New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast

Interview of NYC Council District 1 Candidate Helen Qiu 1

On this episode John & Eric sit down with Helen Qui, candidate for @nyccouncil district 1. Helen is a Mother, a Christian Pastor, an Immigrant, An Engineering Executive & a Columbia & Harvard Grad, & Founder of The Common Sense Party. Helen walks us through her life, her platform and the many issues plaguing #nyc she seeks to change.
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Does the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board Conduct Fair & Impartial Investigations of the NYPD

On this episode Eric & John attend the Public October @NYC_CCRB meeting. We at #TheFinestUnfiltered recommend every member of the NYPD as well as supporters and critics alike watch this episode & please answer whether or not you believe the CCRB investigations are fair and impartial. If you are talking public safety in NYC and not addressing this topic you are not well informed. Members of the NYPD are being held to an impossible standard and that standard is "There is no standard" rules, regulations, laws, policy, training none of these are being taken into account today when incidents occur. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoy our content please like & subscribe. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

Interview of Thomas P. Sullivan Candidate For NY State Assembly District 23

On this episode John & Eric sit down with lifelong NYC resident (Ret) Army Colonel Tom Sullivan to explore his life, career and run us through his platform for NY State Assembly. Tom is a combat veteran who served in Kuwait, Iraq & Afghanistan. Tom is also a financial advisor & a small business owner. This is Tom's 2nd attempt at State Assembly in 2022 he was up by 246 votes on election night and after months of lawsuits he ultimately lost by 15 votes (Less than 0.05% of the vote) Facebook: Thomas P. Sullivan Instagram: Sullivanforstateasembly LinkedIn: Thomas P. Sullivan X: Sully4Assembly Website: www.sullivanforassembly.com To Donate to Tom's Campaign please use the below link: https://secure.winred.com/friends-of-tom-sullivan/donate-today To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

Where are the Retro Checks?

We have received numerous complaints from retired members of the @nypd that they are still awaiting payment from the PBA Contract. All money that was owed retro actively was supposed to be paid out at the end of July 2023. It is now October and many are still waiting. Here are our thoughts To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. #TheFinestUnfiltered

Interview of District 43 NYC Council Candidate: (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Vito J. Labella

On this episode John & Eric sit down with lifelong #brooklyn resident (Ret) @nypd Lieutenant Vito J. LaBella to find out why he is running for New York City Council District 43 and discuss the many issues #nyc is currently facing. Vito walks us through his life, career and his plans to continue to serve NYC. To learn about Vito please Follow him at the links listed below.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitoforNY/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitolabellafornyc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vito-j-labella-21a91245/ X: https://twitter.com/VitoLaBella4NY YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs_eeOES9tbqGe9so789BqrIf42G3-8ZQ Website:https://vitolabellaforny.com/To Donate to Vito's Campaign please use the below link. NYC residents who contribute give Vito an 8:1 match on Funds. Help support a retired member of service and restore common sense in NYC.https://contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/vitolabella/contributions/new?iframe=trueTo learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered X: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcastIf you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

The Most Complained About NYPD Cop Files A Complaint Against The NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board

On this episode (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Eric S. Dym, who has been labeled by the media as the NYPD's Most Complained About Cop and who is also known on the streets of the bronx as "The Boogey Man" explains how & why he recently filed a complaint against the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

Interview of (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Edwin Raymond author of ” An Inconvenient Cop ”

