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New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association
New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association
| Website Updated January 18, 2010 |
| You Are Visitor |
Web Site Launched
The New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association launched its web site
on February 21, 2005. The purpose of the site is to provide important information to the
membership almost instantaneously and to let the general public learn about the local
marine law enforcement departments that make up our association.
Thanks for visiting.
on February 21, 2005. The purpose of the site is to provide important information to the
membership almost instantaneously and to let the general public learn about the local
marine law enforcement departments that make up our association.
Thanks for visiting.
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Upcoming Events And Notices At A Glance:
Civil Service Corner
| Suffolk County Civil Service Exam For: |
| 25th Anniversary National Peace Officer's Memorial 1982-2006 |
| Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls is now officially recognized as “Police Week”. Every year since, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events honoring the men and women whom lost their lives in service to their communities. The first official memorial service took place on May 15, 1982. On that date, approximately 125 people gathered in Senate Park to honor 91 law enforcement officers. Over the past 22 years we have honored over 3,000 law enforcement officers from around our nation. Today, the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service has become one in a series of events which includes the Candlelight Vigil, which is sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and seminars sponsored by Concerns of Police Survivors. The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police are very proud to be the official sponsor of the Memorial Service. As we reflect over the past twenty-five years, we can be proud of how the FOP has made this annual service such a prominent event. |
We Remember....
Bay Constable Richard Brooks
Babylon Town Bay Constable
End of Watch: Friday, July 16, 2004
Cause of Death: Gunfire
End of Watch: Friday, July 16, 2004
Cause of Death: Gunfire
NYSHBCA News and Updates
| New Web Address New York State Harbormaster and Bay Constable Association has obtained a new web address, "www.nyshbca.org". This should make typing it out a bit easier. However, " nysharbormasterbayconstableasso c.org" will still be active and work just as it always had. Don't forget to check this site on a regular basis as it is always being updated with important information! |
NYSHBCA would like to sponsors listed below with their generous donations, contributions and support. |
| Of Babylon and Huntington |
Agency Contact List
A list of Marine Law Enforcement
agencies and local USCG Stations
can be found on the Contact Us
page. Phone numbers listed are for
obtaining general information
purpose only. In the event of an actual
emergency, always remember to
dial 911.
A list of Marine Law Enforcement
agencies and local USCG Stations
can be found on the Contact Us
page. Phone numbers listed are for
obtaining general information
purpose only. In the event of an actual
emergency, always remember to
dial 911.
| SENIOR BAY CONSTABLE (Promotional) WRITTEN TEST DATE: January 16, 2010 LAST FILING DATE: December 9,, 2009 SENIOR BAY CONSTABLE (Open-Competitive) WRITTEN TEST DATE: January 16, 2010 LAST FILING DATE: December 9,, 2009 BAY CONSTABLE (Open-Competitive) WRITTEN TEST DATE: January 16, 2010 LAST FILING DATE: December 9, 2009 |
Keep Checking This Website
This website is constantly updated to
provide the latest information to it's
members. Sometimes during
updates, pages on this site may have
been corrupted for some reason or
another and certain files may appear
gibberish and not make sense. If you
happen to come across such
problems or broken links, please
report the problem to the webmaster
so we can fix it..
This website is constantly updated to
provide the latest information to it's
members. Sometimes during
updates, pages on this site may have
been corrupted for some reason or
another and certain files may appear
gibberish and not make sense. If you
happen to come across such
problems or broken links, please
report the problem to the webmaster
so we can fix it..
| Check the qualifications for the job titles of Bay Constable and Harbormaster Any information concerning civil service exams has been added here as a courtesy. NYSHBCA takes no responsibility or liability for the information it obtains from the civil service websites. Any questions about exams or job titles should be directed to the appropriate civil service agency. Links are posted above. |
| Go to: Suffolk County Civil Service for more information. Also see: Nassau County Civil Service Commission Westchester County Civil Service New York State Dept. Of Civil Service |
| Also, go to New York State Fraternal Order of Police |
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| NEW YORK STATE HARBORMASTER & BAY CONSTABLE ASSOCIATION |
Photo Albums Moved :
The End of Summer Party photo
albums have been moved to the
Members Only Photo Album section
and will no longer be available on the
public section. It is only available to
the active membership. If you haven't
done so, please go to the members
only page and fill out the on-line
registration form. Provide all the
information that is required and
submit.
