|

Ralph E. Smith
Publisher





Renee
E. Smith
Community
Calendar
FUNERALS
2008
2009
Contributing Photographers
Beverly
Holder-Photo
Lonnie Brown-Video
Carmen Rodriguez
2009
Event
Photos & Video
Lights Camera
Action Page!
ONLINE
PHOTO STORE
Guardian Chronicle
BUY EVENT PHOTOS!
We Produce Baby Photos

Inside the Guardian Chronicle
Past Headlines
Over 500 Pages of News, Photos & Stories on New
York's Men & Women in Blue
Take a look inside
Welcome
to the Guardian Chronicle
NEWS STORIES
2007
Jena, La
Ralph E Smith
Reporting From Jena, La
2008 NEWS
2009 NEWS
New York City Election Results
Nov. 2005
NYPD NEWS 2005
The Guardian Employment
Page "Helping
The Community One Job at a Time"
Harold
C. Smith
German Martial Arts News
Sensei
Ronald Cook
Zanshin Dojo Martial Arts Class For Youth & Law
Enforcement
(718) 595-0335
Martial Arts Students
Real
Estate & Home Sales:
Great opportunities
for Members of Law Enforcement
Welcome to the Guardian Pages!
North Babylon
Belmont Lake Estate
Long Island
News & Events
Produced by
Ed Graham.
Chairman,
Belmont Lake Estate
Public Safety Committee
EAST NY EXPLORERS
MENTORING PROGRAM, LTD
Rick Miller
Director
New York State
Fraternal Order of Police
LODGE 89
Reggie Wilson- NYCD
October 2007
Fraternal Order of Police Newsletter
New
York City Grand Council of Guardians
NYC
Correction Guardian Association, Inc.
Marsha
Lee President The
Guardians Association
of New York State Corrections
Nassau
County Guardians Association, Inc
PO Box 100 Uniondale, NY 11553 (516) 939-2949
NYC
Probation Department Guardian
Association
NYC
Police Department Guardian Association
The
Ebony Society Parole
Westchester
Rockland Guardians Association
Masjidus
Sabur, Inc Multi-Service Center Community
Page, Harlem New York
Asian
Jade Society NYDC Award
100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care

Gerald Nelson
President
Chief of Patrol
Borough Brooklyn North
NYPD
FEATURES
Welcome
to Walking in Victory: A word to Encourage
Brothers!
Can we talk.
Sisters
to Sisters: Renewing Your Spirit!
Families
on Line with the Guardian Chronicle
Welcome
to the Finest Sports Runner Page!
Places
of Worship & Churches in the Community that Make a Difference!
Produced by Pastor Nathaniel White Jr.
Civilian
& Law Enforcement Officer Of The Month
NYDC
News, Photos Promotions
NYCD 2006
NYCD Promotions
2006
Columbia Association
NYCD
P.O. Box 690326 East Elmhurst, NY, 11369
(917) 952-0280
NYDC Honor Guard New
York's Boldest Photos
NYCD STAFF: Meet the Staff that Keep NYC Safe
The
COBA Executive Board: News
from the 315 Officers Fighting to Get Their Jobs Back
COBA 2005
NYC Correction Officer's send in Email about
their photos from Rye Playland! Click
here
Letters
from Readers Expressing their Views about the Guardian
Chronicle: Click here

Copyright
2001, 2002,
2003, 2004,2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Guardian
Chronicle. Com
All
rights reserved. The Guardian Chronicle shall not be liable
for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon. All Rights to content and photos reserved.
|
Guardian Chronicle
BUILDING BRIDGES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
COMMUNITY, YOUTH & YOU
Photos featured in NYC Televison and Print Media: The New York Beacon News, The Chief Leader, The Bronx Times, The Amsterdam News, COBA & CCA Union News Papers, New York Times Best Seller,:The Lost Son, A Life in Pursuit of Justice, & 2008-American Corrections by Todd R. Clear, George E. Cole, & Michael D. Reisig 8th Edition- page 558
Ralph E. Smith -Publisher HomePage
Friday, July 3, 2009
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.
|

