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March 25, 2025


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IMPORTANT MEETING NEWS



As members of our Retired Transit Police Officers Association, I ask all of you to support all the
2025 reunions when possible as each reunion is being coordinated by members of our association.
Keep our 2nd to none comradery alive by supporting each gathering.

Bob Valentino, President

 

To VERDI'S CATERERS - WESTBURY

680 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590 Phone: (516) 334-4552


From Queens:

Northern State Pkwy EAST to Meadowbrook Pkwy SOUTH to Old Country Road EAST. Continue on Old Country Rd to Verdi's on your right.

From Brooklyn:

Southern State Pkwy EAST to Meadowbrook Pkwy NORTH to Old Country Rd EAST. Continue on Old Country Rd to Verdi's on your right.


From EASTERN Long Island:

Northern State Pkwy WEST to Wantagh Pkwy SOUTH to Old Country Rd WEST. Continue on Old Country Rd to Verdi's on your left
        - or -                            
Southern State Pkwy WEST to Wantagh Pkwy NORTH to Old Country Rd WEST. Continue on Old Country Rd to Verdi's on your left.


To VERDI'S CATERERS - WHITESTONE

From Long Island:

 

Southern State Pkwy WEST or LIE WEST to Cross Island North.

Take exit 34 for Utopia Pkwy. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Utopia Pkwy. Turn right onto Cross Island Pkwy then Sharp left onto 149th St. Turn left onto Cross Island Pkwy, Verdi’s of Whitestone will be on the right.

 

From Brooklyn / Southern Queens

 

Take I-678 N (Van Wyck) to Cross Island Pkwy West. Take exit 35 from Cross Island Pkwy. Continue onto Cross Island Pkwy - Verdi’s of Whitestone on right.

 

From The Bronx

 

Take the Hutchinson Pkwy South (or closest highway) toward the Whitestone Bridge. Stay in the right lane for the exit to the Cross Island Pkwy South. Take Exit 35 onto 14th Avenue towards Francis Lewis Blvd.  Continue on Cross Island Pkwy Service Road to Verdi’s on the right.


 We are hopeful that many more members will be attending these meetings because remember, this is your Association and if you have anything important to say, this is the time for it.

 

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS 2025
Meetings will start at 11:30 AM (note new start time)

Wednesday, May 7th at Verdi's of Whitestone

Wednesday, June 4th at Verdi's of Westbury

Wednesday, September 3rd at Verdi's of Westbury

Wednesday, October 1st at Verdi's of Westbury

Wednesday, December 10th CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY PARTY
 




FOP LODGE 317 MEETINGS and EVENTS
2025


Thursday, April 24 at 12:00 Noon

Knights of Columbus Hall
45 Heitz Place
Hicksville NY
(516) 938-8323

There will be a $20 door charge for food and beverages and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available to purchase.

Please make every effort to attend these meetings as important information will be discussed regarding the Bi-Annual FOP Conference in Miami Beach this August.

Nominations for delegates will take place at this meeting

- PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS -

TRANSIT POLICE MEMORIAL FOP LODGE 317
PO BOX 260299
BELLEROSE NY 11426-0299

L.I. SHIELDS MEETINGS AND EVENTS - 2025
The Coral House in Baldwin, NY
MEETINGS START AT 12:00 NOON

THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH

THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS


LongIslandShields.com


ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLUE MASS

 

On Sunday, April 27th, 2025, the Knights of Columbus in Lynbrook, NY, will host a Blue Mass and Communion Breakfast, with the Mass at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne, NY, followed by the breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall.

Mass Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, 65 Wright Ave, Malverne, NY

Breakfast Location: Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook, NY

Contact for Information & Tickets: Linda Skirlos 516-287-4634

Ticket Prices: $15 for a single ticket, $150 for a full table (10 people)



ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2025 FLORIDA REUNION