NYS Assembly District 96

Elect Ronny Diz to the NYS Assembly on Tuesday November 5, 2024


"The continuation of service towards our Nation!

I'm Ronny Diz, and I'm asking for your support as I run for New York State Assembly District 96 to represent Clarkstown and Haverstraw in Albany. I live in the Hamlet of Garnerville on Phyllis Circle in the house I bought when I returned stateside from my second tour in the Iraq War. At the time, I was serving in the Army Reserve, in which I completed four overseas deployments.

I was born in Manhattan and lived in Woodside Queens, attending public schools in Woodside, Sunnyside, and Long Island City. After graduating high school, I enlisted in the United States Army for four years, serving in Texas, Germany, and Alaska. I volunteered for the Infantry and completed my active duty enlistment in the rank of Sargent. I went on to attend St. John's University and joined the ROTC Program on campus. After four years, I graduated with a degree in Western European and American History and a minor in American Government and Politics. I received my Federal Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and started serving within the Army Reserve, and on October 15, 1990, I entered into the New York City Police Academy. I served on patrol in the 19th Precinct, The Counter Terrorism Division, and the Intelligence Bureau. While serving in the NYPD, I attended John Jay College in Manhattan and graduated in the summer of 2001 with a Master's Degree in Protection and Security Management. In June 2015, I retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Colonel, and in June 2017 I retired from the NYPD as a Detective Third Grade. However, retirement did not mean that I wanted to stop serving. In 2018, I was appointed to the Rockland County Planning Board by the County Legislature and I have since been serving the people of Rockland County in that capacity. I'm also currently serving in the New York State Guard as the Chief of Staff at the rank of Colonel, and, for five years, I was the Chairman of the Haverstraw Republican Committee. 

I must say, these last three appointments have given me a “front-row seat to the big picture" on the realities of the governance in New York State, Rockland County, and the Lower Hudson Valley. For the most part, we have dedicated people working tirelessly on tough assignments.  However, let's face the facts, unfortunately, we have some individuals who just don't care about the big picture, but rather, only themselves. This is why I want to leverage my background and skillset to represent you in the New York State Assembly.

Of most importance, you tell me how to vote! I am committed to listening to my constituents and being your voice in the Legislature. You inform me how to vote, in favor or against an issue. You know your neighborhood, the area, you’re on patrol. You're my boss! 


Deputy Team Leader, Provincial Reconstruction Team, Iraq (May 2009 to November 2010)

Counter Terrorism Division, Threat Reduction and Infrastructure Protection Section. July 2005 to August 2013

19th Precinct, Patrol Borough Manhattan North. Patrol Bureau. April 1991 to June 2005

St. John’s University

Command and General Staff College

Strategic Studies Course, Army War College

Serves in a volunteer advisory capacity to the Commissioner of Planning of Rockland County regarding the reviews undertaken by the Department of Planning as required under New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Advises the Commissioner of Planning, the County Executive, and the County Legislature in matters relating to planning. In addition, the Board advises the Planning Commissioner in matters related to comprehensive metropolitan, regional, county, and municipal planning.

Serves in a volunteer capacity as the Chief of Staff of the New York State Guard with the rank of Colonel. Exercises coordinating staff responsibilities over staff officers and sections within the Headquarters of the NYS Guard.  The New York Guard serves at the direction of the Governor and assists the Army National Guard in planning, training for, and executing state emergency support and disaster relief missions, and state security requirements.

Served as the Civil Affairs Operations Liaison Officer at the US Embassy in Ethiopia. Responsible for ensuring cooperation between the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the United States Embassy, and the United States Agency for International Development. Provide operational recommendations and updates to the operational staff sections of the Joint Task Force and the Country Coordination Element on US Embassy and USAID for operational cooperation.

Responsible for all intelligence and security products, mission briefings, debriefings and development of mission folders for Civil Affairs teams conducting Civil Military Operations throughout the Commands’ Area of Responsibly of Europe and Africa. This included the coordination of strategic military intelligence with the headquarters staff and intelligence sections of the Unites States European Command and the United States Africa Command. Responsible for developing policies and programs in the areas of Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism for the Command installation.

Preparing plans and conducting operations which supported the execution of the policies of the United States Army Civil Affairs and Physiological Operations Command and the United States European Command which centered on stability operations at the national and strategic level of responsibility. Prepared and reviewed operational and concept plans, training management readiness of subordinate units for mobilization and deployments in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.

Monitored and coordinated Civil Capacity Operations throughout the United States Forces – Iraq area of operations, including four division areas of responsibility. Was responsible for conducting short- and long-range national-level operations centered on stability operations at the strategic level of operations with the Civil Capacity Section located at the United States Embassy in Baghdad. Coordinated with the staff of United States Forces – Iraq in conducting Joint Information gathering at the strategic level of operations which also covered the Iraqi National Elections.

Senior military member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team responsible for Salah ad Din Province which is located 60 miles north of Baghdad. Assisted the Team Leader in implementing the US Department of State's strategic initiative at the provincial level of government in Salah ad Din Province. Served as the Chief of Staff coordinating a joint multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team in daily operations.

Commanded a Civil Affairs Company deploy to Iraq in operational support of the 10th Mountain Division which covered Central Iraq with the mission responsibility of planning and executing Civil Affairs and Civil-Military Operations in a combat zone. Oversaw the operational functions of four Civil Affairs Teams, two Civil Military Operations Centers, and a Government Support Team. Assisted US Government representatives of the State Department, Department of Agriculture, and the United States Agency for International Deployment.