Ernest L. Brown's
40th Birthday Celebration
June 27, 2009 8pm to 2am
MPE Penthouse @ 432 W 45th St, NY
Stay tuned in for our special photo & video coverage
Entertainment provided by the MVP Team:
MUSIC = Kenneth Rudd Ruddmusic2@aol.com (646)963-8058
VIDEO= Lonnie Brown (631) 767-4614
PHOTOGRAPHY= Ralph E. Smith guardianchronicle.com
ONLINE
PHOTO STORE
Guardian Chronicle
BUY EVENT PHOTOS!





View from the Party level at the MPE Penthouse @ 432 W 45th St, NY
Tune in July 4 weekend for our Hot Photo- Video Special Edition |
Michael Jackson

The King of Pop
DIED JUNE 25
August 29, 1958- June 25, 2009
THE MOON WALKER
NOW WITH THE STARS
GUARDIAN CHRONICLE.COM
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
|
PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE IN NEW YORK CITY
JUNE 14, 2009

TUNE IN THIS WEEK FOR NEWS STORY: PHOTOS & VIDEO
ONLINE
PHOTO STORE
Guardian Chronicle
BUY EVENT PHOTOS!

ONLINE
PHOTO STORE
Guardian Chronicle
BUY EVENT PHOTOS!



GRAND COUNCIL
OF GUARDIANS
ENDORSEMENT
MR. NORMAN SIEGEL
PUBLIC ADVOCATE
STEPS OF CITY HALL
MAY 30, 2009
Click Here For Norman Siegel News Video and Photos
NEW YORKERS FOR NORMAN SIEGEL
Click Here
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.
NEW YORKERS FOR NORMAN SIEGEL
Click Here
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.
|
Click Here To View Community Empowerment Photos and Video
Correction Guardians Association
Happy Mothers Day 2009

Click here for Gang Awareness Workshop Photos
Many Thanks to Tony in Long Island for his Photo & Video coverage of this event.
NEW GUARDIAN CHRONICLE
LONG ISLAND
COMMUNITY SECTION
North Babylon
Belmont Lake Estate
Long Island
News & Events