The End of Summer Party photo
albums have been moved to the
Members Only Photo Album section
and will no longer be available on the
public section. It is only available to
the active membership. If you haven't
done so, please go to the members
only page and fill out the on-line
registration form. Provide all the
information that is required and
submit.
| From "Newsday.com" January 26, 2009 Firefighters and Huntington Harbormasters practice ice rescue Volunteer firefighters from five fire departments Water Rescue Teams took advantage of the freezing temperatures to practice Ice Rescue techniques during a drill at the Centerport Mill Pond in Centerport on Sunday. The Centerport Fire Department sponsored the drill along with 75 firefighters from Centerport, Halesite, Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor and Eatons Neck, and the Town of Huntington Harbormasters participating..... (Read More) |
| Current Exams |
| 1976 |
Since
A Thank You To Ray Flemming 3-19-09
The Officer's, Directors and the entire membership of
NYSHBCA, expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude
to Ray Flemming for his hard work in the kitchen. Ray
has volunteered his time to provide a delicious Corned
Beef & Cabbage Dinner for our annual March meetings
for the last 33 years! Every dinner keeps getting better
year after year. Keep up the good work Ray! See you next
year!
The Officer's, Directors and the entire membership of
NYSHBCA, expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude
to Ray Flemming for his hard work in the kitchen. Ray
has volunteered his time to provide a delicious Corned
Beef & Cabbage Dinner for our annual March meetings
for the last 33 years! Every dinner keeps getting better
year after year. Keep up the good work Ray! See you next
year!
| President Jeff Kropp thanks Ray for all his years of service to the NYSHBCA |
| Ray at the helm getting ready to cook for a lot of hungry people! |
President Jeff Kropp Honored 3-19-09
Jeff Kropp, outgoing president of NYSHBCA,
was honored and presented with a plaque
for his outstanding service, leadership,
dedication, and hard work as president from
2006 to 2009 at the annual Corned Beef &
Cabbage Dinner.
Jeff Kropp, outgoing president of NYSHBCA,
was honored and presented with a plaque
for his outstanding service, leadership,
dedication, and hard work as president from
2006 to 2009 at the annual Corned Beef &
Cabbage Dinner.
NYSHBCA Making a Difference
NYSHBCA made a contribution to a needy family which consisted of food, clothing,
toys, and cash for Christmas. E.N. Goldberg, BM1 of C.G. Station Montauk, expressed
their gratitude in a letter sent to NYSHBCA for our support. Click here to view the letter.
NYSHBCA made a contribution to a needy family which consisted of food, clothing,
toys, and cash for Christmas. E.N. Goldberg, BM1 of C.G. Station Montauk, expressed
their gratitude in a letter sent to NYSHBCA for our support. Click here to view the letter.
| Membership Applications Are Now Available Membership applications are now available for members to download. Please log on to the members only section to download the application form. New member applicants need active member sponsorship. |
Website Changes:
There will be some significant
changes to the pages on the site. The
Calendar will be moving to Members
Only. The Weather page will be
removed and a new "FAQ" page will
be added. If you're a member you'll
need to log on to Members Only. If you
haven't done so already, fill out the
registration form on the members
only page. Everything pertaining to
members will now be in the Members
only section.
There will be some significant
changes to the pages on the site. The
Calendar will be moving to Members
Only. The Weather page will be
removed and a new "FAQ" page will
be added. If you're a member you'll
need to log on to Members Only. If you
haven't done so already, fill out the
registration form on the members
only page. Everything pertaining to
members will now be in the Members
only section.
What's Changed?
General Membership Meetings -
Mark your Calendars Now!
General Membership Meetings will
now be held on a regular basis.
Meetings will be held every three
months starting from March 2009 on
the third Thursday of the month. The
meetings will start at 7:00 pm, with
the Board of Directors meeting one
hour prior. Meeting places are yet to
be determined and will be posted in
the members calender to allow for
adequate notice. This concrete
scheduling should allow you to plan
for our meetings more accordingly.
Reminders will be posted on this
page.
Mark your Calendars Now!
General Membership Meetings will
now be held on a regular basis.
Meetings will be held every three
months starting from March 2009 on
the third Thursday of the month. The
meetings will start at 7:00 pm, with
the Board of Directors meeting one
hour prior. Meeting places are yet to
be determined and will be posted in
the members calender to allow for
adequate notice. This concrete
scheduling should allow you to plan
for our meetings more accordingly.
Reminders will be posted on this
page.
Tim Taylor Elected as new NYSHBCA president for 2009-2012
Congratulations go out to Tim Taylor as the newly elected president of New York State
Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association. Congratulations also go out to the new
executive officers, Nicholas DiBari,Vice President; Mal Nathan, 2nd Vice President; Paul
Dotzler, Treasurer; Jeff Walsh, Secretary. Rest assured, this team will continue the
progression of NYSHBCA and work hard for its members.
Congratulations go out to Tim Taylor as the newly elected president of New York State
Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association. Congratulations also go out to the new
executive officers, Nicholas DiBari,Vice President; Mal Nathan, 2nd Vice President; Paul
Dotzler, Treasurer; Jeff Walsh, Secretary. Rest assured, this team will continue the
progression of NYSHBCA and work hard for its members.
