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City medical examiners are trying to determine what killed a 4-year-old boy at a family homeless shelter in East Flatbush. Plus, a new order from New York State's housing agency could have big implications for tenants paying water bills in rent stabilized apartments. Also, Mamma Mia! returns to Broadway this summer, after a ten-year hiatus. And finally, state health officials say there are two confirmed cases of measles in New York City. This comes after an outbreak of measles in Texas, where there's over 100 cases.

1993 a été une grande année pour le hip-hop, la seconde année d'une période de cinq ans, sans doute la plus forte de l'histoire du hip-hop (1992-1996), une période qui nous a donné des sorties monumentales de plusieurs groupes et rappeurs solo ! C'est aussi une année qui voit le rap à mi-chemin entre l'indie et le mainstream pas encore tout à fait là. Erratum: contrairement à ce qui est dit dans l'épisode, Busta Rhymes a bien grandi à East Flatbush, BROOKLYN, et non de Jamaica Queens :p

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week Haiti, the recent Democratic National Convention (DNC) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoHN7K5VdXg), living in the now and ideas that challenge mindset boundaries are hot topic with my guest, Haitian-American, Jodine Dorcé. Jodine has been discovering, branding and promoting arts, music and culture for over a decade. Behind the scenes, she had an impressive career as an award-winning event marketer in the arts, entertainment and consumer product industries. Her achievements include developing and promoting products for Disney Consumer Electronics; leading sponsorship integrations for CurlFest and ONE Musicfest; producing the 2015 ESSENCE Festival and being responsible for the branding of Red Bull as a staple in the Atlanta cultural scene. Currently she is the VP of Live Events at WaitWhat (https://waitwhat.com), a media invention company, recognized for the highest quality, most genre-defining content today. In front of an audience, Jodine has a fearless passion for hosting and being an on-air personality. From her former radio days at WBCX 89.1FM in Atlanta, GA, she was also the host of the world-renowned Apollo Theater's Music Cafe in Harlem that spotlights emerging music artists. She now serves as a host for Capital Jazz TV while producing and assist in the programming for the Capital Jazz Fest & Supercruise. You can also find her guest hosting various events throughout the country that showcase music, empower women and bring awareness to her beloved home country, Haiti. Join us in the vibe! Where to find Jodine? https://www.jodinedorce.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodinedorce/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jodinedorce/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jodinedorce) On X (https://twitter.com/jodinescorner) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jodinescorner) What's Jodine listening to? Stout (https://www.instagram.com/theestout/?hl=en) Keyon Harrold (https://keyonharroldmusic.com) on NPR's Tiny Desk (https://youtu.be/ipFtGz0_dAg?si=lXzQDGjLUizpaZMb) Other topics of interest: Tabarre, Haiti (https://haiti.fandom.com/wiki/Tabarre) On Haiti's Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Revolution) Perspectives on Haiti in 2024 (https://youtu.be/wBYLkoED5i4?si=Z2vUf7wf_V8YBMl7) East Flatbush (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Flatbush,_Brooklyn) and Little Haiti (https://www.facebook.com/littlehaitibk/) in Brooklyn Some Bedford-Stuyvesant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford%E2%80%93Stuyvesant,_Brooklyn) History On Sapiens (lin https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/) Masters of Scale Podcast (https://mastersofscale.com) Reid Hoffman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Hoffman) About DNC (Democratic Nationional Convention) Producer, Ricky Kirshner (https://deadline.com/2024/08/dnc-producer-interview-harris-1236047924/) LFG! (https://awario.com/help/social-media-wiki/what-does-lfg-mean-in-social-media/) List of Elections in 2024 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elections_in_2024) Kat Cole (lin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_Cole) and the Hot Shot Rule (https://katcole.substack.com/p/the-hotshot-rule) Jason Orr on FunkJazz Kafe (lin https://funkatopia.com/funk-news/interview-with-funkjazz-kafe-jason-orr/) Special Guest: Jodine Dorcé.

Mama Edna was the matriarch of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Everyone loved her. But someone wanted her dead. As authorities look into the brutal homicide of this beloved grandmother, troubling questions arise--where was her husband at the time of the murder? Was she secretly involved in illegal activates? Did she have friends who would benefit from her death? It's a baffling case where nothing is what it seems. FAM!! COME TO A MEETUP IN YOUR CITY!! Patrick is coming to town to get the TCO Fam together and you should come hang out!! RSVP HERE AND LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!    

