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EDITOR’S NOTE / Contents In the early 1990s, Bill Bratton took on the thankless job of running the New York City Transit Police Department.

An ambitious young police official who had risen quickly through the ranks in Boston only to find himself blocked from becoming commissioner, Bratton seized on the chance to lead a department in another city. He revitalized the force, imposing clearer standards, implementing more proactive tactics and slashing felony rates.

It’s a template he would replicate again and again, dramatically reducing crime in Boston, New York City and Los Angeles. In doing so, he established himself as “America’s top cop,” re-shaping law enforcement nationwide with new approaches like “broken windows” policing and new programs like CompStat.

Of course, critics charge that Bratton’s policies have been too aggressive and that his officers have disproportionately targeted blacks and other minorities.

Indeed, addressing these concerns is one of the many challenges that James O’Neill, Bratton’s successor, will have to confront. Will O’Neill live up to Bratton’s standard – or will he set his own?

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We look at the outgoing NYPD commissioner’s legacy and get to know his replacement, James O’Neill.

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An infrastructure bank, which has been proposed at the federal and state level, would make funding more efficient, Nadler, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, acknowledged. “But the basic underlying thing is we have to spend.

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New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he will step down next month, bringing an end to a remarkable 45-year career in law enforcement. From Boston to New York City to Los Angeles – and back to New York again – Bratton was hailed for championing new policing strategies and bringing down crime, but he is also leaving amid simmering racial tensions and unrest over police tactics.

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TORCH AS BRATTON BOWS OUT, DE BLASIO PLAYS IT SAFE BY CHOOSING O’NEILL EVEN APPROACHING HIS (supposedly) self-imposed resignation, Bill Bratton remains the most influential member of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration.

As quickly as the NYPD commissioner announced his departure from One Police Plaza, de Blasio named Bratton’s handpicked replacement: Chief of Department James O’Neill, who has over 30 years of NYPD experience.

The selection of O’Neill has transparent political implications for the mayor. De Blasio and his advisers are clearly not comfortable engaging with the NYPD, nor do they fully understand the politics of crime and policing. Despite running for office on a platform of police reform, de Blasio has always deferred to Bratton on how to best implement departmental changes, whether on reducing stop-and-frisk, instituting neighborhood policing or, most recently, changing how police officers conduct stops.

It’s clear that the mayor has always depended on Bratton’s legitimacy as commissioner to inoculate him from the police unions’ vitriolic criticism.

The problem with that line of thinking is that the political clout of the police unions – namely the Patrolmen’s and Sergeant’s Benevolent Associations – has never matched the decibel level of their complaints.

There’s a long history in New York City of the police unions going to war with mayors

– from La Guardia to Lindsay and yes, even vaunted “law and order” executives like Rudy Giuliani. And yet the only mayoral incumbent that crumbled under the weight of law enforcement political action was David Dinkins, and even then it took an era of extraordinarily high crime rates (that were beginning to fall under Dinkins) – and some strategic fearmongering from Giuliani (sound familiar?) – to oust him.

It’s clear that de Blasio, a former lowlevel Dinkins aide, is terrified of the same fate, but he shouldn’t be. By every metric, the city is doing just fine, and in many ways de Blasio’s electoral fate hinges not on who’s in charge of the NYPD, but who ensures that those record-low crime rates remain. From that perspective, perhaps O’Neill was the right choice – keeping the status quo in place for a seamless leadership transition.

But picking O’Neill without even considering alternatives outside the department – de Blasio reportedly only interviewed O’Neill and First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker – also reflects the mayor’s weakness as an executive.

De Blasio has no shortage of accomplishments to campaign on in 2017, but his borderline paranoid obsession with “moneyed interests” out to derail his mayoralty and his defensive stance with

the tabloid media gives the appearance that he has a glass jaw. If de Blasio wanted to embolden his base – black and Latino New Yorkers, among the only blocs that haven’t outright abandoned him – a thorough, nationwide search for a police commissioner that would hold officers accountable for their actions might have gone a long way, police unions be damned.

Instead, de Blasio continues to walk the political tightrope with policing, leaning on neighborhood policing (still only a pilot program), and other internal departmental changes to try to placate his base, who are not exactly thrilled at the prospect of having Bill Bratton Redux running the NYPD for the foreseeable future (albeit, hopefully without Bratton’s propensity for placing his foot in his mouth).

Maybe O’Neill distinguishes himself and steps out of Bratton’s shadow. Renegotiating the compromise Bratton brokered with Melissa Mark-Viverito on the Right to Know Act would be a good start in changing that perception, and certainly engender significant goodwill among New Yorkers, though at the moment there is no indication he will do so.

In the end, O’Neill represents another missed opportunity for de Blasio to enact the bold change he promised three years ago.

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Bratton’s legacy A Q&A with author Heather Mac Donald CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXPERT Heather Mac Donald has been one of NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton’s most enthusiastic supporters, describing him as “modern policing’s premier innovator.”

Mac Donald – a senior fellow at the right-leaning Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal and the author of a new book on policing in the United States – spoke with City & State’s Jon Lentz about Bratton’s embrace of “broken windows” policing, the decline of stop-and-frisk in New York City and the national debate over the The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe

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“Ferguson effect.” The following is an edited transcript.

C&S: NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he is stepping down next month. What is his legacy?

HMD: His legacy is a complete revolution in both the philosophy and method of policing.

He has shown that violent crime in America is not an inevitability. Until Bratton took over in ’94 in his first tour as police commissioner, it was widely assumed that the police could only react to crime after the fact by making an arrest, they couldn’t actually prevent it.

The FBI’s uniform crime reports used to contain an annual disclaimer saying that homicide is a societal problem that the police can’t really do anything about. So when Bratton set himself an actual, numerical goal for lowering crime his first year, that was unheard of.

And he met his goals, and he beat them. And he did so by a very rigorous approach to crime data and by holding precinct commanders accountable and asking officers to be proactive. As a result, now, the nation has had a 50 percent crime drop until we saw the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement – that’s now under threat. But people now take it for granted that the police are capable of lowering crime, and that’s a massive change.

C&S: Bratton is a leading proponent of “broken windows” policing. Is this strategy effective?

HMD: What’s not sufficiently understood is that, even if it were the case that enforcing low-level public order offenses had no effect on felony crime, it would still be a moral imperative to do it because that’s what people in high-crime areas with high levels of street disorder beg the police to do.

C&S: Controversial stop-andfrisk tactics have been sharply reduced in New York City, including under Bratton.

HMD: The tactic is lawful, it’s constitutional, and the judicial decision that declared that the NYPD was engaged in racially driven stops was completely wrongly decided and based on junk science methodology of analyzing police behavior. In the first six months of 2015, there was a 20

percent increase in homicides and shootings were way up, and Bratton and de Blasio were clearly extremely concerned. What Bratton did was start the “Summer All Out” program a month early and he managed eventually to put a lid on the homicide increase and ended 2015 with about a 6 percent increase in homicides. Bratton has the luxury of enormous amounts of manpower in the NYPD, so even without a more assertive use of stops, the NYPD can simply use command presence to deter retaliatory shootings.

C&S: As you researched your new book, “The War on Cops,” what surprised you?

