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IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine April 2015
Spring Edition
Volume 1, Issue 26
A social, fraternal organization of more than 4,000 Italian American Law Enforcement officers in the State.
William Schievella, President
Editor: Patrick Minutillo
May Meeting
May 6, 2015
Villa Maria
411 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ
*Note: This meeting starts
at 6pm
No Meetings
June or July
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BILL SCHIEVELLA
Dear Friends, seen. A crew of our members, families and
friends will spend the day making homemade
gravy, meatballs (my mothers recipe) sausage,
As this
antipasto, salads and much more for an Italian
magazine is
meal that will blow you away. Through the genwritten, hopeerosity of one of our family members, we will
fully winter is
have a Tricky Tray and be entertained by a cocoming to a
median. I invite you all to attend and enjoy this
close and
opportunity to support Special Olympics. It is
Easter is upevents like these that allow New Jersey law enon us. This
forcement to remain #1 in the world in fundraisseason is aning so that our athletes need not pay for their
other busy
competitions.
time for the
I also urge all law enforcement to consider
Italian American Police Society of New Jersey. Our success- volunteering at the 2015 Special Olympics NJ
Summer Games on June 12,13 & 14 at The
ful Annual Gala Dinner Dance honored some
College of New Jersey in Ewing. We have been
outstanding Italian Americans. We were proud
fortunate to participate in this life changing
to honor Hudson County Freeholder Anthony
event for years and are very proud of our own
Romano as Man of the Year, Fox 5 News ReExecutive Board member Robert Belfiore for
porter Teresa Priolo as Woman of the Year,
Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino as Law serving as the State Director of the Law EnEnforcement Executive of the Year and William forcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Under his leadership, New Jersey has lead the
Agnellino as Businessman of the Year. This
event was a great way to highlight the organiza- world in fundraising and programs.
Finally, I ask you to consider making the trip
tion’s 30th year of service. We were entertained
by a great live band and as always, The Fiesta to Washington DC this May to attend the National Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil. Sadly
did an outstanding job. We honored two brave
we will be placing the names of fallen New Jeryoung fallen officers at this event. Jersey City
sey police officers on the wall this year. It is also
Police Detective Melvin Santiago and Cliffside
a great opportunity to support the hundreds of
Park Police Officer Stephen Petruzzello made
riders from our state that made the ride to
the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It was
fitting that our organization recognize them in a Washington on the Police Unity Tour. Let's refitting way. I would like to thank Gala Chairman member that we need to protect and support
and Executive Vice President Ron Sepe for an- each other in serving the community. We share
other outstanding job on the event. I would also a proud Italian heritage and a unique brotherhood and sisterhood in blue. I hope to see you
like to thank Executive Director Vincent Narat these events in the coming months. I thank
done on producing another great Yearbook.
As you read this, final plans are being made you as always for your support and am proud to
for the Annual Pasta Night for Special Olympics. serve as your President
I would like to thank Vice President Jerry Onnembo and Trustee Joe Rutigliano for their hard Fraternal yours,
work and dedication in making this event a sucPresident William Schievella
cess. This is like no pasta dinner you have ever
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From the Editor
Patrick Minutillo
Welcome back to another issue of the IAPSNJ Magazine. If
you’re reading this I guess you
survived another N.J. polar winter
and are now starting to recover
from SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Good for you! Remember,
more light, more activity, more exercise and healthier eating and we
should all be back to normal relatively soon. I hope!!!
Well, as you all know by now,
on February 23rd Superior Court
Judge Mary Jacobson said New
Jersey could not renege on its obligations to teachers, firefighters
and police who sued the governor
and state legislature, which is controlled by Democrats.
“The court cannot allow the
State to ‘simply walk away from its
financial obligations,’ especially
when those obligations were the
State’s own creation,” Jacobson
wrote.
Of course the decision will be
appealed, which will add another
lengthy delay to this issue, so the
battle is far from over but it is nice
to relish a win once in a while. I’m
still keeping my fingers crossed for
a similar win in our COLA case.
From what I’ve been told the Su-
preme Court has delayed review
of the Berg petition (COLA). I have
no clue what the judiciary is waiting for.
Coincidently, two days later on
February 25th the Governor presented his “Budget Address”. As
the Democratic response stated, it
was nothing more than a “pension
reform speech” grandstanding his
“road map” pension reform proposals with the NJEA. It seems
that is what his unbiased, bipartisan ““New Jersey Pension and
Health Benefit Study Commission”
has been working on for the past
five months. A “hard freeze”
(benefits to date would not be affected) on current pension plans
and health benefits? Interesting!!!
I guess we’ll just have to wait and
see how that works out. I don’t
know about you, but I would not
appreciate my pension plan frozen
and reengineered after working
my butt off and basing my whole
future on it for so many years, but
maybe that’s just me.
And as expected, he managed
to once again place the blame for
all the ills in N.J. on us greedy
public employees with our unfair
pensions and health benefits. Tell
me that this scapegoating nonsense isn’t really getting old!
Following the address the N.J.
State P.B.A. released the following: “The State PBA has had no
role in any discussions the NJEA
may have had with the Administration,” said Patrick Colligan, president of the New Jersey
State Policemen’s Benevolent Association. “The States pension
deficit for teachers is completely
unrelated to the health of the
PFRS which is mainly funded by
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local
government,
not
NJ.”
I recently read that neuroscience has proven that when someone is presented with information
or insights that threaten their feeling good about themselves or their
situation, that person will bring out
their rose-colored glasses. It
seems our unconscious mind, the
one that stores rules, procedures
and other forms of knowledge,
which are stored in memory and
can be retrieved in order to make
decisions and solve problems,
proceeds to distort our reality,
changing what we actually see
and then fill in the blanks with evidence designed to reduce the
threat and make us feel good.
When reading this I could not
help but think how this theory may
relate to our Governor and his
twisted perspective in regards to
how police officers and other public employees, with our hard
earned pensions and benefits, are
responsible for all those well documented ills that are now facing
New Jersey. Do you think maybe
it’s time he took off those rose colored glasses and accepted responsibility for his own shortcomings in running this state and stop
passing the blame on to others so
as to distract the public from his
own questionable managerial
skills. If nothing else it’s interesting
food for thought.
And as always, remember it’s
just my opinion.
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The IAPSNJ will be holding our Annual Pasta Night for Special Olympics. We have been
holding this event for many years and it sells out quickly so order your tickets early. All
the food is homemade by our members. All of the proceeds go towards supporting the
athletes. It's a great cause and fun night. You won't go away hungry.
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Long Standing IAPSNJ Executive
Board Member
Allan Attanasio
Takes the Reins as Mountainside
Chief of Police
The Italian American Police Society
of New Jersey is proud to announce
that Allan Attanasio was sworn in as
the Chief of Police in the Mountainside
Police Department on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm at the Mountainside Borough Hall.
We are all extremely proud of our Executive Board member and know that
he is an outstanding choice to continue to lead this fine agency. .
Members of the organization's Executive Board joined a large crowd of family, friends,
police officers from as far away as LAPD and the Aruba Police to wish Al well in his new
position. We are proud of Al and know that he will be an outstanding Chief.
Executive Board Members who were on hand to celebrate the swearing in of
Chief Attanasio.
