Retired

New York City

Correction Officer

Julius Dopson

( Manhattan Court Division ),
passed away on Friday June 26,2009, after a protracted illness.

Information submitted by

ANDREW ROANE- RET NYCD/ HONOR GUARD

NYC Correction Guardian Executive Board

Arrangements are as follows:
Viewing and services will be held at St. Albans Congregational church,
located at 172-17 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans,

New York, on Friday,
July 3,2009.

The viewing is from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon with the Home-going
services to follow immediately afterward.

COBA President Calls on All New York Union Leaders to Pressure Lawmakers to Immediately Unlock Gridlock in Albany

July 1, 2009 Wednesday

New York, July 1, 2009-- In response to the current chaos that has engulfed lawmakers in Albany in complete gridlock, Norman Seabrook, President of the New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, is calling on all union leaders in New York to get off the sidelines and pressure legislators to immediately unlock the gridlock in Albany, which has held important legislation hostage for the past several weeks.

“As leaders of organizations, who collectively represent millions of working men and women in this State, it is imperative that we join together, stand up, and make our voices heard,” said President Seabrook. “We can no longer sit idly by on the sidelines, while we watch vital legislation that affects all of our members and their families be held hostage by this dysfunction in Albany. We must do whatever it takes to let those whom we have helped elect, year after year, know that our support cannot be taken for granted.”

Specifically, President Seabrook is calling for labor leaders to hold an emergency meeting to develop ideas that will help solve this crisis, which has stalled vital legislation for millions of New Yorkers.

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THE PASSING OF

KENNETH MARSHALL

BROTHER OF ANDREW ROANE- RET NYCD

JUNE 19, 2009

Dear Family,
Most of the time I am writing you about the lost of one of our own..Today I am writing to tell you that my brother KENNETH MARSHALL ROANE..passed away today from a heart attack..This a devastating loss for me and my family..please pray for us during this trying time..

Sadly,

Andrew Roane

NYC Correction Guardian

Ret NYCD Honor Guard Detail

TRIBUTE TO MY BROTHER KENNETH M. ROANE

Dear Friends,
By now most of you know that I lost my brother on Friday, and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you a little something about him if you don't mind..and yes I am writing this with tears in my eyes.
My brother was a good person and always tried to see the good in people regardless of what others may have thought..He wasn't rich or well educated..In fact he was never really concerned about material things..He always felt that"God would make a way"..He would have cook-outs in front of his home and would give any child or anyone something to eat. He loved his children and his grandkids..But the one person he loved unconditionally was his wife..LYDIA..They had a love for one another you only read about..he always referred to her as his bride..even after nearly 30 years of marriage..They would still walk down the streets holding hands like teen-agers.

Of course they had the same disagreements like other couples..but he NEVER laid a hand on her.He always felt that a true man should have no desire to hit the woman in his life(or any woman)..His love for her only strengthened over the years..When he got sick she was at his side and even slept on a cot next to him..
In these days when relationship only last a night or few weeks..it always amaze me when I hear couples who are married 10,20,30 years or more.

My brother was my friend and a big part of my life..and as the tears stream down my face..I try to think of the good times we had..and that bring me peace.Tomorrow I must make that lonely drive to Providence,Rhode Island to put my brother to rest..I will try very hard to keep my composure..But I know it won't work..But I will keep him in my memories and in my heart forever.

My family and I want to thank all of you for the cards,phone calls,text message and emails..

Andrew Roane and Family

GRAND COUNCIL OF GUARDIANS

ENDORSE

NORMAN SIEGEL
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC ADVOCATE

Guardian Chronicle Magazine:

"The Guardian Chronicle is proud to stand with Mr. Norman Siegel as our candidate for the next New York City Public Advocate. Norman Siegel has been the voice for the New York City Worker. Now it's time to stand and let your voice be heard: Vote for Norman Siegel for Public Advocate!" guardianchronicle.com

Norman Siegel's Letter To Members of the

Grand Council of Guardians

OPEN LETTER TO ALL GUARDIAN ASSOCIATIONS

N.Y.C. Correction Guardians, N.Y.C Police Department, N.Y.S.,

N.Y.S Court Guardians, N.Y.S. Parole Guardians, N.Y.S Correction Guardians,

N.Y.C Probation Guardians, N.Y.C. Sheriff Guardians, N.Y.S. Police Guardians

Westchester N.B.P.A, Nassau County Sheriff  Guardians,

Westchester Correction Guardians, M.T.A Police Guardians

Nassau County Police Guardians

Dear Guardians,
I want to thank all of you for officially endorsing me for New York City Public Advocate. The support of the Grand Council of Guardians means a lot to me because of our history of working together to bring a civil rights agenda to New York law enforcement.

When Ralph E. Smith was denied his press credentials by the NYPD, we went to court and got them back, ensuring that publications like the Guardian Chronicle are recognized for the serious citizen journalism they offer.

When Imam Umar Abdul-Jalil was suspended by the Department of Correction for political comments they found offensive, I stood up for his first-amendment right, as a public employee, to speak out on matters of public concern.

When Senator Eric Adams was targeted for criticizing his superiors on police-race relations, I defended him. I hope to again be his ally as a social-justice-minded elected official, because there aren’t enough people like us in government.

I have represented and strategized with so many of you on issues such as unequal promotions, hiring procedures and community relations. In short, I have been doing the exact job of the Public Advocate since before there was a Public Advocate. I am committed to fulfilling the vast potential of this office, but I can’t do it alone. I need your help. My campaign comes from the grassroots and is fueled by the energy of activists like you.