HMD: What the public does not understand is the enormous amount of support for the police among law-abiding residents in highcrime communities. This never gets reported.

But I talked to people like a cancer amputee in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx, Mrs. Sweeper, who told me, “Police, Jesus, send more police.” The only time she feels safe to go into her building lobby is when police are there, because it’s otherwise colonized by kids hanging out, trespassing, smoking weed and selling drugs. There are thousands of people out there like that who want the police to be active and engage in public order enforcement and get the drug dealers off the street corners.

C&S: What’s your take on the criminal justice policies of the two presidential candidates?

HMD: I’m very concerned about Hillary Clinton’s policies. She has continued a very dangerous set of lies that President Obama has been disseminating, which holds that the criminal justice system is racist. It is not. The criminal justice system responds to where people are being victimized, and given the vastly disproportionate rates of both criminal victimization and commission in minority communities, that is going to result in police activity being disproportionately involved there and in incarceration rates that are disproportionate. There is just no evidence that the disproportionate representation of blacks in prison is due to systemic racism. That is a lie, and it’s a dangerous one. It is resulting in officers backing off proactive policing in many black areas and cities with large black populations.

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HMD: Right. And as a result, crime is going up in those cities. Last year in cities with large black populations, homicides were up anywhere from 54 percent in Washington, D.C., to 90 percent in Cleveland. Those are black lives that are being taken to not a single peep of protest from the Black Lives Matter activists.

C&S: U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said there is “no data” showing a “Ferguson effect.”

HMD: She’s completely wrong. There’s been studies that have shown a connection between de-policing and violent felony increases. There was a study done of the aftermath of the anti-cop riots in Cincinnati in 2001 and the resulting crime increase. After the Ferguson riots, drug arrests and other types of stops went way down in St. Louis and the homicide and shooting rates went up. In Baltimore after the Freddie Gray riots, the police basically stopped making drug arrests and the shootings went way up. So she’s just wrong.

C&S: Yet much of the population is deeply unhappy in the wake of high-profile incidents in which unarmed blacks were killed by police. Even Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina spoke of Capitol Police demanding to see his ID and also getting stopped by police seven times in one year, in part because he is black.

HMD: There is no question that black males pay a crime tax. And they stand a greater chance of getting stopped than a white male because they match a description of a suspect. In New York City, blacks are 23 percent of the population; they commit over three quarters of all shootings. Whites are 34 percent of the population; they commit less than 2 percent of all shootings. When you add Hispanic shootings to black shootings, you account for over 98 percent of all shootings.

That means that when the police respond to a shots fired call, there’s virtually never a description of a white suspect. They don’t wish that. It’s a reality forced on them by the reality of crime. If we want to change policing in this country, here’s the solution: Get crime rates down.

C&S: What can police do better?

HMD: They do need constant training in courtesy and respect. They can develop very hardened, obnoxious attitudes, and that is not helpful. They need to make sure they treat everybody they encounter with due respect.

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1947: William Joseph Bratton is born 1965: Graduates from Boston Technical High School 1970: After serving in Vietnam, joins the Boston Police Department as a beat cop

“WHEN I BECAME THE TRANSIT POLICE CHIEF IN 1990, NO ONE PREDICTED THAT SUBWAY ROBBERIES WOULD DECLINE BY 76 PERCENT IN THE NEXT SIX YEARS, BUT IT HAPPENED.”

1975: Graduates from the University of Massachusetts in Boston 1980: Promoted to Boston Police Department’s highest sworn position 1983: Named chief of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police 1986: Becomes superintendent of Boston’s Metropolitan District Commission Police 1990: Named chief of the New York City Transit Police Department

1992: Returns to the Boston Police Department as superintendent in chief 1993: Becomes Boston’s police commissioner 1993: Named New York City police commissioner

by Mayor Rudy Giuliani “I DID NOT COME HERE TO LOSE. WE WILL FIGHT FOR EVERY HOUSE IN THE CITY. WE WILL FIGHT FOR EVERY STREET. WE WILL FIGHT FOR EVERY BOROUGH. AND WE WILL WIN.” 2002: Becomes chief of Los Angeles Police Department 2007: Major felonies in Los Angeles decline by 30 percent since 2002 2009: Resigns as chief of LAPD 2011: Considered for position as commissioner of Police of the Metropolis of London 2013: Appointed New York City police commissioner by Mayor Bill de Blasio 2016: Resigns as New York City police commissioner

1995: Launches CompStat, a pioneering computerized accountability system 1996: Felony crime in New York City declines by 39 percent since 1994 1996: Resigns as NYPD commissioner amid tensions with Giuliani

“SINCE I BECAME COMMISSIONER IN 1994, THE NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN A FULL-SCALE ATTACK ON CRIME. REPORTED CRIME CONTINUED TO DECLINE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 1996 – 33 PERCENT SINCE 1993.

HOMICIDES ARE DOWN 49 PERCENT.”

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MEET THE BOROUGH’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

Staten Island is distinctly different from New York City’s four other boroughs.

It’s a more close-knit community. Elected officials and business and community leaders seem to work more collaboratively than in the other boroughs, focusing on their common goals instead of their differences.

We wanted to help our readers better understand this unique community by taking a look at the institutions and power structures that influence decisions on the borough level. So after many hours spent reviewing and debating hundreds of nominations, we compiled this list, ranking Staten Island’s 50 most influential people in the intersection of government, business, and nonprofits.

Note: Because there is so much overlap between New York City power brokers and the community leaders in specific boroughs, we set two rules in order to put together a more useful list: • •

No elected officials. By removing them, we could expand our view and spotlight people whose influence and power come from their deep ties to the community and their legacy of work.

Residents only. Many people have business interests in particular boroughs and wield power in those places, but we wanted to highlight the people who call the borough home.

— Michael Gareth Johnson

* Special thanks to the Staten Island Advance for permission to use some photos, and to City & State contributor and radio host Frank Morano for his help compiling the list.

#1 RICH AND LOIS NICOTRA Owners, Nicotra Properties

For nearly three decades, Richard and Lois Nicotra have been building Staten Island – literally. They started investing in the borough’s barren Bloomfield neighborhood in the late ’80s and slowly built a legacy of com-

mercial space and hotels that will stand for decades to come. They currently own more of the borough than anyone else and are always seeking ways to build and reinvest in Staten Island. Their hotels are used by

countless politicians and nonprofits for fundraisers and galas, and by business leaders for conventions or other gatherings. And the couple has helped fund dozens of Staten Island nonprofits over the years, giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to charity.

The Nicotras’ influence is undeniable. In 2013 when James Oddo was elected borough president, he tapped Lois for his transition team. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio covets Richard’s quotes in press releases touting his achievements, like the Mayor’s Zero Waste Challenge. Insiders say the couple is usually one of the first calls any elected official makes if they are planning a proposal that impacts development in the borough.

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BRIAN LALINE

VINCENT IGNIZIO

JOHN ALEXANDER

Executive Editor, Staten Island Advance

CEO, Catholic Charities of Staten Island

Chairman and CEO, Northfield Bank

Print media may be dying elsewhere, but on Staten Island the daily newspaper is still king.