L~R (Standing) Joe Pagano, Dan Sollitti, John Lazzara, Al Attanasio, Bill Schievella, Joe
Rutigliano, Pat Minutillo, Pete Serrone, Anthony Cavallo - (seated L~R) Ron Sepe, Vin
Nardone, Al Imperiale, Joe Simonetti, Sebbie D’Amato, Nick Incannella.
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Congratulations to the Hartford, CT. Police Department Italian Officers
Association on their 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner on January 24th. Members
of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey's Executive Board
traveled to Manfeley’s Banquet Hall in Hartford to join the celebration .
Pictured here are members of our group along with Dan Delvalle of NJ Blue
Magazine and members of the Hartford, CT Police Department Italian Officers
Association Executive Board.
Nice seeing Hartford,
CT Mayor
Pedro Segarra
on January 24th at
while at the Hartford
Police Italian Officers
Gala.
In Photo L~R: IAPSNJ Executive Secretary
Patrick Minutillo, Mayor Pedro Segarra, IAPSNJ
President William Schievella and IAPSNJ Trustee
Daniel Sollitti.
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We had a very good
conversation about
urban law enforcement
with a leader that
understands the value
of smart policing.
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IAPSNJ
Exec.
Board
Quarterly
Planning
Meeting
February
7th
Paradiso Café & Deli, Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ
On January 29th the
IAPSNJ had the privilege of
recognizing several of our
members at the dinner
meeting of the Detectives
Crime Clinic of Metropolitan
New Jersey & New York.
President Schievella was
able to recognize Jersey City
Police Officer
Dorothy Matarazzo
on her retirement after 25
years service to JCPD and
the Italian American Police Society of NJ. We were also very honored to recognize Jersey City Police Officer
Tom SanFilippo
for his heroic actions on the night of the murder of Jersey City Police Officer Melvin
Santiago. Officer SanFilippo held Det. Santiago in his arms for the final moments of his
life while trying valiantly to save his life. The IAPSNJ salutes Officer SanFilippo as well as
the JCPD officers honored that night. We are proud of them all!
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Thanks to the Wood Ridge Police PBA Local 313 for hosting a community toy
drive for the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey. These toys were
distributed to the children of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NJ by Santa and his
police helpers at our Annual Children’s Christmas Party! Special thanks to Chief
Joseph Rutigliano and PBA President Jerry Onnembo of the Italian
American Police Society of NJ's Executive Board for spending the day with us for
this great cause.
Also thanks to Executive Board member Anthony Magnotta for conducting a
toy drive with the Millburn Police Department. He and Associate Member Jack
Schultz delivered a van load of toys to the Wood Ridge Police Department.
Thanks to all of those members who helped make this holiday special for those
in need.
On December 17 members of the
Jersey City Police Department East
District conducted a ' Shop With a
Cop' program for children in Jersey
City at Target. Pictured here is
IAPSNJ Executive Board Member
Daniel Sollitti who is a Captain and
East District Commanding Officer in
Jersey City Police along with police
officers from the East District..
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The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey held its annual holiday party for Big
Brothers and Big Sisters of NJ on December 20th. Truckloads of toys and gifts were
distributed to a record number of at risk children from this program at this year's party
by member police officers and volunteers. Members and volunteers also served pizza,
sandwiches, soda, cake and cookies to more than 300 and a face painter, Mickey and
Minnie were on hand to make the day a huge hit, Thanks to Newark PD for arranging for
Batman to attend with the Batmobile. Thank you to everyone that
made the day a huge success! It is nice to see how police officers
volunteer to serve those in need in our communities.
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Message to our Membership ~ by: Sebbie D’Amato
Dear Member,
As our organization continues to grow, we find ourselves in the need of assistance by members with various skills and contacts. Many times we are asked by members, "How can I get involved more" Our answer
usually lends to existing events and committees. If we are to grow as an organization, we need to expand our
thinking. We would like to tap the vast talents and network of contacts of our membership, These contributions could be intellectual, technical or physical.
Each event we hold is unique, in that each has different needs. Whether it be food or beverage donations,
talent or entertainers, or other personal talents discussed below.
Information is the key to any organization and we try to provide it on our web site as best we can, but like any
good web site, it is a "full time job".
We would like to find some members who are versed in web management to assist our webmaster with
gathering and posting pertinent information for our members.
Our Magazine Editor is doing a fantastic job with the Quarterly Magazine. Gathering content for a magazine
usually requires a staff of contributors. If you are interested in contributing or gathering information or writing for the magazine, we want you.
We have some ideas for our events, but these ideas cost money. We would like to have some of these ideas sponsored by businesses, who in turn would be promoting themselves. We are looking for members who
are versed in “sales”, because they would , in fact, be selling a specific idea or event that the sponsor can
finance. One of these ideas, for example, might be a video biography of each year’s Gala Honorees. A video
could be underwritten by a sponsor who would be displayed in the credits. This video would be played at the
Gala to introduce our honorees and then would be posted on our web site to further benefit the sponsor(s)
and promote our Gala. This is something that could continue year to year provided the sponsors would continue their participation. Any documentary film or video has multiple sponsors deferring the costs. Therefore
selling the idea to multiple sponsors would be essential.
Many police officers have other professions, such as music entertainment, carpentry, electrical, or possibly even videography. The videographer may want to take on a project such as the video mentioned above.
The member involved in music entertainment may want to promote his business by “playing” at our Pasta
Night, Annual Picnic, Gala or other events.
LOGO APPAREL ITEMS CAN SIMPLY BE ORDERED BY VISITING THE HOME PAGE OF
OUR WEB SITE AND CLICKING ON THE LINK LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDEBAR.
Proudly Wear Your
Organization’s Apparel!
ORDER @
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CALL 732-277-7123
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Did you know Jeans - especially blue ones – are
usually identified with American culture, but their
origins are Italian. In fact, denim can be traced back
to the northern city of Genoa in the 17th century,
where the cloth was worn by sailors. It is thought
that the word “jeans” comes from the French word
for Genoa: Gênes.
Did you know that Banks can be traced to
medieval and early Renaissance Italy, the most
famous being the Medici Bank, founded by Giovanni
di Bicci de’ Medici in 1397. The oldest bank still in
operation today is Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which
opened in 1472.
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AND INFORMATION
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR DUES
All members are urged to take a moment, if they haven't already, and send in their 2015 Membership Dues of $25 to
keep their membership active. Membership dues help fund many important programs such as our scholarship and
"good and welfare" funds, Columbus Day celebration, and holiday charity toy drive. Our Dues Payment via PayPal
has taken off and at least 20% of our membership have now renewed on-line, as well as New Members joining and
paying their dues fully on-line.
This year we will be pushing our dues renewal campaign via email, to the on-line system. Please take advantage of
it. It is simple & secure. You will start seeing the 2015 dues reminders starting in November. Take advantage. No
PayPal account, No Worries. The system will accept credit cards securely as well. If you must pay via check, please
make checks payable to The Italian American Police Society of NJ and include your membership number if possible.
Mail to: I.A.P.S. of N.J., 729 Indian Road, Wayne NJ,
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On December 22, 2014 the
Somerset County Sheriff ’s
Office held a Promotion,
Swearing-In and Awards
Ceremony
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
Promotion
Congratulations to Thomas Carlucci on his promotion to Sergeant.
