ISSUE: #2, September 21st, 2025 to September 28th, 2025
NEWS
Off-Duty Cop Shoots Man at Penn Station
September 25th, 2025
An off duty police officer shot and wounded a man inside of Penn Station on Wednesday evening. Cops say the suspect approached, then attempted to rob the officer and her husband on the platform before being shot in the arm.
Link: AP article by Jake Offenhartz and Bruce Shipkowski
Off Duty Cop Thrown Into Tracks By Homeless Person
An unidentified off duty cop was pushed onto the tracks at the Third Avenue station in Manhattan by 28-year-old Aaron Walker. The duo proceeded to fight on the tracks before getting back up Walker was later apprehended at the union square stop and arraigned on a litany of charges including attempted murder and criminal trespassing.
September 24nd, 2025
Link:NY Post Article by Larry Celona and Zoe Hussain
More Than Five Dozen Protesters Arrested In Midtown
Just under 60 of the 150 demonstrators at a slew of rallies in Midtown, ranging in clauses from anti-Israel to climate based activism, were arrested early Tuesday afternoon. Sequentially, the rallies took place as President Trump addressed the general assembly. Protesters that got arrested were escorted into large NYPD buses and brought to department headquarters for processing.
September 23rd, 2025
Link: NYPost article by Desheania Andrews, Joe Marino, and Nicholas McEntyre
Activist’s Police Brutality Lawsuit Thrown Out
A lawsuit filed by protester Kimberly Bernard against the NYPD claiming she was assaulted by cops while protesting Jordan Neely’s death was tossed by US District Court Judge Denise Cote. It was dismissed on the premise that eyewitness accounts of what transpired and police bodycam footage didn’t align with Bernard’s story. Bernard has been involved in a number of demonstrations including the “Black Lives Matter” Protest in 2020.
September 22nd, 2025
Link: NY Post article by Joe Marino and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Man Stabbed On 7 Train
A 25-year-old man was stabbed once from behind and twice in the neck with an “unknown sharp object” by another individual after the duo got into an argument on the 7 train in Queens. The victim was originally listed as being in stable condition; which was later downgraded to critical condition. No suspect has been identified as of yet, per the cops.
September 22nd, 2025
Link: NY Post article by Amanda Woods
Suspect With 10 Prior Arrests Identified In Shooting (UPDATE TO BELOW)
Joel Nieves, a 35-year-old man with 10 prior arrests – most recently for reckless endangerment in June of 2023, was identified as the gunman in the shooting of a teenage girl on the Upper East Side. Sources believe Nieves is affiliated with a gang which carried out the chain of violence that saw a man get stabbed in the buttocks around the corner following the Mexican Day Parade. He’s been charged with attempted murder, assault and weapons possession.
September 22nd, 2025
Link: NY Post article by Joe Marino and Amanda Woods
13-Year-Old Boy Shot Outside Dunkin Donuts
A 13-year-old boy was struck in the head and left in critical condition by gunfire outside of the Dunkin Donuts on Linden and Springfield Boulevard in Cambria Heights on Monday morning. The gunman ran off after firing at the teen; his motive remains unclear. The victim was transported to Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
September 22nd, 2025
Link: NY Post article by Joe Marino and Amanda Woods
Another Off Duty Cop Robbed in the Bronx
Four months after an off-duty cop was brutally beaten and robbed of his gun, another off-duty cop was robbed in the Bronx late Sunday evening. The 31-year-old officer was attacked inside of his car by a man on a scooter who used his helmet as a weapon, officials said. Still at large, the suspect fled the scene on the same scooter going towards Manhattan University.
September 21st, 2025
Link: News 12 article by Brittany Cadet
Women Stabbed, Man Shot Moments Apart (UPDATE ABOVE)
A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the buttocks before a 17-year-old girl was unintendedly struck by a bullet in the left shoulder right around the corner less than a minute later – both events transpired within the confines of the 13th Precinct. The victims were transported to Bellevue hospital in stable condition, with a person of interest – later identified as the suspect – being taken into custody for the shooting. Though coincidental cops believe the attacks were incidental, pending investigation.
September 21st, 2025
Link: NY Post article by Zoe Hussain and Joe Marino
SHOWS IN REWIND
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast:
John, Eric, and Marlon reacted to Charlie Kirk’s historic memorial by questioning whether his death was politicized for personal and political gain. They dove into the growing divide between the left and right, while pointing out the hypocritical logic that exists between the two sides. John also questioned if the government was being truthful and transparent regarding the details of Kirk’s slaying and more specifically the shooter. (aired: 9/21/25)
The Sal Greco Show:
Eric joined Sal to dissect the most recent off-duty robbery in the Bronx and the alarming trends it speaks to. Sal revealed that Zohran Mamdani is being investigated by the NYC Campaign Review Board for receiving illegal donations, while Eric pointed out that fears regarding the department’s future extend beyond the next mayor. Tucker Carlson’s polarizing speech from Charlie Kirk’s funeral was broken down as well. (aired: 9/23/24) Shows Air on Tue, Thu, Live @ 1:05 PM ET
10-4 Tavern: Retired Lieutenant David Belli from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office joined to talk about his career working homicide and cold cases. Belli emphasized the importance of deploying patrol units as a method of crime prevention, and compared the similarities and differences between housing and jails. He also dove into some of his most interesting cases. (aired: 9/23/24)
Show Airs on Tue, LIVE @ 7:05 PM ET
The Executive Perspective:
Ron and Rob got into The City’s most recent piece about the NYPD’s increase in custody deaths by recounting previous experiences where they dealt with medically ill prisoners. Ron provided context about who’s at fault under varying circumstances; Rob covered the protocols involved in bringing prisoners into custody. (aired: 9/24/25)
Show Airs on Wed, LIVE @ 5:05 PM ET
The Sal Greco Show:
Sal diagnosed the stem and root of the issue with off duty officers being robbed by pointing out they’ve become targets in New York City. He argued that police officers need to be situationally aware at all times when on and off the job given the slew of recent events. Plus, mayhem ensued by the UN building with a familiar face leading the pack. (aired: 9/25/25)
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast:
On the weekly roundtable, the guys scrutinized the NYPD’s unions’ role and motivation for making various decisions saying they don’t always have their members best interests at heart. They also wondered how the department arrived at a point where uniformed members of service are now viewed as prey. Are the cops more at fault or does the upper echelon deserve the bulk of the blame? (aired: 9/26/25)
Shows Air on Mon, Wed, Fri, LIVE @ 8:05 AM ET
NYC CRIME AT A GLANCE
Murder saw a sharp decline at 16.8% while Robbery saw a noteworthy drop by 10.3% Overall, crime remained relatively unchanged with a 4.2% decrease.
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