Important issues and local happenings are often ignored by the city dailies and local TV stations, which is why, with a circulation of 40,000 and a popular website, the Staten Island Advance is the borough’s paper of record. As its executive editor, Brian Laline wields tremendous influence over politics, government, business, nonprofits and culture on the island. He is a must-invite to any nonprofit gala or business opening, and is often asked to emcee charity events and speak on policy panels about issues impacting the borough.

As the paper’s top editorial mind for more than two decades, he has established himself as one of Staten Island’s thought leaders.

He shapes the newspaper’s coverage from the front page to the editorials and works closely with political editor Tom Wrobleski to drive the conversation on key policy issues and hot political topics. When you factor in his longevity in the job with the power the paper commands, he is arguably the most influential person on Staten Island. But we have him No. 2 on our list.

The former City Council minority leader raised some eyebrows when he suddenly resigned from office to take this position, but those on Staten Island who know the impact the church has weren’t surprised at all. The Catholic Church remains an institutional pillar in Staten Island like no other borough in New York City. More than 55 percent of Staten Islanders identify as Catholic. In some other boroughs, less than 55 percent of residents say they practice any religion at all. So when it comes to providing services and building community in the borough, Vincent Ignizio wields tremendous influence. Elected officials are always eager to team up with Catholic Charities, and Ignizio, when it comes to feeding the hungry and providing shelter for the homeless. And when it comes to politics, Ignizio is someone those aspiring to office, or those who already hold an elected seat, want to partner with (and perhaps more importantly, a man they want to be be seen with in public). His opinions on issues and politicians carry the weight of the church’s influence, often giving an elected official’s idea or proposed plan a great boost or deflating it before it gets off the ground.

Northfield Bank was founded in Staten Island back in 1887. While it has expanded into other areas in recent years, it remains a Staten Island success story that has given back to the community a hundredfold over the years through investments, loans and philanthropy. Since 1998, John Alexander has been its chairman and CEO, overseeing the growth of the bank into New Jersey and Brooklyn, while maintaining its legacy as a conservative bank built to last through dips in the economy. In his time at the helm, Alexander also oversaw the creation of the Northfield Bank Foundation, which supports nonprofits, schools and other groups in providing services that help the community. The foundation has teamed up with Democrats and Republicans on the island through the years, usually to promote nonpartisan issues that improve the lives of all residents.

Alexander is also a veteran of the Vietnam War and has been a big supporter of both active-duty servicemembers and veterans, directing Northfield to sponsor events that raise funds for veterans, or campaigns to raise awareness of issues impacting vets.

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DAVID SORKIN Executive Director, Staten Island JCC For nearly 90 years the Jewish Community Center has been a leading institution on Staten Island, serving as a gathering place for people of all faiths. The organization has grown dramatically through the years, offering countless programs to improve the lives of all children, including those with special needs, either through the JCC or partner organizations.

As the executive director since 2007, David Sorkin has overseen the construction of several new facilities, the expansion of programs and longer hours of operation. He has established the JCC as a community leader in sustainability, installing some of the city’s largest solar power systems and reducing its carbon footprint dramatically year over year. These efforts were only accelerated after Hurricane Sandy, when the JCC’s facilities also served as resource centers for many displaced Staten Islanders.

The JCC’s good works and social conscience under Sorkin have made him a sought after partner for many politicians with similar goals.

And the history of successfully providing services to the community has made lawmakers comfortable trusting city and state dollars to the organization.

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DONNA PROSKE Executive Director, Staten Island University Hospital Donna Proske started working at Staten Island University Hospital 40 years ago, long before it had that name. She was a key player in establishing the hospital’s open heart unit and its burn unit before becoming the hospital’s first female executive director in 2013. The health care facility is the biggest employer in the borough, with more than 6,000 jobs on its two campuses. In her role, Proske oversees all the day-to-day administrative needs, while also serving as the face of the hospital when members of the media need comments, or the hospital needs to be represented at charity events. Her self proclaimed “soft” leadership style of cooperation over commanding has served her well in recent years. Since taking over, Proske has also overseen ongoing expansion of the facilities, including the building of a new kids’ emergency room and a comprehensive center to combat breast cancer. She negotiated a contract with nurses to avoid a strike in 2015, and has been heavily involved in implementing resiliency measures to make sure the hospitals are protected from future storms like Superstorm Sandy.

JAMES MOLINARO Chairman Emeritus, Richmond County Conservative Party, Senior Managing Director, Pitta, Bishop, Del Giorno & Giblin James Molinaro is well into his 80s, so you might think that his influence and energy is on the decline. You’d be wrong. The energetic son of Italian immigrants has hardly missed a beat since leaving the borough president’s office at the end of 2013. He still wields tremendous influence over Staten Island’s Conservative Party and is a sought-after endorsement for Republicans, and some Democrats. His support helped Michael McMahon in his successful bid for district attorney in 2015, even though Conservative Party voters backed McMahon’s Republican opponent in the primary. Also, Molinaro’s name was floated as a potential candidate for Congress when Rep. Michael Grimm resigned, before he made it clear he had no intention of seeking the seat. He then went on to rally support around one of his proteges, Dan Donovan.

When he is not playing politics, he’s using his knowledge and connections to help make Pitta, Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin the borough’s most prominent lobbying firm. He also sits on the board of the Richmond University Medical Center.

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REV. DR. VICTOR BROWN Senior Pastor, Mount Sinai United Christian Church Staten Island has been an a hotspot in the national debate over police and race relations ever since the death of Eric Garner at the hands of a police officer performing a chokehold. But even before the incident, the Rev. Victor Brown had been a powerful voice on these issues; he’s been talking about inequality on Staten Island for two decades. Brown has been a fierce advocate for justice for Garner and his family and a calming voice for peace and restraint to an angry sector of the population, especially in the aftermath of a grand jury’s decision not to indict the officer who administered the chokehold.

Since then, Brown hasn’t stopped his efforts to improve relations, saying it takes time to change the culture of distrust between the black community and the police. Whenever there is a forum about the issue, he is a must-invite speaker. Whenever there is a tragic death or deaths in the country, he leads the people of Staten Island in mourning. His commitment to finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems makes him a respected voice and a sought-after ally for many elected officials and community leaders.

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LINDA BARAN

ALFRED CERULLO

President and CEO, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce

President and CEO, Grand Central Partnership

In her more than 30 years at the Chamber of Commerce, Linda Baran has been a prominent voice in the fight to help Staten Island businesses through improving infrastructure, working with local colleges to boost workforce preparedness and organizing and hosting forums that bring together existing and emerging industries to help plan for the future. She serves as a go-between for lawmakers seeking input from the business community and business owners who are looking for help navigating government.

She is also not hesitant to speak out when she feels the borough is being ignored. Earlier this year she asked Mayor Bill de Blasio how “we get on your radar” at a town hall meeting, referencing the Brooklyn Queens Connector the mayor proposed in his State of the City address, which upset many Staten Islanders. Since being named the first female president of the chamber in 2004 she has grown membership at the chamber to 588. In that time she has also worked closely with government officials, helping launch a program to help veterans find work in partnership with Assemblyman Michael Cusick and sitting on the Community Rising Planning Committee set up by Gov. Andrew Cuomo after Hurricane Sandy.