Corrections Division Hires
Congratulations to Andres Romero and Chelsea Scalzo on their appointment as Corrections Officers.
Congratulations to William McCudden and Timothy Richard on their appointments as Sheriff’s Officers.
Life Saving Award ~ Captain Tim Pino (IAPSNJ Member—See page 27)
On December 22, 2013, at approximately 7:40 pm, Somerset County Communications dispatched the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver Task
Force advising that a 72 year old project lifesaver client with Alzheimer’s had gone missing. The weather conditions were cold that evening. The Sheriff’s Office
PLS Task Force was activated and arrived at the client’s residence. A faint signal from the missing woman’s transmitter was detected approximately an hour and
half later. The PLS team located her a short time later. The client was located at 9:25 pm. near the Acura Dealership off Route 22 in Bridgewater. The female
client was cold, tired and disoriented. The client was evaluated by the EMS and found to be in good health and was then released to her primary caregiver at the
scene. If the officers did not respond and locate her in a timely manner the client may have perished.
Exceptional Duty Award ~ Lieutenant Prosper Cima
Lieutenant Cima realized a need exists in the Somerset County Courthouse to identify individual(s) who are potential risks to Judges, Court personnel, Sheriff’s
Officers, citizens and government property. Based on his threat assessment of specific individuals, Lieutenant Cima developed a proactive early warning system
to prepare and alert Courthouse personnel of possible dangers. This system also allowed Sheriff’s Officers to plan and strategize in advance of a potential
threat. The success of this program soon was communicated to other agencies. The Court Threat Management Program (CTAMS) has now been accepted as a
statewide program involving all 21 Sheriff’s Offices, the United States Marshall Service and the New Jersey State Police. This program now allows for an exchange and sharing of pertinent information between agencies with the purpose of maintaining safety for everyone involved with the Court process. Lieutenant
Cima is being acknowledged for his tireless work in developing this invaluable law enforcement initiative.
Sheriff’s Recognition Award ~ Lieutenant Steve SanAntonio & Officer Thomas Wallace
The Project Medicine Drop Program was initiated by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office in April of 2012 beginning with the first drop box being installed inside
the County Administration Building in Somerville. The program allows for the safe and secure disposal of unused or expired medications. It allows individuals
and families to remove unwanted drugs from their households. Since 2012, Lieutenant Steve SanAntonio and Officer Tom Wallace have been responsible for
administering the program. Under their tutelage Medicine Drop” Program has expanded to other law enforcement agencies in the County, totally six locations to
date. Both Lieutenant SanAntonio and Officer Wallace manage medicine record keeping, coordinating the safe disposal of the medication, dissemination of
prescription disposal literature and press releases and the collection of the actual medication from the various sites. Both officers coordinate Rx Mission Driveup/Drop-off, Project Medicine Drop, Senior Homes Med Pick-Ups, DEA’s Operation Take-Back and the American Medicine Chest Challenge. As a result of their
outstanding work in 2014, Somerset County residents dropped off a combined total of 2,152 pounds of medicines. Their dedication to this program is recognized
with this award.
Exceptional Duty Award ~ Officer Michael Vanover
Detective Michael Vanover has been assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) working out of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for
over five years. During his tenure in this assignment Detective Vanover has rescued and/or prevented numerous children from frightening predators residing in
New Jersey and other states from where they should feel the safest; within their own home, schools and parks. Detective Vanover’s computer and investigative
skills has assisted in pursuing criminals who prey on our children. He exposes individuals who seduce and victimize unsuspecting adolescents utilizing the latest
investigative tools in computer technology. These individuals operate in obscurity from their own homes, sometime for years, without being exposed or being
brought to justice.
Honorable Service Award ~ Officers Andrew Mospak and Eric Rogus
On September 27, 2013 after ascertaining from the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital that patient (Jose Drake) had committed escape earlier in the evening, Sheriff’s
Officer Andrew Mospak & Sheriff’s Officer Eric Rogus took it upon themselves to investigate and apprehend the escapee. The officers reviewed Mr. Cortes files
from both Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and the Somerset County Jail and initiated a manhunt which led them to a residence in Bound Brook where they apprehended Jose Drake and a second individual for Obstruction without incident. The actions of Sheriff Officer’s Andrew Mospak and Eric Rogus are recognized in
this Honorable Service Award.
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Sheriff’s Remarks
Exceptional Duty Award ~ Detectives Peter Kocsi and Jamie Mankowski
This year marks the end of my 13th year in office
and not a day goes by that we do not look for way On June 23, 2014, Detectives Kocsi and Mankowski were traveling together
to improve the services of the Sheriff’s Office. This in a Sheriff’s vehicle in Bridgewater when both noticed an individual sitting
past year we retired all 3 K-9 and we have new
off the roadway near a wooded area. Both agreed the individual’s posture
dogs in service keeping Somerset County safe.
and location appeared peculiar so they turned the vehicle around to investiWe did have some sad times this past year where
gate. Upon approaching, they immediately identified the individual as fewe had to put down 2 of the retired dogs, our
male wearing hospital type clothing and medical bracelets. The female posTracking K-9, “Boon” and our Drug Detecting K-9 , sessed no identification and appeared disoriented. The woman’s name was
“Dano.” For the past 12 years, both of these dogs ascertained from the medical bracelets. The female advised the detectives
worked for the residents of Somerset County
she was from North Brunswick and had been released from an area hospital
taking illegal drugs off the streets and finding
two days prior. The woman appeared thin and could not state when she had
persons that wandered off. They have served you
her last meal. Due to her condition the detectives convinced her to accomwell.
pany them to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in Somerville. They
also noticed what appeared to be a large burn type wound on her arm. Once
at the Medical Center and with the detective’s diligence, it was determined
she had been a patient at the hospital two days prior and she did reside in the North Brunswick area. With the support of a
nursing supervisor at the emergency room the detectives assisted in obtaining the needed aid from the Middlesex County
Social Services Office for the individual. She was escorted to a local taxi for transportation to Middlesex County. Based on
the investigator’s instinct of both Detectives Kocsi and Mankowski and the compassion demonstrated for the individual, a
potential tragedy was averted. The actions taken by both Detectives are acknowledged with this award.
Exceptional Duty Award ~ Officer Giacomo Crismale (IAPSNJ Member)
On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., Officer Giacomo Crismale was on patrol when he observed a vehicle traveling
Eastbound on Route 22 with unclear license plate and tinted windows. Officer Crismale stopped the vehicle on Route22
near Thompson Avenue. Upon speaking with the driver, Officer Crismale detected the odor of Marijuana emanating from
inside the vehicle. The Officer observed rolling papers, plastic bags and tobacco shaving from a hollowed out cigar. A
consent search conducted at the scene led to the arrest for possession of Marijuana. Following a search incident to the
arrest the individual was found to possess plastic bags containing suspected marijuana and a digital scale in the trunk of
his vehicle. The individual was processed and issued motor vehicle summonses for his violations as well as Possession
of CDS in a Motor Vehicle. In subsequent weeks, through Officer Crismale’s diligence, the suspect was able to furnish pertinent information regarding other area drug dealers resulting in additional arrests in Somerset County. Officer Crismale’ s
keen observation skills, police training and follow-up investigative skills were evident throughout this case. Officer Crismale’s actions are recognized with this award.
