NYPD Traffic Squad Benevolent Association

On June 15th, 2010, the TSBA held its annual Scholarship meeting. The evening began with some inspirational words from Supreme Court Justice Bruce Balter on the merits of higher education, hard work and integrity. Afterwards, presentations were made and photos taken with Chief of Transportation James Tuller, Hon. Comm. Joe Dippell Jr. (Centurions), and Mitch Levey (Police Reserves).

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On Thursday, July 15th, 2010, TSBA President Joe Wolff and 1st VP John Valles attended the National Parks Department Draft Riot Remembrance at Federal Hall in lower Manhattan. At noon, a brief description of the riots was presented by a Parks Service Ranger attired in period costume. The invocation was then presented by Traffic Squad Chaplin Monsignor Robert Romanno followed by the reading of the names of the four Metropolitan Police Officers killed during the riot. In addition to civilian visitors, attendees included members of the Marine Corps and Navy Honor Guards. Numerous reeanactors, including the Traffic Squad's own Nick Finelli, from the 47 Precinct dressed in an 1870 Police Uniform. Special mention goes to Lt. Mike Grecco from the NY State Police and TSBA Historian JJ Sullivan who took the time to join us on this most solemn occasion.

Again, many thanks to all who participated, we hope to see you next year.

Fraternally
Joe Wolff

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On Thursday July 15th, 2010, members of the Traffic Squad will join National Park Rangers and the US Marines in commemorating the NYC Draft Riots.

Federal Hall National Memorial

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TSBA President Lt. Joseph Wolff is quoted in The Daily News article covering the recent memorial ceremony at the Police Arlington.

The event was also mentioned in the Times Newsweekly.

On Saturday, May 8th 2010, the Traffic Squad Benevolent Association organized the 2nd annual Police Arlington Remembrance at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn. Despite the heavy rains that threatened to dampen the day, several hundred people attended, including a substantial contingent of at least three chapters of the Blue Knights Police Motorcycle Club.

Police Commissioner Kelly and PBA President Patrick Lynch joined many ranking members of both the NYPD and NYSP in honoring our fallen brethren from days gone by. Commissioner Kelly made some poignant comments describing the site's history and President Lynch spoke of the sacrifice and bravery that police officers exhibit every day. Monsignor Romano closed the ceremony with a benediction. Commissioner Kelly remained at the memorial for quite some time taking photos and speaking with members of the service as well as civilians who attended the event.
Please see the Photo Albums section to view photos from this very special day. Additional pictures can also be viewed on Photobucket, courtesy of Ian McGowan.

The NYCPBA has also posted an album commemorating the event.

Fraternally,
Joe Wolff

Please follow this link to see pictures from the recent TSBA meeting featuring Chief of Transportation, James Tuller as our guest speaker.

Photo Album (courtesy of John Vaindian)

The scholarships were an overwhelming success. Please check out the pictures from the meeting.

See a comic strip depicting Patrolman Black's heroic deed.

By Vesna Jaksic
Staff Writer

August 25, 2005

NEW YORK -- Patrolman Albert Black was so neat, he used to polish his NYPD shoes two or three times before going to work. He was such a good ballroom dancer that his wife had a tough time keeping other women away from him on the dance floor. And he loved being a cop more than anything.