Fred Cerullo may have forgotten more about New York City government than most people know.

Since leaving the City Council in the early ’90s he has continued to serve the city in multiple capacities, including his current positions as a member of the City Planning Commission and as CEO of the Grand Central Partnership. In these roles, he has a voice in all discussions about the future of the five boroughs, and is able to advocate for and explain the impact decisions have on his Staten Island home.

Thanks to his experience and current roles, he has the ear of many city power brokers, making him a go-to for Staten Islanders who want to get their message across. Cerullo was a trusted advisor to Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg and continues to serve as a resource for many elected officials on Staten Island. Borough President James Oddo, who also leans on Cerullo for advice, once referred to him as a “City Councilman Emeritus” and praised him for his institutional knowledge of city government.

If that wasn’t enough, the daytime drama and occasional film actor is often sought out to host events for charities and other organizations because of his celebrity appeal and government credentials.

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#11 VINCENT PITTA AND JON DEL GIORNO Founding Partners, Pitta Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin The powerful lobbying firm Pitta Bishop Del Giorno & Giblin has grown rapidly over the past few years, with these two Staten Islanders playing key roles in the company’s rise. The hirings of former Borough President James Molinaro and former city Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano, as well as the opening of a new office on Staten Island, have helped solidify the firm’s status. And Pitta and Del Giorno have helped many in the borough by creating a trusted avenue for business and nonprofit interests to take their case before the city and the state.

#12 JOHN GULINO

#13 ED BURKE

Richmond County Democratic Committee Chairman

Deputy Borough President

Republicans may still outnumber Democrats on Staten Island, but the Democratic Party remains a force in the borough. It has three elected officials in the state legislature who are powerful advocates for the island. And since 2007, Gulino has led the Richmond County Democratic Committee, staving off recent challenges to his leadership and calls for him to resign. Gulino is a close ally of two powerful state lawmakers – Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Michael Cusick – and his work in getting Michael McMahon elected district attorney in 2015 helped secure his future as the head of the county committee.

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S to Senior General Manager of Staten Island Mall,

James Easley for making City & State’s Staten Island POWER 50 LIST

When James Oddo became borough president in 2014, he brought in many new people to city government. But one person he kept in place was Ed Burke.

The veteran of Staten Island Republican politics has invaluable knowledge of the borough and its operations: he has served as deputy borough president since 2006 and has worked at the borough president’s office since the early ’90s. A lifelong Staten Islander, Burke is a trusted voice on all community issues and policies and has been an active promoter of the borough’s culture, from parks to theatre, serving on several prominent boards.

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#14 JIM EASLEY General Manager, General Growth Properties For borough residents, the Staten Island Mall serves as more than just a shopping center. It’s a unifying gathering place. Residents from all corners of the island travel here for entertainment, dining and of course shopping. Whenever something new is happening, Easley is the person who delivers the message to media and residents. He’s been doing that for two decades, while also working with elected officials and business leaders to attract new shops to the more than 1 million square-foot facility and to improve transportation options.

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Attorney, NYC Civil Service Commission

Executive Director, Project Hospitality

If light rail is ever built on the the north shore of Staten Island, Allen Cappelli will be prominent among those responsible for making it happen. For the past decade, no one has been more outspoken about the borough’s transportation needs than Cappelli. As Staten Island’s representative on the MTA board, he has been vocal, direct and unrelenting in advocating for more resources for his community.

And while there have been mixed results in terms of funds and new projects, Cappelli has established himself as a trusted voice on arguably the borough’s most important issue.

No one has done more to combat homelessness on Staten Island over the past three decades than Terry Troia, which is why it was no surprise that Mayor Bill de Blasio tapped her to serve on his supportive housing task force. In addition to fighting homelessness, Troia’s Project Hospitality also has helped feed and provide vital medical services to thousands of the borough’s most vulnerable people. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, thousands more were in need of help, and Project Hospitality was one of the leading groups to provide emergency services to those in need.

The entire Staten Island Soccer League and especially its board members wish to congratulate Bill for being honored in the inaugural Staten Island Borough 50 list for 2016.

We are thankful for Bill’s dedication to soccer and the tireless contributions that he has made to help grow the league. Under Bill’s guidance the league has increased its membership, created one of the first High School Rec Leagues and initiated many programs to give back to the players such as the SSG Michael Ollis Memorial Senior Night and Scholarship Awards, The Friendship Games and the President’s Cup Challenge.

The league wishes to announce the creation of a new Travel Soccer Club, the Staten Island Soccer Club, and the formation of a new Pee Wee program. These new programs will further enhance the leagues ability to help improve the sport of soccer on the island for all its youth.

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#17 WILLIAM FRITZ President, College of Staten Island The College of Staten Island has about 14,000 students and the largest physical campus in the CUNY system, but its physical presence and enrollment numbers don’t paint a complete picture of what the campus means to the borough.

The school is an epicenter for new ideas and state-of-the-art research in emerging fields. Under the leadership of Dr. William Fritz, it has helped boost the borough’s economy by churning out talented graduates and shining a spotlight on the university’s successes. Fritz is also an active member of the community, forging partnerships with businesses and nonprofits throughout Staten Island.

#20 ANTHONY PASCALE Anchor/Reporter, NY1 While the Staten Island Advance is a clear No. 1 when it comes to the borough’s news sources, NY1’s dedicated coverage of Staten Island makes it the second most powerful platform. Veteran anchor/reporter Anthony Pascale is the face of the Staten Island coverage – though he gets help from a small but dedicated team that includes Executive Editor Melissa Rabinovich and fellow reporter/anchor Amanda Farinacci.

Pascale’s hourly updates keep politicians, business leaders, nonprofit heads and many more up to date on the most important news on the island.

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YAAKOV LEHRFIELD

Rabbi, Young Israel of Staten Island All Staten Island politicians know there are a handful of people they must visit numerous times during the year, answer their calls as quick as possible and take stock of their advice when offered. Rabbi Yaakov Lehrfield is one of these people. As the leader of Staten Island’s largest Orthodox Jewish congregation, Lehrfield is able to guide a large group of dedicated followers, which can at times sway elections.

The clout Lehrfield holds has led to clear benefits for this Willowbrook-based community while making him a respected advisor on numerous borough-wide issues as well.

#21 STEVE FIALA Richmond County Clerk The former city councilman has been Richmond County Clerk since 2001. And while most borough residents may only know him for his signature on all county documents, this GOP power player has a much wider influence. He was tapped by Borough President James Oddo to lead his transition into the position, wielding huge influence in setting up the infrastructure that currently exists – particularly when it comes to the staff Oddo has hired around him. He was also the only Staten Islander picked by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to sit on the charter review commission in 2010.

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EDWARD DELATORRE NYPD Borough Commander, Staten Island

Edward Delatorre has been Borough Commander of Staten Island since 2013 and has represented the force with distinction through many tough times. The death of Eric Garner put his officers under fire, forcing him to walk a fine line of defending the people under his command while also reaching out to the community to heal wounds. His actions at times opened him up to criticism, but his steadfast resolve to keep all Staten Islanders safe is unquestioned. His larger legacy includes efforts to combat the growing heroin epidemic on Staten Island through a “Too Good for Drugs” campaign

#22 ANTHONY FERRERI Executive Vice President and Chief Affiliation Officer, Northwell Health For 12 years Anthony Ferreri served as the president and CEO of Staten Island University Hospital, helping grow the facility into a first-class medical center.

