BY SAL GRECOFormer NYPD Sergeant Rayna Rampaul has now suffered the full weight of the system.According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, she was indicted for allegedly stealing approximately $132,000 in taxpayer-funded salary through fraudulent timekeeping. Before that, the NYPD terminated her after she pleaded guilty to departmental charges involving three separate shoplifting incidents at a …
Trump Should Admit He Made a Mistake In Going to War With Iran
Imagine President Trump saying: “I made the wrong call going to war with Iran. Now it’s time to bring our troops home and pursue a diplomatic resolution.”Naturally, it’s not something we’re likely to hear—but we can all fantasize, right? Just thinking about the idea raises an important question: what would actually happen if a president chose that path?Public frustration with the war in Iran appears to be …
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Make Albania Great Again? Jared Kushner’s Island Dream Sparks Protests, Political Backlash, and New Questions About Power
BY SAL GRECOFor Jared Kushner, Albania's Sazan Island may represent the next great luxury development opportunity. For thousands of Albanians now protesting in the streets, it represents something very different: a symbol of foreign influence, political favoritism, and wealthy elites treating their country like a private investment portfolio.What was supposed to be a glamorous billion-dollar resort project …
Another Lawsuit, Another Week of Questions for Jessica Tisch’s NYPD
BY SAL GRECOThe New York City Police Department and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are once again facing legal scrutiny, this time through a lawsuit filed by NYPD Sergeant Joel Silverman, who alleges that despite being found not guilty of all departmental charges, he was never restored to the promotional path that could have led to his promotion to Lieutenant.According to the complaint, Silverman alleges …
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Tom Donlon’s Appeal Reignites Questions About Corruption, Power, and Retaliation Inside New York City Government
BY SAL GRECOWhen Thomas Donlon accepted the position of Interim Police Commissioner of the New York City Police Department in September 2024, he stepped into one of the most politically volatile environments in modern New York City history.The resignation of former Police Commissioner Edward Caban had already intensified public scrutiny surrounding City Hall and the NYPD. Federal investigators were examining …
Former NYPD Detective Frank Palaguachi Wins Unemployment Appeal as Legal Fight Continues
BY SAL GRECOFormer NYPD Officer Frankie Palaguachi has won a significant victory in his ongoing battle against the City of New York after a New York State Administrative Law Judge overturned a determination that had disqualified him from receiving unemployment benefits.The Department of Labor initially denied Palaguachi benefits after concluding he lost his employment through misconduct. The case stemmed …