What's Happening - News and Events over the Holidays

"HOLIDAY FOR HEROES" PROGRAM FORWARDS CHRISTMAS CARDS TO SERVICE MEMBERS. YOU CAN SEND CARDS TO: HOLIDAY MAIL FOR HEROES, PO BOX 5456, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20791-5456. SEND AS MANY AS YOU LIKE IN ONE PACKAGE. NO INSERTS NOR CONATCT INFORMATION INSIDE CARDS. WRITE A NOTE AND SIGN GENERICALLY ie: "JOIHN IN NY"

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 9, 2011. MORE INFORMATION Click HERE

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THANK YOU FROM RETIRED DEPUTY INSPECTOR AL PIGNATARO TO THOSE THAT RESPONDED TO THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HIS DAD PATROLMAN JOSEPH PIGNATARO, 46 PRECINCT, WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Click HERE

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE NEPA 10-13, RETIRED SERGEANT JOHN ADAMS, HAS BEEN ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF TOWN SUPERVISOR. HE ASKED ME TO THANK ALL OF THOSE THAT ASSISTED WITH HIS CAMPAIGN IN ANY WAY.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011 (FRIDAY) 7:30 PM THE GEORGIA SHIELDS Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE VFW POST 5408, Click HERE 4764 COBB PARKWAY NORTH, ACWORTH, GEORGIA. NEW MEMBERS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE WELCOME.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011 (FRIDAY) 8 PM - 12 M IS THE 44 PRECINCT CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AT O'CASY'S, 22 EAST 41 STREET, NEW YORKM NY. (2 BLOCKS FROM GRAND CENTRAL STATION) $55 FOR OPEN BAR AND BUFFET. RSVP TO KEVIN GREANEY 516-445-2253 OR BRIAN KENNEDY 914-714-3589. OPEN TO ALL. ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM 1980 TO PRESENT.

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DECEMBER 4, 2011 (SUNDAY) 8:00 AM THE 42 PRECICNT'S 66th ANNUAL COMMUNION BREAKFAST WILL BE HELD AT ST PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, 824 BROOK AVENUE, THE BRONX. THE MASS FOLLOWED BY BREAKFAST AT BORICUA COLLEGE 890 WASHINGTON AVENUE, THE BRONX. $35 (UNDER 11 $10) CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAILED TO "42 FINESTGOODS AND THINGS" 830 WASHINGTON AVE., BRONX, NY 10451. NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 25, 2011. MORE INFORMATION CALL TARA ECKERT 646-339-0027 OR TRACY KISER 646-373-1285

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 12 N THE JERSEY SHORE 10-13 Click here WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE AT DOOLAN'S SHORE CLUB, Click HERE 700 STATE HIGHWAY 71, SPRING LAKE, NEW JERSEY. $25 PER PERSON WITH A CASH BAR. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL AL BENADUCCI 732-458-8314 OR CHARLES INGULLI 732-244-6385

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 6:30 PM FRANK MAROUSEK AND TOM MULLEN, FORMER AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE 48 PRECINCT, ARE GETTING TOGETHER FOR A FEW DRINKS AND MAYBE DINNER. THEY WILL BE AT THE BRAZEN FOX, Click HERE 175 MAMARONECK AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NY. AND WOULD LIKE SOME COMPANY.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 7 PM THE BROWARD 10-13 CLUB Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE NORTH WEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER. 6009 N. W. 10th STREET, MARGATE, FLORIDA.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 7 PM THE NY STATE SHIELDS Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE EASTWOOD MANOR, Click HERE 3371 EASTCHESTER ROAD, THE BRONX. THEY WILL BE HONORING MEMBERS OF THE NYPD AND THE STAMFORD PD. BUFFET DINER WITH CASH BAR. CHEKS, $25 MEMBERS ,$40 OTHERS, PAYABLE AND MAILED TO "NYS SHIELDS" PO BOX 703, HARTSDALE, NY 10530. MORE INFORMATION AND LIST OF HONOREES WILL BE FORWARDED SEPARATE FROM THIS MAILING.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 7 PM THE COASTAL CAROLINA SHIELDS Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE LIBERTY TAP ROOM, 7651 KINGS HIGHWAY, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CATOLINA.. THEY ARE A GROUP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM THE NORTHEAST. ALL WELCOME.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011 (TUESDAY) 7:30 PM FOP 188 Click HERE (MID HUDSON) WILL HOLD THEIR MEETING AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 1682,65 AMERICAN LEGION WAY, NEW CITY, NY.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011 (WEDNESDAY) IS THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR HAWII Click HERE