Asghar Ali, 58, of Brooklyn, is facing charges, including attempted murder and a hate crime after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk in East Flatbush on Wednesday and trying to hit a group of young Orthodox Jewish men. Meanwhile, New York City plans to expand its e-scooter rental program into eastern Queens, but some locals aren't on board. Plus, hurricane season officially starts Saturday in the New York City region. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a more active-than-usual season this year. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with Dan Zarrilli, special advisor for climate and sustainability at Columbia University, about the potential impact on the city.

The NYPD says police officers shot and killed a 33 year old man in East Flatbush in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, an investigation is ongoing. Also, New York City will pay $1.6 million to a man who was sexually abused by a physical therapist while he was held at Rikers Island in response to a lawsuit. And lastly, WNYC will be hosting and broadcasting a debate Monday night among the three candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. The candidates are Congressman Andy Kim, Patricia Campos Medina and Larry Hamm, and mostly likely whoever wins this primary will be the next senator since a Republican hasn't won a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972. WNYC's Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon, who has been covering the race joins our own Janae Pierre to discuss what issues they'll be exploring in the upcoming debate.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police in East Flatbush fatally shot a 33-year-old man early Sunday after they say he refused to put down his gun. In other news, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams seeks a swift resolution as the city's Department of Investigation examines claims that NYPD officials misused official social media accounts. Meanwhile, the NYPD's crackdown on fake licenses, in partnership with the MTA and other agencies, continues to show results.

Anita Bonita has this afternoon's top local stories from the WCBS Newsroom.

Ceddyjay is a hip-hop prodigy from East Flatbush, Brooklyn, and also happens to be a friend of ours. On this episode, Ceddy spoke about his story - his choice to pursue music at 9 years old, what drives him to create, and most importantly, his MetroPlus socks. Go check out Ceddyjay on all platforms! Linked below.  Ceddyjay's Instagram ⁠Ceddyjay's Music (Spotify)⁠ Ceddyjay's Production Company, enpak

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Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane have the morning's top headlines from the WCBS 880 newsroom...

Chris Banks, New York City Council member (District 42, East New York, Starrett City, Brownsville, Canarsie, Remsen Village, and East Flatbush), talks about his district and his priorities as one of four new members of the City Council.

New Years Eve in 1990 was not fun for everyone in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3226883/advertisement

Zellnor Myrie, New York State Senator (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about the Clean Slate Act, which was recently signed into law in New York State, which seals certain criminal convictions, and other news.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is still searching for a suspect in connection to a double murder that happened in East Flatbush late Sunday. Also, New York City's Planning Department is asking Bronx residents what they'd want for the future of the Cross-Bronx Expressway. Plus, the MTA has begun activating on the subway's first OMNY vending machines.

Police are looking for a man who they believe shot and killed two men Sunday night in an East Flatbush apartment building. Meanwhile, Matthew Perry fans have been flocking his apartment building to pay their respects after the actor died Saturday. Plus, It's migratory bird season, and ecologists are cataloging the large number of avian species that make pit stops in New York City; including in an unexpected place on Manhattan's far west side. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary takes a look into how innovative infrastructure can help protect against climate disasters.

An Israeli family visiting New York relatives gives their reaction to the Hamas attack in their home country. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams and city officials broke ground today on the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush with an expected completion in 2025. Also, Election Day is in three weeks. And in some parts of the city, there are heated contests for local Council seats. WNYC's senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins us with what we need to know before we walk into that voting booth. Finally, on Friday, thousands of people took to the streets in Times Square and in Brooklyn, to protest the Israeli bombardment of Gaza that has followed that attack. But although law enforcement said it was ready for possible violence, those protests were peaceful. WNYC's Bahar Ostadan was at one of those protests.

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This is the All Local Morning for Friday, August 18th 2023

Levon Putney has the evening's top local stories from the WCBS newsroom 

Trevor George Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, on May 20, 1972. He is best known for his outlandish style and fashion sense depicted in several innovative music videos as well as his intricate rhyming technique, rapping at high speed with heavy use of internal rhyme and half rhyme. Rhymes began his career as a member of the hip hop group Leaders of the New School, which released two albums in the early 1990s. He left the group in 1994 to pursue a solo career. His debut album, The Coming, was released in 1996 and was a critical and commercial success. It reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rhymes has released nine studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or gold by the RIAA. He has also won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, two BET Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards. He is considered to be one of the most influential rappers of all time. In addition to his music career, Rhymes has also starred in several films and television shows. He has appeared in films such as "Shaft" (2000), "Bring It On" (2000), and "How High" (2001). He has also starred in the television series "Oz" (2001-2003) and "The Boondocks" (2005-2014). Rhymes is a controversial figure, but he is also one of the most respected and successful rappers of all time. He is known for his energetic live performances, his complex rhymes, and his flamboyant style. He is a true pioneer of hip hop music, and his influence can be felt on many of today's top rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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He was 17 years old when he was convicted of murdering a 14-year-old boy in East Flatbush, Brooklyn New York on Christmas Eve 2004. Now, at the age of 35, he is finally a free man. Sheldon Thomas' case is a tragic example of the devastating consequences of wrongful convictions of young black men and highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals receive a fair and just trial. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soulfoodandlemonade/message

