadroga 9/11Health and Compensation Act,” is well known.Passage of the Zadroga Act would permanentlyauthorize health monitoring and treatment forthose who have become injured or ill from the9/11 attacks. It would also re-open the VictimsCompensation Fund for those who failed to file orbecame sick after the original program closed inDecember 2003.

Because so many workers are only now beingdiagnosed with unique diseases that are directlyattributable to their work at Ground Zero andother related sites, this seems like a no-brainer.The unfortunate truth is that there are no short-ages of bureaucrats at the local, state and nationallevels whose memories are as short as their pursestrings are tight.

George Martin, the longtime member of theNew York Giants football team whose 3,003 milewalk across America raised millions of dollars for

ailing 9/11 workers, continues on long after he com-pleted his momentous Journey for 9/11 in June 2008.George hit the road again on September 13th, whenhe and hundreds of supporters, including myself andCitywide Secretary Paul Capotosto, walked from theNew York side of the George Washington Bridge toGiants Stadium. The SBA canteen truck drove alongthe route, dispensing refreshments to the participants.

Upon our arrival at the stadium, where the Giantswere scheduled to play the Washington Redskins, athunderous applause erupted from the approximately30,000 fans in attendance as we took to the field andwalked from one end zone to the other. George plansto make this an annual event, and he is looking forwardto expanding it to other cities. He regularly puts thewell-being of others before his own needs, and theSBA is honored to be associated with him in suchambitious projects that will surely be around for a longtime to come. See page 18 for a more in-depth look atGeorge’s latest “journey” or to make a donation to thismost worthwhile cause.

I hope to see many of you at the SBA’s 102nd annu-al Heroism Awards Event, which is being held onNovember 5th. Being recognized this year is HisExcellency, Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop ofNew York; Congressional Medal of Honor recipientJack H. Jacobs; retired NYPD Chief of TransportationMichael J. Scagnelli; Academy Award-nominated actorBurt Young; and corporate executives Michael G.Cherkasky of Altegrity and Steven N. Stein ofRainbow Apparel. Being posthumously honored is PO Deon L. Taylor, who was killed while serving our

country as a member of the New York National Guardin Afghanistan; and Det. Omar J. Edwards, who wasmistakenly killed while taking off-duty police action.All of these fine men have or had a fine tradition ofgiving so much more than they ever received, and aremost deserving of this prestigious honor.

In this issue you will read a lot about where we areand where we are going as a union organization. Whilewe have accomplished a lot over the past 7 years, thereis still so much more to do. We will never rest on ourlaurels, nor will we ever fall victim to lethargy or con-tentment. Critical to our success has been the input ofthe membership, whose comments and suggestions arealways welcome. I am delighted by the voluminousamount of letters, phone calls and e-mails that wereceive on a regular basis. The SBA is all about themembership, which means it is the members whomake us so great, not the other way around.

I assure you that I will always follow my moral com-pass in assessing and evaluating all information relatedto issues that affect the membership. More than any-thing else, I will never forget or take for granted theprivilege that you have bestowed upon me by allowingme to serve as your president.

Fraternally,

Ed Mullins

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SBA board members and directors at the annual Sergeants of the Year luncheon on Sept. 24. (L–R): Stephen O’Hagan, Kevin Kerrigan, Vincent Vallelong, Peter McCormack, Gary DeRosa, Robert Johnson, Ed Mullins, Robert Ganley, Paul Capotosto, Maureen Murphy, Edward Conroy, John Dorst, Patrick Logan, Jerry Leary.

Ten active, retired or deceased SBAmembers were honored for their gal-lantry or sacrifice at the NYPD’s annualMedal Day ceremony on June 9, 2009.As their friends, family, colleagues andloved ones looked on with great pride,admiration and, in some cases, extremesadness, the families of 3 deceasedmembers were presented with theDistinguished Service Medal, while 3members received the Police CombatCross, and 4 members were awardedthe Medal for Valor.

First presented in October 2008, theDistinguished Service Medal is theNYPD’s version of the United StatesArmed Forces Distinguished ServiceMedal. It is “conferred upon the familyof a member of the service who suc-

cumbed to illness associated withexceptional duty, performed with greatresponsibility under unusual hazard ordemand to the City of New York.”

The Police Combat Cross is grantedto “members of the service who havesuccessfully and intelligently performedan act of extraordinary heroism, whileengaged in personal combat with anarmed adversary under circumstancesof imminent personal hazard to life.”

The Medal for Valor is “conferredupon police officers for acts of outstand-ing personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty and at immi-nent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard ofpersonal consequences.”

MEDALDAY2009

MEDAL FOR VALOR RECIPIENTS

Sgt. Michael Gaudio44 Precinct

On the evening of December 23,2006, Sgt. Michael Gaudio and apolice officer from the 44 Precinctwere on routine patrol when theyobserved several males huddledtogether in front of a building. Asthey attempted to question them, aviolent struggle ensued. One of thesuspects produced a handgun andpressed it against the body of Sgt.

Gaudio, which forced his partner to draw his weapon and shootand mortally wound the suspect.

Sgt. Pedro CandiaPatrol Borough Bronx Task Force

On September 28, 2007, Sgt. PedroCandia and a police officer from thePBBX Task Force were on routinepatrol in a marked department autowhen they responded to a radio runof shots fired. As they neared thelocation, they observed a gunmanexchanging shots with another policeofficer. After a short foot chase, Sgt. Candia saw the gunman hiding

behind a parked car with his weapon pointed at his partner. Inorder to divert the suspect’s attention, Sgt. Candia called out tohim. When the armed man turned and adopted a combat stance,Sgt. Candia fired his weapon which resulted in the wounded sus-pect being taken into custody without further incident.

Sgt. Louis Deceglie Sgt. Michael RasoNarcotics Borough Housing BureauManhattan South Police Service Area 5

On May 31, 2007, Sgt. Louis Deceglie, then PO Michael Rasoand another police officer from the 47 Precinct were performingplainclothes anti-crime duty when they responded to a radio run ofa home invasion at gunpoint. As they neared the location, a terri-fied man flagged them down and said that three armed, maskedmen were still inside his home with his family. As the officers tac-tically approached the house, they observed the three suspectsexiting. A gun battle ensued, which resulted in two suspects beingwounded and all three being captured.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS

The families of Sgts. Claire T. Hanrahan, Michael W. Ryan and Edward D. Thompson were presented with the Distinguished ServiceMedal. All three sergeants passed away from illnesses associated with their work on the World Trade Center rescue and recoveryefforts. They were also posthumously honored at the SBA’s 101st annual Heroism Awards Event in 2008. All were married and survivedby a total of 11 children.

Sgt. Claire T. Hanrahan Sgt. Michael W. Ryan Sgt. Edward D. ThompsonNarcotics Borough Manhattan North Warrants Section Intelligence Division,

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POLICE COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENTS

Sgt. Devon HudonHousing BureauPolice Service Area 9

On December 20, 2003, then PODevon Hudon and three police offi-cers from the 115 Precinct receivedinformation that a wanted felon whowas known to be armed and con-frontational was at a local bar. Asthey arrived at the location, theyspotted the suspect enter a vehicle

and drive off. After a short vehicle and foot pursuit, the suspectengaged the officers in a gun battle. Officer Hudon returned fire,which caused the gunman to retreat and be captured shortlythereafter.

Lt. Ajay Kapur115 Precinct

On January 21, 2006, then Sgt. AjayKapur and a police officer from the67 Precinct received a tip from alocal bouncer that a man was refusedentry to a bar because he was carry-ing a firearm. Upon their arrival at thescene, they observed the suspectproduce a submachine gun and fire inthe direction of the lounge. Sgt.

Kapur and his partner became engaged in a running gun battlewith the suspect, who was wounded and taken into custody withno injuries to any police personnel or innocent civilians.

Retired Sgt. Craig Melfi120 Precinct

In the early morning hours ofFebruary 10, 2007, then Sgt. CraigMelfi and three police officers fromthe 78 Precinct were on plainclothesanti-crime duty when they noticed anauto approach them from behind at ahigh rate of speed. The motoriststopped alongside their unmarkedvehicle and launched into an unpro-

voked verbal diatribe. As the officers began to identify them-selves, the irate man produced a firearm, fired into the police vehicle, and wounded one of the officers. Sgt. Melfi and the twouninjured officers drew their weapons and returned fire, whichresulted in the assailant being captured soon afterward.

The SBA will be holding its 102nd annual Heroism Awards Event on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Theawards are presented each year in honor of (left to right) Sgts. John Coughlin, Michael Curtin, RodneyGillis and Timothy Roy, all of whom lost their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks on the WorldTrade Center on September 11, 2001. This year’s honorees represent a diverse cross-section of people,all of whom display or have displayed the attributes that make our country the greatest in the world orhave dedicated them-selves to protecting theliberties and freedomsthat so many of us takefor granted.


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HIS EXCELLENCY,ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY M. DOLAN

His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, the10th and current Archbishop of New York, is the eld-est of five children born to Shirley Radcliffe Dolanand the late Robert Dolan. He was ordained a

priest in 1976 andserved as theAuxiliary Bishopof St. Louis and asthe Archbishop ofMilwaukee.

While visitingGround Zero inthe months after9/11, ArchbishopDolan, who wasthen the AuxiliaryBishop of St.Louis, remarked,“We will neverstop crying. Butit’s also aboutSeptember 12th

and all the renewal, the rebuilding, hope, solidarityand compassion that symbolized this great commu-nity—and still does.”

When formally installed as Archbishop of New York at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on April 15, 2009,Archbishop Dolan spoke of the church’s mission to

“embrace and protectthe dignity of everyhuman person.” He ispresently the chairmanof the board of directorsof Catholic Relief Ser-vices and a member ofthe board of trustees ofthe Catholic Universityof America.