In 2015, he stepped back from that role, the only reason he didn’t make our top 10. In 2009 he was tapped by Mayor Bloomberg to sit on the Industrial Development Agency and Build NYC boards.

His work was recognized by Borough President James Oddo, who in 2014 proclaimed April 26 to be “Anthony C. Ferreri Day.”

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PAT CALTABIANO Founder and Executive Director, World of Women

In the mid 1990s Pat Caltabiano wanted to do more to help women and children, with a specific focus on victims of domestic violence.

She started the nonprofit organization World of Women with just 20 other women who agreed that more needed to be done. Through years of hard work, fundraising and advocacy she has grown the organization into a pillar of the community, with scholarships and assistance programs, as well as projects like raising money for a mother who needs a handicap-accessible van for her sons with Down syndrome.

#24 FRANK SILLER Chairman and CEO, Tunnel to Towers Foundation On Sept. 11, 2001, firefighter Stephen Siller ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel with 60 pounds of gear on his back to reach the towers, where he joined his fellow firefighters as they rushed to save thousands of lives, ultimately losing his own when the towers fell. His story inspired the Tunnel to Towers foundation, which supports programs to help first responders, and more recently to help Staten Island residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy. Frank Siller, Stephen’s brother, leads the organization, which unites first responders each year for a symbolic run along the same path that Stephen took on 9/11.

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DEIRDRE DEANGELIS

Principal, New Dorp High School Over the 17 years Deirdre DeAngelis has been principal of New Dorp High School, she has established herself as the dean of public education on Staten Island. Early in her tenure, she had great success in improving student results as well as attendance and graduation rates. Her creative approaches to teaching were quickly noticed and at copied across the city. And the sense of community that DeAngelis has built at the school drew national attention, with former Education Secretary Arne Duncan praising her work during a visit to the school in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

The Grand Central Partnership congratulates our leader, Fred Cerullo, on his Staten Island Power 50 honor! www.grandcentralpartnership.nyc

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SANDY KRUEGER

CEO, Staten Island Board of Realtors Staten Island is unique from the other four boroughs in a lot of ways. An obvious one is that it has a higher percentage of homeowners than any other borough. That’s partly why SIBOR CEO Sandy Krueger is on this list. He leads the largest nonprofit professional and trade association in the borough, with roughly 1,800 members. Because of the organization’s sheer size, Krueger cannot be ignored by politicians if his members are upset about proposed regulations.

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#27 STU BRENKER Community Activist For decades Stuart Brenker has been an independent voice advocating for a host of issues, including many focused on making sure Staten Island is not ignored by city and state officials. The head of the Mid-Island Political Action Committee, Brenker is a frequent presence at press conferences, standing with both Republicans and Democrats at times. He has been a fundraiser for several candidates, including District Attorney Michael McMahon.

In 2015, Brenker’s grandson, a struggling opiate addict, stood with Mayor Bill de Blasio to call attention to the rising crisis of drug addiction.

Albanian Islamic Cultural Center congratulates Staten Island Borough Commander,

Edward Delatorre

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JAMES PRENDAMANO Managing Director, Casandra Properties

When it comes to real estate, both commercial and residential, there may be no one on Staten Island more in the know than James Prendamano. His firm is in the middle of some of the biggest developments around the city, including the soon-to-open Empire Outlets and Riverside Galleria. But he is not a silent actor in the background. He is quick to speak up about timely issues impacting the island, occasionally penning op-eds in the Advance or appearing on NY1. He’s also a good follow on Twitter (@prendamano), often trying to spur debate on the news of the day.

Project Hospitality Congratulates our Executive Director

Reverend Terry Troia on the honor of being named in City and State’s Staten Island Power 50 list We thank you for all you do for Staten Island!

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#29 FARID KADER CEO, Yellow Boots

#30 DENNIS QUIRK President, New York State Court Officers Association

Arguably no one has done more to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy than Farid Kader. The storm wiped away his grandmother’s home in Staten Island, and spurred a fire in him that led to the creation of Yellow Boots. He convinced friends and likeminded volunteers to provide humanitarian relief to victims of natural disasters, while also helping rebuild homes for those who cannot afford professional contractors. Kader’s success has made him a trusted and respected voice on how best to help rebuild more sustainably on Staten Island.

The Daily News called him the King of Courts, and that was 12 years ago. This powerful union boss and Staten Islander is a fierce advocate for adequate officer staffing levels in courtrooms. He’s been head of the organization for more than 40 years and engaged in several high-stakes labor negotiations along the way. In that time, he’s also made many political allies, including former Gov. Mario Cuomo and longtime Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes.

But on Staten Island he is also a power broker, He and his family have many successful business dealings, most prominently City Ice Sports Inc.

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KATHRYN KRAUSE ROONEY Chairwoman, Richmond University Medical Center

Staten Island Borough Commissioner, NYC DOT

A prominent lawyer who spent decades working for former state Sen. John Marchi, Kathryn Krause Rooney now leads the board of one of Staten Island’s biggest medical facilities, a role she has had since 2007, when the hospital broke away from Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. In that time she has overseen the expansion of the health care facility, including plans for a new state-of-the-art emergency room. Rooney’s commitment to the community doesn’t stop there.

She is a trustee of the Staten Island Foundation and sits on several other prominent boards in the community.

Ask pretty much any Staten Islander and they’ll tell you transportation is issue No. 1, 2 and 3 in the borough. Which is why Tom Cocola is on speed dial for many prominent business leaders, elected officials and community leaders. In his role as commissioner, he is responsible for making sure roads, bridges and the Staten Island Ferry are operating as well as possible. And if they aren’t, he is the man who deals with concerns. Luckily, the media-savvy former newspaper reporter is well equipped to get people answers quickly.

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#31 RAY MASUCCI President and Founder, Masucci Developers LLC Raymond Masucci is truly a builder, and not just of commercial and residential properties – over the years he’s built a company that employs hundreds of people on Staten Island. He also views himself as a builder of the borough community. Recently he worked with elected officials on a plan to rebuild the abandoned Farm Colony in the middle of the island, restoring five aged buildings and preserving another as a stabilized ruin. His work in the community also includes sitting on several prominent boards and co-founding the Staten Island Victims Relief Fund, which aids the families of Staten Islanders killed on 9/11.

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DENNIS MCKEON

Executive Director, Where to Turn Following the 9/11 attacks, Dennis McKeon and several others noticed a problem: Families of victims didn’t know how to get the aid they needed. In response, he founded Where to Turn and began cataloguing and creating an online resource, helping hundreds of people. Since then, the nonprofit has continued to grow, expanding into other areas where it could help residents and gaining respect and attention from elected officials on the island. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, it was particularly useful as a trusted nonprofit with a history of helping people.