Did you know that
the first pizzeria to
open in the United
States was in 1905?
Genaro Lombardi
opened the
restaurant on Spring
Street in NYC.
Today, around
3 billion pizzas are
sold in the US each
year.
From Sons of Italy Trivia
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The Italian
American
Police Society
of New Jersey
Executive
Board
leadership
attended a
retirement
celebration
dinner on
January 17th in
honor of NJ
Transit Police
Deputy Chief
Joseph
Kelly
at Iberia Restaurant in Newark. We would like to wish Joe well on his new
career as the Chief of Police in Yardley, PA
On January
17th IAPSNJ
Executive
Board
Members
were also on
hand at the
Fiesta in
Wood-Ridge
for the
Swearing in
Ceremony of
Wood-Ridge
Chief and
IAPSNJ
Executive Board member
Joseph T. Rutigliano
as the 90th President of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association.
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IAPSNJ Executive Board
Member and Mountainside
A/Chief of Police
Al Attanasio
Joins motorcycle escort at
the funeral for
Detective Rafael Ramos
On December 27,2014.
Great job Chief!
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On January 28, 2015 IAPSNJ Member Donna Roman
Hernandez participated in the New Filmmakers Screening
Series in NYC to screen her feature film Crossing
Bloodlines. This feature movie includes several Italian
American Police Society of New Jersey members.
STORYLINE
A NEW JERSEY MOB
BOSS JOE TULLO IS RELEASED
EARLY FROM PRISON ON AN APPEAL AND DISCOVERS
THAT HIS COP COUSIN, DET. SGT. ANGELO LONGO, A
ONCE-TRUSTED ENFORCER FOR THE TULLO CRIME
FAMILY, HAS SQUANDERED JOE'S FORTUNE WHILE HE
WAS IN PRISON AND HAS COVERED UP THE MURDER OF
TULLO'S ONLY SON. LT. CARMINE DEBLASIO, AN AGGRESSIVE INTERNAL AFFAIRS POLICE COMMANDER, IS POISED TO
BECOME THE NEXT POLICE CHIEF, BUT
BOTH TULLO AND LONGO STAND IN
HIS WAY. THEIR LIVES BECOME
INTERTWINED AND LOYALTY BECOMES
BETRAYAL WHEN A COP IS MURDERED,
A 30-YEAR OLD FAMILY SECRET IS
REVEALED AND FAMILY BLOODLINES
ARE CROSSED.
WRITTEN
BY
DONNA ROMAN HERNANDEZ
DID YOU KNOW
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San Martino's Feast: from a Venetian Legend to Celebrations
of Novello Wine and Chestnuts
Legend says that, on a cold and rainy day, a soldier from Rome named Martino, while
riding his horse, saw a man on the road almost freezing because of the low temperature.
Martino really wanted to help the man, but he didn’t have enough money to do so.
The only thing he could think of was to cut his
cloak, keeping half for himself and giving the
other part to the man. He was so happy for
what he had done that, as soon as he said
goodbye and took his way back home, the sky
became blue and the sun started to shine
again. Legend also says that, overnight,
Martino dreamt of Jesus holding his cloak.
Martino became, for Christians, the saint of
generosity and humility.
The feast is very popular in the Veneto region,
where November 11 becomes a moment to
taste chestnuts and novello wine. This is also the reason of the Italian saying “A San
Martino, ogni mosto diventa vino”, literally translated as “On San Martino’s day, every
wine must turns into wine”. (Yes that’s correct?)
This day is also a great moment for children to have fun: they run from calle to calle asking
for a few cents or candy to retailers and to people walking by. That money is then used to
buy traditional Venetian sweets: either a pastry in the shape of the saint on horseback with
sword and cloak, garnished with colored sugar icing, chocolates, candies or the older
version, a sweet quince.
To IAPSNJ member
Mary-Anna Nichols Holden
On the loss of her sister
Stephanie Nichols LaRosa
Who passed away peacefully on March 2nd in
Sarasota, Florida, after a month-long illness...a
super bug infection that claimed her life after a
tough fight.
Our Deepest Sympathies!
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Great Italian American Series
Mario Cuomo
1932 ~ 2015
Mario Cuomo was born to Andrea and Immaculata Cuomo on June 15th, 1932, in Queens, New York. He was the
son of Italian immigrants. In Cuomo's early years he attended Saint John's University, summa cum laude in 1953. He
then attended St. John's School of Law, and graduated tied
for the top of his class in 1956. Cuomo became an advisor
to Judge Adrian P. Burke that same year and then entered
private practice in 1958. Cuomo also was a professor at St.
John's law school throughout the sixties, and chaired the
University Alumni Federation.
Cuomo was becoming a well known political figure and
liberal in the state of New York about this time. In 1974 Cuomo was the Lieutenant Governor
nominee on the Democratic ballot alongside Howard Samuels, but his ticket lost to the winners of
the Democratic Nomination, Hugh Carey. Governor Hugh Carey was so impressed with Cuomo,
Carey appointed him to Secretary of State.
In 1977 Cuomo ran for Mayor of New York, but lost in the primary to the eventual winner of
the race Edward Koch. However Cuomo was elected to Lieutenant Governor in 1978. In 1982
Hugh Carey stepped down as Governor, and Cuomo won the primary over rival Ed Koch, and
went on to defeat Republican Louis Lehrman. In his campaign, Cuomo's theme was the theme
from Rocky, and his campaign can be detailed in the book Diaries of Mario M. Cuomo, about his
rise to the Governor's office. Cuomo almost immediately became a national figure in Democratic
Politics. A strong liberal who was against the death penalty, and for affective gun control, he was
quite the contrast to the strong right values of Ronald Reagan.
In 1986 and 1990 Cuomo won the highest Margin ever for re-election to a second and third
four year term. Cuomo became an extremely popular political figure. Cuomo made New York nationally known for progressive legislation. In his tenure Cuomo improved roads, re-vitalized education and infrastructure of New York City. Cuomo also created a large homeless assistance program, created investment in many high tech facilities, created programs to deal with AIDS and
the mentally ill.
Cuomo was a devout Roman Catholic, and while he was opposed to abortion he felt the state
had no right to ban it. As the decade progressed Cuomo focused attention on children's issues,
and created 300,000 jobs for New Yorker's, and defied two Republican led recessions. Mario
Cuomo also created the first major ethics law for public officials and gave New York the largest
tax cut in the states history.
Cuomo also created the nations first seat belt law. Cuomo also appointed all of the judges to
the state's court of appeals. To add to his large list of accomplishments he appointed the first African-American, Hispanic, and the First two women. Cuomo's strong progressive record made
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him a rallying point for liberals all across the nation. He was a favorite to run for president in 1988
and 1992. Cuomo refused to run either year. He was the Keynote Speaker at the 1984 Democratic Convention. Rumours were abound as to why he didn't run, the most notable of which was supposed ties to the Mafia, which were never confirmed. Cuomo gave the nominating speech to Bill
Clinton in 1992. That year there was a movement to write him in to become president. However
Mario Cuomo's strong record could not defy the Republican Revolution. Cuomo looked good for re
-election in 1994. He had the endorsement of much of the Democratic top brass in the state, and a
good part of the top Republicans, including the newly elected New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.
