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Winter 2021
Official Publication of the Correction Captains’ Association, Inc.
FR NTLINE
CORRECTION CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION
Correction Department City of New York
Story page 6
REMEMBERING
CAPT. CHARLES HARRIS
PRESIDENT
PATRICK FERRAIUOLO
Greetings to all of my fellow Captains. by throwing bodily fluids at us. These meetings sending ice cream out for the
I pray that this message reaches you incidents are downplayed, but we all children in attendance and reminding
and your families in good health. I know they occur. The news media Charles not to take it for himself. All
don’t have to remind you how very never gives our women and men the of us will miss seeing Charles at our
stressful it has been during this recognition for the courageous work monthly meetings, especially his
horrible pandemic. Captains have done every single day. Unlike other warm and bright smile. I know his
lived it each and every day, even more agencies, we are left out of the press family misses him tremendously.
than the average person because of when we go above and beyond in the
On another note, the Executive Board
the work we do. performance of our duties. It seems
worked diligently to negotiate a new
that the press only cares about what
contract with the City of New York.
People in New York need to happens in the jails when they want
We were successful in negotiating
to report something they perceive as
three years of salary increases, two
wake up and support the need negative to our staff. In my opinion,
of which have already taken effect.
most of the reporters, more than ever
to abolish bail reform and before, have become our enemy.
The details of the proposal were sent
out to the membership on May 14,
acknowledge that until criminals It is a shame that at the beginning of 2020 and ballots were to be returned
stop committing crimes. There the pandemic, I had to argue with the by June 10, 2020. The membership
Administration to give all Captains the overwhelmingly approved the
is an absolute need for Rikers right to wear a mask in order to protect proposal with 99% of the ballots
themselves from becoming ill. It’s approving the raises.
Island and the Correction amazing that after nearly 40 years on
The Board appreciates your
Captains who maintain safety this job, I still don’t know why we are
overwhelming approval of the wage
treated differently than other heroes
and security in the facilities. that work in the City of New York.
increase agreement. In my mind,
it shows that you have confidence
Many of our Captains lost loved in your Executive Board and trust
I would like to take this opportunity to
ones as a result of COVID-19. Our that we are working diligently to
tell you how proud I am of each and
sympathies, thoughts and prayers deliver the best contract possible.
every one of the Captains I am blessed
go out to each and every one of you Our work is not over yet. Although
to represent for having the courage
who lost someone. More than half the wage increases were approved
to put your safety at risk as well as
a million Americans have lost their and implemented, we still have
that of your families going in to work
lives after contracting this virus and to meet with the Office of Labor
during the height of the COVID-19
the Correction family lost several Relations (OLR) to negotiate the unit
pandemic. It takes a special person to
active members as well. Our CCA bargaining portion of the contract.
do the job we do and never receive
family suffered a tremendous loss The delay in these negotiations is
the credit that is deserved.
when one of our own, Charles Harris, due to the COVID-19 crisis. Initially,
In the facilities, it is not possible the AMKC Delegate, passed away. OLR expected to be able to resume
to social distance in the confining Charles left behind his wife, Capt. negotiations in October 2020. We
environment we work, forcing us to Verladesh Gilles, his son Charles IV have yet to be informed when OLR
be in continuous contact with the and daughter Cyarah. Charles was a expects to be able to continue our
inmates. The poor ventilation systems beloved husband and devoted father discussions and work on a settlement.
in the jails only add to the hazards. and someone who I thought would We will keep everyone informed
Add to this the fact that inmates become part of the CCA Executive as to when we will go back to the
constantly assault staff physically and Board. I will fondly remember at our bargaining table.
FRONTLINE page 2
FRONTLINE is an official publication of Correction Captains’ Association
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Also, we have requested arbitration to in the jails. The mayor will never admit his never negotiate under any threats. It
address the retroactive pay that the plan to build new jails in the boroughs is is my belief that even if the city never
City has yet given us. Again, due to the a bad idea even with the rising crime rate suffered the massive budget deficit it
COVID-19 crisis, the City is saying they in our city. is now facing, the mayor would still be
do not have the funds available to make looking to reduce the inmate population
As I have stated at our membership
the payments. As always, the CCA will and with that, reduce the staffing levels
meetings in the past, I will reiterate this
update you with our progress. in the Correction Department.
now. Closing Rikers Island will most likely
If you attend the monthly membership reduce the number of staff from the The mayor has never displayed any
meetings, you might recall that I had rank of Correction Officer all the way up concern for the brave women and men
concerns about the bail reform legislation the ladder. Do not misunderstand me. that risk their lives and safety each and
and the ramifications it could possibly I would love for crime to drop in New every day. You go into the jails with
have on us — namely the reduction of the York City. However, the reduction of staff some of the most violent inmates in
inmate population that the mayor is so in any rank or non-uniformed positions the country. All he is concerned with is
proud of. That is all he has spoken about should be accomplished through creating his legacy at any expense.
- his plan for building four high-rise jails in attrition and not be done through layoffs
People in New York need to wake up and
all of the boroughs except Staten Island and demotions. When I disagreed with
support the need to abolish bail reform
and closing Rikers Island. He refused to some other Correction unions about
and acknowledge that until criminals
take into consideration that doing so layoffs, I stated that I could not believe
stop committing crimes. There is an
would create a dangerous environment that the city could promise that there
absolute need for Rikers Island and the
for the public, with individuals who would not be any layoffs if the daily head
Correction Captains who maintain safety
should be in custody while their criminal count of inmates were at historical lows.
and security in the facilities.
charges were adjudicated. Closing Rikers
I was told I was wrong and to this day,
Island is a terrible idea and keeping it The day cannot come soon enough for
I pray that I am. I would hate to see
open due to the crime rate is a reality that me to see a new mayor take over City
that happen to anyone who is raising a
the mayor and many of his constituents, Hall and hopefully restore all that our
family and paying a mortgage. We were
including people on the Left, refuse to current mayor has ruined.
contacted by OLR in early September
acknowledge. I do believe in freedom of
and asked to come up with ideas and God bless you and your loved ones and I
speech and every individual has a right
negotiate with them in an effort to help pray that you stay safe. We will continue
to express their own opinion. However,
the city save money and possibly avoid to host our monthly meetings on Zoom
when their opinion and ideas can
demotions and layoffs. This is all due until we are certain it is safe to resume
potentially place people in danger, I take
to the COVID-19 crisis. OLR said to us meeting in person. I miss having us all
issue with that.
that even if we came up with ways to together.
