NYC Housing Police
Silver & Gold Lodge #997

Brothers and Sisters, the New York State Fraternal Order of Police will hold its 20th State Conference from October 18th through October 20th, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Albany, NY. At the Conference we will elect our State FOP Executive Board who will lead us for the next four years. In addition, at the Conference, we will elect our Zone Vice President and our Lodge Trustee who will represent us on the State Board.

Based on the size of our Lodge we are entitled to nine (9) delegates and two (2) alternate delegates. In order to elect our delegates, alternates, and Lodge Trustee we have scheduled a General Membership meeting for Thursday, August 13th, at 12:30 PM, at the VFW Post #1896 Meeting Hall, located at:

VFW Post #1896 Meeting Hall
110-02 Merrick Blvd
Queens, NY 11433
(the corner of 110th Ave (also known as Brinkerhoff Ave – and Merrick Blvd.).

In order to provide our membership with the greatest opportunity to seek one of the delegate positions or the Lodge Trustee position, requests for nominations will be taken directly from the floor at the meeting. However, if you cannot attend the meeting but wish to be considered for a position, you may submit a letter naming the position sought in lieu of personally appearing at the meeting. The letter should be sent to:

Pat Cirincione, Lodge Secretary
5 Rita Crescent
Commack, NY 11725

All such letters must be received by Monday, August 10th, 2026. Any ACTIVE Member, who has been a member of our Lodge for at least 6 months is eligible to run for a position.

After the election is held and our delegates/alternates are elected, Secretary Cirincione will provide lodging accommodation information and the Conference schedule.

This is your opportunity to become part of the decision making process in our Lodge. Come to the meeting and let your voice be heard. As usual, refreshments will be served. Frat. Pat