Click onto the hyperlink to open the document which is the entire Memorandum of Agreement the Yonkers Police Benevolent Association membership will be asked to ratify: Download Yonkers_PBA_MoA Related articles Mayor Spano Announces Yonkers Police Contract Settlement with Sick Leave Reforms, Elimination of New Recruit Bonus BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: City Hall and Yonkers PBA Contract Agreement Proposal By HEZI ARIS …
THE HEZITORIAL – BLUE TRUTH: Desperate Political Times Trump Yonkers Police with Allure of a Deficient Contract By HEZI ARIS
Dear Keith, After posting this Hezitorial – Blue Truth, I received a call from a resident who suggested that in order for the PBA membership to vote for a contract that is appropriate for them as employees, their family, with respect of the City of Yonkers, a labor lawyer should be hired that has no skin in this game who …
THE HEZITORIAL: BLUE TRUTH – The Yonkers Shuffle By HEZI ARIS
As we approach Election Day, controversy, and dismay still looms within the Yonkers Police Department. County Executive Rob Astorino managed to pick up some key Law Enforcement endorsements from the Affiliated Police Association, and the Yonkers Captains Lieutenants Sergeants Association (C.L.S.A.). The CLSA endorsement could be key for CLSA whose members have been working without a descent contract for five …
THE HEZITORIAL: BLUE TRUTH – Freeing the Yonkers Police Department from Political Influence By HEZI ARIS
Yonkers Police Department (YPD) brass seem to be consumed with the internal mess that has been allowed to foment under the aegis of Yonkers Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President Keith Olson, and two of his dubious associates, and counterparts: Captain John Mueller, commander of the Yonkers Fourth Police Precinct, and Detective Sergeant Brian Moran of the Detective Division. Sometimes individually, …
THE HEZITORIAL- THE BLUE TRUTH: Disinfecting the Lingering Stench at the Yonkers PBA By HEZI ARIS
On July 05, 2013, Yonkers PBA President Keith Olson, assisted by Yonkers PBA lawyers, seemingly engaged The Quinn Law Firm, L.L.L.C., as if they were in his personal employ as legal counsel. They disseminated a letter admonishing readers of the Yonkers Tribune. The catalyst behind the “seemingly” legal warning stems from concerns over allegations suggesting Yonkers Police Benevolent President Keith …
BLUE TRUTH: Runaway Command By HEZI ARIS
A few short months ago, when flowers in full bloom canvassed the city, the insolently arrogant Yonkers PBA President Keith Olson was inundated with inquiry, and demanded to respond, to a series of “Blue Truth” articles that had lodged serious concerns, legitimate allegations, and a continuing trail of controversy that have come to question his leadership as president of the …
BLUE TRUTH: The Empty Words of Rogue Union Leader Keith Olson By HEZI ARIS
On July 5th, 2013, the beleaguered, controversial Yonkers PBA President Keith Olson was flushed out; forced to make a statement in defense of himself as well as his two close co-conspirators, those he refers to in his response as “great friends” – Captain John Mueller of the 4th Precinct, and Detective Sergeant Brian Moran of the Detective Division. Before we dissect …
Setting the Record Straight – The Real Blue Truth By Det. KEITH OLSON
Dear Readers, In recent weeks the Yonkers Tribune posted a number of ridiculous articles under the title “BLUE TRUTH.” These are “stories” of the alleged inner workings of the Yonkers Police Department over the last several years. These articles are full of gross inaccuracies and false allegations as it relates to me and my friends and co-workers, Captain John Mueller …
BLUE TRUTH: A Trio’s Demise Exacerbated by Their Questionable Conduct By HEZI ARIS
Yonkers Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President Keith Olson, Detective Sergeant Brian Moran, and Fourth Precinct Captain John Mueller are no strangers to controversy. Each has individually and collectively fixated over many years in controlling the Yonkers Police Department as they envision it. The three are longtime friends having allegedly engaged in unsavory conduct that had them insinuate themselves into gaining …
BLUE TRUTH: Hartnett Connived But Could Not Survive By HEZI ARIS
Edmund Hartnett emerged from under a cloud of controversy when he acceded to the position of Yonkers Police Commissioner in 2006. Sources advise he received inside support from then Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, retired NYPD Detective and Special Liaison to Mayor Amicone John Fleming, then PBA Vice President Keith Olson, then Detective Division Det. Sgt. Brian Moran, and current 4th Precinct Captain John Mueller. …