YONKERS, NY – June 5, 2014 – CLSA President Thomas Phelan today advised the Yonkers Tribune that the Yonkers Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants Association on Tuesday voted to accept the contract offered to the 126 person membership. 78 members voted for approval of the contract which mimics the Yonkers Police benevolent Association (PBA) , while only 44 cast a dissenting vote. …
10-13 Fundraiser for Sgt. Edward DiCaprio By Lt. THOMAS PHELAN
A friend and co-worker of mine has been diagnosed with cancer. I, along with other members of the Yonkers Police Department have planned a benefit for him. His name is Sergeant Edward DiCaprio. Eddie has been a member of the police department for over 21 years. He is a single father of three. The benefit will help him with the …
Statement from Janet DiFiore on Gov. Cuomo’s Proposed Legislation
"With this proposed legislation, Governor Cuomo is further strengthening New York's position as a progressive leader in the nation in all aspects – including public safety and criminal justice. Collecting DNA from all convicted criminal defendants who are found guilty of felonies and Penal Law misdemeanors will go far in helping our state's law enforcement prevent future crimes and resolve …
Assemblyman Spano: Lessons to be Learned from Casey Anthony Trial
Assemblyman Mike Spano (D – Yonkers) yesterday said the trial of Casey Anthony should serve as a reminder of the importance of notifying law enforcement when a child is missing. “For most parents notifying law enforcement, as well as neighbors, when your child is missing is almost an immediate instinct,” Spano said. “The earlier law enforcement is aware of a …
YPD Sponsors a Citizens Police Academy By Lt. Richard R. Ruyack Jr.
YONKERS, NY — The Yonkers Police Department will be sponsoring a Citizens Police Academy beginning June 22nd, 2011 and concluding September 12, 2011. The 12 week program will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Citizens Police Academies are effective in improving police – community relations and provide participants valuable insight into the comprehensive training that police officers …
Governor Cuomo Announces New Policies Regarding State Issued Parking Placards
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced rigorous new policies for state issued parking placards after a review by State Inspector General Ellen Biben found systemic problems with how the placards were distributed and how they were used by some state employees. Currently, the state distributes two types of parking placards. One says "police" in all capital letters, the other says …
Yonkers DPW Worker Maier Charged in Road Salt Theft By Hezi Aris
Yonkers, NY, March 18, 2011 — The Yonkers Tribune reported on January 25, 2011, of the firing of Department of Public Welfare (DPW) worker Edward Maier on allegations of selling salt purchased for exclusive DPW use. (Reference: Investigative News Breaking report: Edward Maier Fired for Embezzling Salt Sale Proceeds By Hezi Aris)Mr Maier worked out of the Lake Avenue DPW …
Yonkers In Search of Police Commissioner
One of Yonkers Tribune's acid -tongued bloggers advised that the City of Yonkers is in search of a Police Commissioner to replace YPD Commissioned Edmund Hartnett (pictured). True to form, they are correct. Here is the information: Police Commissioner-Job Opening Salary/Pay Rate: $161,132.
Yonkers Police Officer Indicted for Assault and Filing False Statements
White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY — Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore (left) and Yonkers Police Commissioner Edmund Hartnett (right) announced Tuesday, February 1, 2011, that Raul Rameriz (DOB 10/30/79) of 435 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, New York, was arraigned today after the unsealing of a six count indictment charging him with: • two counts of Assault in the Second …
37 Probationary Police Officers to be Sworn in on January 7, 2011
Yonkers, NY — On Friday January 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., the City of Yonkers Police Department will be swearing in 37 Probationary Police Officers at the Riverfront Library located at 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, N.Y. Mayor Philip Amicone (left) and Police Commissioner Edmund Hartnett (right) will be attending the ceremony. These new Probationary Police Officers will be attending the Westchester County …