Critics of his campaign said that against conservative George Pataki he did not give a strong campaign, and lost narrowly to the novice former Peekskill Mayor.
Part of Pataki's victory could be attributed to the powerful Senator Alfonse D'Amato, who
helped his campaign considerably. D'Amato lost heavily in 1998, but Pataki was re-elected. Since
September 11th Pataki has become viewed as a strong leader. Before September 11th, his two
Democratic rivals, Carl McCall, and Cuomo's son Andrew looked to have a shot at the Governor's
seat. Mario Cuomo's political legacy looks to rest to a certain degree on the potential career of his
son. However Cuomo will be forever remembered as a champion of progressive ideas that are still
being hailed as some of the best in the nation.
Cuomo's post political career has been quite impressive too. Cuomo has written many essays
and books, speaks at many functions across the country and at one point hosted a nationally syndicated talk show. Mario is married to Matilda Cuomo and had five children: Margaret, Andrew,
Maria, Madeline and Christopher. He has six grand children .
By: Ken Thorbourne | The Jersey Journal
January 3, 2015
When Mario Cuomo's parents -- Andrea and Immaculata -- immigrated from Italy
to the U.S., they first lived in Jersey City.
Cuomo, the former three-term governor of New York State who died yesterday at
82, told the story himself in a New York magazine piece.
"My mother and father had no school in Italy, no church in Italy. They lived on a
mountainside. They came here young, but had no friends, no school. They had
broken a vow not to go to America that each of them had made to their parents,"
Cuomo wrote.
"My father was a laborer; he came first. My mother came after him, because she
was having a baby. But when she got to Jersey City, the baby died. His name was
Mario. Not long after that, they did something that is just not done by Italians—they
had another child (in Queens), and named him Mario, too," he added
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T IME FOR A L AUGH
Courtesy of Anthony “Espo” Esposito
I just got off the phone with a friend who lives in Northern
Minnesota. He said that since early this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and
is still falling.
The temperature is dropping way below zero and the north wind is increasing to near gale
force.
His wife has done nothing but look through the kitchen window and just stare.
He says that if it gets much worse, he may have to let her in.
There were 11 people – ten men and one woman – hanging onto a rope that came down
from a helicopter. They all decided that one person should get off, because if they didn’t,
the rope would break and everyone would die. No one could decide who should go, so
finally, the woman gave a really touching speech saying how she would give up her life to
save the others, because women were used to giving up things for their husbands and
children, giving in to men, and not receiving anything in return. When she finished
speaking, all the men started clapping.
A couple was Christmas shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve and the mall was packed.
As the wife walked through the mall she was surprised to look up and see her husband
was nowhere around.
She was quite upset because they had a lot to do.
Because she was so worried, she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he
was.
In a calm voice, the husband said, "Honey, you remember the jewelry store we went into
about 5 years ago where you fell in love with
that diamond necklace that we could not afford and I told you that I would get it for you
one day?"
The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes, I remember that jewelry store."
He said, "Well, I'm in the bar right next to it
What Italian Doesn’t Like Broccoli Rabe?
Broccoli Rabe or Cime di Rabe or Rapini, is a wonderful
vegetable, that is now used in a wide variety of recipes.
A little bitter at times, but that is exactly what makes it
special. Perhaps the signature dish that made it famous
is Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe. Now it is used in a
variety of appetizers and pasta dishes. It has also
become especially popular as a side dish... sautéed in
garlic and oil.
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Another Screw-up on Facebook
From: American Police Beat Magazine
Police union and association leaders across the U.S. and Canada are
struggling with members who don’t seem to understand that posting on
Facebook is equivalent to ranting in the face of the police chief at headquarters.
The latest horror story involves an Arkansas police officer who is being investigated after
reportedly posting anti-gay slurs on Facebook.
The Arkansas Times reported it received a tip that an officer with the Little Rock Police
Department had used homophobic epithets while discussing a recent football game
between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers.
“What a comeback!” the officer wrote, which is shown in a screen grab obtained by the
paper.
The officer went on to lament that she had to listen to “faggots” cheer for the
“fudgepackers.”
The paper declined to name the officer, but Lt. Sidney Allen, the Little Rock public
information officer, confirmed that an investigation was underway.
“The Little Rock Police Department was made aware of this post earlier this week. An
internal investigation was started at that time,” Allen said in a statement. “As with all
investigations, we will not comment until the investigation has been concluded.”
Not sure what the best way to keep members out of trouble on Facebook? Maybe the Long
Beach POA has the best idea. They took down their Facebook page altogether and strongly
advised their members to follow their lead.
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SATURDAY JULY 18, 2015
MANOR PARK SWIM CLUB
LAUREL PLACE
WESTFIELD, N.J.
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Anyone attending is requested to bring a door prize
Volunteers needed for set up and clean up
For tickets please call 1-800-IAPSNJ-1
Or contact anyone on the pool committee:
Pete Serrone 908-307-0185, Nick Incannella 908-380-9571
Vinnie Nardone 973-985-3308, Al Attanasio 908-337-1958
42 year veteran of the Newark Police
Department and long time IAPSNJ
Member
Lieutenant
Ciro Mangione
70
1945 ~ February 23, 2015
The IAPSNJ extends it’s sincere condolences to
the Mangione family and friends on their loss.
Ciro was a great cop and a good man.
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This Cop Has Stopped a Dozen People From
Suicide on NYC Bridge
By: Phillip Messing ~ New York Post
He’s got more saves than an NHL goalie.
A veteran Port Authority cop, and IAPSNJ member, has stopped a dozen
suicidal people from jumping off the George Washington Bridge — and put
his own life on the line in his latest rescue attempt.
“It makes you feel very good,” said Police Officer Jesse Turano, who found himself dangling
over the edge of the span Tuesday to keep a 37-year-old man from jumping into the frigid Hudson
River.
“I wasn’t going to let him go — I wasn’t going to let him die while I was out there,” he said.
Turano, a nine-year veteran, began working at the GW Bridge in 2010 and since then has prevented at least 12 suicides. The victims have been a mix of young and old, men and women, Turano
said.
We’re very proud of Officer Turano and are proud to have him as a member.
The Italian American Police Society
of New Jersey wants to congratulate
all of the police officers and supporters that made the Polar Bear Plunge
to raise money for Special Olympics
NJ today in the freezing cold. We are
especially proud of our own Executive Board member Robert Belfiore
who is the State Director of the Law
Enforcement Torch Run for Special
Olympics.
On behalf of the Italian American Police Society of New
Jersey our condolences go out to former NYPD Columbia
Association President
Anthony Cesarano
on the passing of his dad,
Nicola Cesarano
on February 23rd. May he RIP!
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Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi (June 11, 1913– September 3, 1970)
Italian American
"Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing. You don't win once in a
while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning
is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game, and that's first
place. I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay, and I don't ever want to finish
second again. There is a second place bowl game, but it is a game for losers played by
losers. It is and always has been an American zeal to be first in anything we do, and to win,
and to win, and to win.
Every time a football player goes to ply his trade he's got to play from the ground up from the soles of his feet right up to his head. Every inch of him has to play. Some guys
play with their heads. That's O.K. You've got to be smart to be number one in any
business. But more importantly, you've got to play with your heart, with every fiber of your
body. If you're lucky enough to find a guy with a lot of head and a lot of heart, he's never
going to come off the field second.
