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Weekend Buff

Weekend Buff

If this author sounds familiar, you may remember him from one of the best NYPD movies ever made. In our first installment of Weekend Buff, we reviewed the film Prince of the City (1981). The film is a somewhat fictionalized account of the corruption and cooperation of NYPD Detective Robert Leuci. That story was originally told by Robert Daley in the book by the same name.

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The Manhunt Continues

So the NYPD, FBI, and Atlanta PD are presently scouring for the cold-blooded killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. At this writing, the killer remains unapprehended.

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The Adams Trap

Another day — another resignation of a top government official here in NYC. At this rate, we’re going to be down to the Mayor and the dog-catcher.

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I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing

No matter what your opinion on the Eric Adams criminal case, the most significant aspect of the situation lies with the Department of Justice itself.  That’s saying a lot.  The mayor of the country’s biggest city has never been arrested before last week. As we see top aides like David Banks, Philip Banks, and Edward Caban resigning, it seems like Adams position as Mayor is becoming less tenable. But the bigger story is our lack of faith in the federal justice system. 

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The Eric Adams Case: A Primer

So what’s behind the indictment of New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams? Biden administration-vindictiveness? Or diligent anti-corruption enforcement?

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