ISSUE #1
September 14th, 2025 to September 20th, 2025
Retired Lieutenant Accuses NYPD Doctor of Sexual Abuse
September 20th, 2025
Former NYPD Lieutenant Wilding Aguasanta filed a lawsuit against the department with lawyer John Scola accusing then Deputy Chief Surgeon Theobald Reich of sexual abuse. The lawsuit alleges Reich made sexually suggestive comments and pursued romantic advances towards Aguasanta during medical visits. The NY Post reported Aguasanta didn’t report the behavior for fear of retaliation, which included the possibility of losing his job and pension.
Link: The NY Post article by Tina Moore
Commissioner Tisch Proceeds With Charges Against Cops Involved in Fatal Shooting
September 19th, 2025
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch directed the department to inform two officers of charges brought by the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Police officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco will face a department trial in the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario. The interaction with Rozario was captured on body camera footage. Win Rozario charged at the officers with a pair of scissors inside his home after the cops responded to a 9-11 call.
Link: The City article by Yoav Gonen and Reuvan Bleu
Queens student arrested after threatening to “Shoot up” a NYC High School
September 18th, 2025
A 16-year-old student was arrested for allegedly posting on social media that he would “shoot up” Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens. The FBI noticed the post on Instagram that morning and informed the NYPD. NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the response as an example of the public doing what the “see something, say something” campaign is intended to produce.
Link: CBS News article by Jesse Zanger.
NYPD Sees Spike In In-Custody Deaths
September 17th, 2025
The NYPD has seen more people die in police custody between 2023 and 2024 combined – 43 – than any other two year period over the last decade. Though the number of people who died in police custody is down 40% from a year ago, three of the nine deaths have occurred in courthouse holding cells, leading to calls for additional reform and regulations.
Link: The City article by Yoav Gonen and Reuvan Bleu
New Bill Passed to Help 9/11 Victims
September 17th, 2025
A new bill sponsored by State Senator Jessica Scarella-Spanton and passed by Governor Kathy Hochul includes a number of provisions designed to help families of those impacted by the events of September 11th. Amongst them are the opportunity to revisit lost or destroyed claims as well as lost or destroyed public records.
Link: NY State Senate Bill
Threats against mayoral candidate
September 17th, 2025
A man from Texas has been accused of making serious threats directed at Zohran Mamdani, a NYC mayoral candidate. The Queens District Attorney’s office is involved.
Link: CBS News article by Renee Anderson.
Major crime drops citywide in annual report
September 17th, 2025
New York City saw declines in most major felony categories in the latest annual management report: murders are down ~6%, robberies down ~17%, assault down ~9%, burglaries down ~5%, and both grand larceny and auto theft fell ~10%. The number of shooting incidents also dropped 14%.
Link: NY Post article by Joe Marino and Shane Galvin.
NYPD Officer Arrested for Stolen License Plate
September 16th, 2025
Police Officer David Carrasco was arrested for petty larceny and possession of stolen property after being caught with a license plate that was reported as missing. Carrasco was arrested at the 67th precinct, where he works, and was released from custody after being given a desk appearance ticket, according to the cops.
Link: NY Daily News article by Thomas Tracy.
Daylight shooting, innocent bystander among victims
September 16th, 2025
A 63-year-old woman (an innocent bystander) and a 21-year-old man were shot in broad daylight on a busy Manhattan street (Lower East Side) at East Broadway & Clinton. The woman was shot in the foot, the man in the leg. Both were transported to Bellevue Hospital and are stable. Two male suspects fled on a bicycle. Investigation ongoing.
Link: NY Post article by Amanda Woods, Joe Marino and Zoe Hussain.
Risk bulletin for lone actor violence following Charlie Kirk killing
September 16th, 2025
The NYPD issued a bulletin warning about elevated risk of violence by lone actors or individuals radicalized online, targeting public figures (politicians, CEOs, etc.). This comes in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk. The bulletin notes that such violence doesn’t always align with a single extremist ideology; it may stem from mixed or personal grievances. It highlights that public events and open-air speaking engagements leave figures especially vulnerable.
Link: NBC New York article by Jennifer Millman.
Harlem gunfight leads to police-involved shooting involving teens
September 15th, 2025
Two 15-year-olds were wounded in a shooting in East Harlem. The NYPD says officers, responding to an unrelated call, heard gunfire and saw a man (18 years old) fire shots. Officers returned fire, then gave chase. The teens were shot (one in the leg, one in the knee), taken to hospital, and are in stable condition. The 18-year-old suspect, Damian Calhoun, was arrested and found carrying a gun with a high-capacity magazine. The department is investigating whether the teens were struck by police bullets or in the cross fire.
