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Bay Ridge marked the unofficial start of fall on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the annual Police Officer Christopher Hoban Memorial Run hosted by Xaverian High School.
The event, held each year in honor of the Xaverian graduate who was killed in the line of duty in 1988, brought together thousands of participants for the 5K race outside the Shore Road high school.
The Hoban Run, as it’s commonly known, commemorates Police Officer Christopher Hoban, a Bay Ridge native and 1980 Xaverian alum who died during an undercover narcotics operation in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
On the night of Oct. 18, 1988, Hoban, who was serving in the Manhattan North Narcotics unit, entered an apartment building in Manhattan Valley’s W. 105th Street during an undercover operation. The suspects believed Hoban and his partner could be police officers, and a shootout ensued, killing 26-year-old Hoban.
Hoban, a Bay Ridge native, graduated from the neighborhood’s Xaverian High School in 1980 — and the school has honored him with an annual 5K every year since his death, except for in 2020, when the event was forced to go virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shortly after his death, the police alumni of Xaverian established a memorial scholarship fund to honor their fellow officer, which provides tuition assistance to students whose parents are New York City police officers.
Since 1989, the run has served as a tribute to Hoban’s life and service.
Each year, the run is supported by friends and family of Hoban, former classmates and colleagues, local first responders and enthusiastic Bay Ridgeites. The run — held each year on the third Sunday of September, dubbed “Hoban Sunday,” — also serves as an unofficial start to the fall season, bringing families together first on the steps of the now-co-ed Catholic high school to kick off the run, and in the school’s parking lot afterward. There, participants and their loved ones celebrate another race well run — while raising funds in Hoban’s name and memory.
Runners, spectators and volunteers gathered at Xaverian’s steps early Sunday morning for the 10 a.m. kickoff, followed by post-race festivities in the school’s parking lot. As in years past, local first responders, Hoban’s family and friends, former classmates and neighbors came together to remember the fallen officer while raising money for a cause that continues to benefit the next generation of students.
Participants, many of whom partake annually, praised the Hoban Run as a cherished event that both keeps Hoban’s memory alive and fosters a sense of community spirit.
Local officials including U.S. Rep Nicole Malliotakis, Council Member Justin Brannan and Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny also lauded the event’s commitment to bettering the community, year after year.
NYPD Assistant Chief Charles McEvoy, commanding officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, was awarded the Police Officer Christopher Hoban Service to New York Award ahead of kick-off.
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There’s a presidential election in November. Are you registered to vote? If not, here is your reminder to do so before the deadline approaches.
Eligible New Yorkers have until Saturday, Oct. 26, to register to vote in the general election on Nov. 5.
Oct. 26 also marks the start of early voting, which runs daily through Nov. 3. New Yorkers can find their early voting site and hours online at findmypollsite.vote.nyc.
NYS voter registration requirements
To register to vote in the Empire State, New Yorkers must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of NYS and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election
- Not be in prison for a felony conviction
- Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
New Yorkers can register to vote online, in person or by mail. Anyone who is not sure of their registration status can check it online at elections.ny.gov. Here, registered voters can also make changes to their registration, including changes to personal information and even party enrollment.
Americans across the country will rally their communities to register in recognition of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17.
“National Voter Registration Day is an important opportunity to foster engagement in our democracy,” Hochul said. “Our democratic institutions are only as strong as the voters who participate in them, and I encourage every eligible New Yorker to make their voice heard.”
Congress Member Dan Goldman agreed, and underscored the importance of voting in America.
“When we exercise our right to vote, we ensure ourselves a voice in the decisions made in and for our communities,” he said. “The right to vote is the right from which every other right flows – that truth could not be more evident as this year comes to a close. I encourage all Americans to ensure that they are registered to vote so that they are prepared to do so come November.”
What is at stake on Election Day: Nov. 5?
Americans will vote this year to determine the next president of the United States. After a heated 90-minute debate on Sept. 10 between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, voters across the nation will decide who the next president will be.
But city and state elections are important, too, civics leaders say.
Jeff Wice, an adjunct professor and director of the New York Elections, Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School in Tribeca, said New York has low voter turnout rates, though they are usually higher in presidential election years. He added that this year’s elections “are the most important in decades” because it could determine the outcome in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Depending on where you live in New York, your vote may help decide the future control of the U.S. House,” he said. “A handful of races may decide whether the House goes Republican or Democratic.”
Wice emphasized that there are pivotal races in Long Island, the Hudson Valley and central New York state.
National Voter Registration Day events in NYC
New Yorkers who want to party and celebrate voting can do so at many exciting events in NYC on Sept. 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to register to vote at these events:
Dancing for Democracy
WHERE: Abolitionist Place, 110 Willoughby St. Brooklyn
WHEN: Sept. 17; 5 to 8 p.m.
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership will host this non-partisan outdoor celebration of voter participation featuring music and giveaways, including T-shirts and gift cards, as it raises awareness about voter registration and the election process.
“The goal for Dancing for Democracy is to create a fun, welcoming environment for our community to come together and learn about voter registration and the election process, while also letting loose and celebrating democracy,” Regina Myer, president of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, said. “Appropriately staged at Abolitionist Place, with civic-themed activities, a voter registration station, free giveaways and a bustling dance floor, Dancing for Democracy is civic-duty done the Brooklyn way.”
National Voter Registration Day: New York Aquarium!
WHERE: New York Aquarium; 602 Surf Ave., Brooklyn
WHEN: Sept. 17, 2 to 6 p.m.
Say hello to some interesting aquatic wildlife after registering to vote. The aquarium is home to sharks, penguins and an array of exotic fish. NYC Votes is partnering with TurboVote, an online platform that helps people register to vote, on this event.
Fordham Plaza
WHERE: Fordham Plaza; the Bronx
WHEN: Sept. 17; 2 to 6 p.m.
Head to the Fordham Plaza for this event that will help you get all the information you need to cast your ballot this fall. NYC Votes is partnering with TurboVote, an online platform that helps people register to vote, on this event.
Citi Field Plaza
WHERE: 41 Seaver Way, Queens
WHEN: Sept. 17; three time slots: 4, 5 and 8 p.m.
There event will also take place at the Citi Field Concourse, 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. NYC Votes is partnering with TurboVote, an online platform that helps people register to vote, on this event.