IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Volume 1, Issue 36
A social, fraternal organization of more than 4,000 Italian American Law Enforcement officers in the State.
William Schievella, President
Editor: Patrick Minutillo Executive Secretary
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P RESIDENT’ S MESSAGE B ILL S CHIEVELLA
topher Columbus and to of NYC are united to make erode the importance of the our voices heard. Our organi- Columbus Day Holiday. Over zation has joined with the the past few years, there has Italian Americans in the been a movement to elimi- NYPD, FDNY and others to nate the Columbus Day Holi- hold our elected officials that day in favor for “Indigenous allow this accountable. Persons Day”. While I do not object to the holiday, cele- I ask you to make this Co- brating the heritage of other lumbus Day the most cele- Americans, I am disgusted brated ever! Don your uni- that it is at the expense of form proudly and join us on Italian Americans. As you marching up 5th Avenue in know, Italian Americans Manhattan to show our Italian As you receive this maga- make up almost 25% of New American law enforcement zine, we will be ready to Cele- Jersey’s population. It is time pride. I urge you to bring brate Italian Heritage On Co- for our community to truly your family and make our lumbus Day. This holiday is unite and fight this attack up- voices heard through cele- full of history and Italian- on our heritage and culture. bration. I promise you that it American pride. It’s a time for Sadly it wasn’t until 2009 is a wonderful day. Come families to gather at ceremo- when then Governor Jon Cor- join the IAPSNJ, our brothers nies, parades and events to zine signed into law legisla- and sisters from NYPD, Con- show off our rich heritage. As tion sponsored by Senator necticut, Massachusetts and Italian American police offic- Anthony Bucco-Morris and Italy in enjoying OUR holiday. ers, this is an important time Senator Joseph Vitale- On Columbus Day the Thin to dispel the negative stereo- Middlesex that permanently Blue Line is Red White and types of our heritage being named October Italian Ameri- Green. intertwined with organized can Heritage Month in New crime. It’s a time for us to Jersey. This past week, NYC show how Italian Americans moved closer to removing Fraternally yours, in law enforcement have pro- the Statue of Christopher Co- tected and served with honor lumbus in Columbus Circle. William Schievella for many years. This is a time This statue is a landmark for to celebrate the accomplish- us and it would be a tragedy President ments of Italian Americans to alter or re- educators, judges, business move it. Our Na- leaders, physicians, priests tional Council and homemakers. President, Jo- seph Guagliardo, has led a move- Unfortunately, this year our culture and the Colum- ment in NYC that bus Day holiday is under fire. is fighting to stop Many forces are working this injustice. hard to smear the reputation Our brothers and sisters in the uni- of the great navigator Chris- formed services Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Page 3 From the Editor Patrick Minutillo I statement in the numbers from found deaths and overstatement from this inter- the days when benefits includ- esting as ed cost-of-living adjustments it per- but a story emerges. tains to The massive increase in re- “New tirements in 2011 and 2012 in Jersey response to pension and health Retirees benefit reforms tailed off in Under Christie” which was 2012 and 2013 and then re- posted on August 1, 2017 by sumed the climb through 2016. burypensions blog. In 2017 the number of retire- New Jersey has updated ments dropped to the lowest their listing of retirees in the level since Christie’s first full state pension system. As of year in office, before the re- March, 2017 there were 325,937 forms. Is this a return to nor- retirees getting annualized ben- malcy in anticipation of a Dem- efits of 10,465,934,978. As ocrat governor? of June, 2017 there were 328,932 retirees getting annual- During a rally held on August ized benefits of 10,562,840,926. 24th NY State Sen. Savino in Breaking down these retire- support of keeping the statue DISGRACE! ments by year* we see an inter- of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Day is under esting pattern in the chart be- Columbus Circle. attack again, and there’s low : “That statue in Columbus This charts the number of Circle does not represent the more at stake than Italian- retirements and the benefits explorer, it represents the American pride. The currently being paid by period experience of the Italian campaign against immigrant population.” of retirement (from June to May Columbus Day is not Well said! each year) so there is under- anti-Italian, it is anti western civilization.
Christopher Columbus Vandalized Statues In Boston, Baltimore and more.
The obelisk at Herring Run in Baltimore is believed to be the first monument in the country to honor Columbus, erected in 1792. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS Every year the IAPSNJ has the privilege to provide a festive Christmas Party complete with age appropriate gifts, face painting, surprise visits from some of our favorite action heroes, pizza, deserts and more for well over one hundred of our area’s children in need. O’yeah, did I forget to mention a special guest appearance by Santa himself and, of course, Mrs. Claus. This year’s party will be held on Saturday December 16th, from 12 pm to 3 pm and will once again be at the Whippany American Legion Post 155, located at 13 Legion Place, Whippany, N.J.. As always we could use the help of our uniformed of- ficers on that day to help hand out gifts and escort Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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On July 22nd the Italian American Police Society of NJ held its Annual BBQ & Pool Party at the Manor Park Swim Club in Westfield . Hundreds of members, families and guests enjoyed a fantastic day in the pool and great homemade food. There were games for the children, door prizes and lots of laughs. Thanks to the committee members and volunteers that worked hard on that Friday and Saturday to make this event a huge success. Our fellow law enforcement groups from NJ and the region came to spend the day with us. We always enjoy giving back to our members with this free event.
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Sunday, October 8th - Morris County Columbus Day Parade Marchers and police vehicles should assemble at the East Hanover Fire Department at Ridgedale Ave. & De Forest St. at 1:30PM. Marchers should be in department uniform or business attire to march. Monday, October 9th - NYC Columbus Day Parade Marchers and police vehicles should meet at the Port Authority Police Administration Bldg. at 500 Boulevard East, Weehawken, NJ at 8:30am in department uniform or business attire. Personal cars can be parked at the PAPD until we return. We will be joining the NYPD. Columbia Assn for lunch afterwards in NYC. Family members are more than welcome to march with us dressed in smart attire. No sweats or jeans please as the parade is shown live on WNBC Channel 4. Any department able to bring vehicles or motorcycles please contact via e-mail : [email protected] prior to coming.