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DECEMBER 9, 2911 (FRIDAY) THE CHIEF OF TRANSPORTATION BUREAU'S HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE HELD AT RICCARDO'S BY THE BRIDGE,Click HERE 21-01 24th AVENUE, ASTORIA, QUEENS, NY. $65 PER PERSON. CONTACT PETER MOY 646-610-4788 FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION.

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DECEMBER 10, 2011 (SATURDAY) 12 N - 4 PM FOP 957 Click HERE WILL HOLD THEIR FAMILY HOLIDAY PARTY AT 105tth AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, STEWART AIRPORT (RTE 17K ENTRANCE), NEW BURGH, NY. $35 PER FAMILY OF 4. BRING A WRAPPED GIFT ($25 OR LESS) FOR YOUR CHILDREN. SANTA WILL BE THERE. CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAILED TO "FOP 957" PO BOX 2122, MONROE, NY 10949. FOR SECURITY PURPOSES YOU MUST INCLUDE NAMES OF ALL ATTENDING

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DECEMBER 14, 2011 (WEDNESDAY) 6:30 PM IS THE CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY PARTY OF THE RETIRED TRANSIT OFFICERS Click HERE TO BE HELD AT ANTUN'S, Click HERE 96-43 SPRINGFIELD BLVD., QUEENS VILLAGE, NY. $20 PER PERSON FOR MEMBERS ($25 OTHERS). CONTACTED RUSSO mred77@verizon.net FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION,

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DECEMBER 15, 2011 (THURSDAY) 12 N REMA (RETIRED EMERGENCY MAN'S ASSOC.)

Click here WILL MEET AT KOENIG'S RESTAURANT, Click HERE 86 S. TYSON AVENUE, FLORAL PARK, NY. SIT DOWN LUNCH. BEER, WINE, SODA, AND DESSERT. SEND AN EMAIL TO TONY SANPIETRO FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION TonySanpietro@NYPD-REMA.com

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DECEMBER 15, 2011 (THURSDAY) ?? THE VILLAGES OF FLORIDA 10-13 Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE SEABREEZE RECREATION CENTER, 2384 BUENA VISTA BLVD., (IN THE CLEARWATER WARM), THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA. SEND A NOTE TO jimhip34@nypdvillages10-13.org FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE TIME.

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DECEMEBR 16, 2011 (FRIDAY) 10 AM THE NEPA 10-13WILL HOLD ABRIEF MEETING FOLLOWED BY THEIR CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTY DINNER AT THE BARLEY CREEK RESTAURANT, Click HERE SULLIVAN TRAIL AND CAMELBACK ROAD, TANNERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA. CONTACTJOHN ADAMS Jadams@pahousegop.com FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS.

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DECEMBER 17, 2011 (SATURDAY) 8 PM THE 40 PRECINCT HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE HELD AT MICHAEL ANGELO'S RESTAURANT, 2477 ARTHUR AVENUE, THE BRONX. #20 ($25 AT THE DOOR) PERPERSON.

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DECEMBER 18, 2011 (SUNDAY) 1 PM IS THE 25th ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY 10-13 ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD AT THE HAVERSTRAW ELKS,Click HERE 877 ELKS DRIVE, HAVERSTRAW, NY. COCKTAIL HOUR, OPEN BAR,

HOR d' OEUVRES AND FILET MIGNON DINNER. $50 CHECKS MAILED AND PAYABLE TO "HUDSON VALLEY 10-13 ASSOC." PO BOX 1013, PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-0283 MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ART ONODY 845-634-5074 OR TIM CONNOLLY 845-429-5964

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DECEMBER 20, 2011 (TUESDAY) 7 PM THE MEETING OF FOP LODGE 100 Click HERE WILL BE HELD AT THE ELKS LODGE 2107 Click HERE 9O1 LAKEVILLE ROAD, NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK.