Running a football team is no different than running any other kind of organization - an
army, a political party or a business. The principles are the same. The object is to win - to
beat the other guy. Maybe that sounds hard or cruel. I don't think it is.
It is a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the
most competitive men. That's why they are there - to compete. The object is to win fairly,
squarely, by the rules - but to win.
And in truth, I've never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in
his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that
really yearns for discipline and the harsh reality of head to head combat.
I don't say these things because I believe in the ‘brute' nature of men or that men must
be brutalized to be combative. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly
believe that any man's finest hour -- his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear -- is that
moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field
of battle - victorious."
- Coach Vincent T. Lombardi
Tony Verna, Italian
American, Dies at age 81
on January 23, 2015.
Tony Verna in 1966. Known as
the inventor of instant replay
and who remade sports
Television, he used audio cues
to compensate for an unwieldy
technology.
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The “IAPSNJ Newsletter”
is an official publication of
the Italian American Police
Society of New Jersey,
P.O. Box 352, Lyndhurst,
New Jersey 07071. This
publication is mailed to our
General Membership and
selected readers from
throughout New Jersey on
no less than a quarterly
basis and is made available by way of our website
at http://www.iapsnj.org.
No portion of this publication may be reproduced,
altered from its original
content, or distributed in
any way, shape or form
without the expressed written consent of the Italian
American Police Society of
New Jersey. In some cases
pictures, commentary or
articles may be used wholly
or in part within the context
of this publication. In all
such cases full credit shall
be extended to the photographer, writer and or publication.
As always, you may contact us in a variety of manners including telephone,
regular mail or preferably,
email:
1-800-IAPSNJ1 (Office)
[email protected]
www.iapsnj.org (web site)
All communications must
be accompanied by the
writers name, return address and telephone numbers.
Executive /Secretary &
Editor:
Patrick Minutillo
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We regret to report the passing of
Donald D. Rutigliano, 78
Jan. 7, 1937 ~ Jan. 11, 2015
Father of IAPSNJ Executive Board Member
Wood-Ridge Chief of Police
Joseph Rutigliano
Mr. Rutigliano was a former Bloomingdale
Police Officer, a long time member of the
IAPSNJ, and was a frequent participant in many of our organizations functions
over the years. He was a true gentleman who was well liked and respected by
all our members. He will truly be missed!
We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Janet, Joe, his wife Elaine, as
well as the entire Rutigliano family, friends and associates on their loss.
LOOKING FOR A GREAT NEW WATCH
SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey announces the
production of a custom timepiece with the organization’s logo. This
custom made timepiece is a perfect way to display your Italian pride and
is available for members, families and law enforcement supporters.
The Executive Board
of the NJ Asian
American Law
Enforcement Officers
Association with
IAPSNJ President
Schievella at NYPD
Asian Jade Society
Awards Dinner on
February 13.
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MEMBER NEWS
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey
congratulates member
Manny Corte
on being promoted to Detective in the Union County
Police Department. Manny is pictured here with his new
gold shield. Manny is proud to be a member of the Italian
American Police Society of New Jersey as well a Vice
President of the NJ State PBA. Good luck in your
position!
The Italian American Police
Society of New Jersey would
like to congratulate
Ray Nisivoccia
on receiving recognition as
an Honorary Morris County
Police Chief on December
17th at the Morris County
Police Chiefs Association
Holiday Gala and Installation
Dinner. Congratulations to
Roxbury Township Police Chief
Jim Simonetti
on being sworn in as the new President of the Chiefs Association
Congratulations
Lt. William J. Zika, Jr.
On his retirement from the Port Authority Police
Department on January 16, 2015.
The IAPSNJ would like to wish Bill the best of health,
happiness and success in all his future endeavors.
And, we’re sure we’ll be seeing Bill continuing all his
hard and dedicated work at the N.J. Special Olympics.
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MEMBER NEWS
Captain Tim Pino, Administrative Division
Somerset County Sheriff's Office and K9, Dano had been
partners for the past 12 years. Sadly, Dano passed away this
pass December. Our condolences to Tim.
DANO’S LAW
Significantly, on August 16, 2013 Gov. Christie signed the bill
known as "Dano's Law" to enhance penalties for threatening law
enforcement animals by treating threats against them as if they
were against their handlers.
The bill, also referred to as "Dano and Vader's Law," makes a
IAPSNJ MEMBERS
threat against the life of a law enforcement animal a fourthCaptain Tim Pino and degree indictable offense. Conviction of such a crime is now punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,
partner
or both.
Dano
Congratulations
to Italian
American Police
Society of New
Jersey Executive
Board member
Matthew
Stambuli
on his promotion
to Sergeant in
the Hudson
County
Prosecutor's
Office Homicide
Squad.
On January 9th a
large contingent of members, colleagues and friends attended his swearing
ceremony at the Hudson County Courthouse and a dinner later at San Vito in
Bayonne. Best wishes to Matt and his family in his new position.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN
Dr. Gioacchino Patuto
Recently long time IAPSNJ member
Dr. Jack Patuto
of Summit was honored by the Association des
Médeçins Haitiens a L'Etranger (AMHE) with the 2014 Solidarity for his
medical and surgical work in Haiti which included Obstetrics, Gynecology,
Pediatrics and Trauma.
This award, among others that he has received, demonstrates his long
commitment of sharing his many gifts with others, both here in his own
community, and also far away.
Dr. Jack, as he is known locally, is a former member of Médeçins sans
Frontieres (aka Doctors Without Borders) and Médeçins du Monde (Doctors
of the World) and frequently traveled to remote locations to help those in
need. He has cared for those with Cholera, Malaria, Ebola, Tuberculosis and
many other illnesses.
ASSEMBLY, No. 4130
216th LEGISLATURE
Introduced: February 5, 2015
Requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement
as part of Core Curriculum Content Standards in Social Studies.
This bill requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement in a
manner marked by mutual cooperation and respect as part of the implementation of the Core
Curriculum Content Standards in Social Studies, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.
The instruction must provide students with information on: the role and responsibilities of a law
enforcement official in providing for public safety; and an individual's responsibilities to comply
with a directive from a law enforcement official.
OKAY, I’M CONVINCED
Drinking red grape juice or wine -- in moderation -- could improve the health of
overweight people by helping them burn fat better, a new study indicates. The
findings suggest that consuming dark-colored grapes, whether eating them or
drinking juice or wine, might help people better manage obesity and related
metabolic disorders such as fatty liver.
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A VA I L A B L E O N O U R
WEB SITE
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cards can be
purchased
directly from
our web site at
a very
reasonable
price.
Check it out!
Go to the ‘site
map’ and look
for Gold
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to order and to
find frequently
asked
questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The 2015 Special Olympics Torch
Run has been scheduled for
June 12
The 2015 Special Olympic Summer
Games have been scheduled for
June 13 and 14
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Lucky/Unlucky Numbers
I always thought my greatgrandfather was kidding when
he used to say number 13 was
lucky. Apparently he was serious as the Italian concept of
lucky and unlucky numbers is
different from other parts of
the world. Some older Italian
Americans still hold the belief
of lucky 13, especially when
gambling, but it seems that in
Italy the number 13 has
started to have unlucky
properties as well. The
number 17 is considered
unlucky for at least two
reasons, both having to do
with how it is written. When 17
is written using Roman
numerals XVII, it can be
rearranged to spell the Roman
word VIXI meaning "I have
lived" and was found on
ancient tombstones. When
written using Arabic numerals
17 are still considered unlucky
since it resembles a man
hanging from a gallows.