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, New York State Assemblymember (D-42), includes Flatbush, East Flatbush, Ditmas Park, and Midwood, and chair of the Kings County Democratic County Committee, talks about the bill she sponsored to ban the sale of flavored tobacco in New York which Gov. Hochul included in her budget proposal and her personal connection to the issue, having lost her father to lung cancer.

Marla Diamond has the morning's top local stories from the WCBS newsroom.

Parkland 5 Years After What do you do five years after 17 members of your beloved family and community are killed and your elected officials fail to pass gun safety laws and work to undo safety measures that are still in place? Our guests, Debbie Miller, Stacey Wesch, and Angela Weber, self-described Gun Violence Prevention activist Bad Ass Bitches, address these questions and a wide range of topics surrounding Parkland, gun violence, Florida, Ron DeSantis and surviving trauma. Our In Memoriam honors DeAndre Matthews of East Flatbush, who was killed in what his family believes was a hate crime. And we share a special Black History Month premium book package: from author Wendy Jones, An Extraordinary Life: Josephine E. Jones and The Culinary Art Portfolio of Josephine E. Jones and from Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Berry Hawes the New York Times Best Seller Grace Will Lead Us Home the story of the survivors of the killings at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston South Carolina. Sarah Germain Lilly and Robert De Dominic host.

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[REBROADCAST FROM August 31, 2022] Michael K. Williams was in the process of writing his memoir when he passed away unexpectedly in 2021. The book, called Scenes From My Life, details his memories of life growing up in East Flatbush, his starring role as Omar in "The Wire," and his struggles with addiction. Jon Sternfeld, co-writer of the book, and Dominic Dupont, Williams's nephew who is also the program director for his uncle's foundation Making Kids Win, join us to discuss the memoir, and the legacy of Michael K. Williams.

The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. This year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. Today, Council member Farah Louis, talks about her priorities for district 45, which includes East Flatbush, Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, and Midwood.

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Growing up in East New York Brooklyn to Finding her way to East Flatbush, S0l0 Charm found her Calling. Making a platform to Promote her Brand, Charm been doing this. Having a passion for Music, Media, Fashion and journalism charm really is the Voice of the streets. This interview was different for me because personally i admire and look up to her. Always helping, always providing information to guide the youth, she's serves her purpose in this world Making change into the community is also her passion. Charm along with her Manager pulled up to eat some gud food and talk her shit. Not only did she pull up but she gave me my flowers

The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. This year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. Today, Councilmember Rita Joseph talks about her priorities for district 40, which includes parts of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park South, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.

Michael K. Williams was in the process of writing his memoir when he passed away unexpectedly in 2021. The book, called Scenes From My Life, details his memories of life growing up in East Flatbush, his starring role as Omar in "The Wire," and his struggles with addiction. Jon Sternfeld, co-writer of the book, and Dominic Dupont, Williams's nephew who is also the program director for his uncle's foundation Making Kids Win, join us to discuss the memoir, and the legacy of Michael K. Williams, the actor and the man.

Brunchin Black Women On Top! (host Kassie w/co host Chef Isha Wong) spotlight Dr. Monique Allen-Davy, a Brooklyn nominated candidate for NYS Assembly representing East Flatbush, Canarsie & Brownsville. Born and raised in East New York Brooklyn this amazing woman who's career started out in Corporate American and later transitioned into Education as a NYC public school administrator has chosen to run for public office representing what she believes her community truly needs. This phenomenal women has quite a fight ahead of her with no prior background in politics Dr. Monique Allen-Davy your down to earth around the way girl shares her story about the trials and tribulations she's faced during her journey and what she's come to learn about what many may consider shady politics. Monique is determined to speak TRUTH to the people and help to build back an even greater community. This exceptional Black Women On Top is a true Brooklyn G! 