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Page 9 Christopher Columbus deserves to stay in his rightful place By Laurence Bergreen Italian-American leaders vow to fight for Columbus statue Melissa Mark-Viverito displays her ignorance in Columbus kerfuffle Christopher Columbus has been coming under fire for decades, and lately Mayor de Blasio hasn’t ruled out scrapping the iconic 1892 statue of the explorer, in Columbus Circle, as a possible “symbol of hate.” But if Columbus were to come back to today, he would be dumbfounded by both the acclaim and condemnation he’s received over time in a land he never knew existed. Despite everything, Columbus has a claim to greatness. He was a peerless and fearless navigator, maybe the best ever, able to read the seas and skies with near-perfect understanding, and to make the first docu- mented ocean voyages from Europe to the new world and back. This was at a time when sailing uncross the uncharted Atlantic was like going to the moon, only more dangerous. It took an incredible amount of courage to sail over the horizon on a quest from which no one else had ever been known to return, and to endure unimaginable hardships along the way. All earlier efforts to sail to the Indies, as Columbus called his goal, had failed, yet he managed to accom- plish this feat not once, but four times, with a minimum loss of life. Along the way he discovered the powerful yet steady trade winds that proved immensely helpful to him and later explorers. Furthermore, Columbus was a man of deep faith. His name meant “Christ bearer,” and he took his mission to bring Christianity to other parts of the world with the utmost seriousness, to the point of believing he heard God talking to him. For many people, that’s enough to justify his place in the annals of exploration, even if he never did anything else. But he did. His voyages permanently changed the course of history. Thanks to them, Europe and the Americas were subsequently linked forever through a phenomenon described by Alfred W. Crosby in 1972, known as the Co- lumbian Exchange. This was a vast transfer in both directions between the two continents. Potatoes, toma- toes, and maize all became transplanted from the Americas to Europe, transforming agriculture and cuisine. There was no tomato sauce in Italian cooking, and no chocolate in Switzerland before the Columbian Ex- change. Going the other way, horses, donkeys, pigs, cattle, cats, and dogs spread from Europe to the Americas, transforming economies there. All this was thanks to Columbus. But his voyages also transferred Bubonic plague, chicken pox, measles, yellow fever, and other deadly scourges that decimated indigenous peoples. Tobacco, which Columbus had observed the inhabitants of the islands he visited smoking, moved back and forth, creating health hazards everywhere. Most pernicious of all, the New World became a source of slaves for Europe. It is true that he had no idea the Pacific Ocean existed, but neither did anyone else in Europe until 1513, when Vasco Núñez de Balboa reached the Pacific. Columbus was equally oblivious to North America. He might have glimpsed the distant Florida Keys from the deck of his ship, but he never suspected that a giant continent lay to the north. All the streets, cities, rivers, and other landmarks named for him in North America exist in places he never imagined. Nor did he set out to “discover” a new world; he attempted to sail to the old world, Asia, where he expected to find remnants of the long-vanished Mongol empire, as Marco Polo had two centuries earlier. Columbus even brought an interpreter along with him, just in case. He made other errors: he thought at times that he was sailing uphill, and that he’d discovered the entrance to Paradise somewhere north of what is now Venezuela. By then, his health was failing, his corneas burned out from staring at the sun, and when he climbed the rigging during a particularly violent storm, he thought he heard the voice of God speaking to him. He accidentally triggered the suicides of tens of thousands of people who thought that he and his men (who’d begun to pair off with the women they’d discovered) were fulfilling a prophecy of doom. Finally, he took to enslaving some of the people he found, despite his urge to convert them to Christianity. No wonder the reaction against Columbus Day, established as a federal holiday by FDR in 1937, has been gaining steam for decades, replaced by efforts across the nation to celebrate “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” It is disturbing to recognize the harsh effects of Columbus’s voyages, many of them unintentional, but it would be folly to ignore the fact that Columbus came along at the right moment to connect two worlds, even without fully understanding what he was doing. He was a true pioneer. “To the world he gave a world,” reads the legend below his statue in Columbus Cir- cle. It wasn’t the antiquated colonial world he had in mind, but it’s not going away — not now, not ever.
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On July 8th the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey joined the Garden State Ryderz Motorcycle Club held Christmas in July to raise money for our Big Brothers and Big Sisters Holiday Party. Through the hard work of Executive Board member Anthony Cavallo of the Union Police more than $3,000 was raised and many nice unwrapped gifts were collected. The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey would like to thank Anthony Cavallo along with our host Tiff's Ale & Burger House in Union, Cacique Cigars of Roselle Park and DJ "Danny T". This event will support the Society's Holiday Party for hundreds of children from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern NJ. Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed a good time with music, food and friends On August 3rd IAPSNJ Executive Board members Dan Sollitti, John Scalcione and Pat Minutillo participated in this year’s Jersey City Detective Bureau Association’s Annual Golf outing at the West Knoll Golf Course in Parsippany, N.J.
The IAPSNJ was proud to be a hole sponsor at this very popular and fun event.
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On the evening of July 7th the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey held it's Annual Night at the Somerset Patriots game. We were honored to have Operation Rebound NJ Veterans Network as our guests. The weather turned out perfect for the game and BBQ, and of course, the fireworks. Thanks to everyone who came out for this fun evening.
From Michael Boll (Operation Rebound) The Somerset Patriots honored us and our veteran support network: Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, Bodhi by Anthony , William Schievella Tim Smith, and Vinny Nardone. On behalf of the New Jersey Veterans Network and Operation Rebound Racing Team I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, Somerset Patriots, Tim Smith, and Bodhi by Anthony for helping our athletes live a better life!
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Page 12 Volume 1, Issue 36 Ordering "Pepperoni" Pizza in Italy
As I’m sure some of our members who have recently had the pleasure of visiting Italy can tell you : If you try to order a pizza with “pepperoni”? What you will get on your pizza may surprise you? Certainly not “pepperoni,” but “peperoni”! Peppers! In Italian, what Americans call “pepperoni” is referred to as Salami. The true meaning of the word “peperoni” was kind of lost in translation and it evolved into the American “pepperoni” that we now use to refer to the thinly sliced, dry sausage that is popular on our pizza.
If you travel to an area where there are typically a lot of American tourists, you may find some restaurants who will actually give you “pepperoni” on your pizza simply because this is a common mistake made by American tour- ists. Or, if you’re lucky, they may ask you for clarification. But if you order “pepperoni” pizza, don’t be surprised if your pizza comes out with some delicious red and yellow bell peppers!
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The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey presents Challenge Coins. These collectible coins are great for keepsakes, trading, or gifts to family members. $12.49 per coin Order directly from our website.
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PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR DUES
All members are urged to take a moment, if they haven't already, and send in their 2017 Membership Dues of $25.00* to keep their membership active. Membership dues help fund many important programs such as our scholarship and "good and welfare" funds, Columbus Day celebration, and holiday charity toy drive. More than 30% of our membership have now renewed on-line, as well as New Members joining.
Please take advantage of the online renewal. It is simple & secure. No PayPal account, No Worries. The system will accept credit cards securely as well. If you must pay via check, please make checks payable to The Italian American Police Society of NJ and include your membership number if possible. * Dues amounts for associate members and retired members are listed on the website. http://iapsnj.org/duespay
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Page 14 Volume 1, Issue 36 CONGRATULATIONS NEW BABY BOY
Mason David Bruno To Proud Parents David and Ashley Bruno On June 15, 2017
Our best wishes to the Bruno Family on their newest addition.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW BABY BOY
Santino Benjamin Rossy To Proud Parents Fausto & Kimberly Rossy On June 1, 2017
Our best wishes to the Rossy Family on the newest addition to their family.
This past June 8th IAPSNJ members were on hand to celebrate with the Hudson County Chief’s of Police Association at their Annual Summer BBQ on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, N.J. Always a great time with a magnificent view of the NYC Skyline in the background. In Photo: Board Members with Ret. Hoboken Chief and IAPSNJ member Anthony Falco, who’s always on hand to provide some singing entertainment.
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Santino Benjamin Rossy To Proud Parents Fausto and Kimberly Rossy S.O. Fausto is with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
CONGRATULATIONS RECOGNITION AWARD
Deputy U.S. Marshal Frederick Porcaro
On receiving the Metropolitan NJ/NY Detective’s Crime Clinic Recognition Award On June 22nd at NJ/NY MCC Luncheon in the Bronx, NY
Members of the Montclair Police Department visited their Sister City in Italy Aquilonia- Carbonara this past June. Pictured here is Italian American Police Society of New Jersey member and Montclair Deputy Police Chief Tracy Frazzano
with members of Italian law enforcement. This important exchange of culture and information strengthens the bonds between the police in Italy and the USA.
