In the calm just before the election-day storm, hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss the screaming match at the Marathon, reportedly over a photo op, between the police commissioner and his newly appointed chief of staff still doing double duty as the department’s (reporter loathing) press secretary. They also talk about subway […]
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Posted inFAQ NYC
LISTEN: Adams and Trump Are Singing from the Same Hymnbook
Hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss Trump’s last days rally in his old Manhattan stomping grounds, and the mayor’s defense of the president and the president’s public praise of the mayor that’s sure to re-circulate in 20025 ads from the Democrats running to replace him. They also discuss the NYPD’s usual suspects […]
Posted inAccessibility
NYPD Dragging Feet on Steps to Make Stations More Accessible
It’s been eight years since a class-action lawsuit was filed against the city’s police department claiming federal disability law violations. Deadlines to fix the situation have been pushed back while New Yorkers scream for help.
Posted inElections
Voter Guide: Ballot Question 4 Would Change the Input Process on Public Safety Laws
The amendment was proposed after New York’s City Council overrode the mayor’s vetoes on laws that eliminate solitary confinement and mandate that police report on more of their encounters.
Posted inBrooklyn
ers Cheer as Council Member Who Bit Cop Appears in Court
“Anybody would do it,” one er said of Brooklyn City Council member Susan Zhuang, who was at a protest against a homeless shelter when she allegedly bit an NYPD officer.
Posted inNYPD
In Last Days as NYPD Commissioner, Caban Nixed Penalty Against Cop Who Body-Slammed Protestor
For the 16th time this year, Caban threw out a plea deal agreed to by a cop, letting the sergeant walk away without discipline.
Posted inPublic Safety
After Sutter Ave. Subway Shooting, Cops Promise Locals ‘Tactical Simulator’ to Show Policing Challenges
At a community council meeting, the head of Brooklyn Patrol North said the FATS system formerly used to train cops would help civilians walk in their shoes in the “near future.”
Posted inCity Hall
Solo Act: Mayor Adams Ditches Coterie of Confidants in Latest Public Briefing
With diminished swagger and a shrinking circle of ers, Adams insists business will continue as usual despite criminal charges and more resignations.
Posted inPools and Beaches
Parks Department Readies to Take Over Beach Drone Program
Eric Adams’ NYPD rolled out surveillance technology to help rescue drowning swimmers — but hasn’t said yet whether inflatable rafts got deployed.
Posted inEric Adams
LISTEN: Adams Tries To Turn the Corruption Probes Page and ‘Write My Own Story’
The hits keep coming as Eric Adams’ chief counsel walked away, effective immediately, on Saturday night, an associate director of a mayor’s office got fired after he allegedly told a business member to pay off the former police commissioner’s brother, two former FDNY chiefs just got charged with corruption, another Democrat launched a run again […]