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  • Before he became an NYPD Assistant Commissioner, Kevin O’Connor was a young cop working the streets of Manhattan. In this story from 1988, he recalls a dangerous chase and apprehension of an armed man in Times Square — and the unlikely role a group of drunk veterans played in saving him that night. It’s a

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  • He spent 35 years wearing the shield…From foot posts to commanding citywide operations as Assistant Commissioner…Kevin O’Connor witnessed the transformation of the NYPD from the inside. Now, he joins me for a candid look at leadership, service, and the high stakes behind the badge. This Friday—only on Mic’d In New Haven.Watch it on YouTube, Facebook,

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  • In his 30 years with the FBI, Joe Valiquette went from investigating cases with the Joint Terrorism Task Force to stepping into one of the Bureau’s most visible roles — its Spokesman in New York during some of the most high-profile events of our time. In this episode of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide

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  • In this episode, FDNY Lieutenant Mickey Farrell talks about the pride of representing Ladder 43 in Harlem. From being surrounded by great firefighters to carrying the weight of a legendary company, he reflects on how lucky he feels to be where he is — and why it’s so important to pause, take stock, and appreciate

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  • When Don Imus left WFAN in 2007, it set off one of the biggest shake-ups in New York sports radio history. Who would fill the most coveted (and pressure-filled) time slot in the country? Enter Boomer Esiason — former NFL MVP quarterback turned broadcaster — who teamed up with Craig Carton to launch Boomer and

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  • (DOUBLEHEADER, SECOND SHOW OF DAY, 6PM) He’s a third-generation firefighter whose journey started in a New Jersey volunteer house and led to the busiest firehouses in New York City. From stretching lines in Midtown to leading companies in the Bronx, teaching probies at the academy, and bringing fireground lessons across the country through Top Floor

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  • (WEDNESDAY, 10:30AM, LIVE) He’s a man who has worn many hats over the course of a career that’s taken him from the gridiron to the broadcast booth to the radio. A native Long Islander, he spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the highlight of his career being the 1988 season where he won the NFL

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  • (MONDAY, LIVE, 1PM, SPECIAL EDITION) It was 8 months ago I got the shocking and incredibly sad news that my friend Miles Sonn had suddenly passed away. Fit as a fiddle and strong as an ox, it was of all things a blood clot that took this extraordinary man away from us. Tomorrow in a

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  • “Go with your gut, go with your heart, go with what you know is right, because at the end of the day when you’re holding that bag no one’s gonna be there with you”. Leadership isn’t a trait defined by the rank you hold, it’s defined by the actions you demonstrate. In his 18 years

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  • (PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW, WEDNESDAY, 6PM) A journalist, on-air personality, and podcaster who’s built a unique voice in entertainment reporting, she is unfiltered, direct, and sharp. Whether she’s on the red carpet interviewing A-list talent or diving into the details of a high-profile criminal case, she brings a refreshing honesty that cuts through the noise. She’s covered

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