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DECEMBER 20, 2011 (MONDAY) 8 PM FOP 69 Click HERE WILL MEET AT VFW POST 9592, Click HERE 55 HICKORY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK

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I WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY AND BLESSED HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS SEASON. AS THE SAYING GOES "REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON."

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DECEMBER 28, 2011 (WEDNESDAY) 12 N THE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON OF THE NYC VERRAZANO 10-13 ASSOC. Click HERE WILL BE HELD AT THEKING BUFFET, 2407 RICHMOND AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK.

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JANUARY 14, 2012 (SATURDAY) 6 PM - 12 M IS THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS DINNER DANCE OF THE MANASOTA 10-13 CLUB AT THE PERIDIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, 4950 PERIDIA BLVD, BRADENTON, FLORIDA. BUFFET AND CASH BAR. MORE INFORMATION, SEATING REQUESTS, ETC.: TONY MARONE 941-706-6324 tjmarone@verizon.net OR RICHARD O'BRIEN 941-360-8584 hobrob16@aol.com CHECKS ($40 PER PERSON) PAYABLE AND MAILED TO "MANASOTA 10-13 CLUB" 9820 LYTHAM AVE., BRADENTON, FL 34202.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012 (THURSDAY) 12 N- 4 PM IS THE NYPD FLORIDA REUNION AT THE POMPNO BEACH ELKS CLUB 700 NE 10 STREET, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA ALL RANKS WELCOME. MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE PLANS. BUFFET LUNCH WITH OPEN (BEER, WINE AND SODA) BAR. THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL 2 HOUR OPEN BAR AND DOOR PRIZE, SPONSORED BY IRV MECHANIC Click hereIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LUNCHEON. $35 PER PERSON. PAY AT THE DOOR BUT PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO nypdluncheon@live.com AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THEY NEED A HEADCOUNT. FOR MORE INFORMATION TOM GALLAGHER (NY)732.730.2298 (FL)561.742.9172 DON MOSS (NY) 845.359.7878 (FL) 954.561.2269 OR JACK HARTIGAN (NY) 914.967.0227 (FL) 914.841.8552

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MARCH 29, 2012 *THURSDAY) 6 PM IS THE ANNUAL PATROL BOROUGH BRONX REUNION/RETIREMENT PARTY. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON. MARK YOU CALENDAR.

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APRIL 19, 2012 (THURSDAY) 6:30 PM FOP MEMORIAL LODGE 100 Click HERE WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL DINNER DANCE AT RUSSO'S ON THE BAY Click here 162-45 CROSS BAY BLVD, HOWARD BEACH, NEW YORK THE MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO BOB KAPPSTATER, FORMER DEPUTY POLICE BUREAU CHIEF WITH THE NY DAILY NEWS AND FRED CHADDERTON WILL BE HONORED AS THEMEMBER OF THE YEAR. $100 CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAILED TO: "FOP LODGE 100" PO BOX 060471, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306-0471. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SPACE IN THE JOURNAL CONTACT HENRY LESHNOWER MrHenryNY@aol.com

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MAY 16 - 20, 2012 (WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY) IS THE ANNUAL FLORIDA KEYS REUNION OF THE 48 PRECINCT. ATTENDEES STAY AT THEHAMPTON INN, ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TOM ENGLEHARDT Ret48pct@aol.com I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH ROOM HERE FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS.

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JUNE 1 - 3, 2012 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) IS THE ANNUAL N.Y.C. TRANSIT POLICE FLORIDA REUNION TO BE HELD AT THE RADISON RESORT ON THE PORT, 8701 ASTRONAUT BLVD., CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK THE WEB SITE Click HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS

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