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MEMBER NEWS
JERSEY CITY PROMOTES DETECTIVES
Congratulations
To JCPD Officers and IAPSNJ Members
Michael Manzo Jr.
and
James Lisi
on their promotions on December 22nd to the rank of
Detective
The IAPSNJ is very proud of your accomplishment and wish you both the best
of luck and success in your new position.
Congratulations
to Corrections Officer
Nicholas D'Orsi
on his
Retirement
from the
Essex county Corrections Department.
Wishing you the best in all your future endeavors.
Congratulations to
Belleville Police Chief
Joseph Rotonda
on the birth of his twin grandchildren
Joseph Steven
and
Lexi Jean Rotonda
Born this past January
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MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to
Chris Whiting
of the Passaic County Prosecutor s Office / Honor Legion Executive Board
member, and his wife Jodie, on the birth of his daughter
Anna Rose Whiting
Born on February 8, 2015
Congratulations to Hackensack Officer
Patrick O'Connor
and his wife
Stephanie
on the birth of their daughter
Brooke Marie
born December 2, 2014.
Best wishes to the O’Connor Family
Detective Vito Gigante
and
Sergeant Melissa Gigante
of Hoboken PD welcomed new son
Alessio Piero
September 1, 2014
He is also welcomed by his 3 older
brothers, Antonio (13), Vito (12) &
Vincent (11) and by his uncle, D/Sgt. Anthony Falco Jr., pop-pop retired
Chief Anthony P. Falco Sr., grandma Georgean, and Nonno tony/Nonna
Maria Gigante.
Congratulations and best wishes to the entire Gigante family!!
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MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to Italian
American Police Society of
New Jersey member Nick Grillo
on being honored by the Italian
Educational and Cultural
Center of Jersey City today at
its Carnevale Italiano on
January 25th. We are all proud
of Nick for his numerous
accomplishments.
In Photo L~R: Bill Schievella, Nick Grillo and Joe Simonetti.
ASSEMBLY, No. 4105 STATE OF NEW JERSEY
I NTRODUCED JANUARY 15, 2015
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman CARMELO G. GARCIA
District 33 (Hudson)
Expands scope of law governing registration of security guards; designated as "Melvin Santiago's Law."
AN ACT concerning security officers, designated as "Melvin Santiago's Law," and amending and supplementing P.L.2004
This bill expands the scope of current law regulating security guards in this State.
Under the "Security Officer Registration Act," commonly referred to as SORA, security guards employed by security guard companies are
strictly regulated by the Division of State Police. This bill extends SORA's provisions to security guards employed by private companies.
Specifically under the bill, any person who is employed as an in-house security officer by a company that maintains a proprietary or in-house
security function is required to register with the Superintendent of State Police and complete an education and training course. Under current
law, only security officers who are employed by a "security officer company" that furnishes security services to other entities are required to register with the superintendent.
Other requirements of SORA also would be extended to in-house security officers. An in-house security officer would be required to be 18
years of age or older. A person convicted of any of the following crimes or offenses would not be permitted to register as a security officer: (1) a
crime of the first, second, third, or fourth degree; (2) an offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; or (3) an offense where the issuance of a license would be contrary to the public interest, as determined by
the superintendent. A person who violates SORA's provisions is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000
for a first offense and $2,500 for a subsequent offense. The violator's registration also may be revoked or suspended. Registered in-house security officers also would be issued special identification cards, the illegal use of which would constitute a crime of the fourth degree.
The bill also requires a person employed as an in-house security officer prior to the bill's effective date to register as a security officer and
complete the education and training program within one year following the enactment of the bill. A company employing an in-house security
officer in violation of SORA is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for the first offense and not more than $20,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
The bill also imposes additional requirements on all security officers under SORA. Currently, security officers are required to renew their registration every two years. Regulations promulgated pursuant to SORA require applicants for renewal to also complete an eight-hour refresher
course. This bill requires security officers to renew their registrations and complete the refresher course every year.
The bill further requires armed security guards to wear uniforms standardized across the industry for identification purposes. The Superintendent of State Police is responsible for determining the standards for this uniform under the bill.
Finally, the bill requires armed security guards to carry their handguns in a level 3 or higher retention level holster. Handgun holsters are
ranked from level 1 to level 4 based on how secure the weapon is in the holster. A weapon in the least secure level 1 holster can be easily withdrawn by the officer or another person. More secure level 2 holsters, which include a "thumb break," or safety strap retention system, generally
are used by police officers. Level 3 and 4 holsters have additional security features.
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Safety Equipment Program
One of the many charitable ventures of the Italian American
Police Society of New Jersey, in conjunction with our New Jersey Police Officers Foundation fund raising campaign, is
our Safety Equipment give-a-way.
This is a presentation of a package of police safety / life saving equipment valued at $800.00* to active members of our organization who are full time police officers.
Effective Feb. 1, 2014 to be eligible for this give-a-way program, you must be an active up-to-date dues paying member.
For members with delinquent dues, you must bring your dues
current, paying for the lapsed time period of up to five years.
We will select 10 winners per year. All that is needed for any
active member in good standing, who meets the criteria, is for
that member to fill out the entry form below. Then an entry is selected randomly, once a month for presentation to the winner at the general membership meeting. Attendance at the meeting is required in order to
receive your package. If you have been selected to receive a package you will be notified by email and
asked to confirm your attendance. If you cannot attend the meeting your name will be returned to the data
base for a chance at a future drawing. Any questions, please contact Program Chairman, John Sisto
at [email protected].
*”This package contains at least $800.00 worth of police related merchandise if purchased separately.”
Over the last several years since the start of this important program we were honored to have given out
over 60 ballistic vests to police officers who were not provided one by their respective departments. We are
happy to say that most officers are now provided vest by their departments. We have therefore changed
our program to provide these Equipment Packages from this point on.
Please Fill out the Entry Form which can be found on our website.
Good Luck and Stay Safe!
DID YOU KNOW
down one The birth of ravioli appropriately enough is wrapped in legend. Though
“riavvolgere” means “to wrap,” most believe the dish was actually named after
Ravioli, a renowned 13th-century chef in the Repubblica di Genova (now more or
less the Italian region of Liguria) who is credited with its invention. But, as is often
the case with the most enduring and beloved culinary creations, there are
countless stories and conflicting tales about its origin. After all, who wouldn’t want
to take credit for this ingenious gastronomical gift? Though forms of this dish are
known to date back to early Roman times, it wasn’t until the 12th century that the
first manuscripts can be found describing raviolis—square or round shaped pasta
probably filled with ricotta and other ingredients. Ravioli, however, is just one of
many types of filled pasta—or tortelli, as they were called in Italian—all of which are
the noble descendants of the torta, a medieval savory pie.
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Sergeant Dennis Kelly U.S. Capitol Police
Police Officer Miguel Garcia
U.S. Department of Defense
Sergeant Michael Gennaro
Hillside Police Department
Captain Giacomo Sacca
Elizabeth Police Department
On February 28th at the Parsippany Rotary Club's 51st
Annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet IAPSNJ
member Joe Puso was honored with their “Outstanding Law
Enforcement Recognition” award.