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MURRAY BERMAN

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HAROLD WAGNER

Chairman, Richmond County Conservative Party

#37 ANTHONY LODICO Superintendent, Staten Island Public Schools

Murray Berman has been one of the top real estate developers on Staten Island for decades. He’s built hundreds of commercial and real estate projects in the borough over the years, leaving a lasting legacy on the island. In addition to his real estate portfolio, Berman is a community leader. One visible sign of his work is an art gallery that bears his name in the JCC in Sea View. He also is a board member of the JCC and has served as a leading voice on several other prominent boards and organizations, including the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens.

Staten Island is one of the few places in New York state where the Conservative party plays a key role in the local political landscape.

Its endorsements carry enough weight to make sure Republican politicians don’t stray too far to the left, and Harold Wagner and his party members know this. In addition to his political influence, he is executive director of Staten Island Community Television. Considering the dearth of news and media outlets focused on covering the borough, the station is one of a few outlets to get information out to residents on the island.

Superintendent of Staten Island schools is a relatively new position.

New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña created it in 2015 and tapped Anthony Lodico, a lifelong Staten Islander, for the job. Before, the role was split between a superintendent of elementary and intermediate schools, a position Lodico held, and a superintendent of high schools. Now he is charged with addressing the needs of all the boroughs’ schools, allowing him to have greater influence and make the system more seamless between grades. Plus, he seems to have great support from Fariña, who has called him an “innovative and passionate” educator.

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#39 JOHN FUSCO

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President and CEO, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden If you ask pretty much anyone on Staten Island about arts and culture, it won’t take long for them to mention Snug Harbor. It’s by far the borough’s biggest cultural institution, providing countless education programs, experiences, concerts and much more. It also keeps up art galleries and beautiful gardens for residents to visit. Lynn Kelly’s success as president and CEO of Snug Harbor has propelled her into a new role, leading NYC & Company’s efforts to promote arts and culture tourism throughout the five boroughs – which will likely translate into more tourists on Staten Island.

Staten Island Borough Hall Counsel The former City Councilman and state Supreme Court justice may have had more of an impact on Borough President James Oddo’s career than anyone else. John Fusco has been a mentor and friend to Oddo for decades, and now he serves as his top lawyer, representing the borough on all legal matters. Fusco is also arguably Oddo’s most trusted advisor on all important issues. In addition to his close ties to the borough president, he remains a prominent figure in the Republican Party and a widely respected legal mind on the island.

LETICIA REMAURO

President & CEO, The Von Agency Most probably know Leticia Remauro for her appearances as a member of the Consultants Corner on NY1’s “Inside City Hall.”

The former chair of the Richmond County Republican Committee is an outspoken defender of the party and an advocate for Staten Island. She has decades of experience in politics and government, and was a longtime community board member and chairwoman until she stepped down in 2015.

She also worked to turn out the vote on Staten Island for Michael Bloomberg. She now runs The Von Agency, a PR firm.

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DANIEL CASSELLA

President, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 726 On Staten Island, the only real mass transportation option for tens of thousands of residents is the bus. And there are a lot of busses, which often have to maneuver through winding roads and stop frequently to make sure everyone has service. Bus drivers here have a difficult job. Luckily, they also have a strong advocate in Daniel Cassella. The politically connected union leader has helped secure better contracts for his drivers over the years. At its 100th anniversary gala this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio praised the union as “big, bold and strong as ever.”

#44 GRANDMASTER JHONG UHK KIM Businessman More than 40 years after immigrating to the United States from Korea, Jhong Uhk Kim has developed a small real estate and business empire on Staten Island, including his signature martial arts studios.

His success story has served as an aspirational model for Asian Americans in the borough. Kim has also been active in politics, and was a big donor to ex-Congressman Michael Grimm, his former son-in-law. And over the years he has also served on the boards of several prominent organizations, including the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Staten Island University Hospital, and received awards for his charitable contributions to borough nonprofits.

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#42 GUY MOLINARI

#43 AL CURTIS

Former Borough President

Chairman, Staten Island Salvation Army

The fact that Guy Molinari still makes our list at the age of 87 is a testament to the respect this Republican power broker has gained over his long career. Heck, he’s got a Staten Island Ferry named after him. While he is no longer as involved in a lot of the political dealing that takes place in the back rooms, he is still a loud and public voice that resonates with voters, and he is not afraid to make his opinion known, whether it’s attacking Mayor Bill de Blasio or supporting a preferred candidate.

Al Curtis has had a distinguished career in government and the private sector, serving as the head of the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development and running the United Nations Development Corporation, but he makes our list more for his work as the head of the Salvation Army on Staten Island. After Hurricane Sandy, Curtis and the Salvation Army were on the front lines giving out resources to those in need. He has also advocated for a new community center on the site of the Bayley Seton Hospital, even though the project has now apparently stalled for good.

#45 TEDDY ATLAS Founder and Chairman, Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation The famous boxing trainer and TV announcer is the pride of Staten Island, but Teddy Atlas makes his list for the efforts of the nonprofit he started in 1997 to honor his late father. The foundation focuses on helping families in need, from distributing turkeys during Thanksgiving and toys on Christmas to purchasing air conditioners or medical equipment for vulnerable people, making them more comfortable in their homes. Atlas’s celebrity status has helped with fundraising for the foundation, but his hard work and commitment to its success has made it thrive for nearly 20 years, and counting.

#46 VITO FOSSELLA JR. Managing Director, Park Strategies The Fossella name has a long legacy on Staten Island. Vito’s father worked for Ed Koch and Abe Beame. His uncle Frank Fossella was a City Councilman and top Democrat. His grandfather, James O’Leary, represented the borough in Congress in the ’30s and ’40s.

That legacy is carried on by Vito Jr. The former Congressman is now a top lobbyist at Park Strategies, occasional Wise Guy on NY1’s “Inside City Hall,” and still has deep ties to Republican politics on the island. He is often floated as a candidate for open office seats, which only serves to help his influence in the borough.

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#47 BILL SMITH President, Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) You might be thinking, “Why is the head of a soccer league on this list?” Well, the SIYSL is much more than just a sports organization – it is a community on Staten Island.

The SIYSL, under the leadership of Bill Smith, has lobbied lawmakers and reached out to school officials to help build more pitches, providing more opportunities to kids across the island. And, during the Hurricane Sandy crisis, the sense of community shone through when Smith and the league provided hundreds of kids some normalcy by spending the organization’s reserve funds on Christmas presents.

#49 RALPH PORZIO Attorney Come November there will be a vacancy at the head of the Richmond County Republican Party, with John Antoniello stepping down. Ralph Porzio, by most accounts, seems likely to take his place. State Sen. Andrew Lanza has already publicly backed Porzio for the spot. With the GOP holding a majority of the elected offices on the borough, Porzio would be in a position to wield significant power over election strategy and use of party resources. Even though he hasn’t landed the job yet, all of these signs show Porzio is a political player on the island.

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JOSEPH DELANEY

Founder, Bread of Life Food Drive For one week each year the Notre Dame Club of Staten Island organizes a massive food drive, collecting nonperishable items for thousands of people in need. Joe Delaney is the man behind the drive, which is always timed for early spring to bridge the gap between more common holiday food drives. Since 1992 Delaney has led a growing effort and collected over 1 million items. Described as a strong and silent leader in one nomination, he is embodies the definition of a volunteer, giving his time and effort to help others.

