Dear Fellow Retired Sergeant,
As the weather begins to get warmer and spring approaches, I would like to welcome our snowbirds back to the New York area.
The continued growth of the organization reflects a deep commitment to service, resilience, and unity in the face of evolving changes both for Active and Retired law enforcement. As the demands placed on public safety increase, it is essential that the organization remains strong, adaptable, and well-supported in order to stand beside and support all law enforcement. The recent snowball incident is evident of this. The NYPD has no support of the current Mayor and the DA’s office. We must remain strong so we can be heard.
As your President and on behalf of our entire organization, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generosity and continued donations. This year’s 50/50 Scholarship Raffle raised the most money in RSA history. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference in our ability to serve, support, and stand together in our shared mission.
There are many fraternal police organizations that you could choose to join, and we are honored and grateful that you chose ours. Your trust and commitment to our brotherhood means a great deal to us. It is because of members like you that we are able to strengthen our organization, uphold our values, and provide assistance where it is needed most.
I would like to thank Thomas King for his commitment to the RSA and the membership. He has decided to leave his position due to the increasing demands of the organization. He feels it is necessary to step away in order to restore a better balance in his professional career.
On December 9, 2025 the RSA visited the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park along with the SBA, NYS FOP Lodge 69, NYPD Policewomen’s Endowment Association and Comedian Anthony Rodia. We delivered Christmas donations, including toys to families and children facing medical challenges during the holiday season. We were covered by three major news station, you may have seen us on the news.
On January 28, 2026 we held our Florida General Membership meeting in Boca Raton Florida. We were welcomed back to the East Coast with open arms. Once again the hotel was “Sold Out”. Please see recap on Pg.2 for details.
On April 29, 2026 we will hold our April Membership Meeting at Oriental Plaza in Staten Island, we will have informative guest speakers from the NYPD.
In conclusion, as I always mention, we are experiencing significant growth as more Sergeants retire. We also encounter frequent changes, particularly within health care. We will continue to fight for our benefits. I stress the importance of maintaining strong lines of communication between the SBA Union and its retirees, this remains of utmost importance. I would like to express my gratitude to SBA President Vincent Vallelong and the SBA Board for maintaining an open-door policy with the RSA and for the ongoing support provided by the SBA.
This is your organization and I would love to hear your ideas as we move forward in 2026.
Fraternally,
Robert Cotumaccio
President