Receiving the endorsement of the Guardians is a great honor. Now I am asking you to reinforce that endorsement with your personal financial support. Every contribution from a New York City resident up to $175 is matched 6-to-1 by public funds. That means your contribution of $50 is worth $350, your $100 contribution is worth $700 and a $175 contribution to our effort is worth $1225 to spread our message across the city. Every dollar counts; to qualify for these m atching funds, my campaign needs to raise a total of $125,000 by July 11.

Please send in your contribution today to New Yorkers for Norman Siegel, 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 or go to www.normansiegel.com to make your contribution on-line.
Thank you.
Regards,
Norman Siegel

GUARDIAN CHRONICLE  ENDORSEMENT   NORMAN SIEGEL

PUBLIC ADVOCATE

May 25, 2009 Written by Ralph E. Smith- Publisher

Norman Siegel has been on the front line with members of the Grand Council of Guardians,
100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care, and Community Based Organizations
fighting for the rights of members and the community of New York for over 25 Years

Imam Umar Abdul-Jalil is an example of an outstanding Chaplain and Assistant
Commissioner in the NYCD who was attacked by the NY Post in 2006 and again May 22,
2009 pg 30 "The Enemy Amongst Us" The post article attempts to link Umar Jalil
an Outstanding American Muslim to 4 Black Terrorists from Newburgh who claim to
be Muslim. Real Muslims are not Terrorists!

Norman Siegel represented The Grand council membership, and The Guardian Chronicle News Paper Website Law suit to renew their NYPD Press Pass.

Norman Siegel for over 25 years has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Guardian
Law Enforcement Community.

The Guardian Chronicle is proud to stand with Mr. Norman Siegel as our
candidate for the next New York City Public Advocate. Norman Siegel has been
the voice for the New York City Worker. Now it's time to stand and let your
voice be heard: Vote for Norman Siegel for Public Advocate!

Respectfully'

Ralph E Smith
Publisher- Guardian Chronicle.com
Email: rsmithnew@aol.com

Public Relations Director
NYC Correction Guardians
Association, Inc.

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Norman  Siegel's 14 point approach to the Office of the Public Advocate

The backbone of my campaign and my desire to serve as New York City’s Public Advocate is my vision for how this unique elected position – the only position in America that represents the people against the government – can operate as an example of democracy in action. No New Yorker would have to ask “what does the Public Advocate do?” if I were in charge of the office. The City Charter specifies in section 24g, “The public advocate shall establish procedures for receiving and processing complaints, responding to complaints, conducting investigations, and reporting findings, and shall inform the public about such procedures.” Accordingly, I’ve outlined fourteen procedures and approaches I would use to make the office more dynamic and accessible:

1. I will not only contact the appropriate city agencies when it is appropriate, but I will also connect concerned residents and community groups to the appropriate agencies, so they do not get the run-around when trying to deal with city bureaucracies.

2. The Public Advocate has access to the media, and he or she should use it. The Public Advocate’s office will put pressing issues into New York’s papers by writing letters to the editor and opinion editorials on a constant basis.

3. Similarly, our office will hold press conferences to keep New York’s journalists apprised of the problems people are facing, and the work our office and our partners are doing to fix them.

4. A Public Advocate cannot understand the concerns of the City without going directly to the people. That is why we will hold public conferences/town hall meetings throughout the five boroughs to allow residents to give feedback about the difficulties they are facing.

5. Not only will I hold meetings in all five boroughs, but I will also decentralize the office. I would establish satellite Public Advocate offices in each borough, not just the municipal building in downtown Manhattan. No advocate waits for people to come with their problems; advocacy is about taking the first step by reaching out to people in their own neighborhoods.

6. Once a problem has been identified, the Public Advocate’s office will designate a task force to speedily gather information, make recommendations, and if necessary, take action.

7. If a task force is insufficient, I will not hesitate to create Public Advocate Commissions that can hold hearings, issue reports, and bring additional media attention to an issue.

8. If our office identifies an issue that warrants substantial study, we will commission Special Reports and have experts look into those issues.

9. There will be times when new legislation will be required to solve the issues we face. Under my direction, the Public Advocate’s office will be aggressive in recommending and supporting new legislation.

10. As Public Advocate, I will encourage and participate in all protected First Amendment action events, including marches, rallies and protests.

11. One of the most important features of the Public Advocate’s office is its authority to hold public hearings. When dealing with City agencies accused of wrongdoing, one can be assured that holding hearings is a tool I will use liberally. Additionally, New York law allows the Public Advocate to petition for judicial public hearings when there has been any showing of government impropriety, which allows the public to hear the acts in a court of law. As a civil rights attorney representing taxpayers I used this process to bring public attention to the “slush fund” that had been funneling city money to fictitious organizations. That case is currently on appeal in the New York Appellate Division. The incumbent has never asked for judicial hearings, but I will show no such reluctance in exposing government improprieties, such as fraud and corruption.

12. I would create an Institute of Advocacy where the Public Advocate staff would quarterly hold weekend training sessions on the “art of advocacy.” The goal would be to create a citywide network of skilled advocates.

13. To this end, I would recruit, train and supervise hundreds of volunteers (assistant Public Advocates) to participate in weekly intakes at housing developments, public libraries, and senior centers, identifying the systemic issues and recurring grievances that are plaguing city government.

14. As a last resort, the Public Advocate’s office will engage in litigation. We will sue for declaratory judgments, injunctive relief, or, in state court, for a judicial public hearing.

I will employ all of the above energetically and forcefully, because I see the Public Advocate’s office as the culmination of a lifetime of work, not just a political stepping stone.