#50 JOHN HUDSON DILGEN Activist John Hudson Dilgen has been fighting since birth. Born with the rare skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa, which causes his skin to blister and shear off easily, he had to fight stay alive throughout childhood. Now as a teenager, he has been fighting to improve his quality of life by pushing for schools on Staten Island to be more compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act – making some progress at I.S. 34 this summer (albeit after he graduated). His courage makes him a powerful advocate for people with disabilities, and we expect he will continue to be a fighter for years to come.

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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NYCHA’S SAFETY?

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hen it comes to public policy, the buck stops with our elected leaders in City Hall. But on a day-to-day basis, much of the hard work of keeping the New York City Housing Authority’s developments safe, clean and livable falls to the members of our unions: the roughly 1,900 Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association members assigned to the NYPD Housing Bureau, and the more than 8,000 Teamsters Local 237 members who work for NYCHA, approximately a third of whom are also NYCHA residents.

As union presidents, we often find ourselves at odds with management policy, especially ones that place our members in harm’s way. But we also recognize that our members do not work in a vacuum. Their safety is inseparable from the safety of the New Yorkers they serve. In the NYCHA developments, the safety concerns are acute: While overall crime citywide has remained relatively flat, decreasing just 0.2 percent over the same period last year, in NYCHA developments crime is up 5.6 percent, including a 15.4

percent spike in murders, a 28.1 percent increase in burglary, and a 9.1 percent jump in felony assaults.

Unfortunately, rather than trying to bring the NYCHA residents, advocates and those who work in the developments together to reverse this trend, our city leaders and NYCHA and NYPD managers have too often imposed top-down directives that only succeed in driving a wedge between our members and NYCHA residents.

This was the case for a new plan called FlexOps, which shifts the working hours of some Local 237 members, primarily. This plan was not only a violation of Local 237’s contract, but also raised serious safety concerns for members who would be forced to work late at night or early in the morning. As part of our effort to thwart NYCHA’s push to implement FlexOps, Local 237 invited NYCHA residents and advocate leaders to the union’s offices to discuss the problems with the new plan, and initiate an open dialogue dedicated to improving conditions for NYCHA residents and workers. At

the first meeting with residents and advocates, it became apparent that the meeting was valuable in forging a better understanding of the challenges we all face, and we would continue to meet.

Safety was everyone’s primary concern.

Ultimately, Local 237 reached an agreement with NYCHA requiring that specific security issues raised by the union be fixed before and during the implementation of the FlexOps program. But it was clear that much more needed to be done to address the broader safety concerns.

There as also one more important set of voices missing from the discussion: the police officers who patrol the NYCHA developments. The PBA has long shared Local 237’s concerns about the inadequate lighting and security measures in many NYCHA buildings, which create dangerous conditions for police officers, NYCHA employees and residents alike. But an even greater concern was the level of police staffing; prior to the merger of the Housing Authority Police Department and NYPD in 1995, there were 2,800 police officers

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provide its residents with housing that is “decent, safe, sanitary, and in good repair,” and pointed to the rising crime figures which demonstrate that the goal is not being met. We called on the de Blasio administration to take meaningful action to improve the safety environment in NYCHA developments by restoring at least 900 police officers to the NYPD’s Housing Bureau as part of a citywide increase in NYPD

OUR CITY LEADERS AND NYCHA AND NYPD MANAGERS HAVE TOO OFTEN IMPOSED TOPDOWN DIRECTIVES THAT ONLY SUCCEED IN DRIVING A WEDGE BETWEEN OUR MEMBERS AND NYCHA RESIDENTS.

assigned to NYCHA developments. That number has fallen to approximately 1,900 police officers, many of whom are frequently reassigned to cover staffing shortages elsewhere in the city.

The PBA and Local 237 joined forces for the next meeting of NYCHA residents and advocates, which was a freeflowing conversation in which all sides heard variations of the same theme: Collaboration between police officers, residents and NYCHA employees is key to a safer environment, but there simply aren’t enough cops to make that collaboration possible on a consistent basis.

Shortly after the meeting, the PBA and the Teamsters wrote a joint letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, demanding more police officers for NYCHA developments. We reminded the mayor of NYCHA’s legal obligation to

staffing levels, which have fallen by more than 6,000 since their pre-9/11 peak.

To date, the mayor has not responded to our letter. While our two unions are considering our next step, one thing seems certain: NYCHA residents and advocate leaders are willing to work with union members to improve public housing for the benefit of all parties, without a buffer. The PBA and Local 237 want to work directly with the residents on a plan to fix the problems known best by those who live and work in these developments.

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Patrick Lynch is the president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. Gregory Floyd is the president of the Teamsters Local 237 and vice president-at-large of the General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

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PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES AUGUST 8, 2016

Notice of Formation of IMPRCR 4115 50TH LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/20/16. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o RCR Management LLC, 155 Riverside Dr., Ste. 1D, NY, NY 10024.

As amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 06/23/16, name changed to 4115 50TH LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of IMPRCR 4541 39TH LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/20/16. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o RCR Management LLC, 155 Riverside Dr., Ste. 1D, NY, NY 10024.

As amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 06/23/16, name changed to 4541 39TH LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

CONTENT LENDING LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/2016. Office located in NY County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 535 110th St., Apt. 5D, NY NY 10025. Purpose: any lawful act.

BESSO LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/8/2016. Office located in NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 124 W 93rd St., Apt. 7B, NY NY 10025. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of Diana La Mere, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State to NY (SSNY) On July 12, 2016. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228.

The principal address to the LLC is: 66 Fort Washington Ave #64 New York, NY 10032.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Fair Shake Food LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/12/2016.

Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served against LLC to: US Corp. Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave #202.

Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Principal business address: 360 E 88th St. #8F, NY, NY 10128.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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For reservations and rates please email: legalnotices@cityandstateny.com or call 212-268-0442, ext. 2017 Notice of Formation of Roxy Ruby, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on May 24, 2016. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 10 West End Ave, Apt 8H, New York, New York 10023. The principal business address of the LLC is: 10 West End Ave, Apt 8H, New York, New York 10023.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Inspirational Nest LLC. Arts of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on June 14, 2016. Office location: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 804 West, 180th Street Apt 65, NY, NY, 10033.

Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of 171 EAST 84TH OWNERS LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on June 27, 2000.

Office: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Gordon Hamm, 124 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10021, which is also the address for registered

agent. Purpose: lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of AARON SAVEDOFF, M.D., PLLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) June 23, 2016.

Office location: New York County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against PLLC to principal business address: 7 Dey St, Ste 400, New York, NY 10007.

Purpose: To practice medicine, or any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of LEVEL EQUITY ASSOCIATES III, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 03, 2016. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 03/16/16.

Princ. office of LLC: Two Grand Central Tower, 140 E. 45th St., 39th Fl., NY, NY 10017.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Investment management.

Notice of Qualification of PEG POOLED GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS VI LLC

Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/27/16.

Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/02/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 2229 UNI AVE LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 04, 2014.

Office located in New York County. SSNY has been designated for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: THE LLC, 9117 31st Ave. East Elmhurst, NY 11369: Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose.

