Sunday, March 3, 2013
Team played in honor of former officer Joseph Alvino, who died in 1994.
Wayne police officers played in the Snow Bowl at Giants Stadium recently. The charity football game raises money for Special Olympics New Jersey. The officers’ team name was WPD 151. The number was the badge number of Joseph Alvino, a former police officer who died in 1994. The team plays in the annual game in Alvino’s honor. Alvino was instrumental in projects and events for the Special Olympics, including the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run, the barrier-free playground installed at Ryerson School in Wayne, named in his honor, and other events involving handicapped children. The team donated $2,000 and placed fifth out of 24 teams. The event raised more than $300,000 in 2012. — Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Daniel …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Local Policeman's Benevolent Association looking to receive more than 1,500 toys to give to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.
The local police union is running a fundraiser for Toys for Tots this holiday season. The Wayne Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 136 will collect toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. Toys should be new and unwrapped. Toys can be for children of any age but toys for 3- to 8-year-olds are especially needed. Toys can be donated until Dec. 19. Residents can drop off new and unwrapped toys at a number of locations throughout Wayne: It is the third consecutive year the drive is being held. Last year, the union collected approximately 1,500 toys. The union would like to surpass that number this year. — Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Daniel Hubbard at Daniel.Hubbard@patch.com or find us on Facebook …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Residents can donate online to help fund Bob Franco's recovery and his family. His family has set up a Facebook page for residents to express their thoughts and prayers.
Community members continue to raise money for Officer Robert Franco and his family. Franco, a Wayne police office and firefighter, suffered a severe spinal cord injury when a tree fell on the patrol car he was in during Hurricane Sandy last week. Franco is recovering at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. He has limited mobility and cannot walk. Donations can now be can be made online through PayPal. The Wayne Policemen Benevolent Association Local 136 set up the account. To donate electronically, click here. Franco’s cousin Tyler set up a Facebook page where relatives and friends can leave messages of encouragement, thoughts, and prayers for Franco and his family. To view the Facebook page, click here. On Nov. 15 between 4 and 10 p.m., …
Nose Wayne
11:41 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Great job guys and thanks for keeping the memory of Joe alive. more ›