New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast

Interview of Marley Hornik - New York Citizens Audit

On this episode I sit with with Marley Hornik of New York Citizens Audit. Marley walks me through what has been found during the independent review of New York’s voter rolls & votes cast in the 2020 election.

Interview of Jennifer Mortensen a 20 year NYC Public School Teacher

On this Episode I sit down with Jennifer Mortensen, who was a lifelong NYC resident & a 20 year NYC public school teacher. Jennifer was forced into leaving her job & NYC due to NYC’s arbitrary & capricious mandate. We discuss the current state of NYC & the mandate.

265 Police Live Series “We are the Experts” Episode #5

On this Episode Eric & John sit down & break news that The NYPD’s PBA who did not make an official endorsement in NY’s Gubernatorial race, donated over 50k to Kathy Hochul while ignoring the pro-police Lee Zeldin. Also discussed is NYC Mayor failing to comply with a judges order to restore all those terminated for not complying with his unconstitutional mandate as well as the NYPD’s “ABLE” aka Active Bystander Training

265 Police Live Series Episode #4 “We are the Experts”

On this episode (Ret) Lt John D. Macari & (Ret) Lt Eric S. Dym sit down & discuss a 10/24/22 article that was written about Eric’s podcast episodes 12 & 13. Both Eric & John give rebuttals to the statements made inside the article by Cop Watch, The CCRB, The Legal Aid Society & NYCLU.

Interview of Yuri Dashevsky who is the Republican & Conservative Party Candidate for the U.S House to represent New York’s 8th Congressional District...

On this episode Yuri Dashevsky joins us to discuss his life, experience, the reason he decided to run for Congress as well as his campaign platform. Yuri is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 8th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022.

265 Police Live Series Episode #3 “We are the Experts”

On this episode we discuss a viral video of a large crowd of in NYC’s Time Square taunting and disobeying NYPD officers. We discuss the reasons we are seeing this illegal behavior very frequently now & what can be done to stop it. This is not a critique of the Men & Women of the NYPD but a critique of the pro-criminal, anti-police laws & policies that have been enacted in NYC.

265 Police Live Series Episode #2 ”We are the Experts”

This episode is the first of its kind. This is an unfiltered conversation between 2 recently retired NYPD Lieutenants & A 26 year old member of the south bronx community who listened to episode 12 and wanted to weigh in on everyday life in NYC his experience's with the NYPD. We discuss his views on the NYPD both positive & negative and the current state of NYC.

265 Police Live Series Episode #1 “We are the Experts”

On this episode Eric Dym & John Macari discuss a video of two NYPD Police Officers who arrested a violent perpetrator inside of NYC transit. The incident took place in a train station in sunset park Brooklyn in the confines of the 72 precinct. Also discussed is the ODDA Loop, the importance of your presence and stance, whether you are a cop or civilian & what De-escalation really is.

Interview of (Ret) Lieutenant Special Assignment Eric S. Dym : Part 2

In this episode we discuss the misleading Use of Force Reporting, the lack of transparency, training & leadership in the NYPD.

Interview of (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Special Assignment Eric S. Dym : Part 1

On this episode - Part 1 I interview the most complained about cop in NYPD History (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Eric S. Dym. Eric shares his life, his career and his approach to policing. Eric brings us inside the CCRB Investigation & disciplinary process. He goes in depth into the current state of policing in the NYPD in this tell all interview. We also discuss body cameras, the NYPD’s Disciplinary matrix. Eric describes the trained eye of a police officer vs. the untrained eye.

Interview of Brian Robinson - Former NY District 10 Congressional Candidate

On this episode I will be interviewing Brian Robinson who is a former NY District 10 Congressional candidate for the Democratic party. Brian is a father, a husband, an author and a small business owner. Brian weighs in on the current state of New York City and his views on the many issues NYC is currently facing.

Interview of Freedom Activist & Frontline supporter D’Anna Andrea’

D’Anna made headlines in the summer of 2020 when she was arrested for throwing blue paint on the Black Lives Matter mural that Bill Deblasio painted in front of Trump Tower in NYC. D’Anna was also arrested several times for attempting to eat in a restaurant defying NYC Mayor's Illegal Mandate. She explains why she still supports law enforcement & has a message for the NYPD.

Interview of Retired NYPD Police Officer Vincenzo Lombardo

In this episode I sit down with retired NYPD Police Officer Vincenzo Lombardo. We discuss his life, his career in the NYPD, the importance of policing quality of life issues. & his opinions on where NYC is headed.

Interview of Michael Ragusa, Candidate for NYC Council District 43 - Brooklyn

On this episode I sit down with Michael Ragusa who is a Brooklyn born, city worker who is running for NYC Council district 43. He is a retired FDNY EMS worker & the host of “The Sunday Sauce” podcast. We discuss Mikes vision for NYC and what led him to decide to run for city council.

Interview of Retired NYPD Sergeant Thomas Gambardella

Tommy Gambardella is a lifelong NYC resident who served Honorably in the NYPD for 20 years. Tommy came under fire for a Facebook post he made upon his retirement that went viral and landed on the front cover of the New York Post. Hear his side and get a glimpse into his life, career & his opinions on the many issues plaguing law enforcement and New York City.

Interview of Adam Shaatal, the Chief Steward for the Criminal Investigations Division of the D.C. Police Union.

Discussed in this podcast is the current state of policing in 2022 & the mass exodus occurring in law enforcement across the nation.

Interview of Former NYC Mayoral Candidate & Retired NYPD Police Officer Bill Pepitone

On this episode I sit down with former NYC Mayoral Candidate & retired NYPD Police Officer Bill Pepitone. We discuss the many issues currently plaguing New York City: Crime, Education, Mandates, Rikers Island, Homelessness & Mental Illness. Bill lays out the way forward for NYC. He shares his insight and the Blueprint to restore NYC. Bill also gives us what his day 1 would have been if he had won.

Interview of @LeeroyPress AKA @ViralNewsNYC

In this episode we meet the man behind the camera. We discuss @ Leeroy Press, his life growing up & still living in NYC, how he got started in journalism, the opioid crisis, Keaton, BLM, Mandates, the NYPD & NYC Politics.

WARNING: To All NYC Employees both Retired & Active

On this episode I interviewed Marianne Pizzitola - The President of NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees. Marianne discusses her fight with New York City to maintain the current standard of Health Benefits for ALL NYC retirees & active members from all NYC agencies. Her organization sued NYC & won but the city is now appealing and she is mounting a defense. Please take a listen, share & spread the word to ALL New York City Employees: Active & Retired. Find out how you can help in this fight.

An Interview with Retired Transit Cop Peter Anthony

Peter Anthony is a life long NYC resident, a retired Transit Cop who served 23 years for NYC & a Veteran of the United States Army who served 20 years both active & reserve duty. In this episode we discuss past & present life & crime in NYC and Peter shares his experience & insight on how to restore safety in Transit in New York City. Peter is a Great Guy, he is a patriot who loves NYC. You can find Him on Twitter @PeterAnthony96