On this episode John & Eric sit down with (Ret) @nypd Lieutenant Edwin Raymond to discuss Broken Windows Policing, Quota based policing & Race. This conversation is the first of its kind where you will hear the two biggest advocates of broken windows policing sit down with its most outspoken critic. This conversation will shock many as you will see the conversation about policing is much more nuanced than we have all been led to believe. Edwin starred in the Emmy award winning @hulu documentary #Crime&Punishment where he spoke out against quota driven policing and the negative effects it had on the Black & Brown Community in #NYC. Edwin also took a controversial stand when he started the "Cops For Kapernick" movement. Edwin is also a former candidate for @NYCCouncil & is nationally known for being the highest ranking member of the #NYPD to become a Whistleblower. Because of his fight Edwin was awarded the @NAACP Courage Award. He recently authored a book "An Inconvenient Cop" which is scheduled to release on October 17th, 2023 (Link Below). He is also hosting an event "Inconvenient Conversations" on October 14th, 2023 at the #KingsTheater in Brooklyn NY (Link Below). We recommend everyone read his book and if possible attend the event. This is the start of a much larger conversation and we look forward to having Edwin back on the podcast. As always any criticism you can provide either positive or negative is always welcome & appreciated #TheFinestUnfiltered Link to Purchase the book "An Inconvenient Cop" https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593653165?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YPZXS3SMRB3YWZBG128ALink to Purchase Tickets to the event "Inconvenient Conversations: Book Launch Experience" https://www.kingstheatre.com/events/inconvenient-conversations/To Follow Edwin Raymond on Social Media:Instagram: E.Raymond_X: EdwinRaymondNYC To learn more about us please visit us at:Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.comYoutube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinestInstagram: TheFinestUnfilteredRumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcastIf you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/ tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

The NYPD Used Drones To Monitor Back Yard Parties during Labor Day Weekend 2023. Is it legal?

On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss whether or not its legal for the @nypd to use drones to monitor back yards during Labor Day weekend in New York City. They walk through 3 different Supreme Court Rulings 1. Florida V. Riley 2. California V. Ciraolo 3. Kyllo V. United States and give their opinions about each ruling and how they relate to drones. To date there is no specific ruling on drones. Let us know what you think in the comments. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

9-11-2001: NYC Then Vs. NYC Now

n this episode John & Eric sit down with (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Paul Manicone & Discuss 9-11-2001. They discuss where they were & how they viewed the world then VS.how they view the world now. This is a sensitive topic for everyone. This is not a memorial or tribute to those who served on that tragic day and in the months and years that followed both here and abroad, and especially to those brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice, this is merely us reminiscing and talking about an event that changed our lives, NYC & this nation forever. We Remember and Speak our truth. If anyone is offended by us discussing this topic, please understand this is not our intention, our only intention is to speak our truth and open our hearts & minds to you. Everyone grieves differently, this is how we grieve. This is how we remember. #TheFinestUnfiltered To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered X : RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. To see Paul's work please visit him at Youtube: @justrightPD Instagram: @justrightPD Twitter: @justrightPD

SURVIVING RETIREMENT: Finding Purpose & Fulfillment Beyond the Badge by Dr. Medina Baumgart

On this episode Eric & John sit down & with the Author of the new book, Surviving Retirement: Finding Purpose And Fulfillment Beyond The Badge, Dr. Medina Baumgart, PsyD, ABPP. Dr. Baumgart besides being a Great Human is also the wife of a law enforcement officer (LEO). We believe this gives her a great perspective on the psyche of law enforcement professionals. During this interview we discuss mental health issues experienced by many #lawenforcement professionals nationwide in retirement & while active in the profession. We discuss the effects that #Hypervigilance has on officers both physically & mentally. We were also joined by Retired @NYPD Sergeant Antoinette Henriquez for this interview. We at the @TheFinestUnfiltered recommend anyone in or around law enforcement read Surviving Retirement. Here is an Amazon link to purchase Surviving Retirement: https://a.co/d/bASYAHu To learn more about Dr. Medina Baumgart please visit her website www.MedinaBaumgart.com Follow Dr. Medina Baumgart on Instagram @ Dr_Baumgart To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfilt... For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

NYPD Sergeant Threw A Cooler At A Fleeing Suspect

On this episode Eric & John sit down & discuss the reaction from active police officers to a NYPD Sergeant throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect on a moped, the suspect subsequently crashed causing his demise. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered Rumble: TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfilt... For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

