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Secaucus Reporter NINE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SERVING HUDSON COUNTY • STORIES UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY AT WWW.HUDSONREPORTER.COM • A PUBLICATION OF THE HUDSON REPORTER

VOLUME 25, NUMBER 12 • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2012

New second-incommand John Cerny sworn in as Secaucus deputy police chief By Adriana Rambay Fernández Reporter Staff Writer

n a room filled with his fellow police officers, friends, and family, Lt. John J. Cerny was sworn in as deputy chief by the Secaucus mayor and Town Council, making him second-in-command in the Police Department. “I hope to make an impact as we work together as a team to protect and serve the town of Secaucus,” said Cerny during the council meeting on Oct. 9 as he took a moment to address his fellow police officers. “No matter what your rank is you will play an important role at this Police Department.” He added that he would always be fair and “promise not to forget where I came from.” He also took a moment to thank Mayor Michael Gonnelli, the Town Council, his family and friends. “Thank you for your support, understanding, and kindness not only with my police career but with raising a family together,” said Cerny to his wife Laurie who stood at his side along with their three children as he took his oath. He took a moment to address them as well. “To my children Jill, Carolyn, and Jake…I thank you for your understanding especially

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when I have to miss a chorus concert, a soccer game or family event because of my work schedule. Even in those absences I’ll always be there for you.” For one family member, in particular, it was a special moment – one not to be missed despite a major injury. Cerny’s father John, who wore a neck brace, was escorted up to the front to watch the swearing in. It was his first day out of rehabilitation in recovering from surgery after suffering two broken vertebrae in his neck. “Thanks for staying strong, hanging in there and I am grateful that you are here tonight,” Cerny told his father. Police officers lined up the center aisle in the council room to congratulate Cerny one-by-one following the ceremony.

Dedication to Secaucus “I care about this town. I care about this Police Department. I won’t let you down,” said Cerny. “Chief Corcoran, you will have my continued integrity.” Cerny, 49, will earn $155,686 as second-incommand to Chief Dennis Corcoran in the police department. He steps in to a role left vacant after Stanley Rosanski – who had served in that position since 2006 – retired last year.

NEW DEPUTY CHIEF – John Cerny is sworn in as the new deputy chief of the Secaucus Police Department on Oct. 9. A lifelong resident and graduate of Secaucus High School, Cerny has been a police officer since 1988 and worked his way up the ranks, most recently serving as lieutenant of the Patrol and Records Division, a role he has held since 2006. He earned a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Administrative Science with a concentration in computer forensic security and global terrorism and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Thomas Edison State College. He has also received a number of graduate certificates in subjects such as cellular tele-

phone forensics and electronic eavesdropping and wiretap detection, and developing online learning programs. He is currently enrolled in a senior management leadership program for police executives at Northwestern University. “I can’t think of a better person to fill [this position] than John,” said Mayor Gonnelli. “I think you are going to do a wonderful job. I know you are not going to let us down.”

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Dinner and dancing for a cause SPECIAL EVENING – Mayor Michael Gonnelli (third from left) next to Roseann, Ava, and Charles Krajewski, Councilwoman Susan Pirro (fourth from right), Debra Stone from Hartz Mountain Industries (far right) and representatives from Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital gather with Secaucus children who have been treated at the children’s hospital.

By Adriana Rambay Fernández Reporter staff writer

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he second annual Secaucus Community Ball on Oct. 6 drew more than 500 people who gathered for an evening of dinner and dancing to benefit Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. The event, which was sponsored by the town, Hartz Mountain Industries, and the K&S Social and Athletic Club, helped raise money through ticket sales, individual and corporate donations, a silent auction, and raffles. Prizes won during the evening included a flat screen television; two-night stays at New York and local hotels; an

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Hundreds come out for local community ball outdoor grill; and $500 gift certificates to local shopping venues, among others. “This event brings people together in a nonpolitical atmosphere all for a great cause,” said Mayor Michael Gonnelli. Local officials, residents, friends, and family came out to La Quinta Inn for a special evening to celebrate the community and show support for the nearby hospital that treats a number of children from Secaucus. The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital was recognized as one of the top 25 children’s hospitals in the country in

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