Served as a Liaison Officer between the 29th US Infantry Division and II Corps of the Bosnian Army Federation. Responsible for facilitating communications between the Commanding General and Staff of the 29th Infantry Division and the Leadership of II Corps in accordance with the Dayton Peace Accords. Worked with Commanders and Staff of II Corps to foster initiatives that contributed to a safe and secure environment in Bosnia-Herzegovina in regards to the Instructions to the Parties and General Framework Agreement for Peace.

Commanded a 12-man Special Forces Operational "A" Detachment. Responsible for planning, training for and executing Direct Action, Special Reconnaissance, Foreign Internal Defense, and Unconventional Warfare operations to accomplish strategic, operational and tactical missions based on the Theater Combat Commanders strategic objectives and mission guidance. Work with other United Sates Government Agencies to undertake clandestine and covert operations in support of strategic national objectives. Undertake missions deemed necessary by United States National Authority.

New York City Police Department
Detective 3rd Grade
Date of Appointment, October 15, 1990
Date of Retirement, June 30, 2017

Serves as one of the principal Liaison Detectives between the Intelligence Bureau of the New York City Police Department with the national and international authority of Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Military organizations. Encouraged the strengthening of activities and professional understanding through a continuous dialogue and exchange of information with national and international counterparts. Support the NYPD’s Overseas’ Liaison Officers posted to fourteen different counties with continues communication and the coordination of mission activities in support of Global Counter Terrorism goals.

Lead Detective in the operation of the Command Operations Center. Central management and operating coordination of the Counter Terrorism Division in which command guidance and information flow are sessional to the command and control of the NYPD’s Counter Terrorism mission and activates within the City of New York. Ensure proper and accurate information is coordinated to other organizations such as the Joint Terrorism Task Force and Intelligence Bureau. Coordinated all command functions with the Deputy Commissioner of the Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Bureau, and the Bureau Chief of Counter Terrorism.

Lead Detective Investigator responsible for identifying critical infrastructure, key resources and sensitive facilities within New York City in professional relationship with the Telecommunication Industries. Our mission is to detect and dismantle terrorist activity, mitigate the effects of terrorist attacks and industrial sabotage, and investigate terrorist acts. Conducted security and vulnerability assessments at key facilities to provide measured and recognized security. Lead Liaison with the NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and the NYPD Counter Terrorism Division liaison to the US Military in New York City.

Enforcing the criminal laws of the State of New York. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce state laws and city regulations. Community Beat Officer in the Upper East Side and Yorkville area of Manhattan while promoting good community relations. Worked within the standard NYPD concepts, practices, and procedures found within the professional field of Policing.


Education

Jamaica Estates, Queens, New York.  Class of 1986
Major: American and Western European History
Minor: American Government and Politics
Army ROTC. Federal Commission officer, 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry. May 1985.

John Jay College, Manhattan, New York.  Class of 2001
Master’s Degree; Protection and Security Management 

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  Class of 2004

Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.  Class of 2006 

Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Year competed 2011

Monterey, California. Year competed 2011
Masters Certificate; Stability, Security and Development in Complex Operations


Community Involvement

President, Kedenburg-Bucca Memorial Chapter 66, Special Forces Association, Hudson Valley, New York

Knights of Columbus, Haverstraw Council 581, Haverstraw, New York  

Past Commander, American Legion, New York City Police Post 460

Trustee, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Raymond W. Demeola Memorial Post 1615, Blauvelt, New York

Disable American Veterans, Suffern, New York

American Legion, Leo Laders Post 130, Thiells, New York

Associate Member, Rockland County Marine Corps League, Pomona, New York

Elks Club, Lodge 887, Haverstraw, New York.

FOP Lodge 188, Hudson Valley, New York

Rockland County Shields, NY

10-13 Association, Hudson Valley, New York

Union Member, Detectives Endowment Association of the City of New York, Thomas Street, NYC

International Police Association, USA Region 2, New York City Metro Area  

NYPD Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island

EXPERIENCE

Member, Rockland County Planning Broad (2018 – Present)

Member, New York State Guard (January 2023 – Present)

United States Military  

Colonel, United States Army Reserve (Retire).
Ten years of Army active duty, twenty-four years int the Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
Infantry, Special Forces, and Civil Affairs.
Highest Security Clearance Held: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information.

Civil Affairs Liaison Officer, US Embassy, Ethiopia (August 2012 to April 2013)

Assistant Chief of Staff, Military Intelligence, 353rd Civil Affairs Command (March 2011 to March 2012)

Assistant Operations Officer, 353rd Civil Affairs Command (March 2010 to March 2011)

Office in Charge, Civil-Military Operations Section, Joint Operations Center of Headquarters United States Forces – Iraq (November 2009 to March 2010)

Company Commander, Baghdad Province, Iraq (February 2008 to November 2008)

Division Liaison Officer, II Corps Bosnian Army Federation, Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina (September 2001 to April 2001)

Special Forces Operational Alpha Detachment Commander, 11th and 20th Special Forces Groups

Law Enforcement

Intelligence Bureau, International and Domestic Liaison Unit. June 2016 to June 2017

Counter Terrorism Division, Command Operations Center. September 2013 to June 2016

City University of New York

Joint Forces Staff College

Naval Postgraduate School, School of Business and Public Policy