STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An NYPD religious fraternal organization presented a $1,000 donation to St. Ann’s R.C. Church in Dongan Hills this week to help repair damage caused during a recent incident while Mass was being celebrated.
Deputy Chief Terence Hurson and Lt. Steven Jerome delivered the check from the Holy Name Society of Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island to Rev. Jacob Thumma. The organization, founded in 1914, is the NYPD’s largest and oldest religious fraternal organization.
Hurson, a 32-year veteran who serves as the borough’s executive officer, said the donation reflected the organization’s commitment to community outreach beyond typical law enforcement duties…