Legislator DuWayne Summer 2009 Newsletter:
Click to download

Click Here For Our Special March of Dimes Photo Page


The New York City Police Department issued press identification cards today to three independent journalists, who filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New York City's system of granting press credentials.
Despite this victory, Plaintiffs Rafael Martinez-Alequin, reporter and editor of New York City Free Press, Ralph E. Smith, a reporter and publisher for GuardianChronicle.com, and David Wallis, editor of Featurewell.com, will continue the lawsuit against New York City and the New York Police Department, the City agency currently responsible for providing credentials to journalists. In 2007, the N.Y.P.D denied the plaintiffs' applications to renew their press credentials.
" This is an important first step but only a first step. We still need to address the constitutional problems in the system of granting press credentials in New York City that has run amuck and needs to be changed immediately," said civil rights attorney Norman Siegel, who is one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
The civil rights lawsuit alleges that the policy and practices of the City of New York have resulted in an unconstitutional and unlawful interference with and prevention of news coverage in New York City and beyond, leading to violations of the constitutional rights of freedom of the press and speech of journalists.
For further information contact Norman Siegel at (212) 532-7586, Scott Warren at (212) 813-8953 or David Wallis at (212) 924-2283
Brother Ralph Smith;
Once again I applaud your efforts for confronting injustice head on. I would encourage you to wear your denial of being granted your press credentials as a badge of honor, you must be doing something wright. Any time the system wants to stop a vehicle that provides truthful information that affirms our people, they always attempt to kill the massager. I know that you will never stop your pursuit of justice, We are living in some very exciting times, there are some men -that sit on the side lines and watch the game of life and - there are some men that were born to be on the field actively engaged in the game / struggle of life, you have always been a active / progressive Black Man, playing on the field.
I have had the great pleasure and honor of knowing and working with you for over 20 years, you are a true Solider / General, in the liberation struggle for our people and all those that are righteous and correct. I am confident that Good will always prevail over Evil, so I congratulate you in advance, hopefully your victory will open doors for others that are confronted with similar practices of injustice. Continue to walk in the righteous spirit of our ancestors.
YES WE CAN!!
The Struggle Continues.
Ed Graham
Former NYC
Correction Guardian 1st Vice President
DOWNLOAD ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES
NYPD PRESS CREDENTIALS : PDF LINKS
AP: Associated Press
November 12, 2008
Writers Sue NYC Over Policy On Press Passes
By David B. Caruso
Associated Press Writer
YOUR FREE PRESS
November 17, 2008
NYPD Sued Over Selectively Choosing
Who Gets Media Credentials
By Carlos Miller
The New York Times City Room: Blogging From The Five Boroughs
January 9, 2009
After Police Relent, Bloggers Get Press Credentials
By SEWELL CHAN
WNYC- News
January 9, 2009
NYPD Relents, Gives Press Credentials to Bloggers
"They are 21st Century Journalists"
by Amy Eddings
http://www.wnyc.org/news/articles/120743
THE INDYPENDENT
The Newspaper of The NYC Independent Media Center
January 10, 2009
A Win For Independent Media: NYPD Hands Over
Previously Denied Press Credentials
By Alex Kane
NEW YORK CITY REPORTERS
FILE FEDERAL
LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NYC
SYSTEM OF GRANTING PRESS CREDENTIALS TO JOURNALISTS
November 12, 2008
A Press Conference was held Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New York City’s system of granting press credentials to journalists. Recently, three journalists who have previously been granted press credentials were arbitrarily denied press credentials. This civil rights lawsuit alleges that the policy and practices of the City of New York have resulted in an unconstitutional and unlawful interference with and prevention of news coverage in New York City and beyond and have violated the constitutional rights of freedom of the press and speech of journalists.
The Reporters filing the Federal Lawsuit are:
1)- David Wallis- Journalist/ Editorial Director- FEATUREWELL.COM
2)- Martinez Alequin- Journalist/Editor & Publisher - NY Free Press (nycfreepress.com)
3)- Ralph E. Smith- Journalist/Reporter & Publisher Guardian Chronicle
The legal Team Representing the Plaintiffs are:
Norman Siegel, Steven Hyman, and Scott Warren.
Click Here To View & Download Press Conference News Video |
|
BARACK OBAMA
WINS THE TRUST AND HOPE OF
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN
44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
GUARDIAN CHRONICLE
YOUTH SECTION
2009 Summer Academic Programs
Submitted by Dr. Ali Al-Rahman
THE PROFESSIONAL TAX & LEGAL
TEAM YOU CAN TRUST!
MS. JESSICA TORRES
Steven Joseph Colon, Esq.

Ms. Jessica Torres
Income Tax Preparation
10% DISCOUNT OFF
TAX PREPARATION
LEGAL SERVICES
WHEN YOU BRING THIS ARTICLE WITH YOU!!
GUARDIAN CHRONICLE.COM
HELPING YOU TO KEEP MORE
MONEY IN YOUR POCKET!!!
Teachers, Correction, Police, Fire,
NYC Workers
Steven Joseph Colon, Esq.
Phone: (646) 623-9431
Email: Steven@StevenColon.com
Ms. Jessica Torres and Mr. Steven Joseph Colon, Esq are the professional
team that will help you save money and start your business the right way!
Ralph E Smith- Publisher/ Reporter recommends giving them a call. Bring the
Guardian Chronicle with you to their state of the art office to receive
a 10% discount on Tax and Legal Services!

CLICK ON J.T. TAXES AD TO CONTACT JESSICA TORRES

10 % OFF WHEN YOU BRING
A COPY OF GUARDIAN CHRONICLE.COM FRONT PAGE

Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network
Click Here For News & Information
(212) 690-3070
National Action Network
106 W. 145th Street
Harlem, New York 10039
100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care


CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
|
|
|