MICHAEL G. CHERKASKYAs the CEO of Altegrity, Michael G. Cherkasky provides the leadership, vision and strategic direc-tion for the global corporation to continue its pro-gressive expansion of security, screening and infor-mation solutions and services for government andcommercial customers. Headquartered in Falls

Church, Virginia, Altegrity pro-vides its clients, including thefederal government, with supe-rior investigative services, spe-cialized training, contextualizeddata mining, and cutting-edgesoftware solutions.

RETIRED COL.JACK H. JACOBSU.S. ARMYRetired Col. Jack H.Jacobs, a Brooklyn native,earned bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees fromRutgers University. Heentered the U.S. Army as asecond lieutenant throughthe ROTC program, andserved two tours inVietnam. He is among themost highly decorated sol-diers from that era, having earned 3Bronze Stars, 2 Silver Stars, 2 PurpleHearts, and the Congressional Medalof Honor, the nation’s highest combatdecoration.

Besides being the military analyst onMSNBC, he serves on many charitable boards and isVice Chairman of the Congressional Medal of HonorFoundation. His memoir, “If Not Now, When?”,which was co-authored with Douglas Century, waspublished in 2008.

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Retired Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelliserved the NYPD from 1970 to 2009. Known as a“cop’s cop” who never forgot where he came from,he was the longtime president of the department’sHonor Legion, an association for highly decoratedpolice officers. His involvement in assisting the family members of those who lost their lives in theperformance of their duties is unparalleled. As Chiefof Transportation, he pioneered the department’sTraffic Stat program, a nationally recognized account-ability process that has dramatically reduced thenumber of traffic accidents, injuries and deaths introubled areas.

After 39 years of service, Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelli bidfarewell to the cops he loved in May. An avid outdoorsman and hunter,he now has more time to wear his “other” uniform.

BURT YOUNG

A longtime supporter of the law enforcement com-munity, as well as other charitable endeavors, actorBurt Young was nominated for an Academy Awardfor Best Supporting Actor for his role as Paulie in theclassic 1976 film “Rocky.” Whenever he was asked,and often when he wasn’t, he was there for the fam-

ilies of police officers who wereinjured or killed in the line of duty.

STEVEN N. STEIN

An executive atRainbow ApparelCompanies, StevenN. Stein also serveson the board ofdirectors of manyworldwide organi-zations where he isinvolved in fund-raising activitiesand other altruisticefforts. He is a greatsupporter of theNYPD Widows andChildren’s Fund andcharitable endeavors related to the World TradeCenter. He is dedicated to these causes because ofthe kindness that was bestowed on his parentswhen they arrived in the U.S. as poor immigrantchildren. His good work has resulted in him receiv-ing the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Being honored posthumously is PO Deon L. Taylor of TransitBureau, District 3, a member of the New York NationalGuard who was killed in October 2008 while serving ourcountry in Afghanistan, and Det. Omar J. Edwards who wasoff-duty and taking appropriate police action when he wasaccidentally shot and killed by an on-duty officer in UpperManhattan in May 2009.

ONCE AGAIN THE SBA IS VERY GRATEFUL TO LLADRO FOR THEIR GENEROUS

DONATION OF THE PORCELAIN FIGURINES THAT WERE PRESENTED TO THIS

YEAR’S HEROISM AWARD RECIPIENTS.

Det. Omar J. EdwardsPO Deon L. Taylor

Hundreds of NYPD personnel are currentlydeployed both stateside and abroad in the ongoing waron terror. The SBA greatly appreciates the dangersthey face on a daily basis, as well as the sacrifices thatthey and their families have been forced to endure.

At the 102nd Heroism Awards Event in November,the SBA will honor PO Deon T. Taylor of TransitBureau, District 3, who was killed in Afghanistan whiledeployed with the New York National Guard. RetiredU.S. Army Colonel Jack H. Jacobs, a recipient of theCongressional Medal of Honor for his actions duringthe Vietnam War, will also be presented with aHeroism Award.

Sgt. William J. Puzo, who was one of the SBA’s mostsenior members when he recently passed away at theage of 87, was a sergeant in the U.S.M.C. from 1942 to1945. In November 2006, his beloved Marine Corpspresented him with an award for being the oldest livingIwo Jima survivor in the Dallas, Texas, area, where hewas living at the time of his death. He had retired fromthe NYPD in 1972 after 25 years of service.

Not a day goes by that these fine men and womenare not in our fondest thoughts and prayers. We salutethem for their service to our country, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid or forgotten.

Tribute to our Troops

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Sgt. Anthony Peters of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 4 was assigned to the U.S. Army Civil AffairsUnit in Baghdad during his second one-year deployment to Iraq. After returning home, hetook time out from being reunited with his wife Kathy Ann and children N’Kura, Christina,Knyanna and Anthony to present this beautiful plaque to the SBA in early 2009. (Left–right):SBA Citywide Secretary Paul Capotosto, Recording Secretary Maureen Murphy, Sgt. Peters,Vice President Bob Ganley, Treasurer Robert Johnson.

Sgt. Erlyn Santos of the 46 Precinct, acable and antenna installer in the U.S.Air Force, was deployed in May 2009.He is assigned to the 213 EngineeringInstallation Squadron at the Stewart AirNational Guard Base in Newburgh,New York.

U.S.S. NEW YORK

There is perhaps no greater tribute to United States militarypersonnel than the recent unveiling of the U.S.S. New York,which was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the WorldTrade Center. It is fifth in a new class of warship that isdesigned for missions that include special operationsagainst terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopterand assault craft.

Junior Chavers, the manager of the Louisiana foundrywhere the molds for the ship were poured, remembers theday that the WTC steel arrived.

“The hair on my neck stood up,” he said about the firsttime he touched the steel with his hands. “It had a bigmeaning for all of us. They knocked us down, [but] theycan’t keep us down. We’re going to be back.”

Navy captain Kevin Wensing was also at the foundry on theday of the steel’s arrival. “Those big rough steelworkerstreated it with total reverence,” he recalled. “It was a spiri-tual moment for everybody there.”


On September 11th of each year the nation stops to honor theheroism and sacrifice which came to symbolize that fateful Tuesdaymorning eight years ago. It is also a time to reflect on the present,as well as the future, for those who labored tirelessly and selfless-ly during the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.September 11th was not just an assault on New York City orWashington, D.C., but on our nation as a whole, and Americansfrom across the country responded in New York’s hour of need.This was clearly in evidence by the thousands of first responders,volunteers, and others who traveled to Ground Zero in the days,weeks, and months that followed the attacks.

Those who responded now face an equally deadly threat: the long-term health effects that have developed as a result of exposure tothe cocktail of deadly toxins released from the collapse of the WorldTrade Center. Upper and lower respiratory conditions, tumors, andpulmonary diseases are just some of the medical issues which SBAmembers and others are now confronting. In the years to come itis expected that many additional individuals will develop 9/11-related illnesses, significantly adding to the more than 70,000 peo-ple from across America currently listed on the World Trade CenterHealth Registry.

For these reasons the SBA has been working hard since the begin-ning of the 111th Congress to enact H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” Sponsored by New YorkRepresentatives Carolyn Maloney, Peter King, Jerrold Nadler, andMichael McMahon, the Zadroga Act would permanently authorizehealth monitoring and treatment for those suffering from illnesseslinked to the 9/11 attacks. The bill would also re-open the VictimsCompensation Fund (VCF) for those who failed to file before, orbecame sick after, the original program closed in December 2003.

Although the Zadroga Act has been pending before Congress forseveral years, there has been a great deal of activity in 2009-andthe SBA has played a critical role in building support for the legis-lation. Currently the bill enjoys bipartisan support from more than70 co-sponsors. Earlier in the year, the two committees with juris-diction over the bill—the House Committee on the Judiciary andthe Committee on Energy and Commerce—held hearings on theZadroga Act. On July 29, the Judiciary Committee approved theprovisions of the bill to reopen the VCF. In September, Energy and

Commerce announced that its Health Subcommittee would mark up the provisions of the bill related to health monitoring and treatment.

At this writing it is expected that H.R. 847 will likely be consideredby the full House of Representatives this fall or in early 2010. In aneffort to build even greater support, the SBA and its representativesin Washington, D.C. coordinated a “9/11 Health Lobby Day” onSeptember 10 with the Federal Law Enforcement OfficersAssociation and the NYPD’s Lieutenants Benevolent and CaptainsEndowment Associations. The event was a great success andincluded discussions with Carolyn Maloney, the lead bill sponsor andchampion of the effort to pass the Zadroga Act, as well as severalother Members of Congress who are critical to the bill’s success.

While the SBA is busily engaged in Washington working to ensurepassage, individual members can also assist with this effort. If youreside outside of New York State, please consider contacting yourRepresentatives at 212-224-3121 and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.”

By Chris Granberg, Siff & Lake, LLPSBA Legislative Counsel

Capitol HillUpdate

SBA Continues Efforts to Pass Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act

Rep. Carolyn Maloney with JonAdler, National President of theFederal Law Enforcement OfficersAssociation (left) and the NYPD’sChris Monahan, First VicePresident of the CEA; Roy T.Richter, President of the CEA;Louis Turco, First Vice President ofthe LBA; and Robert Ganley, VicePresident of the SBA.


• Established the lauded SBA Scholarship Fund. • Procured the SBA Canteen Truck, a ubiquitous

presence at major events, through donations fromthe public and private sector.

Legal Services • Retained new legal counsel, which resulted in

enhanced services to all members at a substantialcost reduction to the SBA. Members began receivinglegal representation at CCRB and at all shootingincidents and internal investigations as a matter ofstandard practice.

• Improved legal services for home purchases and salesand preparation of wills.

• Retained the renowned firm Paterson, Belknap,Webb and Tyler to represent the SBA in labor matters.

FLSA/Overtime • SBA President Ed Mullins met with staff members at

the White House and the Department of Labor topresent our opposing views on proposed changes tothe Fair Labor Standards Act that could threatenovertime pay to members.