NYSHBCA and FBI Join Forces
New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association and The Federal Bureau of
Investigation's Melville branch, have recently formed a "Networking" relationship.
Northport Harbormaster Tony Graziano, a retired Nassau County Police Officer who has
worked in the Homeland Security Department, is credited with forming this new
relationship. This will enable our members who work at various law enforcement
departments throughout lower New York State to easily contact FBI officials to share
intelligence on suspicious activity and counter-terrorism efforts in our local waterways.
This is in addition to our network with the United States Coast Guard, which is part of
the Homeland Security Department. NYSHBCA is continually expanding its resources
to help its members to better protect and serve our communities.
New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association and The Federal Bureau of
Investigation's Melville branch, have recently formed a "Networking" relationship.
Northport Harbormaster Tony Graziano, a retired Nassau County Police Officer who has
worked in the Homeland Security Department, is credited with forming this new
relationship. This will enable our members who work at various law enforcement
departments throughout lower New York State to easily contact FBI officials to share
intelligence on suspicious activity and counter-terrorism efforts in our local waterways.
This is in addition to our network with the United States Coast Guard, which is part of
the Homeland Security Department. NYSHBCA is continually expanding its resources
to help its members to better protect and serve our communities.
Southampton Town Bay Constables rescue
two teenage girls after dock drifts into
Flanders Bay
two teenage girls after dock drifts into
Flanders Bay
Publication: The Southampton Press
By Jessica DiNapoli Apr 15, 09 11:37 AM
Two 14-year-old girls from Flanders had to be
rescued early Wednesday afternoon after strong
winds pushed a broken piece of dock that they
had been playing with along the shore more than
a mile out into Flanders Bay, according to the
Southampton Town Police Department.
(Read More)
By Jessica DiNapoli Apr 15, 09 11:37 AM
Two 14-year-old girls from Flanders had to be
rescued early Wednesday afternoon after strong
winds pushed a broken piece of dock that they
had been playing with along the shore more than
a mile out into Flanders Bay, according to the
Southampton Town Police Department.
(Read More)
SBC Chris Kohnken & BC Rich Franks
Schneiderman Honors
Bay Constables In
Rescue Effort: From
Hamptons.com
Updated: May 12, 2009, 4:15 pm
After a heroic rescue in Flanders
Bay in April, Suffolk County
Legislator Jay Schneiderman
(I-Montauk) is honoring
Southampton Town Senior Bay
Constable Christopher Kohnken
and Southampton Town Bay
Constable Richard Franks for
their efforts in the rescue
(Read More)
Bay Constables In
Rescue Effort: From
Hamptons.com
Updated: May 12, 2009, 4:15 pm
After a heroic rescue in Flanders
Bay in April, Suffolk County
Legislator Jay Schneiderman
(I-Montauk) is honoring
Southampton Town Senior Bay
Constable Christopher Kohnken
and Southampton Town Bay
Constable Richard Franks for
their efforts in the rescue
(Read More)
| Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman honored two Southampton Town Bay Constables after the rescue of two teenage girls in Flanders Bay in April. |
NYSHBCA Members "MAKE BIG CATCH!"
While on routine patrol in Huntington Harbor Friday June 19th, at 9:00 pm, NYSHBCA
members (Peace Officer Constable) POC Fred Uvena and POC John Trotter, both
Huntington Harbormasters, stopped a vessel for "no navigation lights". Upon
conducting a vessel safety inspection, both Officers became suspicious when the
vessel operator had no Identification as well as no registration for the vessel. After
running a vessel registration check, the vessel came back with a name of ownership
to someone other than the operator. This is when both Uvena and Trotter, after many
years of experience, became suspicious that the vessel was stolen. The operator
and an occupant aboard the vessel, which had been pulled over into a dock, had fled
from the officers. After a short foot pursuit, both the operator of the vessel and the
occupant where placed under arrest by Uvena and Trotter, transported to the Suffolk
County Police 2nd Precinct and processed. No bail was offered.
Another great job done by the men and women of the New York State Harbormasters
& Bay Constable Association !
Remember , we are the first line of defense out there ! "Stay alert and it will keep you
Safe"
While on routine patrol in Huntington Harbor Friday June 19th, at 9:00 pm, NYSHBCA
members (Peace Officer Constable) POC Fred Uvena and POC John Trotter, both
Huntington Harbormasters, stopped a vessel for "no navigation lights". Upon
conducting a vessel safety inspection, both Officers became suspicious when the
vessel operator had no Identification as well as no registration for the vessel. After
running a vessel registration check, the vessel came back with a name of ownership
to someone other than the operator. This is when both Uvena and Trotter, after many
years of experience, became suspicious that the vessel was stolen. The operator
and an occupant aboard the vessel, which had been pulled over into a dock, had fled
from the officers. After a short foot pursuit, both the operator of the vessel and the
occupant where placed under arrest by Uvena and Trotter, transported to the Suffolk
County Police 2nd Precinct and processed. No bail was offered.