Mr. Mayor, did you ever really consider help the city, it would not guarantee
rebuilding Rikers Island? New facilities any protection from demotions of our
would greatly improve the conditions for members. One thing I want to make
inmates as well as for the staff who works perfectly clear to you — the CCA will
FRONTLINE page 33
page
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
BILLY INMAN
Greetings fellow Captains. I pray that you and don’t deserve to be labelled as bad individuals who don’t know our job and
and your families are safe and doing well people. We all know that 99 percent would never have the courage to put on
during these crazy and difficult times we of law enforcement officers are good a uniform and walk the dorms and cell
have been going through. My prayers go people and do not deserve the bad blocks on Rikers Island.
out to the Captains that suffered a loss of reputation they’re getting because of
The reality is that the only time anyone
a family member due to COVID-19. No some bad apples.
should be engaged in a Use of Force
one in their wildest dreams could have
We have witnessed the repercussions is when it is self-defense or to protect
ever predicted we would go through
in the facilities when we try to defend another staff member. Any other
such a horrific pandemic taking the lives
ourselves against assaultive inmates. We situations you find yourself involved
of so many of our sisters and brothers.
don’t get the benefit of the doubt and in I encourage you to call your direct
I pray for all who passed away and I we our judged by people that have never supervisor and let them make the call.
also pray and hope that we can beat walked in our shoes. In my opinion, the Make sure you document everything
this pandemic and get back to a normal politicians and left wing liberals calling to and when writing a Use of Force report,
way of life. I miss seeing everyone at our defund police have lost their minds and include every little detail. Remember why
union meetings both active and retired share responsibility for the violence and you took this thankless job - it could only
Captains, including the children that dangerous environment that has been be one reason - to support your family.
came to the meetings each month. We created in our streets as well as in the
The Correction Captains Association will
all will miss Capt. Charles Harris, our jails on Rikers Island and the borough
always be there to help preserve your
Delegate from AMKC, who tragically commands.
rights and dignity. That I promise. But we
passed away from COVID, Charles was a
Our defense attorney, Jim Frankie and I need your help. Don’t give the Monday
beautiful person and left all of us way to
represent Captains every week at pretrial morning quarterbacks the opportunity
soon. He will be missed immensely.
OATH hearings and it’s not getting any to hurt you and your loved ones. Always
We have all witnessed the protests better. The Department Advocates are think before you act. And any time you
throughout our country and the requesting harsher penalties when it find yourself in need of assistance and
violence and looting from many who involves alleged violations of the Use you are in need of union representation
take advantage of a tragedy to destroy of Force directive The increases in and it is off hours please make sure you
our great nation. The calling to defund recommended penalties are directly reach us on the hot line.
the police and the disrespect of law related to the Nunez litigation agreement
enforcement is out of control and has between the department and the Federal
a direct impact on us as Correction court. Captains and Correction Officers
professionals. We all can agree that what are in fear of doing their jobs and being
happened to George Floyd was not only subjected to formal disciplinary charges
a tragedy; it was a crime. However, we and at times even worse, fear of being
also know that not all law enforcement charged criminally and being sued civilly
officers are reflective of what we by inmates.
witnessed in the murder of George
Because of this, I strongly urge all Captains
Floyd. Police and correction officers risk
to make sure you do everything you can
their lives each day to protect the public
possibly do to avoid being judged by
FRONTLINE page 4
COVID-19
A YEAR LATER
Slightly more than one year ago, America was in shock by what By May, the U.S. death toll had exceeded 100,000 from COVID-19,
was happening around the world. Eyes were glued to the media a sobering reminder of the horrible toll of the unprecedented
to hear about the strange disease originating in China, but pandemic. While the dreary winter months that plagued more
quickly spreading to European nations, forcing most into near than half of America started turning to spring, and Americans
total shut down. were past the point of being able to live under stay-at-home
orders, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed
No one thought it would hit the shores of the United States
the 2 million mark. States that had started to ease restrictions
— until it did. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
saw spikes in cases, and deaths, that lead to a cancellation of
(CDC) on Jan. 21, 2020, confirmed the first case of COVID-19
reopening plans. By mid-summer, the U.S. had surpassed 3
in the state of Washington in a patient who had just returned
million infections with the death toll climbing. Toward the end of
from Wuhan, China, where the outbreak of the novel coronavirus
summer, COVID-19 had become the third leading cause of death
had been ongoing since a month prior. “While originally thought
in the country as close to 175,000 Americans had succumbed to
to be spreading from animal-to-person, there are growing
the virus.
indications that limited person-to-person spread is happening.
It’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people,” Drug companies were scrambling to come up with a vaccine
the CDC reported early on. as the year 2020 was coming to an end and the United States
surpassed 20 million infections from COVID-19. Globally, cases
Not long thereafter, that “limited person-to-person spread” took
rose to 83,832,334 and deaths stood at 1,824,590.
off like wildfire. On Jan. 31, 2020, the World Health Organization
declared a public health emergency for just the sixth time in Now, one year later, the U.S. reached the grim milestone of
history, as the worldwide death toll of more than 200 exponentially more than 500,000 deaths from the virus. As New Yorkers and all
increased to more than 9,800 cases. Americans are starting to be vaccinated, the death toll finally has
begun to decline. What Americans have experienced in the last
That marked the dividing line between life pre-COVID and what
12 months is unimaginable, forever changing lives and the way
was to follow. Within weeks, countries like the U.S., Australia,
the country conducts business.
Germany, Italy, and New Zealand all began imposing travel
restrictions in an attempt to keep the virus at bay. It was too late. Face masks are now a fashionable trend, hand sanitizer has
become a common, everyday need, and social distancing still
By Feb. 25, the CDC announced that COVID-19 had met two
remains in effect. Three new COVID-19 variants are circulating
of the three required factors for being declared a pandemic. On
the country, and companies that never would have thought of
March 13, COVID-19 had wreaked enough damage that the
letting employees work from home in 2019, now are encouraging
world was now in full pandemic status. Everything and everyone
their workers not to return to the office. Many even have given up
was in panic mode and shut downs happened nearly overnight.
office space, happy to lessen the overhead, and have devised a
Businesses, restaurants, retail, schools, sports, travel, all shuttered.
new work model that encourages teleworking.