Congratulations to Parsippany Detective Sergeant
Joe Puso
We’re sorry but Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our
control “Night at the Races” has been canceled for this year.
The IAPSNJ is aware that many of you look forward to this event
and we sincerely appreciate all your support and participation
throughout the years.
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Dominick G. Mesce
1987~2015
Dominick Gerard Mesce, 27, lost his brave two-year battle with leukemia on Feb. 26, 2015, in
the Hackensack University Medical Center.
Dominick is the son of Belleville P.D.
Captain Victor Mesce
Our sincere condolences to Captain Mesce and the entire Mesce family and
friends on this sad loss.
This past February IAPSNJ President
Schievella visited the Norwalk, CT Police
Department where he met with
Lieutenant Thomas Mattera
and
Sergeant Salvatore Calise
of the Norwalk Police Department to assist
them in forming an organization of Italian
American Police Officers in their region of
Connecticut. These officers have tremendous
enthusiasm and plans for the law enforcement community of southern CT. Our organization is proud to be part of their planning.
Best of luck and success to this great new
organization!
IAPSNJ ACCOUNTANT
Ed Brady
IAPSNJ Board Members: (L~R) Pat Minutillo, Ed Brady,
Anthony Magnotta and Chris Mincolelli
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Was honored with a “Special
Recognition Award” this past
Feb. 27th at the Shillelagh Club
by the Essex County Law
Enforcement & Firefighters
20th Annual Kickoff for St.
Patrick’s Day.
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Italian American Police Society
of New Jersey
Post Office Box 352
Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071
800-427-7651 Fax: (973) 361-5651
EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLUTION DECLARING JET BLUE
AIRWAYS AS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Be it resolved that the Executive Board of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey
unanimously acted to declare Jet Blue Airways as the “Official Airline of Law Enforcement” This
action was taken based on Jet Blue offering unprecedented support for the law enforcement
community by offering to transport active law enforcement officers to New York to attend the
recent line of duty police funerals for NYPD officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos.
Jet Blue Airways made it possible for many law enforcement officers to attend these funerals to
show support and compassion for their fellow officers in a time of need. These actions
demonstrate an example of Jet Blue’s commitment to the community.
JetBlue Airways Corporation, or JetBlue, is New York’s Hometown Airline™. In 2013 JetBlue
carried over 30 million passengers with an average of 800 daily flights and served 82
destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. Jet Blue has received the
“Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Low Cost Carriers” from JD Powers. The airline serves
87 destinations with 825 daily flights.
Be it further resolved that the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey joins other law
enforcement and community organizations in supporting Jet Blue Airways and urging law
enforcement officers and their families to consider Jet Blue when traveling. A copy of this
resolution will be forwarded to Jet Blue Airways this 7th day of February 2015.
Attested by:
William Schievella
William Schievella, President &
Executive Board and Presiding Officers
Billy Martin, born Alfred Manuel Pesano, became the first
Italian American manager to win a World Series, when he
led the New York Yankees to victory in 1977. As a
manager, Martin gained a reputation for transforming
losing teams into winners. However, he also became
known for his highly animated arguments with umpires,
which would tend to involve Martin kicking dust on their
feet.
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2014 ~ 2015
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Chris Christie Administration Paid $600M In Financial Fees In 2014
William Schievella
By David Sirota @davidsirota [email protected]
Interesting stuff! To read the article in full
President
Ronald Sepe
Executive Vice President
John Lazzara
1st Vice President
Jerry Onnembo
2nd Vice President
Alfonse Imperiale
3rd Vice President
Joseph Simonetti
Financial Vice President
Patrick Minutillo
Executive Secretary
Allan Attanasio
Recording Secretary
John Sisto
Financial Secretary
Vincent Nardone
Director
John Sartori
Sgt. at Arms
Sebastian D’Amato
Director of
Communications
Trustees
Rose Minoughan
Robert Belfiore
Nick Incanella
Anthony Magnotta
Nat Faronea
Richard Giordano
Christopher Mincolelli
Michael Puzio
Peter Serrone
Joseph Rutigliano
John Stroka
Daniel Sollitti
David Cavaliere
Dominick Imperiale
Matthew Stambuli
Edmond Brady, CPA
Dr. Brian Mignola
Dr Daniel Schievella
Anthony Caivano, Esq.
Caterina Benanti Esq
Fr. Christopher Hynes
Fr. David Baratelli
Fr. Geno Sylva
Search ~ http://www.ibtimes.com.
Under Chris Christie, the New Jersey pension system paid more than $600 million in fees to financial
firms in 2014 -- 50 percent more than a year ago, and a higher rate than almost any other state reports
paying for pension management. The figures are buried within an otherwise routine annual report that
appeared to change the way the fees were counted to make them look smaller than they actually are.
That accounting change comes at a time when the Christie administration is under scrutiny
for investing pension money in high-fee firms whose executives made campaign contributions to Republican political groups. The move obscuring the increase in reported fees also comes on the heels of
Christie telling New Jersey teachers, firefighters, cops and other public workers that “there are no alternatives” to cutting their retirement benefits because the state pension system is so strapped for cash.
“The lack of transparency, skyrocketing risks and fees and chronic underperformance makes New
Jersey the poster child for the kind of shenanigans happening in pension systems across the country,”
said former Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Ted Siedle, who conducts forensic investigations of state and local pension systems.
Under Chris Christie, the New Jersey pension system paid more than $600 million in fees to financial
firms in 2014 -- 50 percent more than a year ago, and a higher rate than almost any other state reports
paying for pension management. The figures are buried within an otherwise routine annual report that
appeared to change the way the fees were counted to make them look smaller than they actually are.
In all, since Christie took office, his administration has spent $1.5 billion of retirees’ pension money
on Wall Street fees. That’s more than the cut Christie made to the state’s required pension payment in
2014, and it is more than the state has budgeted for its entire Department of Environmental Protection over the last 5 years. Had the Christie administration maintained the fee level the state was paying
in the year before the governor took office, the pension system would have saved more than $914 million.
Last week, Christie’s pension commission released a report calling for cuts to guaranteed retirement
income and health benefits for public workers. The report did not include trying to reduce financial fees
among its suggested pension reforms. The Christie-appointed commission’s chairman is a former partner at Goldman Sachs, whose subsidiary has been paid more than $7.5 million in fees from the New
Jersey pension system since 2008. Most members of the commission’s board are current or former executives at investment and financial consulting firms, and the commission’s executive director is a former executive at the private equity giant KKR.
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To help our organization continue our efforts in the community, Scholarships,
Special Olympics, Safety Package, et cetera, we have introduced a "Cars for
Cops" campaign. Now that this organization is a 501C corporation we may
accept donations of cars, boats, construction equipment, and motorcycles,
and the donor would receive a tax deductible donation. If anyone knows of
someone that would like to donate , please pass on their information to Director Vincent Nardone.
CONGRATULATIONS ~NEW BABY BOY
IAPSNJ member
Anthony Giordano
and his wife Toni
on the birth of their son
Jett Anthony Giordano
on March 8th
And let’s not forget to congratulate Grandfather and IAPSNJ Executive Board Member
Richard Giordano
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