Restoring Broken-Windows Policing and Enhancing Quality of Life: The NYPD’s New Boss Aims for Change

Congratulations to Edward Caban for his appointment as the next commissioner of the NYPD by Mayor Eric Adams. Here is his first priority: Restoring broken-windows policing and placing a laser-like focus on quality-of-life offenses. Gotham has witnessed a decrease in murders, although they still exceed pre-pandemic levels. However, New Yorkers are still dealing with smaller …

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The Lingering Consequences of the Crack Epidemic

The crack epidemic, once a prominent chapter in history, has now become a larger-than-life tale in our collective consciousness. As time passes, our memories of this era become skewed, influenced by the accounts of law-enforcement officials, politicians, and pundits who dominated the conversation. However, most of these individuals were not personally affected by the epidemic …

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The World’s Most Influential App, Telegram, Operates Incognito

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group and a convicted criminal, recently delivered an 11-minute speech reflecting on his brief revolt against the Russian government. Interestingly, he chose to share his message through a voice memo on the popular app Telegram, which allowed for instant feedback. The response to his speech has been …

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Donald Trump Exhibits Deep Fear and Apprehension

Donald Trump appears to be displaying signs of fear, as evidenced by his recent interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier. In the interview, Trump was noticeably jittery and combative, which is not unusual for him as he tends to respond aggressively even to easy questions. However, there was something different this time. Trump seemed …

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