New York State went into shut-down mode as well. The streets
The Pew Research Center reported that among those who
of New York City were as barren as anyone had every seen.
currently work from home all or most of the time, about three-
The city that never sleeps was now in a deep slumber. Doctors,
quarters said it has been easy to have the technology and
nurses, medical staff, EMTs, police, fire all went into overdrive.
equipment they need to do their job and to have an adequate
Hospitals were bulging at the seams. Everyone knew at least one
workspace. Most also said it’s been easy for them to meet
person with COVID. Grocery shelves were emptying out in the
deadlines and complete projects on time, get their work done
blink of an eye. Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand sanitizer,
without interruptions, and feel motivated to do their work.
plastic gloves, disinfectant were in scarce supply as people
starting hoarding out of uncertainty with what was to come. No one would ever say that COVID-19 was a gift, especially
The unknown, and lack of information from Washington, set those like Correction Captains and other municipal workers who
Americans into panic mode. Telehealth and Work-From-Home all must report to the job, but it has certainly made the country and
became common place, while Zooming will be the newest word the world take a hard look at what was, and what now can be the
to make it to Webster’s. new normal.
FRONTLINE page 5
IN MEM RIAM
IN MEMORY OF
AMKC DELEGATE
CAPT. CHARLES HARRIS
By Island Trustee Harris had a reputation for always going above and beyond to
Gamien Batchelor ensure the job got done. He had a way of bringing so many
of us back down to earth. He was a listening ear in the time of
Capt. Charles A. Harris #1438 started his career with the
need, and constantly reminded everyone of the importance
Department of Correction on Nov. 3, 2005, and was assigned
of family, especially when he spoke of his kids. He was an
to the George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) and to the Robert N.
active Freemason through which he committed himself to
Davoren Center (RNDC). On June 28, 2013, he was promoted
community service.
to the rank of Captain and assigned to the Anna M. Kross
Center (AMKC), where he was the 1x9 Security Captain and Capt. Charles Harris passed away on April 7, 2020, from
part of the Special Search Team. COVID-19. He is survived by his wife, Capt. Verladesh Gilles,
and his two children. Capt. Harris will truly be missed as he
Four years later, in 2017, Harris was elected as the Captains
was loved by his family, the CCA family, and his AMKC family.
Alternate Delegate at AMKC. He was known to always be fair,
whether it was with staff or inmates. He often took on the role “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
as a big brother and mentor to so many, with his infectious Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very
smile and his favorite saying: “Can you dig it”? dear.” — Author Unknown
IN MEMORY OF
CAPT. CHRISTIAN NAUGHTON
By Secretary Lawrence DeBianchi
Christian was a true friend in the full sense of the word. He
was trustworthy, dependable, loyal, extremely generous, and
had a dynamic personality. As a Captain, he was fearless, tena-
cious, and a courageous leader. He conducted himself with
Capt. Christian Naughton #257 joined the New York City De-
confidence unmatched by none and had the ability to handle
partment of Correction in Oct. 2001. After five years of ser-
any situation that presented itself.
vice, he was promoted to the rank of Captain in Sept. 2006.
He balanced all facets of life and lived every moment to the
Naughton, as he was called by his friends and coworkers,
fullest. In his time away from the job, Christian loved traveling
spent the next 13 years gaining knowledge of the Depart-
all over the world and frequenting different kinds of restau-
ment, along with the respect and admiration of his peers. He
rants, as he loved to eat. He also was a workout fanatic, who
took, and passed, the promotional exam for Assistant Deputy
could often be found in the gym.
Warden and was at the top of his list. He wanted nothing more
than to become an ADW, but unfortunately, he was not pro- Despite Christian being diagnosed with his illness, he still re-
moted. Christian loved the job and his work family and would mained upbeat. When he passed away on June 1, 2019, it was
help anyone in need. He was a fair supervisor, treated every- a sad day not only for his family but for his DOC family as well.
one with respect, and stood up to his supervisors when neces- Christian’s last command was VCBC, which will forever honor
sary. his memory.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
RET. CAPT. HECTOR MARTE
By Amanda Marte
Daughter of Retired Captains Amada Carmona-Marte the late Hector Marte
Hello, my name is Amanda Marte and I would like to start One dream he wished upon me was college. The oppor-
off with telling you the amount of respect I have for all tunity to receive an education (a good one at that) and
of you. Growing up with both my parents in Corrections, to pursue dreams that will support myself and my future
I have seen how dedicated you are to the to the justice endeavors. The reason he worked so hard after he retired
system and how hard you work. Corrections is my second was due to me. The last child he had to look after before
family due to all the BBQ’s and trips I attended growing he could finally sit back and truly enjoy the retired life he
up. My family has aided my future and provided me with was building for himself. I sit here and continuously blame
the best opportunity to succeed. myself that he didn’t get to live out the dreams however,
that stops now because I am going to focus on making it in
On March 31, 2020, my world was shattered in our family,
this world for him. Everything I pursue will be in his name
we had lost a loving member who would happen to be my
and in high respect because as I try to pick up the pieces
father. In the craziness and paranoia you don’t ever think
from my shattered world, he will be in every reflection.
that it could be one of your own. The retching idea that
my father was gone in a world that needed his honesty, In college, I wish to pursue biology as my major and to be-
loyalty and excitement for life in these trying times is a come a physicians assistant, I am currently enrolled in an
travesty. This man kept it together when no one else could EMT program and will hopefully be taking my certification
and would always get the job done anyway. I hope to keep exam in May. I love helping people and getting the satis-
the legacy alive and fulfill every dream he had for me and faction of possibly improving someone’s day. I hope you all
himself. keep up with your health and safety.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR THE
CORRECTION CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION CIVIL
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEGAL FOR
REPORT REPRESENTATION
THE FUND
CORRECTION CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION CIVIL LEGAL REPRESENTATION FUND
This is the summary of the Annual Report of the Correction Captains Association Civil Legal Representation Fund
(EIN: 13‐3035012) for the year ended December 31, 2019.
This is the summary of the Annual Report of the Correction Captains Association Civil Legal Representation Fund
BASIC
(EIN: 13‐3035012) for the year ended December 31,FINANCIAL
2019. STATEMENT
The value of net worth after subtracting liabilities of the Fund was $471,115 as of December 31, 2019 compared
BASICtheFINANCIAL
to $450,251 as of January 1, 2019. During year the FundSTATEMENT
experienced a increase in its net assets of $20,864.
This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of Fund assets; that is, the difference
The value of net worth
between after
the value subtracting
of the liabilities
Fund’s assets of of
at the end the
theFund wasthe
year and $471,115 as assets
value of the of December 31, 2019
at the beginning compared
of the
year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The Fund had total income of $106,535,
to $450,251 as of January 1, 2019. During the year the Fund experienced a increase in its net assets of $20,864. which included
employer contributions of $43,426 and net earnings from investments of $63,109. The Fund also had $57,596 in
This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of Fund assets; that is, the difference
unrealized gain on investments.
between the value of the Fund’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the
year or theFund
cost of assets
expenses were acquired during
$85,671. These the included
expenses year. The Fundin administrative
$85,671 had total income of $106,535, which included
expenses.
employer contributions of $43,426 and net earnings from investments of $63,109. The Fund also had $57,596 in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
unrealized gain on investments.
