Ralph E Smith    Publisher NYDC Honor Guard New York's Boldest Photos NYDC Rikers Island 5K Race May 3, 2003 NYDC Basketball Games May 15, 2003 NYDC Retirement Photos 2003 NYDC Retirement Reunion and Picnic August 2003 GMDC Staff Receive Softball Award from Martin F. Horn Commissioner and  Robert N. Davoren Chief of Department: October 15, 2003 Our Prayers for the Men and Women in the New York City Correction Department who are in Iraq or called to War! Welcome back to returning members of NYDC from Iraq! OBCC 2003 Christmas Tree Honors Members Who are in the Military! Many thanks to Captain Fox!

THE GUARDIAN CHRONICLE   NYCD EMERALD SOCIETY  DINNER DANCE AND AWARDS OCTBER 1, 2004 The dinner dance was held at Antun's of Queens Village.  The following received awards Deputy Warden Mark Cranston  Irishman of the Year Assistant Chief James Barry     President James Mulvey Award Emily-Anne Duffy and Michael Reilly  Scholarship Recipients   New York City Correction Officers Arriving at Kenndy Airport After Bringing Needed Medical, Water, and Housing Supplies to  Haiti and Santo Domingo Affected by Floods June 21, 2004:  A proud, bold group of New York City Correction Officers returned back safe to Kenndy Airport June 21 at 4:00pm after going to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to help people affected by the floods.  The members of the COBA (Correction Officers' Benevolent Association) worked as a tight team of professionals;  forming  an international relationship with the local officials. Many young people were helped by the New York City Correction Officer Team.  Needed water, food, and assistance with housing was also provided.  Speaking with this proud team as they arrived in the airpot, Yves Dominique said, "We gave out alot of supplies to people in camps and I really want to thank Norman Seabrook, the President of COBA and Rex for making this happen." The membes of this outstanding International Team are Correction Officers: Yves Dominique(AIU), Emile Auguste(AMKC), Charles Paris(AIU), Jean-Pierre Ludovic(AMKC), Rubbie Malofsky(ESU), John Harvin(ESU), John Oliveras(AMKC), Anselmo Farrell(ESU), and Fernando Gonzalez(ESU)   OUTSTANDING SERVICE NEW YORK CORRECTION OFFICER HAITI /DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EMERGENCY RELIEF TEAM The Guardian Chonicle! Building Bridges to Law Enforcement, Community, Youth, & You!  The COBA International Team did great work on an International level and made this great City of New York very Proud! New York's Boldest! June 10, 2004:  Martin F. Horn, New York City Department of Correction Commissioner opened the Championship game with the toss of the ball.  From start to finish, this was a battle to the end.  OBCC had the lead by more than six points, but the home team ARDC got mad and bad on the court!  Big J aka Captain Jameson formerly from OBCC put ARDC on the winning map by scoring two baskets with seconds left in the game!  The game was the real deal with many of the staff members floating in the air!  Great Game Produced by New York's Boldest Staff!    All  Photos by Ralph E Smith RETIRED NYC CORRECTION OFFICER LYNN WILLIAMS KILLED LEAVING KOSOVSKA Information sumbitted by Carmen Rodriguez April 23, 2004 Notice to all. It is with deep regret that I am writing this email.  I was in formed by the family of Former New York City Correction Officer Lynn Williams #3777 (formerly assigned to HDM, GRVC,, ERU, RISU ) that she was killed in Iraq.  Please say a prayer for her and family!  Retired New York City Correction Officer Lynn Williams, 48 retired January 2003 and  joined the UN Police Force.  While leaving a prison in Kosovska Mitrovica on April 17, a Jordanian co-worker Sgt. Maj. Ahmed Mustafa Ibrahim Ali began shooting killing Officer Lynn Williams and Kim Bigley of Paducah , Ky.  