Annuity Fund Lawsuit• Filed a $27 million lawsuit against former SBA

investment advisors. The named parties wereMonitoring and Evaluation Services (MES), its own-ers, John and Jack Renck, and its portfolio manager,Trainer, Wortham & Company, LLC.

Social Security Lawsuit• Began monitoring a suit filed by the New York City

Corporation Counsel on behalf of city employeesagainst the IRS for $100 million. The suit sought arefund of Social Security taxes paid from 1989 to1998 by city workers injured in the line of duty andunable to work for six months or less. The suit wassuccessful and those affected are awaiting payment.

Members at West Indian Day parade

Immediately after being sworn in onJuly 1, 2002, the current SBA admin-istration hired an outside analyst to

conduct a top to bottom analysis. Thesubsequent 68-page report showed

many organizational and managerialflaws. During the first 24 months in

office, the union’s focus was onestablishing a strong foundation in

order to secure a better future.Among the first orders of business:

Administrative Services• Created an Ethics Committee comprised of officers

and delegates to insure internal integrity by review-ing ethical issues facing the organization.

• Established a Retiree Office with retired sergeantson-staff and on-site to help in retiree planning,explanation of benefits and career development.

• Improved the training of staff and office equip-ment for better service and responsiveness to all members.

• Provided pagers to all delegates and imposed strictaccountability guidelines on all union officials andrepresentatives.

Member Services • Began publishing newsletters and Frontline maga-

zine to keep members up to date. • Implemented the annual Heroism Awards Event in

honor of Sgts. John Coughlin, Michael Curtin,Rodney Gillis and Timothy Roy, all of whom losttheir lives on 9/11. Awards are presented each year tomen and women from the public and private sectorthat dedicate or have dedicated themselves to pro-tecting liberty and freedom at home and abroad.

• Implemented the Art Calendar Contest, where the chil-dren and dependents of active and retired members canwin desktop computers or U.S. savings bonds.

Annual Art Calendar Contest

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Health & Welfare • Implemented a new standard audit to ensure integri-

ty with those we do business with. Initiated civil pro-ceedings to recoup funds from some vendors whohad done business with the previous administration.

• Reached an agreement with the city, via theMunicipal Labor Committee, that preserved thePICA fund for asthma, chemotherapy and otherinjectable drugs and prevented bankruptcy of the sta-bilization fund. Held the line to ensure that the citydidn’t gain any of the $600 million in givebacks itdesired.

• Comparative shopping for new investment advisorsresulted in enhanced services for members with avast array of self-directed investments that were pre-viously not available.

• Selected new life insurance providers, resulting inadditional coverage for active and retired memberswhile saving money on premiums for the SBA.

• Terminated prior prescription provider, whichresulted in tremendous immediate savings with nodecrease in benefits to members.

Political Action• Retained Bogdan, Lasky & Kopley, one of the top

lobbying firms in New York State.• Began establishing political relationships in New

York City, Albany and Washington, D.C.• Authored and introduced 3 bills: Amendment to the

Taylor Law, Deferred Compensation OptionProgram (DROP), and the Guaranteed PensionAfter 20 Years Bill.

• Submitted Memos of Support for pending legislationthat would best support our members.

Educational & Other Member Discounts• Stressing the value of education, the SBA has

partnered with such institutions as Mercy College,

Monroe College and Long Island University to offerdiscounts to members. Other discounts are availableat retail/wholesale outlets, adventure parks, vacationdestinations, medical facilities, and food and lodgingestablishments. For more info, log onto: sbanyc.org(educational programs & member discounts).

True Health Benefits

• The SBA created its own not-for-profit PrescriptionBenefit Manager in 2005. True Health Benefits(THB) eliminated middleman costs, which has result-ed in much improved prescription benefits to mem-bers and millions of dollars in savings to the SBA.THB has been recognized worldwide as an organiza-tional prototype for keeping the always escalatingcosts of prescriptions manageable.

Heroism Awards Event

The annual Heroism Awards Event has gotten big-ger and bigger with each passing year. The SBA hashonored scores of luminaries and ordinary citizensfrom the public and private sector, as well as NYPDofficers who lost their lives in the performance of theirduties or while deployed in the military.

Honorees have included former President GeorgeW. Bush; Sens. John McCain of Arizona and DeanSkelos of New York; His Excellency, Timothy M.Dolan, the Archbishop of New York; New YorkAttorney General Andrew Cuomo; David and PeggyBeamer, whose son Todd uttered the immortal words“Let’s Roll” before joining forces with other passen-gers to overthrow terrorists aboard American AirlinesFlight No. 93 on September 11, 2001; and little DannyMulvey, the son of active Sgt. Dan Mulvey of the 20Precinct who has been battling cancer with grace, dig-nity and courage.

SBA Canteen Truck

2006, Implementation of the SBACar Raffle

LE 2002–2009


Current administrationis sworn in on

July 1.

In March the SBA hands out 150,000 fly-ers to commuters, informing them of

how unprepared the city’s first respon-ders are for another terrorist attack.

Before the end of the day, the NYPDbegins distributing anti-terrorism equip-ment that it had been hoarding in ware-

houses.

Citing a breach of contractual andfiduciary duties, the SBA files a $27

million lawsuit against its formerinvestment advisors in June.

In its first year, the SBA Scholarship Funddispenses $24,000 to 25 recipients,$1,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds, and 13computers to deserving students.

Increases life insurance for membersfrom $200,000 to $250,000 per year,while saving over $30,000 a month inpremiums.

Abolishes the archaic trustee-directed system for theAnnuity Fund and implements a self-directed system

so members can personally manage their funds.

Establishes the Certificate ofHonor program where frontlinesupervisors are officially recog-nized for their exemplary work.

First year of the ArtCalendar Contest for chil-

dren and dependents ofactive and retired SBA

members.

In October 2004, SBAPresident Mullins joins then

President George Bush, andothers, in the Oval Office for

the historic signing of theDepartment of Homeland

Security Appropriations Actfor the Fiscal Year 2005.

SBA creates True HealthBenefits, its own not-for-profitPrescription Benefit Manager,

which increase benefits to mem-bers while saving the union mil-

lions in middleman costs.

SBA announces that all members are now entitled to thepreparation of a living will, health care proxy, and power ofattorney free of charge. This enhances its policy of already

providing for free onetime house sales and purchases.

The SBA’s dental plan cov-erage is upgraded for allactive and Retiree B partici-pants to include a PPOcomponent for orthodon-tics and specialists.

SBA President Mullins,whose father was a long-shoreman, is appointed toserve as a representative ofthe labor sector on an advi-sory group to U.S. Secretaryof Labor Elaine L. Chao inMarch. Says Mullins: “Asthe son of working classparents, I have an inherentlove, respect and admira-tion for labor, and am look-ing forward to enhancingworking conditions for alllevels of employeesthroughout the country.”

SBA announcesthe $5 million set-tlement of a law-

suit against its for-mer investment

advisors.

SBA spearheads a joint effort with the FraternalOrder of Police, the Port Washington School

District on Long Island, and several private cor-porations that collects and delivers two tractor

trailers full of clothing, child care items, toiletries,toys and food to citizens displaced by Hurricane

Katrina in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

After being immersed in protractedcontract negotiations, the SBA, withno support from other unions, chal-

lenges the Taylor Law, which allowedfor no penalties against the city for

bargaining in bad faith.

SBA begins dialogue with theDepartment of Labor regarding

overtime protection for ser-geants (FLSA).

SBA members stage a demonstra-tion at PSA 9 in Queens, calling forthe ouster of the commanding offi-cer for harassing and underminingthe SBA delegate who questionedhis unethical demands. SBAPresident Mullins is given a CriminalCourt summons for illegal use of amicrophone.

SBA members are now beingoffered reasonable supplemental

insurance for accidents and cancertreatment through AFLAC.

Establish CigarNights, which raisefunds for many wor-thy causes includingthe SBA ScholarshipFund and theWidows andChildren’s Fund.

Establish phone banks at theSBA offices so volunteers canparticipate in political action.

Merchandise such as T-shirts, golf shirts,hats, coffee mugs jewelry and morebecomes available at the SBA store.

2002 20052003 2004


Sen. John McCain of Arizona is the keynote speaker at theSBA’s 99th annual Heroism Awards Event in October. Alsoshown is little Dan Mulvey, a Heroism Award recipient.

A new 6-year contract, worth 28.26%, is overwhelmingly ratified by amembership margin of 3–1 in August. The contact runs retroactivelyfrom June 1, 2005, to July 31, 2011, and does contain any givebacksto the city.

Besides a 2009 BMW 328i, MacBook ProLaptop, Bose Home Theater System and

50 inch plasma TV system, a 2009Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycle is

added to the SBA Car Raffle.

Working with friends in Washington,D.C. the SBA pushes hard to enact HR847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health &Compensation Act” (see page 9).

The SBA announces along list of Health &

Welfare plan changesand improvements (see

pages 14–15).

The SBA dispenses schol-arships or Certificates of

Scholastic Achievement to26 deserving students.

A total of 26 winners or runner-upsin the SBA Art Calendar Contest

are presented with desktop com-puters or $500 U.S. savings bonds.

SBA implements monumental costsavings for prescription drugs

through the utilization of equallyeffective generics. These savings alsoresult in an increase in family caps forprescription drugs and free PrilosecOTC for members seeking stomach

acid relief.

In March the SBA becomes the firstpolice union in the country to pub-licly endorse Sen. John McCain for

President of the United States.

Citing sensible management, the SBA proudly announcesthat despite a national average of a more than 30% increase

in prescription costs over the past few years, its Health andWelfare Fund has experienced only a 3% increase.

Running unopposed, the currentboard is re-elected to a second 4-year term in May. “The union will

never suffer from any sense ofcomplacency or entitlement,” saidPresident Mullins. “We have come

too far to let that happen.”

After intense, long-termnegotiations with the city,

the SBA announces in July aprescription drug reimburse-

ment plan covering ALLactive line of duty injuries.

SBA announces inMay that throughdiligent manage-ment the AnnuityFund has grownover 30% during thecurrent administra-tion’s first four yearsin office.