The Fund has been audited by an independent accounting firm in accordance with its annual reporting obligation
Fund expenses
underwere $85,671.
the City These
of New York, expenses
Office included $85,671
of the Comptroller, inManagement
Bureau of administrative expenses.Systems’ Internal
and Accounting
Control and Accountability Directive 12.
BIRTHS*PROMOTIONS*CONGRATULA
EMPLOYEES OF AROUND THE
THE MONTH
2017
FRANKY SOTO RETIRES
JANUARY After 33 Years of Service
Diane Crawford
Marsha Elbourne
ACADEMY
HQ
12 Years on CCA Executive Board
Yolanda Richardson BKDC Most Recently as 2nd VP
Jorge Torres HQ
David Velez QDC Franky Soto’s career with the
Department of Correction began
FEBRUARY back on July 15, 1985. He was
Samantha Bryant GMDC later promoted to the rank of
Chanele Henry OBCC Captain on Aug. 20, 1993.
Marguerite Kelly WEST FACILITY
Throughout the years, he has
MARCH been assigned to GMDC, GRVC,
Diane Crawford ACADEMY Headquarters, OBCC, and SOD. Franky
Demetria Goodwin HQ became a Delegate on July 9, 2003,
Vaughn Grinnage WEST FACILITY while assigned to R.I.S.U. (known
Keisha Nicks HQ today as SOD). In Jan. 2007, he was
appointed to the CCA Executive Board
APRIL as Sergeant-at-Arms. In 2011, he was
Jonathan Iton (Ret.) OBCC appointed as the Financial Secretary,
and four years later, on July 1, 2015, he was appointed as 2nd Vice President.
MAY Franky is also added in the CCA Hall of Fame for working in the rank of Captain
Patrick Brown VCBC for 25 years. His retirement celebration was held in Matteo’s Restaurant in
Zeshawn McDuffie OBCC Queens on Nov. 16, 2018.
Candice Stevens WEST FACILITY
We wish Franky the best on his retirement, along with his wife Marisol, and
JUNE their children, Gabrielle and Franky, Jr.
Tandra Bowser BKDC
Anthony Daniel VCBC
Lynn Demuria HQ
Kristine McCormick HQ
Denise Phillips WEST FACILITY
CCA Treasurer Otis Blount with Capt.
JULY Tiffany Brathwaite at the Pretty in Pink
Yvette Wynn GRVC cancer benefit on Oct. 8, 2018. The
event honors cancer survivors and brings
AUGUST awareness to breast cancer.
Jonathan Charles BXCTS
SEPTEMBER
None
OCTOBER
Michael Clayton AMKC
Timothy Cowen EHU
Monica Johnson RMSC
Jewel Maduro MDC
Robert Santana ESU
FRONTLINE page 8
ATIONS*KUDOS*AWARDS*HONORS
PERIMETER EMPLOYEES OF
THE MONTH
2017
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FORMER NOVEMBER
CAPTAINS PROMOTED TO ADW James Thomas FMRD
EFFECTIVE MARCH 23, 2018 DECEMBER
Jason Fernandez NIC
Cheryl Booker Ainsworth Foo Carolyn Maraj
Latonia Monroe OBCC
Gerald Cajuste Sonia Harvey Lee Mitchell
Robert Scurry (Ret.) FSU
Tyrone Carter Thomas Leiter Natalie Tawiah
Tessie Taylor CWOD I
Jenay Combs Omar Malcolm Onikka Watson
Willa Verbal HQ
Edward Williams (Ret.) VCBC
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 2019
Charles Carter Xiomara Maloney Courtney Rothwell
2018
EFFECTIVE JUNE 19, 2020 JANUARY
Onyemekara Agunwa Duayne John Denise Phillips None
Moneer Asratali John Louden Ruth Santiago
Nicole Dean Tikia McBean FEBRUARY
Michael Hamilton Ebonee McPherson None
EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2020 MARCH
Lanice Chappelle Nauvella LaCroix William Beiersdorfer (Ret.) HQ
Krystal Charles Niagerine Makanju Jennifer Stewart-Small HMD
Lashawna Gordon-Dixon Patrice Manning Stephanie Trail VCBC
Tyneka Greene Niya Newman Kilsy Velez AMKC
Janae Gregg Sierra-Dakota Paige
Donald Harvey APRIL
Patrick Plaskett ESU
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Keith Blatz Wayne Prince MAY
Lynn Demuria Hafizur Rahman William Newlin HQ
Daishawn Harris Kevin Roulston
Chanele Henry Yasia Speights JUNE
Kimberly McZick Sherifa Thomas None
Monday Ogbemudia Dyree Wilson
JULY
Anthony Monastero HQ
Monique Ward AMKC
AUGUST
On May 8, 2020, Retired Capt. Hari Bennell Ellis GRVC
Drayton earned his degree of Lamar Jeffries OBCC
Doctor of Criminal Justice at the
California University of Pennsylvania. SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to Hari whose new title is None
Dr. Hari J. Drayton, DCJ, CASACT.
OCTOBER
Sophia Knight (Promoted) RNDC
Paul Moodie GRVC
FRONTLINE page 9
BIRTHS*PROMOTIONS*KUDOS*AWA
CONGRATULATIONS
On Dec. 1, 2017, the Desi Society held its 2nd Annual Scholarship and Awards On Sept. 7, 2018, the NYC Department of
Dinner Dance at the Golden Terrace. CCA President Patrick Ferraiuolo Correction Columbia Association Dinner Dance
was recognized with the Special Recognition Award and Capt. Roy Miller was held at Russo’s on the Bay. Capt. Lynn
(CCA Delegate from HQ) was recognized as Captain of the Year. Demuria (HMD) (now promoted) was honored
as Captain of the Year and Capt. Charles Bruij
On March 16, 2018, the DOC honored three Captains with the CCA (now retired) was honored with the Career
Awards for Distinguished Service and Community Service at the Medals Achievement Award (now retired).
