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Commissioner Ray Kelly: Irish America Hall of Fame

By Kristin Romano, Contributor
April / May 2012

March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments

Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, New York's top cop, is inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame An ex-marine, former beat cop and the only person ever to serve two, non-consecutive terms as New York City Police Commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly has dedicated his life to serving his country and his city. Born on September 4, 1941 in New York City, Kelly is the youngest of the … [Read more...] about Commissioner Ray Kelly: Irish America Hall of Fame

Irish-American of the Year – Ray Kelly

By Keith J. Kelly, Contributor
April / May 2006

April 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

At the helm of the NYPD, the nation's largest police force, which is acknowledged as an international model for its cutting-edge crime-fighting techniques and facing down terrorist threats, is Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, a former Marine who likes a challenge. Ray Kelly recalls how when he was only seven years old. he'd often hop on the subway and travel down the West Side … [Read more...] about Irish-American of the Year – Ray Kelly

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