“To navigate complexity, you need people who not only believe in the same change you do, but bring experience so deep and unique, it fast forwards your ability to see clearly,” I wrote this note about my brother, Little Shawn, after finding an intrinsic connection within myself that equally matches who he walks with inside himself.  That deeper relationship we carry within our being creates room for our witnessing and connection with those who see (and KNOW) what we're really about. Seeing yourself is that unique gift from the universe saying, “You're right where you need to be. Don't move. But make MOVES.”  That's what Shawn Pen, aka BEHIND THE SMOKE, is doing right now. He's already written the documentary of his life, the book, the words. Now he's moving it to screen (documentary, that is) for us to see what's really “behind the smoke.”  If you know, you know.  If you don't, this episode will open windows into the rap scene in a way you'd only dream possible. Remember: hip hop and rap is the spine of culture. It's the body. It's the blood, And it influences everything around us. It influences everything I care about and everyone I care about. Peep the list (below) of Shawn's WORKS, history, and the tools you'll get from listening to this one-of-a-kind episode from a one-of-a-kind person. WORKS: I could list it. But it's better I don't. Let's start here: On Wikipedia, it says “Tyrone Shawn Wilkins, (born December 21, 1969) better known as Little Shawn and Shawn Pen, is an American hip hop artist, rapper, songwriter and producer from East Flatbush, Brooklyn."  Then it says, "Little Shawn released the single "Dom Perignon" (Uptown Records) featuring fellow Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G. on 20 July 1995. The music video also featured Busta Rhymes, another rapper from Brooklyn. It peaked at #5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 as well as #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and #23 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the Fox TV crime drama New York Undercover." It's rumored that Tupac Shakur was on his way to record a verse for Shawn when he was robbed and shot 5 times in 1994. We get into this. And much more. (See the list of TOOLS below) And make sure to follow @behindthesmoke to stay plugged into WHERE HE'S GOING. Not just where he's been.   Tools You'll Get from This Episode: - Tools to stay clear-headed when the world wants you foggy - Unmatched tips for how to stay truly dedicated to your truth and knowing of self - Tips that remind you how to present yourself in a way that honors your integrity - Reminders that empower you to ensure your influence isn't overtaken by outside influences - Helpful guidance to uplift your image when others see you in a way that differs from your own knowing of who you are - Inspiration for cultivating your clarity and sticking to it

There are certain foundational lessons learned in our family of origin such as unconditional love, sacrifice, selflessness, loyalty, and fellowship. But a brief reflection will often remind us that sometimes we had a faulty start. Still, God in His mercy gives grace so that not even a faulty start can prevent a fruitful destiny.  Taken from 1 Chronicles 4: 9-10 Follow us on Instagram @cogefurbanimpact | @bishop.rc.nelson or like us on Facebook “Church of God of East Flatbush”

Stable marriages provide an essential framework for a stable society. Marriage is God's creation for stability and procreation. Every generation needs to be reminded of God's divine purpose and pattern for marriage and the pending perils when a society loses its moral compass. Taken from Psalms 11: 1-7 Follow us on Instagram @cogefurbanimpact | @bishop.rc.nelson or like us on Facebook “Church of God of East Flatbush”

God desires that Christian marriages reflect a strong witness to our relationship with God. But in order to maintain the passion and purpose, He must be invited into the relationship, and be given a prominent place so His power can be displayed. If it's one thing Covid-19 taught us is that it exposed us to severe shortages in things like hand sanitizer, toilet paper, baby formula, gas, and the list goes on. Taken from 1 Timothy 6: 11-14 Follow us on Instagram @cogefurbanimpact | @bishop.rc.nelson or like us on Facebook “Church of God of East Flatbush”

Highly motivated people are driven to go above and beyond by placing confidence in the power of the Almighty. While there will always be distractions and the temptation to settle, God wants us to pursue our divine destiny. Elisha followed his mentor Elijah from Gilgal to Bethel to Jericho to Jordan. Life will present varied obstacles, but we can resist distractions and be determined to live in the Extra Portion. Taken from 2 Kings 2: 1-15 Follow us on Instagram @cogefurbanimpact | @bishop.rc.nelson or like us on Facebook “Church of God of East Flatbush”

With his appointment as congregational rabbi of the Young Israel of Rugby in East Flatbush in 1947, Rav Avigdor Miller embarked on the most famous aspect of his storied career. He saw his role as rabbi primarily as a teacher of Torah, and he envisioned a community committed to Jewish observance and Torah study. To that end he focused on teaching Torah, engaging in the delivery of classes for beginners in Gemara and a myriad of other topics. With the demographics changing in East Flatbush in the early 1970's, Rav Miller took the unprecedented step of moving his entire congregation to Flatbush. In his later years his impact and influence exponentially increased beyond the confines of his congregation through the publication of his books, the increased attendance of his lectures - especially his Thursday night lecture - and the dissemination of his recorded lectures on cassette tapes.   For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com   Subscribe To Our Podcast on:    PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/   Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You can email Yehuda at yehuda@yehudageberer.com