Day Ceremony at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. The Distinguished Service
award went to Capt. Awais Ghauri; Community Service Awards went to On Oct. 4, 2018, the NY Dominican Officers
Capt. Justina Hudson-Corporan and Capt. Verladesh Gilles. Organization in conjunction with the NYCD
Hispanic Society hosted their 1st joint
On May 11, 2018, the Noble Awards Dinner Dance was held at Leonard’s Department of Correction Hispanic Heritage
Palazzo and Retired Capt. Errol Toulon Jr. was honored with the Lloyd Sealy Celebration at GMDC on Rikers Island. Capt.
Award. He is now the Sheriff of Suffolk County. Capt. Shanese Williams Robert Santana (ESU) was honored for his
(now retired) was honored with the Louis G. Raiford Merit Award. contribution to the organization within the
Department of Correction.
On May 19, 2018, the Correction Officers for Christ Awards Brunch was held
at Leonard’s Palazzo and Capt. Joann Miller (EMTC) was honored with the On Nov. 8, 2018, the 2nd Annual Banquet
Integrity Award. Dinner of the Muslims Employed in City
Corrections Association, Inc. was held at
On June 15, 2018, the NYC Correction Guardians Association 79th Annual Antun’s. Retired Capt. Dannie Lomas was
Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance was held at the Greentree Country honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Club. Capt. Roy Miller (CCA Delegate from HQ) was honored with the
Commitment and Dedication Award. Capt. Sean Temples (Horizon/A.C.S.) On Dec. 20, 2018, the Desi Society held their
was honored with the Community Service Award. 3rd Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner
Dance at Russo’s on the Bay. Capt. Awais
Ghauri (Delegate of SOD) was honored as
Captain of the Year. Capt. Ricky Jogie (FMRD)
(now retired) was honored as Desi of the Year.
On March 30, 2019, the Grand Council of
Guardians honored Retired Capt. Jacqueline
Perry as well as others in various departments
during a Recognition Celebration of the
Accomplishment of Women at the NYC Police
Training Academy in Queens.
On Aug. 3, 2019, the Correction Officers
for Christ held their 2nd Annual Brunch and
honored two Captains, Capt. Germaine
Walker for Community Service, and retired
Capt. Rosemary Ohene with the Dedicated
Member Award, which was held at Leonard’s
Palazzo in Long Island.
The CCA Executive Board supporting MECCA — Muslims On Oct. 14, 2019, the Hispanic Society held its
Employed in City Corrections Association — one of DOC’s great 4th Annual Pretty in Pink Gala at the Elegant
fraternal organizations, on its annual dinner event. Pictured from left: Waterfalls of the Inn in Long Island, honoring
CO Hussain, Capt. Ayana Mumin, Capt. Sauda Abdul-Malik, Legislative cancer survivors and bringing awareness to the
Chairman Joe Ferramosca, Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Idlett, and Treasurer Otis disease.
Blount, Capt. Anita Oates-Abubakar.
FRONTLINE page 10ARDS*HONORS*CONGRATULATIONS
On Oct. 31, 2019, Sisters in Blue had On Aug. 8, 2019, an award was given to
its Memorial and Living Legend Gala Delegate Capt. Ruth Bush (Delegate
at Russo’s on the Bay that paid tribute of EHPW) and a special tribute in the
to deceased Retired Capt. Lucia memory of her daughter Raheesa Bush
Bennett.
was held at the Correction Officers Night
Out Home Run Derby at MCU Park. Also,
Retired Capt. Mary Nance on her
daughter Hamina L. Rucker being on June 29, 2019, Bush had a Memorial
named to the Harpur College Dean’s Scholarship Dinner Dance in honor of her
List at Binghamton University on Feb. daughter Raheesa Bush (active NYPD
24, 2021, for the Fall 2020 semester. officer) who passed away on July 1, 2017,
Those chosen for this special honor was held at the Oo Lounge on Northern
earned a minimum grade point average Blvd.
of 3.5 for 12 or more graded credits.
Any Captain with a congratulations, honor, or award who would like to receive
recognition in the FRONTLINE, please email the CCA at ccanyc@aol.com with a
photo, complete information, your name, and a contact phone number.
FRONTLINE page 11BIRTHS*PROMOTIONS*CONGRATULA
EMPLOYEES OF
THE MONTH CONGRATULATIONS TO
2018 PROMOTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
NOVEMBER
Amro Ahmed Yanjie Li
Sardou Augustin Academy
Christian Aikhuele (Ret.) Verna Liburd
Portia Cox VCBC
Pamela DeSousa-Martin HQ Scherell Alexander Kia Lister
Stevenson Richards OBCC Roselio Arias John Louden (Promoted)
Adam Rollison West Fac. Jermaine Atkinson Christopher Lue
Juan Rosado (Ret.) AMKC Tyhe Barfield Nekhenra Maamu
Keith Blatz (Promoted) Sarah Maloney
DECEMBER Lawrence Bond Kimberly Marshall
Keith Jaffee HQ Sherry Briggs Jahmaine Martin
Yahkee Burney Jullane Martin
Maria Camacho Carlos Melendez
2019
Denise Carter Jeannette Mestre
JANUARY
Mun Cheung Afiya Mitchell
Chanele Henry (Promoted) OBCC
Sharene Davidson Tamiko Mohan
Melinda Nieves AMKC
Eddie Vasquez HQ Tiffany Davis Nortricia Moreno
Mallory Desir Jossette Morgan
FEBRUARY Jamel Eaddy Kadessha Mullgrav
Michael McAlvin (Ret.) HQ Shenika Ebron Latoyia Myrick
Anna Pressley (Ret.) HQ Osarogiagbon Edemakhiota Samuel Olayera
Harrison Ferber Michelle Ortiz
MARCH
Tania Figueroa Keisha Parris
Erica Law GRVC
Monique Folks Latanya Patillo
Jason Springer SOD
Odetta Williams AMKC Antonio Fonseca Maria Paulino
Yolanda Foster Jose Pichardo
APRIL Steve Francois Jeremiah Pringle
Johannah Banks HQ Melinda Gentry Stevenson Richards
Natalia Gerald OBCC Erica Gorritz Michael Rivera
Tony Montague VCBC Shauntese Graham David Saccente
Omar Green Ashley Samuel
MAY
Jimmy Guan Jesus Sanchez
Michael Hamilton (Promoted) NIC
Janet Smith EMTC Omar Guerra Marcella Sapp
John Hernandez Rajin Shivraj
JUNE Rebecca Hillman Amanda Simpson
None Kemba Holder Veronica Stembridge (Ret.)