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The tradition and customs of honoring Saint Anthony of Padua in the North End of Boston date back to early part of the twentieth century and the large numbers of southern Italian immigrants that reached the shores of America at that time. Hundreds of thousands of poor European immigrants flooded the urban centers of northeastern United States. In Boston these immigrants settled in the North End. These immigrants brought with them the customs and traditions that they celebrated in their homeland for centuries. A group of men from the small mountain town of Montefalcione, Avellino, just east of Naples in the Campagnia region of Italy founded what is known as today as the San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione, Inc. Since 1919, as is done in Montefalcione on the weekend of the last Sunday of August the Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy Socie- ties and the people of the North End cel- ebrate the Feasts of Saint Anthony and
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Page 17 Once again, on Saturday August 12th the Italian American Police Society of NJ. came out to man a booth at this year’s La Festa Italiana at Holy Rosary Church in Jersey City where we provided "Child ID" info and registration. Great turnout with crowded streets and food galore.
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Page 18 Volume 1, Issue 36 Italian Americans Defend Columbus’ Honor Amid Talks of Removing Statue Leaders urge mayor, speaker to remember plight of Italians
We are very proud of our NYC Brothers & Sisters who not only participated in, but were instrumental in organizing this important event. Thank you guys! Great job!
Italian American elected officials and community leaders took to the steps of City Hall on August 24th to blast City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio for considering the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle.
Elected officials and leaders from the Italian American community rallied against City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s call for the Hope to see as many of you as possible Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle at this year’s upcoming Columbus Day to be reviewed for removal. Parades, as well as our other Columbus Day events. It’s clearly more significant now than ever before to come out and proudly display your pride in our heritage.
FOLLOW UP COMMENTS FROM CAV DOTT JOSEPH A. GUAGLIARDO National Council of Columbia Associations As an Organizer of this event I am proud to say we were successful in rapidly responding to this terrible attack on Italian Americans. Our response, which can be found all over Facebook, quashed an indigenous people rally that was planned for the following night and has caused the Mayor and Speaker to back up. But, we cannot allow these attacks on Columbus and Italian Americans to continue. Once again NYC, as was the case with the ground zero attack, has the world watching. We must first hear the voices of our leaders in our Italian American organizations. We must, as a group respond to Columbus Circle for our traditional wreath laying that occurs annually on the morning before Columbus Day. We need to demonstrate our numbers and our committed support to those politicians who support us, as well as to send a message to those that do not. We need to see as many as possible come out and participate in the parade on Oct 9. In two days , October 8th and 9th, we will learn who the friends of Italian Americans are and we must then VOTE accordingly. Any elected official not participating in our event in earnest must be voted against regardless if they are Italian or not, republican or democrat. This is the year Italian Americans we as proud Italian Americans must make our year. Our voice must be unified and must be amplified.
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The feast in “Italian Williamsburg” is This past July 15 actually two feasts in one. The “Giglio” our organization was part of the feast honors Saint Paolino represented at this of Nola, who is celebrated because he year’s OLMC Feast sacrificed himself to North African slave by IAPSNJ President abducting pirates in order to free a Bill Schievella and young man from the hometown. Word 1st V.P. John spread of his courage and a Turkish Lazzara, who were sultan talked to a guy and Saint Paolini invited to join the and his “paesani” (homeboys) were NYPD Columbia freed. Association with the The feast culminates on July 16th to honor of joining in honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Re- with the carry of the ferred to as the Blessed Mother, the “Giglio”. The “Giglio” devotion to the Virgin by Southern Ital- Congratulations to ians often leaves you asking, “God both Bill and John on a flamboyant flower laden 4 ton who?” 65 foot high steeple. A boat snuck surviving the carry. it’s way in there, too and the Even though we love our Madonna Thanks to Colum- structures are carried, with a in Brooklyn, that aspect of the feast bia Association Pres- band and the symbolic Turk on was added on later. The feast was orig- ident Manny Rossi top, through the streets by the inally was all about the Giglio. and our brothers and best “lifters” in town. What does giglio mean? It is even sisters at the NYPD harder to pronounce – (jill-eey-yo). Gi- Columbia Association for extending this invitation to gli (plural) are lilies. our organization. Back in Nola there were fierce com- petitions between all the tradesman of the town to make the most gorgeous lily displays for Saint Paolino. Today, in true Italian-American fash- ion (think marble columns on frame houses) the giglio “evolved” into a flam- boyant flower laden 4 ton 65 foot high steeple. A boat snuck it’s way in there, too and the structures are carried, with a band and the symbolic Turk on top, through the streets by the best “lifters” in town. The Capo, the man in charge, orders the lifters to do all sorts of ma- neuvers with the giglio. All the while the crowd cheers and music is played, in- cluding the most important song, the Giglio Song (O’ Giglio’e Paradiso).
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Special Thanks to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund for Memorials
Police Officer Gary Michael Clinton (MO) Police Department End of Watch: August 6, 2017
Police Officer Gary Michael was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Officer Michael stopped a vehicle on a registration violation. As Officer Michael exited his vehicle, the driver also exited his ve- hicle and opened fire striking Officer Michael. Officer Michael re- turned fire but it is unknown whether the suspect was hit. Officer Michael was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Michael is the 28th law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in 2017 and the second officer fatality from the state of Missouri
Lieutenant Aaron Allan Southport (IN) Police Department End of Watch: July 27, 2017
Lieutenant Aaron Allan was shot and killed after responding to an automobile crash involving a rolled over vehicle. As Lieutenant Allan and another officer approached the vehicle, one of the occupants opened fire on Lieutenant Allan striking him multiple times. Lieutenant Allan is the 27th law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in 2017 and the first officer fatality from the state of Indiana.
Trooper Joel R. Davis New York State Police End of Watch: July 9, 2017
Trooper Joel R. Davis was shot and killed while responding to an incident involving a domestic disturbance. The suspect reportedly shot and killed his wife in the driveway and a neighbor was also shot but is expected to survive. Trooper Davis arrived on the scene and was shot once during the incident. Trooper Davis is the 25th law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in 2017 and the eighth officer fatality from the state of New York.
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Dominick A. D’Onofrio, 72, of Lodi, on June 27, 2017.
Before retiring he was the Acting Chief of the Lodi Police Department and a member of PBA Local 26, as well as a longtime member of the IAPSNJ.
Our sincere condolences go out to the D’Onofrio family, friends and associates in the Lodi Police Department.
It is with great sadness that the Italian American Police So- ciety of New Jersey announces the passing of
Thomas Diana On July 1, 2017
Past President of the National Council Of Columbia Associations in Civil Service. Thomas was an original founder of the Council, and was of great assistance in the founding of our organization.
Police Officer Miosotis Familia New York City (NY) Police Department End of Watch: July 5, 2017
Police Officer Miosotis Familia was shot and killed in an ambush style attack while she sat in a marked police vehicle. The suspect fired one shot through the window, striking Officer Familia in the head. The suspect was shot and killed by police while fleeing the scene. Officer Familia is the 24th law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in 2017 and the sixth officer fatality from the state of New York.
Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition GREAT ITALIAN AMERICAN SERIES Anthony Talamo Rossi (September 13, 1900 – January 24, 1993)
as an Italian immigrant who founded Tropicana Products, a producer of orange juice founded in 1947 in Bradenton, Florida in the United States which grew from 50 employees to over 8,000 in 2004, expanding into multiple product lines and became one of the world's largest producers and marketers of citrus juice. Rossi was also an early pioneer in the inclusion of Florida's citrus juices in school meals programs. He also became a noted religiously-oriented businessman, making annual pilgrimages back to Sicily where he helped build a church and mission. In the U.S., he married Sana Barlow and endowed the Aurora Founda- tion, which has funded various Christian programs. In 1947, Rossi purchased a small orange juice company in western Florida and thus began the Tropicana Products company. Tropicana's early distribution of fresh orange juice was by way of hand-delivered juice jars to nearby homes, but demand grew, especially in New York City. In what came to be his trademark business style, he approached the challenge at each step of the process: product, transportation, packaging, etc. A major breakthrough came in 1954, when Rossi invented and patented a pasteurization process to aseptically pack pure chilled juice in glass bottles, allowing it to be shipped and stored without refrigeration. For the first time, it was possible to offer the consumers over a widespread area the fresh taste of orange juice made from 100-percent fruit. Soon thereafter, he also devised a method of freezing pure whole citrus juice in 20-US-gallon (76 L) blocks for storage and shipping. By 1957, a ship, S.S. Tropicana was taking 1.5 million US gallons (5,700 m3) of juice from Florida to New York each week. In 1970, a mile-long Tropicana Juice Train originating on the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad began carrying 1 million US gallons (3,800,000 L) of juice with one weekly round-trip from Florida to Kearny, New Jersey (in the New York City area). Within a short time, additional weekly trips were required to meet growing demand. In 1978, Rossi sold Tropicana to Beatrice Foods and retired. There have been more than a few changes over the years. Tropicana, has been through a number of corporate changes and since 1998, is now a division of PepsiCo. It has become the world's leading producer of branded fruit juices. Rossi grew up with a Catholic background but outside church he was a troublemaker. He had experienced an earthquake in his home town of Messina, Italy and it spurred him to seek information about God, Judgment Day and Heaven. After some time in America and experience with business, Rossi sold his large grocery store in preparation to move to the south to take up farming, around which time he began reading the Bible. He and his first wife joined the First Methodist Church in Florida in 1941. He and his wife joined Calvary Baptist in Bradenton Florida in 1965. He traveled back home to Italy annually from 1952, and in 1966 he helped to fund a church and mission there. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Christian B. Breskin ~ 25 passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017, surrounded by his friends and family at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Rahway. He was born April 27, 1992, in Summit, N.J., to IAPSNJ Associate Member Cynthia Kudron and Alan B. Breskin. Our sincere condolences go out to the Kudron and Cuzzo families on their loss.
Annette Altamura (May 20, 1962 - August 2, 2017)
Wife of IAPSNJ Associate member, friend and Wood-Ridge Councilman Ezio I. Altamura
Our sincere condolences go out to Ezio and the entire Altamura family on their great loss.
Eugene N. F. Natoli ~ 86
Eugene N.F. Natoli passed away on August 31, 2017. Mr. Natoli was an veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1952 to 1956 and was a long time resident of Parsippany, N.J.
Father of retired Police Sergeant Eugene Natoli
Our sincere condolences go out to Gene and the Natoli family on their loss.
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Italy is considered the spiritual home of coffee. The country's coffee culture is filled with rituals and mysterious rules. Coffee — it's something many can't start the day without. In Italy, it is a cultural mainstay, and the country is perhaps the beverage's spiritual home. After all, Italy gave us the lingo — espresso, cappuccino, latte — and its coffee culture is filled with rituals and mysterious rules. Caffé Greco is Rome's oldest café. Founded in 1760, it's also the second oldest in all of Italy, after Florian in Venice. On a recent hot summer afternoon, Caffé Greco was packed with tourists on settees uphol- stered in red velvet. They sipped coffee served on tiny, marble tables, while admiring 18th-century landscape paintings that hang along damask-lined walls. Maitre d' Simone Rampone said that thanks to the quality of its coffee, Caffé Greco soon be- came very popular and was a favorite of writers from all over Europe, such as "Byron, Shelley, Keats, Gogol from Russia, Stendhal." He pointed out that we were sitting on the couch that be- longed to Hans Christian Andersen, who for a time lived upstairs. Coffee was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. But it wasn't until the invention of a steam- driven, coffee-making machine in the late 19th century that Italy gave the world espresso. Espresso is not a particular coffee bean or type of roast. It's a method to brew finely ground and compacted coffee very fast, with very hot water, at very high pressure. Moreno Faina is the director of the University of Coffee, based in Trieste. Owned by the Illy cof- fee company, it holds courses for baristas, coffee producers and coffee bar managers. This is how he describes Italy's signature coffee beverage. "So you need an espresso, you ask for an espresso and a barista will serve immediately the es- presso just for you. In all other cases," adds Faina, "when you ask for a coffee, the coffee has al- ready been prepared, while espresso must be prepared on express order." A landmark in Rome's Monti neighborhood is the Er Baretto café. Owner Marco Eskandar, an Egyptian by birth, and longtime Italian resident, reveals the secret of good espresso. "It's the 5 M's," says Eskandar. "Miscela — blend; macchina, the coffee machine; macinino, the grinder; manutenzione, machine maintenance; and mano, the skill of the barista." Eskandar is also a master of cappuccino — espresso and milk named for the color of the robes of Capuchin monks. While the coffee brews, he twirls a metal pitcher of milk under a spout of steam. When the milk turns frothy, he carefully pours it over the espresso, making it the canvas for a little work of art — a beautiful white tulip. The most common ritual is drinking coffee standing up at a bar, chatting with the barista. According to Italian custom, I am violating an Italian taboo: It's afternoon and cappuccino is con- sidered a breakfast beverage never, ever to be consumed after late morning. Elizabeth Minchilli — an American who writes about Italian food, wine and culture — says this unwritten law derives from a national obsession with digestion. "I don't think after a meal you would have a warm cup of milk," she says. Echoing the Italian cof- fee mantra, she says, "it's pesante, it's heavy!"
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Minchilli often warns Americans that if they order a latte here, all they'll get is a glass of milk. She stresses that Italian coffee culture has much to do with when and where the beverage is con- sumed. "It's always this social occasion, whether it is in the morning, afternoon, or 6 in the evening, and there are rituals that go along with it," she says. The most common ritual is drinking coffee standing up at a bar, chatting with the barista. In Rome, you'll often hear a person order an espresso or cappuccino served in a glass — many claim it tastes better than in a porcelain cup. And there are many varieties to choose from, from caffé' macchiato — stained with a swirl of milk, to caffé corretto — an espresso corrected with a shot of grappa or cognac. And, for summer, says Minchilli, there are refreshing variations. "Shakerato, it's when they put a shot of espresso into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake it, shake it, shake it, until it gets foamy and the ice kind of melts and crystalizes and then they pour it into a goblet. And that's fantastic!" Then, there's Granita di Caffé — a frozen mix of coffee, sugar and water usually served with a big dollop of whipped cream on top — which is how Italians even turned their beloved espresso into dessert. On Sunday, August 7 New Jersey Rutgers University unveiled a state-of-the-art football practice complex with a price tag of more than $8 million -- more than two decades have passed since Marco Battaglia was the 1995 Big East Offensive Player of the Year and the school's first unanimous First-Team All-American. The new complex bears the name of Italian American Marco Battaglia -- a unique gesture created by an ath- letics record-sized naming-rights donation from boost- ers Jeff and Amy Towers -- and thus connects Rutgers present to an oft-forgotten era of its past. After a ribbon-cutting, the symbolic first pass on the field was thrown by Battaglia's son and caught by the complex's namesake as he streaked toward the end zone. It looked for a second like a highlight pulled off the video montage of his best Rutgers moments showed to the crowd.
