Port Authority PBA Delegates Participate in Hero’s Holiday Bike Drive
On Saturday, December 6, Port Authority PBA Delegates Malachy Cox (PABT) and Dylan Bernhardt (NLIA) helped assemble and deliver… Read More
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Saturday, December 6, 2025, Keansburg, NJ; Port Authority PBA Delegates Malachy Cox (PABT), left, and Dylan Bernhardt (NLIA) helped assemble and deliver new bicycles to children during the Hero's Holiday Bike Drive at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Keansburg, New Jersey. The Hero's Holiday Bike Drive was started by fallen PAPD hero Police Officer Kenneth Tietjen, E.O.W. 9/11/2001. Kenny began the Bike Dive some years before making the ultimate sacrifice to bring Holiday Cheer to children in need. His parents have continued the Bike Drive in honor and memory of Kenny. This year the Hero's Holiday Bike Drive delivered almost 200 new bicycles to children at different locations. More than 30 bicycles were delivered to children at Saint Ann's. Learn about Hero's Holiday Bike Drive by visiting https://herosholidaybikedrive.com and consider donating to this wonderful effort to brighten a child's Holiday Season. #herosholidaybikedrive #SaintAnnRCChurch #PAPBA #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2025
Sunday, December 7, 2025, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day;
Today we pause to honor and remember 2,403 Americans who were killed in the December 7, 1941, Japanese surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. That attack propelled the United States into the deadliest war in world history, World War II.
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed in a Joint Session of Congress, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - A Date Which Will Live In Infamy," put America on war footing against tyrannical regimes that saw more than 400,000 Americans perish fighting for the freedom we enjoy today; a debt that can never be repaid. They are forever known as "The Greatest Generation."
#PearlHarbor #WWII #TheGreatestGeneration #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2025
The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of our Brother, retired Port Authority Police Officer Louis "Weegie" DeMartino.
Police Officer DeMartino protected the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily from January 14, 1974, though his retirement on April 10, 1993. He served most of his career in the PAPD Port Authority Bus Terminal Command.
Weegie, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Forever a "BT Cop."
#PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDBT #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2025
The Port Authority PBA is saddened to learn of the recent passing of our Brother, Retired PAPD (JFK) Police Officer Edmund Hom.
Eddie served with the Port Authority Police Department from September 28, 1987, until his retirement on September 30, 2020. For 33 years Eddie protected the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily with selfless courage and dedication.
Eddie, rest peacefully in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2025
Rest in Peace, Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, E.O.W. 12/2/2025.
Police Officer Chan, a Philadelphia Police Department Highway Patrol motorcycle officer, was struck by a vehicle and critically injured in 2019. His injuries, that included a brain injury, prevented him from returning to active duty and required constant medical care. He succumbed to his injuries on December 2, 2025.
Police Officer Chan served with the Philadelphia Police Department since 1996. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Andy, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #philadelphiapolice #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2025
Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Inc updated their status.
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Recently, Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) New York Metro Chapter and Law Enforcement Officers Weekend ( LEOWEEKEND) hosted the families of law enforcement officers who died in the line-of-duty with a visit to New York City.
During the visit, the families visited the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Austin Glickman, founder and president of LEO WEEKEND, said the, "PAPD welcomed us with open arms!"
PAPD WTC Command Police Officers Siver and Ferrara greeted the families and took photos with them.
LODD Families of:
Sgt. Daniel Baker, EOW 5/30/18, Dickson County, TX.
Dep. Ryan Thomas, EOW 12/6/16, Valencia County, NM.
Probation Officer Dean Salazar, EOW 1/31/19, Kendall, TX.
Ptl. Scott Moyer, EOW 5/26/17, Lancaster, OH.
PO Joseph Burson, EOW 6/17/21, Holly Springs, GA.
Det. Stephen Mullen, EOW 12/7/18, Suffolk County, NY.
#concernsofpolicesurvivors #LEOWeekend #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 14th Street PATH Station, NYC;
Port Authority Police were alerted to a man acting erratically on a PATH 14th Street Station platform in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on Thanksgiving. The man was observed on Port Authority surveillance cameras possessing what appeared to be a butcher-type knife.
PAPD patrol and ESU units were dispatched while the PATH Control Center instructed trains to bypass the station.
Police Officers Bora Kagitcioglu (L) and Nicholas DeSalvo arrived on scene and were confronted with an unhinged 34-year-old man armed with a large knife and acting as if he was stabbing people.
The officers positioned themselves to protect the people in the station as the man continued acting out violent knife-wielding motions.
The standoff eventually ended as the man dropped knife and was taken into custody.
The officers successfully ended what could have resulted in a tragic incident without injuries to the public, the man or themselves. A textbook example of control and de-escalation of a dangerous engagement by Police Officers Kagitcioglu and DeSalvo.
#PAPD #PAPDPATH #PATH #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The Port Authority PBA wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving. Please give thought to all who are not at their family Thanksgiving table because they are protecting us all.
#happythanksgivng #Thanksgiving #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Port Authority Police Sergeant Vincent Oliva, E.O.W. 11/27/2013.
Sergeant Oliva succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Mission. He served the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily for more than 30 years.
Sarge, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #September11 #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025