TIMES, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 • 8 RETIREMENT SHAKES NYPD Banks Departs Days After Promotion by Robert Pozarycki NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III abruptly resigned from the force last Friday, Oct. 31, just days after the department announced he would be promoted to first deputy commissioner. In a statement released to the press on Sunday, Nov. 2, the 28- year NYPD veteran and St. Albans resident explained serving in the new post “would have been an honor,” but he “felt that the position would take me away from where I could make the greatest contribution: the police work and operations that I love so much.” Banks’ departure set off a storm of controversy over the weekend regarding NYPD leadership. Critics charged that his promotion was more ceremonial than substantial, as various duties were shifted away from the post to the chief of department. James P. O’Neill, formerly chief of patrol, replaced Banks in his former post. Banks was to have succeeded former First Deputy Commissioner Rafael Pineiro, who recently resigned. Yesterday (Nov. 5), Police Commissioner Bill Bratton named Benjamin Tucker, who had been deputy commissioner for training, as the new first deputy commissioner. Prior to his departure, Banks noted, he and Bratton “made good-faith efforts to bridge” the responsibility gap between chief of department and first deputy commissioner, but “we were not successful.” “For that reason, I informed the commissioner that I could not serve in that role, and he graciously accepted my decision,” Banks said. “I am at peace with Former NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III my decision and ready to begin the next chapter. I have every confidence that Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner Bratton will continue to build a -SEE STATION ON PG. 27- Remembering Superstorm’s Victims On the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz joined residents, clergy members and other elected officials for a memorial service in the Rockaways. Katz praised the people of the Rockaway Peninsula for the great strides that have been made to rebuild the neighborhoods which were greatly devastated by the hurricane. The Borough President also recognized the hard work of local civic leaders during the recovery process and acknowledged that there was still much work to be done before the Rockaways and other storm-affected communities can be said to be whole again. VVIILLLLAAGGEE CCAASSHH FFOORR GGOOLLDD IMMEDIATE CASH! H I G H E S T P R I C E S P A I D GOLD AND SILVER EXCHANGE WWEE BBUUYY && SSEELLLL GGOOLLDD && DDIIAAMMOONNDDSS •• SSIILLVVEERR •• JJEEWWEELLRRYY ••WWAATTCCHHEESS Old Watches Can Be Worth A Fortune In Cash! -Cartier -Breitling -Rolex -Patek Philippe -Hublot and many more 32 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SINCE 1981 OPEN: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Don’t Sell Before You Get Our FREE Quote 718-386-4440 RIDGEWOOD HAIR STYLISTS 57-01 Catalpa Ave. (Cor. Seneca Ave.) 1 - 7 1 8 - 8 2 1 - 9 5 8 1 W E A L S O D O M A K E - U P • U P - D O s W A X I N G • W E D D I N G PA R T I E S ! SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY - 15% OFF Perms $50 with Cut and Blow Wed. & Fri. Short Hair Only Refer a Friend Both Get $5 OFF Every Chemical Treatment Get a Free Deep Conditioner With This Ad Only, Expires November 13, 2014 Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Gift Certificates Available ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - PUGMO Own A Building? Check Out Our Rates FREE INSURANCE QUOTES PACKAGE POLICY FIRE/DWELLING LIABILITY $1,000,000 LOSS OF RENTS - ACTUAL LOSS DEDUCTIBLE $1,000 Specializing In Apartment Buildings and Structures in Ridgewood and surrounding areas. WE HAVE MANY COMPANIES & PROGRAMS. LET US QUOTE YOUR AUTO/LIFE/HOME. DON’T DELAY- CALL TODAY AND SAVE! Se Habla Español GRACEMOSER INSURANCE AGENCY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1949 73-06 Metropolitan Avenue (2nd Floor) Middle Village, NY (Near 73rd Place) Phone 718-326-1982 • Fax 718-326-2662 www.gracemoseragency.com ©Times Newsweekly – 2014– R'WOOD^HAIR CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT • WALK-INS WELCOME ©Times Newsweekly - 2014- VILLCASH STOP BY •WE’LL BUY 65-50 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, MIDDLE VILLAGE (Near Metro Mall, Next To Fong Kwan) Frank Is Back!
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