SBA collaborates withfootwear company toproduce The Boss, asturdy, practical and

aesthetically pleasingwork boot that is givenfree of charge to newly

promoted sergeants.

SBA members become enti-tled to significant discountsat all New York Sports Clubslocated throughout the met-ropolitan area

SBA publicly endorses AndrewCuomo for New York StateAttorney General in June.

In order to keep up with con-stantly escalating costs ofhealth care, SBA establishesthe Car Raffle, which is soonable to pay COBRA benefitsfor families of members whodied from non-line-of-dutycauses.

SBA is invited to Washington, D.C. to briefthe U.S. Secretary of Health and Humanservices on its establishment of True HealthBenefits.

Effective October 1, theSBA creates a preferredpanel of over 160 ortho-dontists for dependentsof active members whoare under 19 years of

age.

Running unopposed,the current administra-tion is re-elected by anoverwhelming margin.

Two years before the current administration took office, theHealth & Welfare Fund had $190,000 in net reserves. Afterdrastically overhauling the plan, the Fund announces inNovember that it has $12,800,000 in reserves, an increaseof over $12 million. This is not a misprint.

Then Gov. George E. Pataki signs historic legislationdesigned to prevent employers from engaging in unfairlabor practices. Previously, under the Taylor Law,employees such as NYPD personnel had no recoursewhen the city purposely stalled contract negotiations.This reform was initiated solely by the SBA, with no sup-port from other unions.

In November the Board of Trusteesvotes to retroactively increase the capon prescription medications from $5,000to $7,500 per family of active members.

2006 2007 2008 2009

DENTAL

OPTICAL

Health & Welfare Plan Chang

Orthodontics Reimbursement: $1,905. Preferred Orthodontics Panel for activemembers only, effective October 1,2009: • Provide covered orthodontic services

with no out of pocket cost to mem-bers if staying within network panel.

• Increased reimbursement to $2,910

Effective October 1, 2009: Coverage fordental caps for use on dental implantsat same rate payable for caps on regu-lar teeth.

Only one dental option under this plan;a self-insured reimbursement sched-ule. Members were responsible to paythe provider at time of service and for-ward a dental form to Healthplex forreimbursement. There were no pricecontrols on what the dentist billed themember for services performed.Members were balance billed for thedifference between the charges andthe reimbursement schedule.

Preferred Provider Network (PPO)option added, effective July 1, 2005.Enhancements included increasedproviders, dentists, specialists andorthodontists. Enhanced reimbursementschedule to PPO providers included:

• No out of pocket expenses for mem-bers for most services if they staywithin the network.

• No dental forms to prepare,

• Payment checks mailed directly toprovider


Managed Care SBA Fund has absorbed double digitannual percentage increases to premiumcosts for members in managed care.

Managed Care (Florida) SBA Fund has absorbed double digitannual percentage increases to premiumcosts for members in managed care.

Effective: October 1, 20095 separate vendors, multiple lists ofproviders

Current administration contracted withDavis Vision, effective January 1, 2004.

Expansion of Optical benefits ** Availability of the “Premium Frame

Selection” at Davis Vision providers.

Voucher system. Member had to call todetermine their eligibility, then requesta paper voucher be mailed to them.

Now utilizing voucherless system.Members can call or log onto web siteto locate a Davis Vision provider andmake an appointment. Use of membertax number to determine eligibility.

* Polycarbonate Lenses covered in full.* Contact Lens upgrade with increased

brand availability for daily wear,planned replacement and disposablecontact lenses.

$45 cash value of the benefit “FrumpyFrames” (limited choices of unpopularframes).

$90 benefit including exam, expandedavailability of contemporary namebrand frames and lenses.

* $112 benefit value with addition ofabove.

July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 1, 2009

July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 2009

Reimbursement Plan Current Plan as of October 1, 2009

Average member paid almost $100 outof pocket when using the SBA opticalbenefit. These were for material costswith most due a lack of contemporaryframes.

Member’s average out of pocket dropsto $25, with deep discounts availablefor materials outside basic plan.

Discounted 2nd and 3rd pair of glass-es at time of purchase.

One year breakage warranty on allframes.

In an effort to lower out of pocket coststo members, above benefit improve-ments have been implemented, effective October 1, 2009.

DRUG PROGRAM

July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 1, 2009

es & Improvements July 2002–October 1, 2009


2003: Catastrophic baby formula benefit.Reimbursement for out of pocket costsabove usual & customary cost for special-ized baby formula.

July 1, 2007: Free First line GenericProgram All “Statin” (cholesterol)Medications are Free.Free OTC Program Prilosec OTC, Alavertand Centirizine (gen: Zyrtec).

Active: 10% co-pay on brand name &generic drugs.

Free generics No out of pocket cost!

July 2009 Active Catastrophic Drug ProgramFor active members who exceed the$7,500 family Cap Maximum coverage to $20,000 cost tofund

Retiree A: 40% co-pay on brand name &generic drugs.

Generic co-pay reduced to 30%

Retiree B: 30% co-pay on brand name &generic drugs.

Generic co-pay reduced to 20%

All members: Family Maximum AllowableBenefit (CAP) was $5,000

Active: Maximum allowable benefit (CAP)$7,500Retiree A: Maximum allowable benefit(CAP) $6,000Retiree B: Maximum Allowable Benefit(CAP) $6,000

No Medicare Part D Drug Program July 2005: Creation of a qualifiedMedicare D drug program for allMedicare qualified members and theirfamilies. Cap at $6,000 per individualMedicare participant. Additional family$6,000 CAP coverage to non-Medicarefamily members for mixed Medicare nonMedicare families (Coverage value$12,000).

July 1, 2009: Individual Cap for MedicarePart D participants is raised to $7,500.00Additional family $6000.00 Family CAPcoverage to non-Medicare members formixed Medicare non Medicare families(Coverage value $13,500). Husband/wifeMedicare member coverage at $7,500 x 2=$15,000

Through collective bargaining, SBA hadbargained away Line of Duty related drugreimbursements for fund expenses andmember out of pocket costs.

2005: SBA initiates litigation against theCity of New York regarding LOD drug costreimbursement and member out of pock-et costs. Effective July 2007: Due to con-tract settlement SBA agrees to withdrawlegal action upon initiation of the NYPDLine of Duty Drug Program. No co-pay-ments (out of pocket) or deductibles.Retrospective recoveries for pastclaims/costs incurred by the fund andmembers.

NYC PICA Program:As of July 1, 2001, coveringPsychotropic, Injectables, Chemotherapyand Asthma related drugs.

July 2005: NYC PICA Program no longercovers Psychotropic and Asthma drugs.SBA Fund picks up responsibility for andabsorbs cost of these drugs at$1,000,000 per year.

No coverage for Birth Control Effective October 1, 2009:Generic birth control covered under SBA Drug Plan. Active: Free (0 co-pay),Retiree A: 30%, Retiree B: 20% co-paysBrand birth control covered at 100% co-pay, which allows for all SBA discounts tobe applied (approx value 25% discount).

SBA Health & Welfare Fund uses member social security number as an ID number for administering all benefits.

In the interest of protecting membersconfidential ID, SBA converts all benefitprograms to an alternate ID number:member’s 6-digit tax number.

2008: Active non-line-of-duty SBA Cobracoverage for no out of pocket cost.

No Medical Scan Benefit! • Inner Imaging Body Scans at SBA discounted rate of $300 for active members over 40 years of age

• SBA subsidizing $200 body scan cost,resulting in cost of only $175 to members.

• Scan is for coronary artery disease, lungcancer and abdomen and pelvis scan.

The three-day Labor Day weekend traditionally signi-fies the end of summer. It is a time of great relaxation formost people, but in New York thousands of police offi-cers of all ranks are assigned to the West Indian DayParade in Brooklyn.

Millions of people of Caribbean descent join in the rev-elry along Eastern Parkway. The SBA canteen truck wasout early, dispensing refreshments, T-shirts and hats tothose assigned to the detail.

It was at the parade, which is in its 42nd year, as well asat the 67 Precinct the night before, where scores of offi-cers prepared for J’Ouvert—or Juve—the celebratoryfestivities that precede the actual parade, that SBAmembers were interviewed and photographed.

Most obvious was just how diverse the backgrounds ofSBA members are. Ranging in age from their twenties totheir fifties, they had many dissimilar professions priorto joining the NYPD.

Some were military veterans or police personnel inother agencies. There were city and state correctionsofficers and a former U.S. Customs agent, as well as aWall Street trader, commodities broker, criminaldefense attorney, bank employee, truck driver, ferryworker, Board of Education employee, airport opera-tions and department store manager, furrier, mechanic,administrative assistant, paralegal, therapy aide,plumber, warehouse worker, teacher and teacher’s assis-tant, claims adjustor, and help desk representative.

SBA members are a microcosm of society as a whole, akey reason why they are considered the finest frontlinesupervisors in the world. Here is a small sampling of theFaces of the SBA:

SBA board membersMaureen Murphy & Robert Johnson

Sgt. Janet McDonald-Jordan, Ceremonial Unit

Sgt. Michael Allocca,67 Precinct

Sgt. Patrick Cain,101 Precinct

Sgt. Beverly Brown,67 Precinct

Sgt. Mark Smith,67 Precinct

FACESSBA

OF THE

Heroes of the 67 Precinct

SBA board membersMaureen Murphy &Vincent Vallelongman the canteen truck

Sgt. Arlene Maldonado 104 Precinct

Sgt. Angelo Petkovits,108 Precinct

Sgt. Billy Polanco, Highway 2,U.S.M.C. veteran

Sgt. Mike Vicente,49 Precinct, U.S.A.F. veteran

Sgt. Kevin Cottingham,PBBS

Sgt. Rachelle Newton,Medical Division

Sgt. AlexPapagiannis,PBQN

Sgt. PamelaBumpars,PSA 4

Sgt. Dave Shimshi,20 Precinct

Sgt. Kwok Tai,120 Precinct

Sgt. RobertoSimona,67 Precinct

Sgt. Scott Kienle,67 Squad

Sgt. Tony Longobardo,67 Squad

Sgt. Jose Roman,23 Precinct

Sgt. Stephanie Vasquez,44 Precinct

George Martin is certainly not one to sit still andrest on his laurels. On September 13, just fifteenmonths after completing his historic 3,003 mile walkacross America to raise much-needed funds to benefitsick and injured Ground Zero rescue andrecovery workers, the 14-year veteran ofthe National Football League and tri-captain of the 1986 Super Bowl champi-on New York Giants, hit the road again.