Link to story by Naveen Dhaliwal CBS News
Tragic death inside a nursing home in Brooklyn
September 15th, 2025
A 95-year-old woman with dementia is accused of fatally attacking an 89-year-old fellow resident at the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn. She allegedly used a piece of a wheelchair to strike the victim multiple times in the head around 10 p.m. Sunday. The victim was found with critical head injuries and later died at NYU Brooklyn Hospital. The suspect was taken for physical and psychiatric evaluation.
Link to NY Post Article by Larry Celona, Joe Marino, Desheania Andrews and Amanda Woods
Teen fatally struck by driver in Queens after rejecting advances
September 15th, 2025
In Queens, a 16-year-old girl, Jhoanny Alvarez, was killed after rejecting lewd advances from a 38-year-old man, Edwin Cruz-Gomez. Prosecutors say Cruz-Gomez, allegedly intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, drove the wrong way on a one-way street, veered onto the sidewalk, and hit Alvarez and her family following a confrontation. Her mother and stepfather were also injured. He has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, vehicular manslaughter, and other DUI-related offenses.
Link To NY Post Article by Reuven Fenton and Zoe Hussain
Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn During NYPD Pursuit
September 14th, 2025
The NYPD chased a stolen car in the East New York neighborhood (75th Precinct). The chase ended when a pedestrian was struck. The suspect was a 15‑year‑old boy. This occurred around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Link to AMNY Article By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell
Elderly Woman Robbed and Assaulted in Brooklyn
September 14th, 2025A 73‑year‑old woman was attacked inside a tire shop in Canarsie, Brooklyn at about 8:40 a.m. She was shoved, kicked repeatedly, and threatened with a gun; her phone was stolen. The suspect fled, wearing a green jacket, camouflage pants, a black hat and a mask. The woman was treated on site; no hospitalization reported.
Link to NY Post Article by Steven Vago
Shows in Rewind
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast:
(Shows Air on Mon, Wed, Fri, LIVE @ 8:05 AM ET)
The guys reacted to a NYPD Sergeant allegedly being caught in a Penn Station bathroom sex sting by Amtrak Police. Marlon questioned the impact of this alleged behavior on younger officers, while John and Eric pointed out that Mayor Eric Adams could ill afford another scandal. They then went on to analyze how the department has changed their methodology in handling crime between the pandemic and now.
Link to related NY Post Article By Tina Moore
The Sal Greco Show: Sal memorialized Charlie Kirk’s life while criticizing the aftermath, which included Mayor Eric Adams associate Tony Herbert’s inappropriate post and subsequent firing. Shawn Kelly, former Hudson County Corrections Officer and founder of Project 101 Inc., hopped aboard to discuss his experience being blackballed by the department after going out on injury leave. The duo highlights a troubling trend amongst Tri State area law enforcement agencies. Link to Show (aired on: 9/16/25)
10-4 Tavern: Veteran law enforcement hostage negotiator Peter Mangan bellied up to the bar to reflect upon some of his craziest stories. Mangan discussed the logistics of negotiating violent vs. non violent situations, while recalling a particularly emotional moment he had on a job that reminded him of his family. Link to show (aired on: 9/16/25)
Show Airs on Tue, LIVE @ 7:05 PM ET
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: Longtime City Councilman Sal Albanese joined John & Eric to preview the upcoming mayoral race, Mamdani’s political ascension. Albanese envisioned what Mamdani’s impact on the NYPD would look like. He also criticized the current state of NYC politics, while analyzing the litany of events that led the city and police department to such a critical inflection point. Link to show (aired on: 9/16/25)
The Executive Perspective: Retired Assistant Commissioner Kevin O’Connor hoped aboard, telling Ron & Rob how homeless people providing a helping hand helped teach him a valuable lesson as a rookie. O’Connor also got into his rise through the ranks, role in trying to reduce gun violence in New York City, and age laws on firearm arrests. Going back and forth, the group wondered if longtime issues with the judicial process will ever be fixed. Link to show
Show Airs on Wed, LIVE @ 5:05 PM ET
The Sal Greco Show: Marlon joined Sal to recap Frankie Palaguchi’s trial against the NYPD and the role attorney Eric Sanders played in the courtroom. Palaguchi’s mistreatment was compared to similar previous cases while discussing the department’s role in trying to legally out will those who they’re in disagreement with. They also questioned what things would look like if longtime executive Rodney Harrison serve as Zohran Mamdani’s next Police Commissioner. Link to show (aired on: 9/18/25)
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: John, Eric, & Marlon spoke candidly about the restrictions being placed on free speech in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s slaying. John and Marlon questioned mainstream media and the government’s ulterior motive in “informing the public,” while Eric pointed out previous missteps. Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s overtime crackdown and decision to side with the CCRB on a recent controversial case were also put under the microscope. Link to Show (aired on: 9/19/25)
NYC Crime at a Glance
For the week of 9/8-9/14, 2025, the NYPD is reporting citywide crime, year to date, rape is up 21.3% while felony assault remained relatively unchanged with a 1% increase. Overall, citywide crime is down 4.3%