Tamika Hopkins Viashanti Susankar
JULY Mohammed Islam Chandra Taylor
Roy Miller HQ Mark James Matthew Turner
Monique Johnson Essence West
AUGUST
Coleen Johnson Davelle Williams
None
Ashley Jones Marie Williams
SEPTEMBER Pagan Jordan Maneisha Windham
Deshan Rainey HQ Tamara Julmisse
Aaliyah Kelly
Joseph Klippel
FRONTLINE page 12ATIONS*KUDOS*AWARDS*HONORS
EMPLOYEES OF
OUR NEW CAPTAINS THE MONTH
PROMOTED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 2019
OCTOBER
Bernard Abiad Jeff Lapice Michael Clayton HQ
Sandra Acevedo Morris Lewis
Robert Alexis Michael Lynch NOVEMBER
Jamie Allen Niagerine Makanju (Promoted) Regina Reyes VCBC
Mark Ballah Juana Maldonado Stephanie Trail VCBC
Sherly Bellevue Bernard Mathis
DECEMBER
Ana Bello Troy Mayers
Bennel Ellis GRVC
Melvina Blake Tikia McBean (Promoted)
Andrei Blake Steven Merril
Christina Boodoo Jelani Millington 2020
Maxine Campbell Bonar Moise
JANUARY
Kirk Cesar Rodney Montinor Teresa Mack Academy
Martin Chantawansri Gregory Moses Jermaine Slack RNDC
Garfield Clarke Janielle Murray
Laforteke Coldwell Niya Newman (Promoted) FEBRUARY
Tarsheena Conyers Nicole Nichols Carlos Blackwood HMD
Katrina Davis Kenya Ortiz Wayne Prince (Promoted) HQ
Sakinah Sharif VCBC
Nicole Dean (Promoted) Debbie Palmer-Campbell
Lashann Decosta Deborah Parris
MARCH
Lucie Doliscar Jonathan Peters III Rashid Hassan HQ
Christian Doninelli Valerie Pitter-Young
Tiffany Dunson-Chandler Shade Powell APRIL
Dave Durity Latoya Ratchford Nikema Harrell NIC
Shakiyna Espino Rene Richards Douglas Mitchell AMKC
Ali Fayad Leslie Robinson Tessie Taylor FMRD
Bobby Frederique Jamal Robinson
MAY
Rupert Fullerton (Ret.) Kerry-Ann Rowe
Daisha Dacosta HMD
Shaday Gibson Rhonda Ruiz Denise Phillips (Promoted) A.I.U.
Karren Gilkes Barrington Russell
Daishawn Harris (Promoted) Hana Russell JUNE
Denyse Headley Beatriz Silverstein Vincent Fuca C.I.B.
Amanda Heeralal Jessica Skrine
Edward Hennessy Gwendoline Smart JULY
Terry Henry Omar Smith None
Mercedes Hilton Jason Soto
AUGUST
Lynaiah Ingram Natasha Thompson
Princess Brown HMD
Christopher Izedonmwen Alicia Valentine Talitha Styles Academy
Peter Jean-Baptiste Gisette Vega
Cindy John Patrick White SEPTEMBER 2020
Sheila Johnson Lewquay Williams Joeann Maloney RMSC
Felicia Jones Neesha Williams
Althea Knight Eric Wilson OCTOBER 2020
Kerion Cohall MDC
Frank Koh Gaynell Wright
Asia King RMSC
Gennady Korets Charisma Young
FRONTLINE page 13LEON BRITTON
ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Leon Britton was appointed as a to their status. Additionally, he has responded to facilities when
Correction Officer On July 5, 1990. After called upon to offer assistance as needed.
completing the Correction’s Academy,
Leon was a member of the US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and
he was assigned to George Motchan
Air Force (retired) for 28 years, where he attained his leadership
Detention Center. However, on Dec. 18,
qualities and has been able to utilize such in providing guidance
1990, he was activated for Operation
to the newly promoted Captains. Leon was also a member
Desert Shield/Storm (1st Iraqi war). During his activation, Leon
of the Department’s Military Advocate Team, whose duties
was transferred to George R. Vierno Center where he remained
involved maintaining contact with activated DOC staff and
until his promotion on Sept. 1, 2000.
solving military related problems with the department and NYC.
Leon was assigned to North Infirmary Command where he
His commitment to the CCA membership has not gone
remained until 2001, when he was transferred to Otis Bantum
unnoticed and in September 2016, he was appointed the
Correctional Center/CPSU, working various areas. In February
Sergeant-at-Arms.
2003, he was transferred to the Transportation Division, where
he remains to this date, having been the Bronx Road Supervisor Leon attained his Bachelor of Art degree from City College of
for 8 years on the 1300 X 2131 tour. Thereafter, he was awarded New York (CUNY) and his Masters of Public Administration from
the On-Island Captain post and subsequently the State Captain Fairleigh Dickenson University in 2012.
post. In Dec. 2005, he was elected as a Delegate and remained
Leon is a Notary Public since 1998. He also is a volunteer
in said position until 2013, when he was appointed as On-Island
Ombudsman with Employer Support for the Guard and
Trustee. As the Transportation Division Delegate, Leon was able
Reserves (ESGR), an entity within the Department of Defense,
to foster and maintain an amicable yet professional relationship
and a member of the Disabled Veteran Association and the
with the administration and the COBA.
American Legion.
As the On-Island Trustee, Leon responded to numerous
On Nov. 1, 2018, Leon was appointed 2nd Vice President. With
hospitals for injured staff and updated the Executive Board as
his dedication and commitment, Leon strives to continue the
union’s strong representation of all Captains.
PAUL IDLETT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Capt. Paul Idlett began his career In October 2018, was appointed to the Executive Board as
with the New York City Department Sergeant-at-Arms where he will continue to support his peers
of Correction in June 1990. He was and help to always provide resolution and leadership. Paul
assigned to the George Motchan has received his BS in Criminal Justice Administration from
Detention Center (C73/GMDC) until John Jay College and his Masters in Public Administration
when he was promoted to Captain in from St. Johns University.
January 2001. He was then assigned
Capt. Idlett is known for his dependability, diligence and
to the Robert N. Davoren Center (C74/
disciplined hard work ethic and consistently motivates
RNDC) until 2002 where he served
his co-workers and enhances staff morale with his positive
as the Security Supervisor until he
demeanor and professional attitude. Capt. Paul Idlett has
was reassigned to the Otis Bantum
been an excellent mirrored representation of the values and
Correctional Center (OBCC/CPSU)
principles in the New York City Correction Department. He
where he also served as the (CPSU) Security Supervisor. He is
has received recognition from various fraternal organizations
currently assigned to the Facility Maintenance Repair Division
and other agencies of appreciation by his friends and family
(FMRD) formerly known as the Support Service Division
for his support and caring ways whether it was lending a
(SSD) and is the Executive Officer/Operations Supervisor
hand or just the ability to make sure everyone was all right.
where he supervises the maintenance/construction projects
Capt. Idlett has always understood that in order to transform
and emergency maintenance issues throughout the entire
anything, whether it’s perception of a union, a department or
agency. Captain Idlett has been a CCA Union Delegate since
a problem, you have to start at the core.
