Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor

Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor

The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor (WCNYH) is an inter-state government entity of the States of New York and New Jersey, which was established in August of 1953. Under statutory mandate, the mission of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor is to investigate, deter, combat, and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor also ensures fair hiring and employment practices, so the Port and region can grow and prosper.

History

The Commission was set up in August of 1953 (a year before the movie "On the Waterfront") to combat labor racketeering. It is held that the Gambino crime family controlled the New York waterfront and the Genovese crime family controlled the New Jersey side. [http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/060619fa_fact_fin Watching the Waterfront] , "The New Yorker", June 19, 2006. ( [http://www.newyorker.com/printables/press/060619pr_press_releases synopsis] ).]

Division of Licensing/Employment Information Centers

The Division of Licensing and Employment Information Centers is responsible for screening, registering, and licensing individuals who are interested in working at the dock. The Commission is authorized to deny or revoke the registration and/or licenses of those who involve themselves in criminal activity.

Police Division

The Police Division operates out of three offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Newark, New Jersey.

The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor cooperates with various state, federal, and local law enforcement authorities in pursuing investigations into waterfront-related crimes. The Waterfront Commission participated in the investigation of criminal activities by the leaders and members of the Gambino crime family and union leaders. Charges of racketeering conspiracy, extortion, theft of union benefits, mail fraud, false statements, loansharking, embezzlement of union funds, money laundering, and illegal gambling, dating back back over three decades, were brought forth by the United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York in February 2008 against leaders of the Gambino crime family, their associates, and union officials. [http://www.wcnyh.org/newspage18.html Press Release] , "United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York", February 7, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.wcnyh.org/ Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor] home page.
* [http://nysl.nysed.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/D7VL5cHUEG/327240089/503/10581 Annual report] , The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor 1994-2003.


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