Cassata or Cassata Siciliana is a traditional sweet from all areas of Sicily, Italy, born in Palermo. Cassata consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips (which is also the cannoli's filling). It is covered with a shell of marzipan, pink and green pastel colored icing, and decorative designs. The cassata is topped with candied fruit depicting cherries and slices of citrus fruit characteristic of Sicily. Cassata may also refer to a Neapolitan ice cream containing candied or dried fruit and nuts. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Page 26 Volume 1, Issue 36 T IME FOR A L AUGH C OURTESY OF A NTHONY “ESPO” ESPOSITO A couple were sitting in the living room watching TV when the phone rang. The husband picked it up, listened for a minute then screamed, "How the hell would I know? Call the weather bureau!" As he stomped back to his chair his wife asked, "What was that all about?" He replied, "Aw, it was just some dumb mope wanting to know if the coast was clear."
A man gets shipwrecked on a small island. After a few days wandering, he comes across a tribe of natives who have just lost their chief. The tribe's high priest tells the man that as he is the first outsider they have seen in twenty years, he must take three tests. If he passes all three tests, the tribe will accept him as their new chief. "Fair enough," says the man. "Just let me know what the tests are and I'll get right on them." The priest takes him to a clearing with three straw huts in it, turns to the man and explains the tests. "In the first hut, you'll find 20 gallons of our native beer. You must drink all of this to complete this test. In the second hut is a gorilla with a sore tooth. You must pull his tooth and survive to pass this test. In the third hut is the ex-chief's daughter. You must make love to her until she can take no more." The man agrees to the tests and begins the first test. Three hours later, he walks out of the hut and goes toward the second hut. The priest asks if he would like to have a rest, but the man says he wants to get all the tests done before he sleeps. He goes into the second hut. After two hours he comes out covered from head to toe in blood and scratches. He turns to the priest and says "Now lead me to the girl with the sore tooth."
An elderly man visits the doctor for a checkup. "Mr. Smith, you’re in great shape," says the doctor afterward. "How do you do it?" "Well," says Mr. Smith, "I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, and the good Lord looks out for me. For weeks now, every time I go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, the Lord turns the light on for me." Concerned, the doctor finds Mrs. Smith in the waiting room and tells her what her hus- band said. "I don’t think that’s anything to worry about," she says. "And on the bright side, it does explain who’s been peeing in the fridge." A Jersey guy, a Nebraskan, a Georgian, and a Floridian were driving to Vegas. After a few hours in the car, the Nebraskan suddenly rolls down his window, opens his bag, and starts chucking corn out the window. "What are you doing that for?", "Back in Ne- braska, everywhere I look I see corn. I'm going on vacation and I don't want to see any corn for a couple weeks." The Georgian replies, "you know what? You're right; I'm sick of seeing peaches all over Georgia. I don't know why I brought them with me." He opens his window and dumps his bag of peaches out. The Floridian, feeling inspired, opens the door and kicks the Jersey guy out.
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Cpl. Oreste Parisi Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Robert J. Purcell Newark Police Department UnderSheriff Jessica Plumeri Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Clifford Meros Union County Sheriff’s Office C.O. Recruit Trevor T. Messina New Jersey Department of Corrections P.O. Joseph F. Carchedi Metropolitan Transit Police Department, MN P.O. Brian DeCando Paterson Police Department C.O. Nicholas G. Pansini Essex County Department of Corrections Sgt. Peter Picarelli (Ret.) Roselle Park Police Department S.C.O. Richie G. Templeton 3rd New Jersey Department Corrections JJC S.O. Class 1 Tyler J. Iozia Hackensack Police Department P.O. Nicholas Romano Port Authority NY/NJ Police Department Lt. Christopher Cherubino (Ret.) Bergen County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Daniel Mazza New Jersey Transit Police Department P.O. Michael Getto Harrington Park Police Department Intelligence Analyst Suzanne L. Campanile New Jersey State Police P.O. Matthew Luciano Bogota Police Department P.O. Nick Grasso Atlantic City Police Department Det. Anthony Sturchio Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office P.O. Bret A. Benevento Cliffside Park Police Department C.O. Jason T. Carucci Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Vincent P. Picarelli DJ Vinny Pic, Roselle Park, NJ Joseph V. Cerreto Sansone Auto, Manager, North Arlington, NJ Joseph A. Graziano Sr. Dept. Head-Engineering, County of Union Joseph Luppino County of Bergen CFO/Treasurer
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Virginia State Police End of Watch: August 12, 2017
Trooper Pilot Berke M. M. Bates and Lieutenant Pilot H. Jay Cullen were killed in a helicopter crash in Albemarle Coun- ty, Virginia. The officers were monitoring the civil unrest that was occurring in Charlottesville, Virginia during a large protest. Lieutenant Bates is the fourth officer fatality from the state of Virginia. Kissimmee (FL) Police Department End of Watch: August 19, 2017 On Friday, August 18th Sergeant Richard “Sam” Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter of the Kissimmee (FL) Police Department were both shot after responding to a call to investigate suspicious activity. Officer Baxter succumbed to his wounds that night and Sergeant Howard died on Saturday, August 19th. Sergeant Howard is the 30th officer to be shot and killed in 2017, and the sixth from the state of Florida. A suspect was apprehended shortly after the shootings.
What is a Maritozzi? Maritozzi con la Panna: Cream Filled Buns
Maritozzi are fragrant, sweet-dough buns sliced in half and stuffed with smooth, fresh whipped cream. They are a staple in Rome’s pasticcerie, and commonly found during the breakfast hours in coffee bars around the Eternal City.
Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition East Rutherford Has A New Police Chief CONGRATULATIONS
Dennis Rivelli
was sworn in as East Rutherford's new Police Chief on August 14th. Chief Rivelli replaces former chief, Larry Minda, and had 28 years of experience with the department.
Chief Rivelli, a IAPSNJ member, started as an officer at 22 years old and promoted to captain in 2009.
Outgoing Police Chief Larry Minda passes the We wish you the best of luck and success in torch to Dennis Rivelli to lead the your new leadership position. East Rutherford Police Department. RECOGNITION CONGRATULATIONS
Peter Cavicchia II
was honored for his Viet Nam service during the August 16th New York Mets game - 3rd inning.
For those of us who know Pete and are familiar with his distinguished and heroic service to our country this was clearly a very well deserved recognition.
We are proud of you Pete!!!
CONGRATULATIONS John “Jack Schultz For his recognition as “Knight of the Month, June 2017. Jack is an associate member of the IAPSNJ and is very active with not only our organization as a member or our associate member board, but in his home county of Union where he is very active in many charitable endeavors throughout the year. Jack also is very actively involved in our own “Cars for Cops” program. Great job Jack!