May 2005 until March 2016 when he was appointed to the
Correction Captains’ Association Executive Board as a trustee.
FRONTLINE page 14MEET THE CCA’S
TWO ISLAND TRUSTEES
CAPT. ROY MILLER
Capt. Roy Miller joined the Capt. Miller has since been assigned to other Headquarter
New York City Department Commands in Environmental Health Services, Administration,
of Correction in February Custody Management and the Office of the Chief of
1997 after serving in the Department. While assigned to the Office of the Chief of
United States Navy. His Department, Capt. Miller was the Confidential Assistant
assignments as a Correction to Chief William Clemons. In Nov. 2014, Capt. Miller was
Officer were JATC, AMKC assigned for a second time to the Office of Administration
and VCBC before being where he currently serves as the Operations Captain.
promoted to the rank of
Roy served as the Delegate for Headquarters since 2012
Captain in Sept. 2000.
where he has been an asset in assisting on matters involving
As a Captain he was initially assigned to RMSC and OBCC senior management and administrative issues concerning
until December 2006 when he began his assignment to Captains. He was appointed as an Island Trustee in Feb. 2019,
Headquarters in Division I. cumulated into an appointment.
CAPT. GAMIEN BATCHELOR
Gamien Batchelor began She has also assisted Staff members and their families who
her career in June of 2001 at have also been crime victims.
the George R. Vierno Center
In 2016, Capt. Batchelor was elected as the first female
and was transferred to the
Delegate of the Anna M. Kross Center. Capt. Batchelor is also a
North Infirmary Command
United States Marine Corps Veteran, and serves as a volunteer
in 2005. In January 2007,
with the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves (ESGR)
she was promoted to the
for the Department of Defense.
rank of Captain and was
assigned to the George In 2016, she became a Certified Departmental Instructor
Motchan Detention Center. and a First Aid Mental Health Instructor. She has also
She has been assigned to attended courses with the Atlanta Police Department and
the Investigation Division, the Westchester County Corrections specializing in Death
North Infirmary Command, the Commissioner’s Staff, CARE and Crime Scene Investigations, in addition to attending the
and her current command, the Anna M. Kross Center as the NYPD Child and Sexual Abuse Course. Capt. Batchelor has
Programs Supervisor. also received several New York State Assembly Citations,
Departmental Certificates of Recognitions and Certificates of
August 2011, Capt. Batchelor was assigned to the
Appreciations.
Commissioner’s Staff, where she created the Military Advocate
Team. Capt. Batchelor also facilitated the change to the uniform She is also a Trustee for the Correction Guardians Association,
directive wherein all departmental military personnel can now and a member of the Disaster Relief Association. In February
wear their respective military insignia pins. In 2012, she was 2019, CCA President Ferraiuolo appointed Capt. Batchelor as
assigned to the CARE unit and became the departments Crime one of the On-Island Trustees.
Victims Advocate, wherein she represented the department
with the Downstate Coalition for Crime Victims.
FRONTLINE page 15LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE By Joe Ferramosca, Legislative Chairman
It has been some time since we last communities safer. Many experts feel it has been a dismal
failure thus far.
discussed what we are hearing out of the
The upcoming Legislative session, beginning in earnest in
Legislature and Governor’s office. It has February, certainly will be interesting. For the first time in
been a bumpy ride, to say the very least. Of memory, the Democratic Party holds a super majority in the
course, the COVID-19 crisis has dominated Senate. This means that even if Governor Cuomo vetoes a
bill, the Senate can override his decision. In other words, the
nearly every aspect of our lives for nearly a power has shifted dramatically in Albany. It will be interesting,
year and we will feel its lasting effects for to say the very least.
many years to come. In an effort to make ON THE CITY FRONT
heads or tails out of what has happened, CLOSING RIKERS
I’ll discuss the most recent and important Mayor de Blasio and the City Council, led by Speaker Cory
issues that may have a significant effect on Johnson, have been working feverishly on their grand plan to
shut Rikers Island. Due in no small part to COVID-19, it appears
us all. that the timeline has changed dramatically. When COVID-19
first hit, the City decided to release hundreds of detainees and
BAIL REFORM
sentenced inmates who had already served a large portion of
Governor Cuomo and the Democrat-led Senate and
their sentence in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
Assembly last year passed sweeping reforms affecting nearly
This resulted in the lowest inmate population in the City’s
every aspect of how judges make decisions pertaining to
jails in decades. The Department has closed MDC, leaving
incarcerating a person when they are accused of a crime. For
only the Courts open and has proposed to close OBCC. At
most misdemeanors and some felonies, after arraignment,
the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the inmate population
defendants are being released from court without needing to
was reduced to levels not seen in decades. However, the
post any bail or bond. What this has resulted in is a serious rise
head count has steadily increased, which has hampered any
in the crime rate throughout New York City.
proposed additional closings. Their plans to close facilities
The Governor and the Legislature have been forced to review have been hampered by the need to socially distance inmates
all of the reforms they unwittingly passed and try to rework and provide as safe of an environment as possible. We will be
much of what they have done. The reforms initially mandated closely monitoring the Department’s actions to protect your
that many crimes that required the posting of bail or bond safety and there are no violations of our contract.
would no longer require it. This left many judges frustrated,
NYC BUDGET
especially at arraignment, where a defendant would be
The COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the lives of every
released from custody only to be re-arrested a short time later
single person in our nation has been especially hard on New
for committing the same offense.
York City. For the current fiscal year ending on June 30, 2021,
There are on-going negotiations between the Democrats and the NYC budget has an astounding and unprecedented
Republicans discussing which crimes will revert back to the shortfall of at least $6 billion. The lockdowns that started
previous statutes and give judges presiding over a case more in March 2020 have far exceeded the initial thought that
decision making power when deciding a defendant’s bail and it would pass in a couple of weeks. Many small businesses
custody status. have shuttered and bankrupted their owners. We strongly
Added into this problem is the decision of the Police recommend that you follow all of the established COVID-19
Commissioner Dermot Shea to disband the NYPD’s Anti- guidelines including the wearing of masks, hand washing.