Notice of Formation of 2733 CHURCH LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on November 18, 2005. Office: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 2733 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of ROBERTA’S COMMISSARY I EMPLOYER, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/30/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/29/16. Princ. office of LLC: 655 Madison Ave., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10065. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC

at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/07/16. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of ROBERTA’S COMMISSARY I MANAGER, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/30/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/29/16. Princ. office of LLC: 655 Madison Ave., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10065. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of PENINSULA (US) LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/06/16. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of PEG GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS VI LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/27/16.

Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/15/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of LDV NoMad, LLC Arts.

Notice of Formation of FERA MORINGA LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/18/2016. Office: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7014 13th Ave #202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Principal business address: 232 W 14th St. NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Qualification of Horizon Actuarial Services, LLC. Authority filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/2016. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in DE on 10/2/2007. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 900 Ashwood Parkway, Ste. 170, Atlanta, GA 30338.

DE address of LLC: 1313 N. Market Street, Ste. 5100, Wilmington, DE 19801. Certificate of LLC filed with Secretary of State of DE located at: 401 Federal St. Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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FORMATION of SBJCT LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/30/2016.

Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 435 W 23rd St. Ste. 1BB, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful act.

IFARCO 349/119 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/04/2015. Office in NY Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Timothy O’Donnell, Esq., 40 Exchange Place, 19th Fl, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 301 East 69th St., NY, NY 10021.

Notice of formation of HFBRE LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/24/16.

Office loc.: New York County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is Fox Rothschild LLP, c/o Leonard Budow, Esq., 101 Park Ave., 17th Fl., New York, NY 10178.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of SITELIFT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on July 08, 2016. Office location: NY County.

Princ. office of LLC: 333 Pearl St., NY, NY 10038.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against him or her may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Danielle Djokic, Registered Agent at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of Pearl Gamma Funding, LLC Appl. for

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Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/22/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/22/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Pearl Gamma Funding, LLC, 100 William St 9th Fl NY NY 10038. DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 1209 Orange St.,Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of East 14th MK LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/14/2016. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 511 Canal St. Ste. 600, NY, NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Application for Authority of RCC TRS, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/5/16.

Formed in DE 1/31/05.

Office loc.: New York County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 712 Fifth Ave., 12th Fl., New York, NY 10019. The office address required to be maintained in DE is 110 S. Poplar St., Ste. 101, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Cert. of formation filed with Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of G’S DELIGHT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/13/16.

Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Proskauer Rose LLP, Eleven Times

Square, NY, NY 100368299. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Attn: Jay D. Waxenberg at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of GLEN COVE RESTAURANT II LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/16.

Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of RMA INVESTORS, L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/16.

Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 20 E. 9th St., NY, NY 10003. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert D. Adler at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: To conduct any lawful business activities or investment activities permitted or authorized to be conducted by a limited liability company under the New York limited liability company law or the corresponding provisions of any successor law.

Notice of formation of UESMEX LLC Art. of Org. filed with the ssny on July 15 2015 new york county ssny designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC 1685 1ST AVE NY NY 10128. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of NMNY GROUP LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/22/16.

Office location: NY

County. Princ. office of LLC: 350 Fifth Ave., Fl. 68, NY, NY 10118.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kudman Trachten Aloe LLP at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of JEWISH APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 07/06/16. Princ. office of LLC: 1350 Broadway, Ste. 2101, NY, NY 10018. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. #4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of MUDRICK DISTRESSED ENERGY CO-INVESTMENT FEEDER, L.P. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/16. Office location: NY County.

LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 03/06/15. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., 527 Madison Ave., 6th Fl., NY, NY 10022.

Name and addr. of each general partner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of 79 BAXTER LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/13/2016.

Office located in NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Raber Enterprises, LLC, 175 Canal St., 2nd Fl., NY NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful act.

Awesome Accessories, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) July 28, 2016.

Office Location: New York County.

SSNY has been designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 324 E. 61st St., #1RE New York, NY 10065 Purpose: Any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of RPM of Panama City, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on June 1, 2016. Office: New York County.

LLC formed in Florida (FL) on January 28th, 2016. Princ. office of LLC: 2012 Tupelo Ct. Panama City, FL 32405.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 170 E 106th St #2F New York, NY 10029. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Two Lane Films LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on July 20, 2016. Office location: NEW YORK County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served.

The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against theLLC served upon him/her is: Angela Costrini Hariche, 53 Park Place, #4J, New York, NY 10007.

The principal business address of the LLC is: 53 Park Place #4J, New York, NY 10007 Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notification of formation of MOMENTUM FITNESS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on January 23, 2014. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 180 W80 Street, Mezzanine.

New York, NY, 10023.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of CEEDS Staffing LLC. Art. of Org. filled with SSNY on April 7, 2016. Office: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 833 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of

Notice of Formation of Sherwood Clinton LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 6/20/16.

Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Sherwood Equities, 745 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10151. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of Soussand Associates, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 5/17/16.

Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Philippe Soussand, 30 E. 85th St., #14B, NY, NY 10028. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Qual. of

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Silverview CLO LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/1/16.

Off. loc: NY Co. LLC org. in DE 2/29/16.

SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to Att: Adam Hagfors, 40 W. 57th St., NY, NY 10019.

DE off. addr.: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities.

Public Notice – Matter Ventures, LLC Notice of qualification of Matter Ventures, LLC. Application of Authority filed with the Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/2016. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in DE on 12/02.2012.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 421 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.

DE address of LLC: Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19901. Certificate of LLC filed with the Secy. of State of DE located at: 401 Federal Street Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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Who was up and who was down last week

LOSERS JAMES O’NEILL - No wonder he referenced his Irish roots: You could call it lucky that O’Neill will be the first chief of department to be promoted to the top cop post in more than four decades. Reform-minded politicians have embraced him, and because the promotion was announced at the same time as Bratton’s resignation, his ascension reduced pressures to pick a black or Latino commissioner, which could have worked against him.

THE BEST OF THE REST JOHN BONACIC & GARY PRETLOW - daily fantasy sports law signed CHRIS CRANE - Exelon chief to benefit from new state funding for nuclear CARMEN FARIÑA - NYC students catch up with state on English exams JOSEPH PONTE - drop in force used on inmates, serious injuries

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Donald Trump’s candidacy may help his fellow Republicans who are running for Congress, but his latest remarks may have hurt his cause – and theirs. Some incumbents are still embracing him, while others are attacking him and still others want to avoid him entirely. The GOP’s standard-bearer could defy expectations and capitalize on the controversies – but we’ll leave the predictions about his chances to the national pundits as we bring you the latest Winners & Losers.

HOWARD ZEMSKY – The state’s economic development czar was grilled during a legislative hearing on a number of state programs, notably the governor’s Start-Up NY tax incentive program, which has turned a $50 million investment into just 408 jobs. Zemsky seemed peeved at the tenor of the questioning at several points, and with criticism coming from every angle, the Buffalo developer may be wondering why he ever took the job.

THE REST OF THE WORST JOSEPH COFFEY - Albany water commissioner dealing with another sinkhole MATTHEW PAPPALARDO - Accused of post-Sandy rebuilding fraud GIL QUINIONES - NYPA overreported job creation by 30K JOSE RIVERA - Didn’t sponsor a single bill last session

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