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Congratulations on Outstanding Police Work On Friday the Port Authority NY/NJ Police Department held a Medal Day Ceremony at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City. Several members of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey were included in the award recipients. Police Officer Brian Belfiore of the Emergency Service Unit received an award for repelling down The Palisade Cliffs to apprehend a man wanted for armed robbery in New York. Detective Michael Fusco also received a Police Citation for outstanding law enforcement work. Police Officer Kristin Lynch-Stambuli received a group citation for efforts to save the life of a stabbing victim inside the Holland Tunnel. We congratulate all of these outstanding police officers for a job well done. Frenchtown Police Chief Allan Kurylka, Crime Stoppers board member and IAPSNJ Executive Director Vince Nardone, Readington Police Chief Sebastian Donaruma and Readington Department of Publics Works representative Wade Warner with a Crime Stoppers sign just installed at Hillcrest Park in Readington Township. Hunterdon County Crime Stoppers has purchased signs that it is making available to local communities to promote the Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers allows people to receive rewards for anonymously reporting crimes. Tips can be phoned in to 800-321-0010, texted to CRIMES with the Message HCTIPS, or submitted online. No one will ever ask the name of someone submitting a tip.
Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition DID YOU KNOW In the U.S., after he had sold his Tropicana company to Beatrice Foods, Inc. Rossi established the Aurora Foundation, which has funded Christian educational institutions, missions and other charities.
Rossi was inducted into to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1987. In addition to his work with product development at Tropicana, his efforts to introduce citrus products into school food programs have also been lauded.
DID YOU KNOW It is an Italian we can thank if, today, we are able to predict the weather on any given day. It was 1643 and the mind behind it all was that of Evangelista Torricelli, a student of Galileo Galilei himself. While working with mercury and air tight tubes, Torricelli understood that atmospheric changes would cause the mercury to rise and fall inside the tubes: it was this initial observation that led him to create the first barometer, which he eventually perfected a few years later.
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Page 32 Volume 1, Issue 36 Retirement Congratulations The “IAPSNJ Newsletter” Denville Police Department is an official publication of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, Captain Paul Nigro P.O. Box 352, Lyndhurst, July 2017 New Jersey 07071. This publication is mailed to our General Membership and selected readers from Enjoy your retirement and best throughout New Jersey on of luck and continued success in no less than a quarterly all your future endeavors. basis and is made availa- ble by way of our website at http://www.iapsnj.org. No portion of this publica- tion may be reproduced, altered from its original Retirement Congratulations content, or distributed in Jersey City Police Department any way, shape or form without the expressed writ- ten consent of the Italian Lieutenant American Police Society of New Jersey. In some cases Mark Evangelista pictures, commentary or July 2017 articles may be used wholly or in part within the context of this publication. In all Best wishes on a healthy and such cases full credit shall happy retirement and on be extended to the photog- rapher, writer and or publi- continued success. cation. As always, you may con- tact us in a variety of man- Retirement Congratulations ners including telephone, Mendham Boro Police Department regular mail or preferably, email: 1-800-IAPSNJ1 (Office) Chief Pasquale G. Libertino [email protected] July 31, 2017 www.iapsnj.org (web site) All communications must be accompanied by the After 29 years of service to the writers name, return ad- dress and telephone num- Borough of Mendham. bers. Executive /Secretary & Wishing you a long, happy and Editor: healthy retirement. Patrick Minutillo
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On June 21st at the NJ/NY Detectives Crime Clinic Awards Luncheon in the Bronx.
Jeff Rosen
for being recognized for his tireless support of law
enforcement with the prestigious
“Outstanding Civilian Law Enforcement Supporter Award”
Jeff is also a great supporter and Associate member of the IAPSNJ.
Great job Jeff! Well Deserved!!! Graduation Congratulations Justin Corio This past June 29th DOC Police Academy, Sea Girt Justin is the son of IAPSNJ member Sgt. Joe Corio of the Bloomfield Police Department/
We wish Justin the best of luck and success in his future career in Law Enforcement. Congratulations Al Stiehler Retired Deputy Chief of the New Jersey Transit Police Department, and long time IAPSNJ member, on his new role of Chief of Field Operations at the MTA Police Department in New York.
Good Luck and continued great success on your new assignment.
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Page 34 Volume 1, Issue 36 MEMBER NEWS On July 12th IAPSNJ members came out to support our Associate Member, Nick Grillo, at his fund raising event for downtown Jersey City Councilman. Nick is doing great things in the community. Also good to see the next Mayor of Hoboken and IAPSNJ Member Anthony “Stick” Romano. PROMOTION CONGRATULATIONS Thomas Sanfilippo Like most of his fellow police officers, Tom will never forget the tragedy that unfolded outside a West Side Walgreens on July 13, 2014. Early that morning rookie officer Melvin Vincent Santiago was shot dead in the line of duty while responding to a robbery call at the Communipaw Avenue store. Within 90 seconds of the shooting, Sanfilippo was one of officers who arrived at the scene to begin aiding their wounded colleague. This July 13 was bittersweet for Sanfilippo afternoon Thomas SanFilippo when he received the unexpected call that he, and 24 other officers, were being promoted to the rank of detective.
Donnamarie Viola-Disbrow Easter miracle: Off-duty cops and electrician save 84-year-old from submerged car. Many of you remember the above incident on April 20, 2017 when Officer Viola-Disbrow and her husband Vinny jumped into 10 feet of water to rescue an 84-year-old woman who crashed her car. We’re obviously very proud of our IAPSNJ members Tom SanFilippo and Donnamarie Viola-Disbrow and wish Donnamarie Viola- them, and all the promotees, the best of luck and continued Disbrow success in their new positions with the JCPD.
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Page 35 MEMBER NEWS CONGRATULATIONS NEW GRANDSON Congratulations to Retired Belleville Police Chief Joseph Rotonda on the birth of his grandson Joseph Giovanni Wierzbicki son of Essex County Sheriff's Bomb Squad Detective Keith Wierzbicki and Johnna Wierzbicki born March 17, 2017. On Friday August 4, 2017 the Hammonton Police Department held their 5th Annual National Night Out. The Police Department had the privilege to honor the surviving policemen who served the Town of Hammonton starting as early as the 50's. Retired Captain Frank Losasso, the oldest retired policeman who’s badge number is #11 was in attendance. IAPS member, Officer Charles Sbarra had the privilege of presenting his grandfather, retired Corporal Charles Sbarra, Badge #21 with a certifi- cate. It is a mind boggling fact for Officer Sbarra that his grandfather has been retired for 26 years; one year longer then he has been alive. Officer Sbarra stated that these men are the true Italian American hero’s who built the Hammonton Police Department. Their guidance and leadership molded the men who would serve under them, who are his superiors today. . WHAT IS A CUCIDATI? Cucidati! (Italian Fig Cookies) Whether you call them Cucidati, Sicilian X Cookies, or just plain Italian Fig Cookies, the end result is the same. Tender sweet dough, that’s wrapped around a very flavorful spiced fig filling.
These are a favorite in many Italian households.
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President Salvatore Calise and our friends and colleagues in the Southern Connecticut Italian American Police Officers Society.
At a traditional Italian Feast at the Saint Ann’s Club on the water in Norwalk.
Great food... great people.. great cops.
This organization is doing tremendous things in Connecticut.
We’re always supportive and proud of our sister organizations.
PIZZA LESSON This past July 26th members of the Italian American Police Society of NJ Executive Board got together to learn the art of artisan pizza making at the Houdini Pizza Laboratory in
Fanwood.
This is one of New Jersey's most trendy restaurants with amazing food. Thanks to the owners, staff and chef for welcoming us.