Crime unit. As I am sure you know, this unit of plain clothes There is a tremendous amount of information available to
police officers worked in high crime areas to help make those guide you on self-protection. The Centers for Disease Control
FRONTLINE page 16PURSUING
and Prevention’s website — www.
A CONTRACT
cdc.gov — constantly updates
their website with up-to-the-minute By Joe Ferramosca, Legislative Chairman
information.
The CCA has always strived to bring our membership the best possible
2021 MAYORAL ELECTION contract. When we were negotiating the contract that covered the years
This coming November, New York 2012-19, we joined a coalition of other uniformed supervisory unions to
City will be voting for a new Mayor. strengthen our position. That contract resulted in a fair deal that raised the
Current Mayor Bill de Blasio has been salary of a Captain by 11.5% over the term of the contract and also gave us
a polarizing figure for nearly eight the option, at retirement, to receive our Terminal Leave payment in a lump
years and there are a substantial sum.
number of candidates currently
hoping to be on the ballot. Since the This round of bargaining proved to be difficult. Although we were still a part
vast majority of voters in NYC are of the coalition, which included the COBA, the City’s fiscal issues hampered
registered Democrats, it is a given us in negotiations. The economic settlement was achieved for all of the
that whoever wins the primary will unions involved – 3 years with a compounded raise of 7.95%. The first raise
be the presumptive winner in the of 2.25% took effect August 16th, 2019 with an additional 2.5% effective
election. Currently, there are some August 16, 2020. The final increase of 3.0% takes effect on August 16, 2021.
25 declared candidates, mostly Everyone has received the first two increases in their paychecks.
Democrats. They include Comptroller Since each union has unique issues to address, the coalition, as was done
Scott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough in the past, only negotiated the salary portion together. Each union sits with
President Eric Adams, former NYC the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) to negotiate union-specific issues in what
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn is called unit bargaining. The CCA began 2021 with every intention to work
Garcia, former NYC Veterans Services out a contract that addressed issues that are important to all of us. When
Commissioner Loree Sutton and the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the City took the position to not negotiate
former Presidential hopeful Andrew with us and instead came to us with demands for givebacks due to the City
Yang. As the process continues, many anticipating a $5 billion-plus deficit to their FY21 budget, which ends on
of the fringe candidates will drop out June 30, 2021.
for different reasons, leaving the ones
that have the financial support to Part of the city’s demand is for the CCA to waive their payments to both
battle it out. Only time will tell. the active and retiree Health and Welfare Funds and the City has withheld
payment of retroactive money due to our members. The Board takes the
Needless to say, the current state of responsibility to protect the benefits of all of our Captains seriously. We are
politics, whether at the local, state, or fighting to avoid any attempt by the City to reduce the reserves of both
national level, is at best, tumultuous. Funds. We are well aware that there are other unions who have negotiated
Regardless of your personal beliefs or with the City to delay Health and Welfare Fund payments and have received
which candidates you support, being partial payment of retroactive money.
informed and involved is important. It
is in our best interest that we all stay The CCA has begun the arbitration process to address this matter. We
on top of the issues that concern us will always protect your benefits which include ensuring our reserves are
today because the outcome will affect protected. As far as retroactive money due, anyone who is entitled to a
us tomorrow. The CCA will always retroactive raise will receive it based upon the terms of negotiations with the
keep you up to date on the issues City. If you are retired prior to any settlement, you will receive what you are
that matter to us all. entitled to from the Department and if your pension is affected, NYCERS will
make any adjustment you are entitled to. However, we cannot predict at this
time exactly when the money will be paid. This Board will do everything in
our power to resolve this quickly and fairly and as always, we will keep you
informed as to our progress.
FRONTLINE page 17SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Carmella Mandanici
2018
Peter D. Meringolo
Scholarship Scholarship
Liani Idlett Regina N. Lee
Daughter of Daughter of Capt. Eung Lee
Capt. Paul Idlett
“I just want to take this
“I would like to thank the CCA opportunity to say thank you to
for this scholarship that will allow the CCA. The scholarship will
me to further my education and help me immensely in paying
fulfill some of my goals. One for my college tuition at Lehigh
day I hope to give back to help University.”
students achieve their goals as
you have helped me.”
Alfred Mandanici Capt. Renee Chong
Scholarship Scholarship
Samantha A. Shelton Brianna L. Shelton
Daughter of Daughter of
Ret. Capt. Sean Shelton Ret. Capt. Sean Shelton
“I would like to thank the CCA for “I would like to thank the CCA for
the Alfred Mandanici scholarship establishing and nominating me
award. I would also like to thank for this prestigious award.
my family for their continued sup- Much thanks to my family and the
port. I am appreciative and will people of the village for all their
make you all proud!” continued support.”
Donald Cranston Ronald W. Whitfield
Scholarship Scholarship
Xavier J. Marshall Taevon T. Allen
Son of Son of Capt. Chris Allen
Ret. Capt. Arnold Marshall
“As I begin my college journey.
“I am honored to be recognized I am ever more grateful for the
as worthy of receiving the gifts and awards I receive as
scholarship that will aid my every bit helps my educational
studies in computer Science at process. Thank you for this
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.” opportunity.”
FRONTLINE page 18Nicholas J. Whyte
2018 CCA
In Memoriam SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Scholarship
Kristen J. Mathew
Daughter of Nelson M. Arroyo
Capt. Joy Mathew Son of
“I would like to thank the Ret. Capt. Nelson A. Arroyo
CCA for providing me with
this scholarship. It is a honor “I am honored and
to receive this award to help grateful in receiving this award.
me further my education.” This wonderful scholarship will
help me tremendously with my
tuition at Pace University. May
God bless you all.”
Colby B. Green Patrick J. Kavanagh
Daughter of Son of
Ret. Captains Ret. Capt.
Sonia Upchurch & Thomas R. Kavanagh
Robert Green
“I would like to thank the
CCA for honoring me with this
“I would like to thank the CCA very generous scholarship. I
for providing me with this would also like to thank my
scholarship. I also thank my parents for all the support and
mother for all of her support opportunities that they have
throughout my high school provided me with.”
years.“
Desmone E. Logan Vincent Palazzolo
Daughter of Son of
Ret. Capt. Desiree Ret. Capt. Richard
Lockhart-Logan Palazzolo
“As a recipient of 2018 CCA “I would like to sincerely
scholarship award, I would like thank the CCA for awarding
to thank you for your generous me with a scholarship.
scholarship. I will be majoring I hope to achieve great
in pre-med and the scholarship success over the next four
will be a big help in purchasing years.”
books and other expenses. Thank
you for investing in me.”
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