As part of “A Journey for 9/11,” hisacclaimed not-for-profit charity, Martinand hundreds of supporters and spon-sors that included SBA President Ed Mullins, CitywideSecretary Paul Capotosto, and Gerard Butler, the starof the film “300,” walked a comparatively miniscule 13miles—from the New York side of the GeorgeWashington Bridge to Giants Stadium in EastRutherford, New Jersey.

As the marchers took to the field and walked endzone to end zone, the approximately 30,000 fans inattendance for the Giants-Redskins game roared withapproval.

“It was a hot day and a lot of us were pretty exhaust-ed from the walk, but hearing the crowd gave us all asurge of adrenalin,” said Mullins. “The atmospherewas electric, and it was clear that George’s efforts tohelp others mean so much to so many people.”

Martin is propelled by his own sense of altruism, aswell as the fact that much of millions of dollars heraised during his cross-country walk has already beenput to good use. The lives of many 9/11 workers havebeen improved and prolonged.

“Seeing some of them respond to the treatmentgives me great encouragement and brings me a lot ofjoy,” said Martin, who described one emergency work-er who had lost, but then regained his ability to sing

through vigorous treatment that wasfunded by the charity.

Martin is not at all surprised by howwell his journey has been receivedthroughout the country. While still inits developmental stages, and longbefore the cross-country walk began, hefondly recalls Mullins being “the first

guy to pick up the phone and say I want to be part ofthis.”

A lot has happened since then, not the least of whichis the fact that the cities of Phoenix, Oklahoma Cityand San Diego have contacted him to request that hewalk there.

“They didn’t have to ask very hard,” said Martin,who is a perpetual source of positive energy. “If we cancontinue to create goodwill and excitement while help-ing scores of heroes who need our help, we’ll go any-where we’re invited. A minimal amount of effort onour part has the potential to render great results formany other people. There is nothing better than that.”

The 57-year-old Martin is significantly older thanthe age at which many of the 9/11 heroes are seeingtheir lives turned upside down after being diagnosedwith debilitating illnesses. He is also the same age thatactor Patrick Swayze was when he recently passed awayfrom pancreatic cancer.

Martin says that the sadness surrounding the illness-es and deaths of such relatively young and accom-plished people gives him all the impetus he needs towalk on—for as long and as far as his still trim and ath-letic body will take him.

“I don’t want to get philosophical, but we are all onlyhere for a very short time,” he said. “If there is some-thing we can do to help others less fortunate than our-selves, then by God it’s our obligation to do it.”

For information on how to make a donation, logonto: ajourneyfor911.info or call 1-877-WALK 911(925-5911). If your employer offers a matching giftprogram, please submit your completed form to:A Journey for 9/11, PO Box 409, Warwick, NY 10990.

A JOURNEY FOR 9/11GEORGE MARTIN HITS THE ROAD AGAIN


Special thanks to Avante Auto Body & Detailing,630 Hunts Point Ave., Bronx, NY, for their beautiful rendering of the NY Giants

logo and autographs of players onto the Journey for 9/11 motorcycle.


Proud to Bean SBA Member & Friend

Sergeants of the Year The following members were honored as Sergeants of the Year at the annual luncheon celebration, which was

held on September 24 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn. With their loved ones in attendance, they were pre-sented with plaques and praised for their gallantry, heroism and exemplary public service.

• Sgt. Glen Amico of the 60 Precinct for his role in the water res-cue of an elderly man from the perilous Coney Island surf.

• Sgt. Louis Bauso of the 76 Precinct for his role in a potentialhostage situation and the arrest of a man in possession of a rifle

• Sgt. Louis Deceglie of the 47 Precinct for his role in a shootingincident that led to the arrest of several men involved in a homeinvasion robbery.

• Retired Sgt. Timothy Deevy of Narcotics Borough Bronx forhis role in a gun battle and the apprehension of an armed man.

• Sgt. John Flynn of the PBQS Task Force for his role in a car stopthat led to the recovery of a pipe bomb.

• Sgt. Thomas Gagliardi of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 2 for hisrole in the arrest of an armed suspect who just minutes earlierhad robbed and killed a man.

• Sgt. Kenneth Granowski of the Staff Services Section for hisoff-duty role in the rescue of a man who had fallen onto the traintracks at the Great Kills Station in Staten Island.

• Sgt. Anthony Guadagno of the 60 Precinct for his role in the res-cue of two men stranded in the chilly waters off of Coney Island.

• Sgt. Frank Horvath of the Queens District Attorney’s Squad forhis role in saving the life of a retired NYPD detective who hadbeen shot during a jewelry store robbery.

• Sgt. Anthony Lisi of ESS 5 for his role in saving the life of aretired NYPD detective who had been shot during a jewelrystore robbery.

• Retired Sgt. John Logan of the Staten Island Task Force for hisrole in the rescue of a man who had fallen onto the train tracksat the Great Kills Station in Staten Island.

• Sgt. Sean Lynch of the 41 Precinct for his role in the apprehen-sion of three heavily armed men who had just shot and woundedthree victims.

• Sgt. Richard Mack of the Midtown South Precinct for perform-ing lifesaving CPR on a 2-year-old boy.

• Sgt. Michael McGuiness of ESS 1 for his use of a newly devel-oped medical tool to save the hand of a bricklayer who wasseverely injured in a construction accident.

• Sgt. Sean O’Brien of Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North for hisrole in a shooting incident and violent struggle that led to thearrest of a man wanted by federal authorities.

• Sgt. John Paolucci of the Forensics Investigation Division forhis inspiration by not only beating the medical odds by recover-ing from a near-fatal motorcycle accident, but also fulfilling alifelong dream by participating in an NYPD-sponsored boxingmatch where he defeated a taller, heavier and more experiencedopponent.

• Sgt. Michael Raso of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 5 for his role ina shooting incident and the arrest of an armed man.

• Sgt. Fabian Sanchez of the 83 Precinct for his role in a gun battle with a man who had just shot two civilians.

• Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct for displaying an inor-dinate amount of coverage after being stabbed in the eye whileresponding to a report of emotionally disturbed person who wasarmed with a knife.

• Sgt. Sheival Surujballi of the 10 Precinct for his role in thearrest of an armed suspect who had just shot and wounded anoth-er man.

• Sgt. Kenneth Winters of the 107 Precinct for his leadership inan investigation that led to the execution of two search warrants,the arrest of two men, the recovery of a large amount of marijua-na, and the closing of a drug lab.


SBA ScholarshipsThe SBA is proud to award annual scholarships and dependants of active and Lifetime members with the high-

est SAT scores (plus ties) among all applications submitted. Scholarships are based on the financial needs of theapplicant. If a student receives a full tuition scholarship from the attending college, they are recognized with aCertificate of Scholastic Achievement, which allows the extension of the scholarship list to the next eligible stu-dent. Several non-competitive scholarships are also awarded. For scholarship information, contact CitywideSecretary Paul Capotosto at 212-226-2180. This year’s recipients are:

RECIPIENT/COLLEGE PARENTAgugliaro, Alexa/Undecided John AgugliaroArniotes, Alexander/Bentley Nicholas ArniotesAyan, Elizabeth//Fordham Atilla AyanBastidas, Michael/Hofstra Juan BastidasBelger, Megan/Univ. of Delaware Donald BelgerConnolly, Kelly/Syracuse Brendan ConnollyDiClemente, Michael/SUNY Cortland Vincent DiClementeGallina, Alexander/SUNY Albany Marcelo Gallina Garden, Justin/SUNY Binghamton Jacques GardenHugel, Raymond/Villanova Robert HugelKobner, Scott/Emory University Mark KobnerLawless, Martin/Cooper Union Martin Lawless(Certificate)Miltenberg, Glenn/U.S.A.F. Academy James Miltenberg (Certificate)Molloy, Alexa/Maritime Academy Mary Williams(Certificate)Morrison, Jaimie/Notre Dame James Morrison

RECIPIENT/COLLEGE PARENTMountfort, Thomas/St. John’s Edward MountfortRoy, Caitlyn/Richmond University Timothy Roy (9/11 LOD death)

Ryan, Joseph/Univ. of Delaware John RyanValdez, Matthew/West Florida Maria Valdez Valle, Heather/Univ. of Connecticut Jose ValleYee, Diane/NYU Gin Yee

Recipients of the Sgt. Doreen Scrimenti Memorial ScholarshipColon, Blas/St. Francis Lorianna ColonLyver, Kellie/Fordham Donald LyverPiranio, Theresa/Univ. of Scranton John Piranio

Recipient of the annual non-competitive Bo-Mat CreationsScholarshipPetrassi, Jared/SUNY Brockport Edward Petrassi

Recipient of the annual non-competitive Sgt. Frances Haimeck-Mladinich Memorial ScholarshipSenese, Kristin/St. John’s John Senese

SBA Art Calendar ContestThe winners of the 2010 Art Calendar Contest were selected in August by esteemed artist Ray “Bubba”

Sorenson, who each year paints a tribute to veterans on a rock located near Greenfield, Iowa. Known as the“Freedom Rock,” it has become internationally known for its spirit of patriotism. The 13 winners of this year’scontest received desktop computers that were donated by the Federal Drug Agents Foundation, while the runner-ups received $500 savings bonds that were donated by many of our sponsors, all of which are listed on page 32.

