PBA

President’s Message  As all of us know too well, those few words just about sum up all our lives. For those of you who remember the June 2014 PBA meeting,…

My service as your executive vice president must start with expressing appreciation and praise for Marc Kovar and all he has done for our association. His 20-plus years of commitment…

Labor Relations Report  My favorite month of the year has arrived. It’s not because the New York Jets were tied for first place (as of Sept. 5), but because it…

(And always remember to be your brothers’ and sisters’ keeper) This is my last report as your NJSPBA executive vice president. I’ve had a great run since becoming a law…

Legislative Report  It is indisputable that social media has become the most immediate way for people of all ages to share their thoughts, hopes, best wishes and outrage. It has…

In life, one of the hardest things to say is goodbye. As many of you may have heard, I recently set a retirement date from the Passaic City Police Department.…

President’s Message I had the opportunity to join Paterson Mayor André Sayegh, State Senator Joe Cryan, Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly and many others in a press conference in July to roll…

NJ State PBA Legal Corner  By Robert A. Fagella, Esq., Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. As a result of a recent decision by a federal court in New Jersey, qualified retired…

Summer leads to more direct interactions with the residents we serve. The nice weather and longer daylight hours result in more people being active in their local communities. And now…