Another great job done by the men and women of the New York State Harbormasters
& Bay Constable Association !
Remember , we are the first line of defense out there ! "Stay alert and it will keep you
Safe"
Sailboat catches on fire:
Northport, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
While on patrol in Northport Harbor Tuesday, July 7th at :15pm, Bay Constables Gene
Roemer and Kevin Markham of the Huntington Harbormaster Department, came upon
a 26 foot sailboat with smoke coming from the cabin. As the officers pulled along side
the sailboat they noticed flames inside the cabin. Officers Roemer and Markham quickly
searched the vessel to see if any one was onboard. After determining no one was on
the sailboat, the bay constables quickly engaged their firefighting equipment and were
able to extinguish the fire in a short period of time. The damage was kept to a minimum.
After extinguishing the fire, the two officers then towed the vessel to the Centerport
Yacht Club dock for safe keeping where they later found that the owner of the sailboat is
a member. The cause of the fire is believed to be faulty wiring and is still under
investigation.
Northport, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
While on patrol in Northport Harbor Tuesday, July 7th at :15pm, Bay Constables Gene
Roemer and Kevin Markham of the Huntington Harbormaster Department, came upon
a 26 foot sailboat with smoke coming from the cabin. As the officers pulled along side
the sailboat they noticed flames inside the cabin. Officers Roemer and Markham quickly
searched the vessel to see if any one was onboard. After determining no one was on
the sailboat, the bay constables quickly engaged their firefighting equipment and were
able to extinguish the fire in a short period of time. The damage was kept to a minimum.
After extinguishing the fire, the two officers then towed the vessel to the Centerport
Yacht Club dock for safe keeping where they later found that the owner of the sailboat is
a member. The cause of the fire is believed to be faulty wiring and is still under
investigation.
Another Felony Arrest (Week of June 22, 2009)
Two Stolen Boats, A Chase In One Week
Again, members of the New York State Harbormaster / Bay Constable
Association make another stolen vessel arrest totaling 4 arrests in one week.
While on patrol Peace Officer Constable R. Sammis and POC John Trotter both
Huntington Harbormasters, attempted to stop a vessel for speeding in Huntington
Waterways. While attempting the stop, the vessel occupied with two males took off
at a high rate of speed. Once stopped, the subjects took off for the second time.
The vessel operator "beached" the boat and foot chase ensued. The members of
the NYSHBCA called for assistance and the search began for the occupants of the
boat. Officers Sammis and Trotter located the suspects and arrested them. Later
on, data proved the vessel was stolen from Nassau County. Suffolk County Police
assisted the two arresting officers with transport the second precinct. Another,
outstanding job done by the members of the New York State Harbormaster / Bay
Constable Association
Two Stolen Boats, A Chase In One Week
Again, members of the New York State Harbormaster / Bay Constable
Association make another stolen vessel arrest totaling 4 arrests in one week.
While on patrol Peace Officer Constable R. Sammis and POC John Trotter both
Huntington Harbormasters, attempted to stop a vessel for speeding in Huntington
Waterways. While attempting the stop, the vessel occupied with two males took off
at a high rate of speed. Once stopped, the subjects took off for the second time.
The vessel operator "beached" the boat and foot chase ensued. The members of
the NYSHBCA called for assistance and the search began for the occupants of the
boat. Officers Sammis and Trotter located the suspects and arrested them. Later
on, data proved the vessel was stolen from Nassau County. Suffolk County Police
assisted the two arresting officers with transport the second precinct. Another,
outstanding job done by the members of the New York State Harbormaster / Bay
Constable Association
| March 4-7, 2010 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY |
| Attention "Active" NYSHBCA Members |
*** Special Notice Regarding LORAN Closure: *** In accordance with the DHS Appropriations Act, the U.S. Coast Guard will terminate the transmission of all U.S. LORAN-C signals effective Feb.08, 2010. At that time, the U.S. LORAN-C signal will be unusable and permanently discontinued. This termination does not affect U.S. participation in the Russian American or Canadian LORAN-C chains. U.S. participation in these chains will continue temporarily in accordance with international agreements. For more information please visit: |
NYSHBCA is seeking members to volunteer to operate the information booth at the
upcoming Long Island Boat Show being held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial
Coliseum in Uniondale, NY in March 4-7, 2010. Any member that is interested please
contact the web administrator "admin@nysharbormasterbayconstableassoc.org" More
details and scheduling will be announced.
upcoming Long Island Boat Show being held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial
Coliseum in Uniondale, NY in March 4-7, 2010. Any member that is interested please
contact the web administrator "admin@nysharbormasterbayconstableassoc.org" More
details and scheduling will be announced.