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IAPSNJ FAMILY G OLD C OURTESY C ARDS Lucky/Unlucky Numbers A VAILABLE ON OUR I always thought my great- grandfather was kidding when W EB SITE he used to say number 13 was lucky. Apparently he was seri- ous as the Italian concept of
lucky and unlucky numbers is Either, or both, different from other parts of cards can be the world. Some older Italian purchased Americans still hold the belief of lucky 13, especially when directly from gambling, but it seems that in our web site at Italy the number 13 has a very started to have unlucky reasonable properties as well. The price. number 17 is considered unlucky for at least two Check it out! reasons, both having to do with how it is written. When 17 Go to the ‘site is written using Roman map’ and look numerals XVII, it can be rearranged to spell the Roman for Gold word VIXI meaning "I have Courtesy Cards lived" and was found on to order and to ancient tombstones. When find frequently written using Arabic numerals asked 17 are still considered unlucky questions. since it resembles a man hanging from a gallows.
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Page 38 Volume 1, Issue 36 Critics of Columbus Day get history wrong, scholar says Interesting read by CNA Daily News
The historical legacy of Christopher Columbus is tarred by bad history in the quest to change Columbus Day, according to a researcher who has focused on Columbus’ religious motives for exploration. “They’re blaming Columbus for the things he didn’t do. It was mostly the people who came after, the set- tlers,” Prof. Carol Delaney told CNA April 25. “I just think he’s been terribly maligned.” “I think a lot of people don’t know anything much, really about Columbus,” said Delaney, an anthropology professor emerita at Stanford University and the author of the 2011 book “Columbus and the Quest for Jerusa- lem.” She said Columbus initially had a favorable impression of many of the Native Americans he met and in- structed the men under his command not to abuse them but to trade with them. At one point Columbus hung some of his own men who had committed crimes against the Indians. “When I read his own writings and the documents of those who knew him, he seemed to be very much on the side of the Indians,” Delaney said, noting that Columbus adopted the son of a Native American leader he had befriended. Columbus is again in the news in Colorado, which in 1907 became the first U.S. state to make Columbus Day an official holiday. Now, one Colorado legislator aims to repeal Columbus Day as a state holiday. State Rep. Joe Salazar’s 2017 bill charges that Columbus’ voyage “triggered one of history's greatest slave trades” and created “a level of inhumanity towards indigenous peoples that still exists.” The bill excerpts three paragraphs from the writings of Bartolome de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar born in 1484 who became the first Bishop of Chiapas, Mexico and advocated for indigenous Americans. He wrote strong polemics against Spanish abuses. Bishop De las Casas depicted the Spaniards as “acting like ravening beasts, killing, terrorizing, afflicting, torturing, and destroying the native peoples, doing all this with the strangest and most varied new methods of cruelty, never seen or heard of before.” De las Casas claimed that the native population of Hispaniola was re- duced to 200 people from 3 million. He said the Spanish killed “such an infinite number of souls” due to lust for gold caused by “their insatia- ble greed and ambition.” He charged that the Spanish attacked towns and did not spare children, the elderly or pregnant women. He said they stabbed and dismembered them “as if dealing with sheep in the slaughter house” and made bets on how efficiently they could kill. Salazar’s bill describes these as “Columbus’ acts of inhumanity.” Delaney, however, emphasized that the acts of the colonists need to be distinguished from those of Colum- bus. Bishop De las Casas’ own view on Columbus is more complex, she said. Other scholars have noted that Las Casas admired Columbus and said he and Spain had a providential role in “opening the doors of the Ocean Sea.” The bishop thought Columbus was treated unjustly by the Spanish monarchs after he was ac- cused of mismanagement. De las Casas himself is not above criticism. He owned indigenous people as slaves before changing his mind on their mistreatment. At one point he suggested to the Pope that black Africans be enslaved as an alter- native to enslaving Native Americans. Among the critics of the Colorado bill are the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternity founded in 1882, which takes its name from the explorer who brought Christianity to the New World. Columbus was a widely admired Catholic at a time when American Catholics were marginalized. “Scholars have long shown that de las Casas was prone to hyperbole and exaggeration, and the bill does not take into account recent scholarship on de las Casas or Columbus,” the Knights said in an email to mem- bers. “The legacy and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus deserve to be celebrated. He was a man ahead of his time and a fearless explorer and brilliant navigator whose daring discovery changed the course of histo- ry,” the group continued. “Columbus has frequently been falsely blamed for the actions of those who came after him and is the victim of horrific slanders concerning his conduct.” Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
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Isaac Cuevas, a spokesman for the Knights of Columbus, was even more forceful, connecting the move against Columbus Day to a dark period in Col- orado’s past. “Nearly a century ago, the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado targeted Catholics including Italian-Americans. One of the Klan’s tactics throughout the United States was the denigration of Christo- pher Columbus and the attempted suppression of the holiday in his hon- or,” he said. Cuevas said that a committee hearing on the bill was “tinged with offensive anti-Catholic overtones.” He charged that the bill “takes us back to what the Klan outlined in the 1920s in order to promote ethnic and reli- gious resentment and marginalize and intimidate people with different religious beliefs and ethnic back- grounds.” Rep. Salazar put forward a bill in previous years against the Christopher Columbus holiday. His 2016 bill to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day was defeated in the state legislature. “After speaking with the American Indian community and other communities, they were saying, ‘We actual- ly never really wanted a day – this isn’t what this is about. This is about removing a state holiday about a man who engaged in genocide against our people’,” Salazar told the Colorado Statesman newspaper recently. Columbus Day drew particular controversy in Colorado on the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in the New World. Organizers of Denver’s 1992 Columbus Day parade canceled it at the last minute due to threats from radical activists with the American Indian Movement. Columbus has been a major figure for Catholics in America, especially Italian-Americans, who saw his pio- neering voyage from Europe as a way of validating their presence in a sometimes hostile majority-Protestant country. The Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world, took his name, his voyage and his faith as an inspiration. At one point in the nineteenth century there were even proposals to push for the voyager’s canonization. In 1892, the quadricennial of Columbus’ first voyage, Leo XIII authored an encyclical that reflected on Co- lumbus’ desire to spread Catholic Christianity. The Pope stressed how Columbus’ Catholic faith motivated his voyage and supported him amid his setbacks. Under pressure from some Native American activists and their allies, some U.S. localities have dropped observances of Columbus Day, while others have added observances intended to recognize those who lived in the Americas before Columbus sailed. Delaney acknowledged that some Native Americans were sent to Spain as slaves or conscripted into hard labor at the time Columbus had responsibility for the region, but she attributed this mistreatment to his sub- stitutes acting in his absence. She thinks Columbus Day should be continued, even if the indigenous peoples of America also deserve recognition. For her, Columbus’ handling of the killings of his crew showed restraint. After his ship the Santa Maria ran aground on his first voyage, he left 39 men on a Caribbean island with firm orders not to go marauding, not to kidnap or rape women, and always trade for food and gold. “When they returned on the second voyage, they found all of the settlers had been killed,” she said. The priest on that voyage wanted to attack the locals and kill all of their people in revenge, but Columbus strongly refused to make such a move. She noted the explorer’s relationship with a Native American leader on Hispaniola, a Taino chief named Guacanagari. Colum- bus had very good relations with him and adopted one of his sons. That son took the name of Columbus’ natural son, Diego, and accompanied Columbus on his final three voyages. Columbus on his second return voyage took six Indians back to Spain, but not as slaves. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Page 40 Volume 1, Issue 36 From Our Webmaster, Sebbie D’Amato As webmaster for the IAPSNJ web site I try and keep up with technology. There are many things in the tech world that affect us daily whether it’s the computer in our pocket (AKA your Smartphone), or the computer on your desk or “lap”. Therefore, I am starting a Tech Tips page and email newsletter. If you wish to subscribe, update your email subscription preferences to include “Tech Tips” This can be done easily by scrolling down to the bottom of the next email you receive and click on "update preferences”. These newsletters will be delivered about once a month or so, (my schedule permitting) or if there is important news regarding time critical updates to your Smartphones, your computers, or popular web sites. Or maybe just some cool gadgets that may be of interest. You can also contribute your own tips or important information which will be posted on our website. I am an Android guy, but I do realize that many of you are iPhone users. I will try to not be prejudice and give equal attention to both. So join up, contribute, and let me know what you think. (http://www.iapsnj.org/techtips/)
EXPLORER AGE OF DISCOVERY Quick Facts: Discovered the majority of the eastern coast of America including the Virginia and Delaware Capes, New Jersey, New York Bay, Rhode Island, Narragansett Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and the Maine Coast. Name: Giovanni da Verrazzano Birth/Death: 1485 CE - 1528 CE Nationality: Florentine Birthplace: Italy On April 17, 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano became the first European to see New York Harbor. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
Page 41 Safety Equipment Program One of the many charitable ventures of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, in conjunction with our New Jersey Police Officers Foundation fund raising campaign, is our Safety Equipment give-a-way.