Dealing with Anxiety & Depression in the NYPD: A Retired Police Officer Shares Her Experience

On this episode John & Eric sit down with Retired NYPD veteran Michelle AKA Lady_Blue_NYC on instagram. Michelle walks us through her life, her career & her battles with anxiety & depression while on the serving as a New York City Police Officer from 2002-2019. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfilt... For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

NYPD Vehicle Pursuit Policy: A Round Table With (Ret) Lieutenant Paul Manicone @justrightPD ​

On this episode John & Eric sit down with (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Paul Manicone AKA @justrightPD & discuss the @nypd vehicle pursuit policy. To learn more about us please visit us at: Website: www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com Youtube: @TheFinestUnfiltered Twitter: RetiredNYFinest Instagram: TheFinestUnfiltered If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. To see Paul's Amazing work please visit him at: Youtube: @justrightPD Instagram: @justrightPD Twitter: @justrightPD ​

Judge Allows Sal Greco’s Lawsuit Against The NYPD To Proceed

On this episode Sal Greco Joins #TheFinestUnfiltered to give a lawsuit update as well as shed light to ever growing hypocrisy of NYC Mayor Eric Adams as well as the hypocrisy of those in NYPD management. If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfilt... To learn more about us please visit www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you To help support Sal Greco in his fight www.helpthisnycop.com

An Analysis of the Union Square Riot

On this episode Eric & John sit down to discuss the events surrounding the August 4th, 2023 riot in #nyc that occurred when twitch streamer #kaicenat had a console giveaway in union square. They discuss the level of preparedness by the @nypd, the response, what thee upper echelon of the NYPD are saying in regard and what is being done to prevent this from happening in the future. Also discussed is the visible absence of the NYPD's Police Commissioner Edward Caban in the media not only on the day of but also in the days following. If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfilt... To learn more about us please visit www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) & tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you

Analysis of NYC Mayor’s ”Blueprint for Community Safety”

On this episode John & Eric discuss #newyorkcity Mayor Eric Adams' Blueprint for Community Safety" and how that compares to his "Blueprint to End Gun Violence" @NYCMayorsOffice Also discussed is the RIOT in #nyc that occurred on 08/04/2023, a director for a violence intervention program that receives millions from NYC getting arrested for illegal firearms & drugs as well as the blatant nepotism & discrimination occurring in the @nypd www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

NYPD cop indicted by the Manhattan DA for punching a suspect, who suffered no injury

On this episode John & Eric explore the recent phenomenon of on duty @nypd cops being indicted for their actions during violent struggles while criminals face no consequences. We discuss the effects this has on public & officer safety. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

NYC is struggling to attract potential candidates to take the NYPD exam

On this episode Eric & John sit down & discuss a @nypost article on how NYC is struggling to find test takers to take the @nypd exam. Eric & John discuss in depth this article and the various reasons they believe this is occurring. They both offer solutions to retain seasoned employees, stop the exodus and attract new candidates. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com @FoxNews @NewsmaxTV ​

NYC Mayor Eric Adams stated ”The NYPD has an Image Problem”

On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss the appointment of Edward Caban to the 46th NYPD Police Commissioner, the appointment of a the NYPD First Deputy Commissioner. John & Eric explore what impact these appointments will have on morale in the NYPD and what they will mean for Public Safety. They also discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams comment that "The NYPD has an image problem".

NYC Mayor blames the media’s coverage of crime for the perception the public has of crime in NYC

On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams' message that "crime is down" and him stating the media is to blame for the public's "perception of crime". John and Eric give the actual crime #'s and put them into a common sense perspective. Also discussed is the police union's failures to protect retirees & their families as well as the @nypd 's chief of patrol media tour of the 600% increase in vehicle pursuits. @NYCMayorsOffice @nypost @FoxNews www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com