WINNERS

Kindergarten: Kirsten McKenna, daughter of Sgt. Francis McKenna ofthe 115 Precinct

1st Grade: Caleigh Elwood, daughter of Sgt. Christopher Elwood of the 115 Precinct

2nd Grade: Ella Namour, daughter of Sgt. Alexandre Namour of the Police Academy

3rd Grade: Jake Schwartz, son of Sgt. Kevin Schwartz of the Transit Bureau

4th Grade: Matthew Oliver, son of Sgt. Joseph Oliver of PBQN Anti-Crime

5th Grade: Joseph Pellarin, son of Sgt. Alfred Pellarin of the Traffic Control Division

6th Grade: Brittany Regula, daughter of retired Sgt. Joseph Regula

7th Grade: Monica Gartner, daughter of retired Sgt. Robert Gartner

8th Grade: Aileen Murphy, daughter of Sgt. John Murphy of the Transit Bureau

9th Grade: Alan Viveros, son of Sgt. Yubany Campuzano of IAB

10th Grade: Allie Dempsey, daughter of Sgt. Robert Dempsey of the 109 Precinct

11th Grade: Sara McGee, daughter of Sgt. Tsu-Yong Ko of OMAP

12th Grade: Danielle Whitaker, daughter of retired Sgt. Vanna Whitaker

HONORABLE MENTION

Kindergarten: Anthony Limeri, son of retired Sgt. Anthony Limeri

1st Grade: Joshua Johnson, son of Sgt. Ken Schneiweis of the Transit Bureau

2nd Grade: Angelina Conroy, daughter of Sgt. Frank Conroy of the Narcotics Division

3rd Grade: Brianne Difede, daughter of Sgt. Anthony Difede of the Warrant Section

4th Grade: Tyler Bochno, son Sgt. William Bochno of the Patrol Services Bureau

5th Grade: Eric Wall, son of retired Sgt. Brian Wall

6th Grade: Mary Faith Maiello, daughter of Sgt. Frank Maiello of PBMN Anti-Crime

7th Grade: William Planeta, son of Sgt. William Planeta of the Office of Labor Relations

8th Grade: Cassandra Rodriguez, daughter of retired Sgt. Felipe Rodriguez

9th Grade: Erika Finan, daughter of Sgt. Joseph Finan of the Quality Assurance Division

10th Grade: Elisha Diaz, daughter of Sgt. Marilyn Diaz of PBMN IRT

11th Grade: Katherine Dillon, daughter of retired Sgt. Martin Dillon

12th Grade: Daniel Smith, son of retired Sgt. Michael Smith

Street RenamingThe family of the late Sgt. Michael Ryan of the

Warrant Section, who passed away in November 2007from a 9/11 related disease, joined Suffolk CountyLegislator John Kennedy for a street renaming in hishonor. A portion of Kings Highway, next to theHauppauge Youth Organization field where Ryancoached 9-year-old football players to a championshipseason, was dedicated on September 1. Sgt. Ryan, whowas 41 at the time of his death, is survived by his wife,four children, and a football team who went from 0–8 theprevious season to 9–0 under his stewardship. FinancialSecretary Gary DeRosa represented the SBA at the bit-tersweet ceremony.

Back from the BrinkSgt. John Paolucci of the Forensic Investigations

Division was determined to beat the odds when told thathe’d most likely lose a leg after a 2004 motorcycle acci-dent. His return to full duty resulted in PoliceCommissioner Raymond Kelly presenting him with theTheodore Roosevelt Award for overcoming great physicalobstacles. This summer he fulfilled a longtime ambition bycompeting in an NYPD boxing match, where he defeatedan opponent who was taller, heavier and more experiencedthan he was.

Sgt. Keith A. Ferguson Memorial 5K Walk, Run, CrawlThe fifth annual Keith A. Ferguson Memorial 5K Walk, Run, Crawl

across the Brooklyn Bridge was held on August 2. More than 600 peo-ple, including Sgt. Joseph Murphy of the Highway District (front), par-ticipated in the 3.1 mile event, which is held in honor of the late Sgt.Ferguson who died of a heart attack on January 31, 2004, while assist-ing other officers in the apprehension of a suspect after a foot chase.

At the time of his death, Sgt. Ferguson (inset) was 38-years-old anda member of the Hercules Anti-Terrorism Squad of the EmergencyService Unit.

Besides organizing the event each year, Sgt. Ferguson’s mother,Sonia M. Cunningham, is collecting cell phones with proceeds of therecycling going to an endowment in her son’s name at the University ofTexas at Brownsville.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the fund can mail a check made outto the Sgt. Keith A. Ferguson Endowed Chair in Criminal Justice to: A. Juarez, Development Office, UTB/Texas Southmost College, 80 FortBrown, Brownsville, TX 78520.

Harbor Unit DedicationSgt. Thomas Horvath and PO Eladio Quiles strike a

pose at a memorial dedication for the 150th anniversaryof the Harbor Unit, including the 12 members of thecommand who have lost their lives in the performance oftheir duties. Among those who suffered line-of-dutydeaths were Sgt. Neil Gibbons and Ptl. John McGlyn,who died in October 1924 when the engine on their boatexploded.



A High Note

Despite being diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, Larry Oliveri, the 17-year-old son of retired Sgt. Paul Oliveri of the Manhattan Traffic Task Forcehas become an accomplished opera singer. He has performed at politicalgalas, a Triple A Yankees game, and the 100-year anniversary of theManhattan Bridge. On May 31, he gave the command for drivers to starttheir engines at a Nascar event at the Dover International Speedway inDelaware.

“Autism never sounded so good,” said his proud father.

A Fond FarewellThe SBA bid a fond farewell to Sgt.

Paul Hargrove of ESS 10, the longtimedelegate for the Emergency Service Unitwho retired in July after 35 years of serv-ice. He is shown here during his walkoutwith his wife Marilyn, as well as beingdriven around by Sgt. Billy Harding in a1930 ESU vehicle. The hardworkingHargrove will now have lots more timeto spend with his family, which includeshis lovely wife, 3 children and 5 grand-children.

Cigar NightThe SBA hosted two Cigar Nights this year, the most recent of which

was on September 17 at Revel in the Meatpacking District. These popu-lar fundraising events raise monies that are used for many SBA programs,including the Widows and Children’s Fund and the Scholarship Fund.Celebrity guests on hand for the latest were Randy Beverly (left), who isbest known for making 2 key interceptions that helped the New York Jetsin their historic 1969 Super Bowl victory, and Gerry Cooney who in1982 challenged Larry Holmes for the heavyweight championship of theworld.

Golf OutingThe annual SBA golf outing to raise funds for the Widows and

Children’s Fund was held on June 23 at Bethpage State Park onLong Island. For making the event such an unmitigated success, theSBA expresses special thanks to Rick Peterson from AFLAC fordonating golf balls; Diane DeGregorio, Gary Scarmato and JuneGiuffo from Emblem Health for shoe brushes, messenger bags anda Golfsmith gift certificate; Chris Bugeya and Dom Pellegrino fromEmpire Blue Cross/Blue Shield for baseball tickets; Joni Howe fromHealthplex for golf bag accessories; Brecher, Fishman, P.C. andJordan Ziegler, Esq. for water bottles; and Cliff Lindquist forYankees tickets.

Other corporate sponsors include the New York LawEnforcement Foundation; New York Life Retirement Plan Service;O’Dwyer & Bernstein, LLP; Police Reserve Association; LawOffices of Andrew Quinn; and the Empire Group.

Hole sponsors include Amsterdam Hospitality LLC; theBelvedere Hotel, BNY Global Transition Management; Bogdan,Lasky, Kopley LLP; Belnord Hotel; Captains EndowmentAssociation, NYPD; Continental Home Loans Inc.; Davis Vision;Detectives Endowment Association, NYPD; Empire BlueCross/Blue Shield; Federal Enforcement & Homeland SecurityCorp.; FICO Realty Inc.; First Actuarial Consulting Inc.; Furman & Hauswirth CPAs; Gleason, Dunn, Walsh &O’Shea PC; Healthplex, Innoviant, Law Offices of Joseph McConnon; the Lucerne Hotel, Newton InternationalLLC; Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, NYPD; Reynolds ConsultingServices Inc.; and Vascular Diagnostics.


Quick ActionRetired Sgt. John Logan of the Staten Island Task Force (left) and active

Sgt. Kenneth Granowski of the Staff Services Section are all smiles after theyhelped each other rescue a man who had fallen onto the train tracks in StatenIsland in late January. Logan was already assisting the victim when off-dutySgt. Granowski rushed over to lend a hand. They pulled the man to safety justmoments before a train roared into the station.

A Cop’s TaleRetired Sgt. Jim O’Neil, who was assigned to homicide task forces, the Senior

Citizens Robbery Squad and the 32 Precinct before retiring in 1984, had his first book,“A Cop’s Tale—NYPD: The Violent Years,” published by Barricade Books inSeptember. According to one review, the book, which was co-authored with MelFazzino, “delivers a rare look into the barebones brand of law enforcement from the1960s to the 1980s in New York City.”

Among the subjects covered are O’Neil’s involvement in helping put drug kingpinLeroy “Nicky” Barnes out of business and his experience at the bank robbery depict-ed in the film “Dog Day Afternoon.” The book is available at all bookstores, as wellas at Amazon.com.

“Old Timers” DaySgt. Mike Salogub, the delegate for the Quality Assurance

Division, ran into Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly at the StatenIsland Yankees Law Enforcement Night at Richmond County BankBallpark on August 13. The commissioner, who has been associatedwith the NYPD for 40 years, joked that Salogub, a 36-year veteran,is still “a rookie” compared to him.

