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Edited by: TJVNews.com
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the local community leaders and leadership of the New York City Police Department gathered for an evening of recognition and camaraderie at Bordeaux Steakhouse. The appreciation dinner, hosted by Rabbi Jay Levy, NYPD Clergy Liaison for the 63rd Precinct and Senior Rabbi of the Mill Basin Sephardic Congregation, honored two distinguished members of the department: Chaplain Manes Kogan, celebrating his recent appointment as an NYPD Chaplain, and Chief Mark Molinari, marking his promotion to the rank of Chief.
The event served as a powerful bridge between law enforcement and civic leadership, bringing together a prestigious group of community figures and high-ranking police officials.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance
The evening was graced by the presence of prominent leaders from the judiciary and the community, including:
Justice Mendy Mirocznik, New York State Supreme Court
Rabbi Avraham Hecht, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
Gil Cygler, noted community leader and communal activist
The NYPD was represented by a significant contingent of top brass, highlighting the importance of the night’s honorees:
Chief Richie Taylor, Commanding Officer, Community Affairs Bureau
Chief Charles Minch, Commanding Officer, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South
Inspector Elton Cohn, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South
Inspector Ronald Perez, Commanding Officer, 71st, Pct.
Captain Jimmy Tomasulo, Commanding Officer, 63rd Pct.
Captain Abdul Hussein, 63rd Pct.
Captain Duran McLean, 78th Pct.
Captain Kevin Cascone, Medical Division
Lt. Ralph Postiglione, Community Affairs, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South
Statement from Rabbi Jay Levy:
“Tonight is a testament to the strength of the bond between the NYPD and the neighborhoods they protect. It is a profound honor to bring together the department’s leadership to celebrate the elevation of two exemplary public servants. In Chaplain Manes Kogan and Chief Mark Molinari, we see the very best of New York—individuals who lead with faith, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of every New Yorker. We congratulate them on their well-deserved milestones and look forward to their continued leadership.”