Hundreds of friends and co-workers attended Lynn Williams funeral April 23 at St. John's Baptist Church in Queens. The Passing of Peter D. Meringolo's Mother April 13, 2004 We at the Guardian Chronicle want Mr. Peter D. Meringolo- President of the Correction Captains Association to know that our prayers and support are with you and your family.  Your mother produced a great caring son. May God continue to keep your family strong.   Sincerely, from Ralph E Smith Publisher   The following New York City Department of Correction Staff participated in the awards program: Jacqueline Thomas Andrews- Chief of Environmental Health & Safety, Carolyn Thomas- Assistant Chief, Captain Steven Smalls#839(VCBC), Captain Kenneth Stukes #1418(OBCC), Correction Officers: Kimberly Battle #15226(GRVC), Timothy Reddick #9871(West Facility), Troy R. Johnson #12126(B.B.K.C), Verzeta Layne #7765(B.H.P.W), Ross Jackson #9989(Trans. Div), Janet Butcher-Martin #7937(Q.D.C), Herminio Bourdier #3819(A.M.K.C), John Utsey #10395(E.M.T.C), and Tracey Clisolm #1018(Environmental Health & Safety).   Members of  NYPD, NYS Environmental Conservation Police,  NYS Troopers, also received awards for community work. Jacqueline M. McMickens     FIRST CORRECTION OFFICER NAMED COMMISSIONER An Outstanding NYCD Commissioner History Produced by Mr. Thomas McCarthy, NYCHS webmaster   Bill Halstead NYC Correction Officer Serving in the War! Stay Strong! We will Provide Coverage of the St. Patrick Day Parade For Officer Bill and All Who Protect The United States of America March 17, 2003 The Saint Patrick's Day Parade will have missing faces!  Those are the faces on the front line of War!  We remember your spirit today!  We Pray the Men and Women Protecting the United States Return Safe!   17,000 DOLLAR  REWARD    THE KILLERS OF NYC CORRECTION OFFICER    GREGORY GOFF II CONTACT C.O.B.A (212) 274-8000   New York's Boldest Law Enforcement Last Salute To Correction Officer  Robin Joy Dennison               January 31, 2004 ESU OFFICERS FROM NYC CORRECTION CAME OUT HONOR A FRIEND AND OFFICER.     CONGRATULATIONS To C.O.  Lizette Watkins from NYC Correction Headquarters!  She is now Police Officer Watkins! Promotion was Dec 30, 2003   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEXT NYC CORRECTION CAPTAINS CLASS STARTING THE ACADEMY     JANUARY 12, 2003   NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT  EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT JANUARY 2, 2004     GRADUATION CEREMONY   BEST WISHES FROM THE NEW YORK CITY  CORRECTION GUARDIAN FAMILY  TO OUR  MR. TOMMY SUMMERS!  WE KNOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT LEADER! Otis Bantum Correctional Center Rikers Island Tree of Honor For Staff in the Military   Warden Richard Palmer and Staff from Rikers Island Give Out Toys to Bronx Family Center   New York City Correction Staff Give 450 Toys to Brooklyn Family Center   New York City Department of Correction Promotion Ceremony December 30, 2003   New York City Department of Correction Explorers Promotion Program Awards September 10, 2003 WARDEN NYC CORRECTION LIST Congratulations to 201 New York City Department of Correction Captains who passed the    WARDEN  Promotion Test: # 1552- Results from June 22, 2002 Test.   Top 10 from Promotion List are 1)- H. Courtlandt- 95.50  6)- L. Cooper- 89.00 2)- M. Scott- 91.00  7)- F. Breeland- 88.85 3)- A. Villalona- 90.37  8)- W. Robinson- 88.75 4)- F. Laboriel- 89.62  9)-W. Clemons- 88.00 5)- P. Brookins- 89.00  10)- C. Glenn- 87.62   Helen Ciano and Shephard Elliott III from The New York City Correction Department Tell Their 26 Mile Marathon Story Nov 11, 2003