SBA Roller Hockey TeamEarlier this year the SBA Roller

Hockey team played the 48 Precinct inthe championship game of the PoliceCommissioner’s Roller Hockey Leagueat SkateSafe in Bethpage, Long Island.The SBA fell behind 3–0 and 4–1 beforelosing 5–4 in an exciting game that wentdown to the wire. Sgt. Rich Angeletti ofthe Highway District was named MVP.Coach Gary DeRosa, who is the SBAFinancial Secretary, accepted the run-ner-up trophy for the team. Any highlyskilled players interested in playing inthe competitive league can contactDeRosa at 212-226-2180. Games areTuesday and Thursday 9:30 A.M. or11:00 A.M. The league is open to allactive and retired members.

Class Reunion: September 28, 1970 Plans are in the works to put together a 40 year reunion in the fall of 2010 for members of the PoliceAcademy class that graduated on September 28, 1970. Anyone interested in helping with the planning orobtaining more information, can contact the following committee members: John Andrews at:[email protected]; Mike Gorton at [email protected]; or Jim Serra at [email protected].

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The SBA held its seventh annual Family Day Picnicat Nansen Park in Staten Island on Friday, June26. Although the day began with torrential down-pours, by late morning the skies had cleared, thesun was shining brightly, and hundreds of mem-bers and their families turned out for the festivities.

Members of the Mounted, Highway, K-9, andEmergency Service Units were present, theAviation Unit did several helicopter flyovers, andthe children’s activities included carnival rides,

climbing apparatus, softball, volleyball, horse-shoes, sprinklers, egg tosses, pie eating contestsand face painting.

“This was the fifth picnic my family and I attend-ed,” wrote one veteran sergeant. “One of our fourchildren wasn’t even born when we went to ourfirst one. Now it has become a family tradition.I’m so glad the weather didn’t deter us this year,because we had such a great time. Thanks formaking it such a special annual event.”

SBA STIMULUSContinental Home Loans, Inc. (CHL) is proud to make its National Law Enforcement Home Loanprogram available to all SBA members. This program substantially reduces closing costs forprospective homeowners and those refinancing their homes. CHL is a direct mortgage lender thathas serviced local and national civil service members and their families for over 25 years. The dis-counts that we offer to both active and retired SBA members, as well as their family members, are:

> Discounted Mortgage Rate—we are a direct lenderso the rates are issued by us. We would beat therate on any other competitor, be it a credit unionor a local/nationwide bank.

> No Origination Fee

> No Underwriting Fee

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> Reduced Title Review Fee

This alone would save an average person/family over $4,000 on an average loan of $400,000. Whileother lenders only give a credit to an SBA member, this program is extended to the families andfriends of all SBA members.

Our company offers the following types of loans:

> FHA/VA Guaranteed Loans

> First, Second, Investment and Vacation Home loans

> Purchase and Refinances

> Relocation programs for retiring members

There is currently an $8,000 tax credit for new homeowners. This program is available only untilNovember 30, 2009, and can used to pay for closing costs, down payment, or taken as cash in yourhand upon receipt of your tax return.

Continental Home Loans will make ourselves available to you at any time; 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.

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Police officers use their bodies in a very unique way. Some are requiredto walk throughout their entire day as they patrol the streets. Other offi-cers ride in their patrol cars for a majority of the day without muchmotion, not to mention the requirement to carry a standard amount ofgear. All of their bodies are put through a taxing experience day in andday out. If their bodies are misaligned and dysfunctional, they begin todevelop major compensations throughout their body. These compensa-tions will result in the overuse and underuse of certain main load jointsof the body, which leads them to being more susceptible to injury andchronic pain.

How can we eliminate these types of situations?

The answer is simple: we must get our bodies to work as they weredesigned. This is the sole principle of the Egoscue Method, a uniqueand very effective program designed to treat musculoskeletal pain with-out drugs, surgery or manipulation.

The Egoscue Method is a process that involves a series of stretchesand gentle exercises called “e-cises,” which are designed specificallyfor each client. This process strengthens specific muscles and bringsthe body back to its proper alignment and functioning the way it wasdesigned—PAIN FREE.

What is Egoscue?

The Egoscue Method recognizes that fundamental anatomical, physio-logical and bio-mechanical principles that govern the human muscu-loskeletal system. With only very rare exceptions, each person is bornwith certain core design characteristics that serve as a strong, resilientand efficient operational platform. By using a blueprint of this extraor-dinary platform as a guide, the goal of the Method is to eliminate dis-parities that can occur when injuries or negative lifestyle conditionseffect the way the musculoskeletal system actually moves as opposedto its underlying structural parameters. By restoring muscular balance,skeletal alignment and the harmonious interplay of internal systems,the body takes a quantum leap in healing power, stamina and physicalcapability.

The Egoscue Method is not a form of treatment that chases after short-term, symptomatic relief. Rather, symptoms provide a common-sense

starting point, a working frame of reference based on each individual’sunique combination of strengths and limitations. Our primary objectiveapplies to everyone we seek to help—to eliminate musculoskeletalsystem disparities and the resulting postural dysfunctions that interferewith pain-free living.

What are the experts saying about Egoscue?

Jimmie Mac, co-owner of Junction Fitness Group, Port Washington, NY:

“I was always athletic and intrigued by how the human body workedand the function of each movement. I began as a personal fitness train-er in 1997. Training both athletes and non-athletes, I was always look-ing for new ways to increase their movement in a safe manner. Beingan athlete, I suffered with many injuries, as did some of my clients,which limited our mobility. So I searched for techniques that wouldimprove our mobility without exacerbating the injuries.

During my research I stumbled upon the Egoscue Method, whichchanged my life. Pete Egoscue is the founder of the Method, and histeachings show that by aligning joint position through simple exercises,it helps to reduce or eliminate pain. I purchased his book and triedsome of the exercises on myself. I could not believe how good I felt. Ihad suffered from knee pain, back pain and shoulder pain for so manyyears, I had become resigned to the fact that I would always be in pain.

Thanks to the Egoscue Method, I am now pain free. I decided to trysome of the exercises on my clients and they too have had great out-comes. I was hooked. I contacted the Egoscue clinic in WestchesterCounty and took a course because I wanted to know more and becamea certified Egoscue therapist. I had a client thank me because they arenow able to sleep on their back after so many years of not being ableto because of their pain. I had another client actually cry because shehadn’t felt so good in years. Now I incorporate the Egoscue Method intomy training everyday here at Junction Fitness.”

Everyone’s experience with Egoscue is different. Jimmie’s experiencehas both impacted his occupation and his own overall health. TheEgoscue Method specializes in just that: changing lives. Our goal forevery client is a life without limitations. For the majority our clients,those limitations are pain. Why live and work in pain? You have anoption, and the Egoscue Method gives you the control.

LET’S GET STARTED

If you have had or are currently experiencing some back pain, here are some simple e-cises to help withyour posture and eliminate your pain:

Static Back—10 minutes1. Lie on your back with your legs up over a block or chair.2. Place your arms out to the sides at 45 degrees from your body with palms up.3. Relax your upper back and notice if your low back flattens to the floor evenly from left to right.4. Hold this position for 5–10 minutes

Airbench—2 Minutes.1. Stand with your back against a wall, with feet and knees hip width apart and feet pointed straight.2. Walk your feet away from the wall, while sliding your body down at the same time.

You will be “seated” in an invisible chair, with your knees bent to 90 degrees.Your hips are just slightly higher than your knees; your ankles are slightly ahead of your knees.Your lower back should be completely flat against the wall.Your arms can hang down to your sides, or you can rest your hands gently on your lap

3. Hold for 2 minutes.Keep the weight in your heels. Do not press forward on your toes.

Do these e-cises everyday and remember: A pain free, active lifestyle is not only possible, it is the wayyou should expect to feel and live. For more information, contact Michael Kenny at the Egoscue Clinicin Purchase, New York, phone: 914-509-5972

ON THE JOB FITNESS: THE EGOSCUE METHODBy Pete Egoscue

This is the first in a series of health and nutrition articles geared toward the well-being of the active police officer:

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Police Officer Deon L. Taylor1977–2008 • Shield 31688

On October 22, 2008, Police Officer Deon L. Taylor of TransitBureau, District 3 was killed in Afghanistan when an improvisedexplosive device was detonated beneath his Humvee vehicle.He was performing active duty as a fire detection specialistwith the New York National Guard, Bravo Battery, 1st of the258 Field Artillery Unit, Task Force Phoenix.

PO Taylor, 30, was appointed to the NYPD in 2005. Pegged asa natural leader by his supervisors, he was temporarily assigned to

undercover duties in Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North in 2007. In January 2008, he was activated by the U.S.Army National Guard and deployed overseas. The Department of the Army posthumously promoted him to the

rank of sergeant, and he was buried with full NYPD andmilitary honors.

The Bronx resident was a consummate family man whoinspired everyone he came in contact with. He is sur-vived by his fiancée Caitlyn; son DaRue, 8; parentsPamela and Leon; grandmother Shirley Taylor; brotherDemarr; uncle Det. Morris Weathers of the FirearmsSuppression Unit; aunts Monica Eady and AlexisRodgers; and cousins Det. Darren Bullock of theIntelligence Division, PO Marquis Cross of the TransitBureau, Manhattan Impact; and PO Torre Banks of thePBQS Anti-Crime Unit.

Less than a week after the death of Det. Edwards, the NYPD football team beatthe FDNY by the score of 18-9 in the annual Fun City Bowl. While all of the NYPDplayers wore Det. Edwards’ number and initials on their helmets, Sgt. Dave Reilly ofthe 7 Precinct took things a step further. After the game he told a newspaper, “It felt

good to win this for Omar. He was the nicest guy in the world.”

In Memory Of

Detective Omar J. Edwards1984–2009 • Shield 12734 • Posthumously promoted to detective

On May 28, 2009, then Police Officer Omar Edwards of the Housing Bureau’sPSA 5 Impact Response Unit was off-duty in Upper Manhattan when heobserved a man breaking into his car. As he approached the suspect to take appro-priate police action, the thief fled on foot. What followed was a tragic chain ofevents that ended with him being mistakenly shot and killed by a responding on-duty police officer. He was posthumouslypromoted to the rank of first grade detectiveon June 4, 2009.