This is a presentation of a package of police safety / life saving equipment valued at $800.00* to active members of our organization who are full time police officers. Effective Feb. 1, 2014 to be eligible for this give-a- way program, you must be an active up-to-date dues paying member. For members with delinquent dues, you must bring your dues current, paying for the lapsed time period of up to five years. We will select 10 winners per year. All that is needed for any active member in good standing, who meets the criteria, is for that member to fill out the entry form below. Then an entry is selected randomly, once a month for presentation to the winner at the general membership meeting. Attendance at the meeting is required in order to receive your package. If you have been selected to receive a package you will be notified by email and asked to confirm your attendance. If you cannot attend the meeting your name will be returned to the data base for a chance at a future drawing. Any questions, please contact Program Chairman, Joseph Simonetti at [email protected].
*”This package contains at least $800.00 worth of police related merchandise if purchased separately.” Over the last several years since the start of this important program we were honored to have given out over 60 ballistic vests to police officers who were not provided one by their respective departments. We are happy to say that most officers are now provided vest by their departments. We have therefore changed our program to provide these Equipment Packages from this point on. Please Fill out the Entry Form which can be found on our website. DID YOU KNOW
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Page 42 Volume 1, Issue 36 Top 10 Social Networking Tips For Cops~ By: Richard B. Weinblatt 1. NO GUN GLORIFICATION While this may upset Second Amendment supporters out there, the reality is that a significant number of the public does not like to see a glorification of firearms in pictures of law enforcers. Quite a few officers have lost their jobs after posing with weaponry in a way perceived as offensive or too “warrior oriented.” While the depiction of guns in the course of their normal scope and use is not problematic, aiming the gun at the camera seems to trigger the pink slip. Shots of officers engaged in their normal course of fire at the gun range have not appeared to bring about a backlash. Posing with weaponry, involving either the officer or (worse yet) a civilian, has historically been problematic for the employee. 2. NO ALCOHOL Officers have also found themselves in the hot seat after posting pictures of them partying and drinking alcohol. Many agencies view this to be contrary to a professional image. Of even more concern is that sometimes others identified in the pictures turn out to be minors in possession of alcohol which opens up another can of issues. 3. WATCH YOUR COMMENTS This is an important one. Posted comments on social networking sites can be dragged into legal proceed- ings especially when use of force is involved. Comments that imply the officer enjoys using force on people, especially certain groups of people, are being seized on by criminal defense and civil plaintiffs attorneys to show the officer had a predisposition to be physical or has a documented bias against their client. Be mindful that discussion boards and the like are a public written record of your communication. Like reports and radio dispatch conversations, they can be discovered and frame your actions in a context that you may not like. Much like reports, if you don’t want it dragged into the legal arena, don’t type it online. 4. AVOID BASHING THE DEPARTMENT Another area that has gotten some officers into trouble – the First Amendment freedom of speech not withstanding – are comments that bash their agency. Depending on how it’s framed, it could open you up to administrative charges and possibly civil liability. Bloggers and online posters are being held responsible for their critical speech online, especially if it is later proved that the postings lack a factual basis and are intended to damage the target of the criticism. At the very least, launching such a site or contributing to an existing website that bashes the agency does not endear you to the powers that be or position you as a “team player” ripe for promotion. 5. RESTRICT PERSONAL INFORMATION Much like we can use Facebook and the like as a tool to find people and research information, so can the bad guys. Be judicious in the posting of information and pictures. For example, some officers will not use pictures of their family members or going even further, of themselves. Others withhold their cell phone number. 6. PICTURE CHOICE Make sure that the pictures that you do choose to post don’t have any of the aforementioned problem areas or have nudity. Many officers, including myself, have shirtless bodybuilding or fitness oriented photos online. That is not a problem. The topless woman drinking at the party with you exemplifies what is a problem. 7. MINIMIZE STATUS UPDATE COMPLAINTS We’ve all seen officers post their status with complaints about the shift, their sergeant or the job. Some supervisors, after reading such negatively tinged status updates, say, “OK, let so and so find another job if they are so unhappy here.” While not every job is going to be great each and everyday, gripes should not be aired via status updates. The agency may be perfectly happy to find someone else that would appreciate them. 8. HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Many look to Facebook, Linkedin and the like as electronic resumes. Take advantage of that and use it to highlight your professional accomplishments. Post pictures of you learning some new technique (being careful not to show scores or other information). Post status updates of that advanced training course you take. 9. MANAGE YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS While I have my online presence open to the public, many have privacy settings that restrict access to family and friends that you have predetermined. While not foolproof, the settings should keep most interlopers locked out of your pages. 10. WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT I have long coached academy students and officers to pretend that I am perched on their shoulder and watching what they are doing. In the same vein, they could have their mother hovering overhead. If you wouldn’t want us to see it or if either of us would be displeased with what is being contemplated to go online, it probably is not a good idea to upload it. Visit us at http://www.iapsnj.org IAPSNJ Quarterly Magazine October ~ December 2017 Fall Edition
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To help our organization continue our efforts in the community, Scholarships, Special Olympics, Safety Package, et cetera, we have introduced a "Cars for Cops" campaign. Now that this organization is a 501C corporation we may accept donations of cars, boats, construction equipment, and motorcycles, and the donor would receive a tax deduction for their donation. If anyone knows of someone that would like to donate please pass on their information to Director Vincent Nardone. FOR OUR MEMBERS ATTENTION NOTE FROM SEBBIE D’AMATO We periodically check our database for errors or omissions. We have for a while been listing member number and dues year on this magazine's mailing label area. On this issue's back page you will find some more information. It will be printed very small at the bottom third of the back/address page. format: dues year / member number / department / rank . Please check the information on department and rank and if something is not correct or missing, please go to http://iapsnj.org/infoupdater and provide the corrections. If the rank or department is abbreviated, please provide the full information. For example, 201 7 / 1234 / NJ DGE / SI The NJ DGE and S/I were taken off your original applications and you may not have provided an email address for us to confirm, so we simply entered what was typed, but can't recognize the agency or department. Associate members may only have the first item (dues year) If your dues year is anything but 201 7 or later, then your membership dues are in arrears. Go to http://iapsnj.org/duespay. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
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