Det. Edwards, 25, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed to theNYPD in July 2007. Although he had a short time on the job, he was great-ly respected by all of his colleagues and supervisors. Besides distinguishinghimself as a police officer, Det. Edwards, who had played semi-pro footballwith the Brooklyn Mariners, was a member of the NYPD football team.

The Brooklyn resident, a devoted family man, is survived by his wifeDanielle; sons Xavier and Keanu, who were 18 months and 7 months respec-tively at the time of their father’s death; and parents Natalia Harding andRicardo Edwards. His father-in-law, William Glenn, is apolice officer assigned to the 67 Precinct.


In MemoriamThe SBA pays respects to the following members who have recently passed away. Notifications were received betweenJuly 2008 and September 2009. Any omissions will be published in the next issue.

RETIRED MEMBERSName Passed Away RetiredAcer, Christopher 07/21/09 12/12/64Ackerman, Murray 04/06/09 08/29/76Anderson, Andrew 01/25/09 03/05/84Baez, Alex 11/21/08 07/30/05Basile, Anthony 07/05/09 08/31/89Behlmer, Harold 10/28/08 07/13/81Bestafka, Richard 06/16/09 02/23/91Biddiscombe, James 07/13/09 12/31/81Bishop, Everton 04/06/08 11/30/78Brady, Joseph 12/11/08 10/02/73Branche, Henry 05/16/09 04/15/76Breen, Patrick 08/03/09 07/19/82Bruno, Frank 07/28/09 03/31/95Bryant, Carl 04/29/09 10/28/79Buchhold, Robert 09/19/09 07/31/95Caban, Wilfred 04/22/09 09/20/86Callahan, David 02/03/09 07/01/72Cameron, Dennis 12/12/08 04/28/84Castronova, William 06/08/09 04/16/75Ceccato, Roy 09/12/08 05/07/77Chacon, Louis 09/12/09 09/09/80Clarke, Joseph 07/08/09 07/05/89Cobbs, Jacob 01/18/09 04/01/80Coffey, James 10/18/08 07/08/86Cooper, Joseph 06/04/09 04/07/72Cox, Patrick 01/01/09 07/02/77Coyle, James 02/21/09 02/01/71Cruz, Orlando 01/19/09 11/03/91Danzi, Anthony 04/23/09 04/17/84DeGiorgio, Albert 02/12/09 03/21/69Delgado, Raul 11/21/08 07/24/93Dellatorri, Robert 12/20/08 10/31/96Dern, Howard 10/18/08 11/20/76Dooley, Vincent 12/05/08 07/04/87Doyle, Edward 12/17/08 04/06/84Dreyer, Waldemar 03/16/09 07/10/89Farley, Michael 08/29/08 03/31/04Fenley, William 01/18/09 02/18/65Fitzgerald, George 06/04/09 08/28/71Flanagan, Matthew 02/05/09 11/30/78Flolo, Arvid 12/18/08 07/02/86Ford, Kevin 04/18/09 03/31/01Forget, John 12/31/08 08/04/85Fuchs, Victor 01/10/09 12/16/67Garber, Martin 04/29/09 11/11/79Gargiulo, Anthony 09/09/08 10/21/74Grasso, Richard 05/07/09 09/26/02Green, James 03/10/09 11/23/86Gribben, Catherine 04/28/09 07/27/01Guariglia, John 07/10/09 11/07/75Hagan, Brian 11/24/08 08/31/01Hamilton, John 08/14/09 11/09/81Hanratty, William 01/19/09 12/13/85Hanseen, Walter 07/05/09 01/08/80Hartell, Walter 04/09/09 07/07/82Hartigan, James 10/29/08 03/03/73Harvazinski, Lawrence 08/17/09 07/05/85Henderson, Anthony 07/06/09 08/25/82Hodges, Harry 05/05/09 07/12/78Hughes, Donald 01/26/09 11/08/75Hughes, John 03/28/08 09/29/66Hughes, Mary 12/11/08 12/16/74Hunger, Leonard 06/15/09 01/18/83Innamorato, John Jr. 02/25/09 08/30/83Karcher, Henry 08/12/08 09/30/77Kay, George 01/03/09 12/18/72

Name Passed Away RetiredKelly, Bernard 01/24/09 12/31/91Kirk, Frank 12/31/08 11/30/76Klein, Jacob 02/19/09 01/09/70Kraus, Edward 04/26/09 07/13/88Kreider, Thomas 09/24/09 12/20/85Lee, Frederick 12/02/08 10/16/78Leslie, William 12/02/08 07/08/82Lograno, Paul 03/10/09 12/16/86Maduro, Morris 01/17/09 08/04/73Majoris, John 02/24/09 03/03/77Margarella, Salvatore 01/29/09 07/11/92Marten, Gerard 01/19/09 08/31/87Mason, Melvin 06/17/09 07/04/85McDonald, Stephen 03/23/05 05/22/88McGuire, John 09/26/09 05/08/74McMahon, Patrick 01/08/08 02/10/57Mehmed, James 06/19/09 09/21/91Mercorella, John 06/17/09 02/07/76Mills, Philip 04/18/09 07/04/88Miranda, Frank 12/24/08 07/01/84Morreal, Julius 08/21/09 12/23/78Mullaney, James 01/27/09 07/08/84Nasca, Michael 02/21/09 11/30/08Negron, Nicolas 05/13/09 07/15/96Nugent, Andrew 10/22/08 12/31/00O’Brien, Christopher 07/23/09 12/23/00O’Connor, Raymond 08/24/08 07/29/07O’Dwyer, Edward 03/15/09 10/15/77O’Grady, John 11/20/08 10/10/76O’Shea, John 07/17/09 08/21/83Palmaccio, Albert 12/25/08 01/18/78Pellechia, Raymond 02/04/09 06/01/80Petersen, Karl Jr. 07/18/09 03/31/55Poidevin, Thomas 08/20/08 09/23/94Puzo, William 10/10/08 07/07/73Queenan, David 01/16/09 04/02/68Quinn, John 12/07/08 11/30/63Rappa, John 04/25/09 04/30/87Reidy, Maurice 06/06/09 05/22/90Reilly, Patrick 08/06/09 07/14/85Ridge, Michael 08/08/08 05/31/90Rocco, Gennaro 03/12/09 02/27/73Roche, Daniel 06/27/09 05/31/98Roche, Maurice 09/09/08 06/18/91Rothenberg, Barnet 05/11/09 06/27/69Scacalossi, John 07/23/09 07/09/71Schaefer, Charles 12/16/08 09/18/66Schwartz, Louis 02/15/09 07/14/83Scrima, John 04/06/09 07/21/85Sheehan, Denis 12/07/08 07/10/77Snyder, William 06/02/09 01/16/87Stampfli, Alvin 05/01/08 10/07/67Stanganelli, Rudolph 01/29/09 06/10/77Stanwick, Richard 09/17/08 10/24/78Stettner, Charles 02/20/09 05/01/97Thomann, Joseph 09/18/09 06/29/93Toomey, Robert 01/25/09 07/12/86Tramuta, Anthony 08/27/09 07/23/73Tumulty, Peter 01/13/09 12/05/68Volpato, Joseph 10/29/08 07/12/76Walpole, John 06/08/09 08/03/79Weber, Joseph 09/14/09 06/24/99Williams, Ralph 05/12/08 10/14/63Wolfe, George 08/18/08 10/29/74Yiachos, Joseph 02/24/09 08/02/74


The SBA has once again teamed up with LifeQuality Motor Sales, Inc. on Fourth Avenue and94th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and severalother vendors, to hold its third annual Car Raffle.Proceeds from the raffle will be utilized to offset theconstantly escalating cost of health care byenabling us to pay the COBRA benefits for the widows and children of non-line-of-duty activemembers.

This year’s first-place winner will drive off in a 2009BMW 328i, with a choice of several colors. The sec-ond place winner will receive a 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycle. Three other fabulousprizes round out the raffle.

The amount of tickets to be sold is strictly limitedto 3,000. Buying a ticket will not only enable theSBA to enhance health benefits to the widows andchildren of its members, it will also give you theopportunity to win one of the following prizes:

1st Prize: 2009 BMW 328i (choice of colors)

2nd Prize: 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna

3rd Prize: MacBook Pro Laptop

4th Prize: Bose Home Theater System

5th Prize: 50" Plasma TV System

SBA Car Raffle

For more information or to

purchase raffles, contact

Treasurer Robert Johnson at

212-226-2180 or

by e-mail at: [email protected]

The winners will be selected by a neutralobserver at the delegate/membership holidayluncheon on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.

Sergeants Benevolent Association35 Worth StreetNew York, NY 10013

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PAIDNewark, NJPermit #30

Edward D. Mullins, President

Robert Ganley, Vice President

Robert W. Johnson, Esq., Treasurer

Maureen Murphy, Recording Secretary

Gary DeRosa, Financial Secretary

Jerry Leary, Health & Welfare Secretary

Paul A. Capotosto, Citywide Secretary

Vincent Vallelong, Marshal

John Dorst, Sergeant-at-Arms

Michael Peruggia, E.M.D./Headquarters

Arthur Smarsch, PBMS/Manhattan South

Cosmo Lubrano, 23 Precinct/Manhattan North

Anthony Augello, TD-33/Transit Bureau

Stephen O’Hagan, SOD/Housing Bureau

Anthony Borelli, MN Narcotics/OCCB

Edward Conroy, Citi Field/Queens North

Kevin Kerrigan, Highway District/Queens South

Raymond Brickley, 42 Precinct/Bronx

Peter McCormack, DBBX/Detective Bureau

Gerald Walsh, 84 Precinct/Brooklyn North

Patrick Logan, 67 Precinct/Brooklyn South

Vincent Guida, SITF/Staten Island

DIRECTORS

SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

A NYC Police Sergeant—The Toughest Job in the World

Documents

MIRACLE - sbanyc.net · otherwise known as the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,” is well known. Passage of the Zadroga Act would permanently authorize health monitoring