Rav Avigdor Miller assumed the rabbinate of Walnut Street Shul in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1939, and would remain there for six years. Seeking better educational opportunity for his children, he moved to East Flatbush, Brooklyn in 1945 and would remain there for the next three decades. He assumed a position as mashgiach in Yeshiva Chaim Berlin in Brownsville, and began educating his young charges with the values he had brought from Slabodka. At around the same time he was hired as congregational rabbi at the Young Israel of Rugby, where he would have a decisive impact on generations of congregants. Following his departure from Chaim Berlin in 1965, he expanded the scope of his activities with his involvement in other Brooklyn Yeshivos such as Netzach Yisroel, Mir and Eastern Parkway. In addition, he gave classes to the girls of Bais Yaakov in Williamsburg and Boro Park.   For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com   Subscribe To Our Podcast on:    PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/   Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You can email Yehuda at yehuda@yehudageberer.com

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Pierre Laguerre is a Haitian born American who emigrated to Brooklyn, NY at the age of 15. Shortly after moving to the neighborhood of East Flatbush, he decided that he would find a way to become a valuable product of his environment rather than a victim of circumstances. After his first year of college, Pierre left to become a trucker. The decision proved to be the beginning of a hard-fought and successful career in Transportation. Since then, Pierre has started and grown four businesses, generated over $7m in revenues and successfully fundraised over $3m. Although he has achieved things far greater than others would have in his shoes, his journey has only just begun. Pierre has made history by becoming the first black man to raise $1.07 million maximum in all regular crowdfunding platforms. Academy Courses | Pierre Laguerre Fleeting | Home Instagram- pierre_laguerre5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about the NYS budget proposals related to crime and elections, including his "Clean Slate" bill and the governor's call to roll back bail reform.

The Mafia Cops Louis Eppolito was practically born into the Mafia. His father was a Gambino family soldier known as Fat the Gangster. An uncle known as Jimmy the Clam, a grandfather and a cousin were made men, too. By age 10, Louis was joining his father on his bookmaking rounds. A life in organized crime seemed preordained, but Louis's interest faded after several relatives were killed by rival gangsters. So after graduating from high school, Louis went in a different direction: he joined the New York Police Department. It was an unlikely career that earned him many medals and headlines. But Mr. Eppolito would end up at the center of one of the biggest scandals in department history. He and a fellow detective, Stephen Caracappa, were convicted in 2006 of moonlighting as mob assassins, involved in eight gangland slayings while on the payroll of Anthony Casso, a Luchese crime family underboss known as Gaspipe. Mr. Eppolito, 71, died on Nov. 3 at a hospital in Tucson, Ariz., his wife, Frances Ann Eppolito, confirmed this week, without providing a cause. He had been serving a life sentence at the high-security United States penitentiary nearby. After their arrest, Mr. Eppolito and Mr. Caracappa, who died at a medical detention facility in 2017 at 75, became widely known as the “Mafia Cops.” The nickname came easily: Mr. Eppolito had already written a memoir, “Mafia Cop: The Story of an Honest Cop Whose Family Was the Mob” (1992), in which he recounted his mob pedigree. Louis John Eppolito was born on July 22, 1948, in Brooklyn and grew up in East Flatbush, according to the memoir. His father, Ralph, was a professional criminal. His mother, Theresa, was a registered nurse. Mr. Eppolito knew by the time he was 12 that his father killed people for pay, he acknowledged on Sally Jessy Raphael's talk show in 1992 while promoting his book. But he did not know details. The following exchange, he said, was typical. Editors' Picks “If I said to him, ‘What happened to this guy?' He'd say ‘He had to go.'” “Go where, Dad? Where did he go? To St. Louis?” “No. He's gone.” According to “Mafia Cop,” Ralph Eppolito beat his son often, but also instilled in him a lifelong respect for “honor and loyalty.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

e're closing out Black History Month celebrating the leadership of two of New York's strong Black voices.Talisha is joined this month by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Allison Lane, AIA.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is the Assemblymember and State Committee Woman / District Leader for New York State's 42nd Assembly District representing Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood and Ditmas Park in Brooklyn.Born and raised in Brooklyn, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is the first Haitian American woman elected in New York City and the first woman to chair the Majority County Party in Brooklyn.Allison Lane, AIA, ASID, NOMA is a Project Manager and Architect at AECOM Buildings and Places in Manhattan. She is a licensed architect with a background in architecture, interior design and real estate development. With a commitment to designing for the wellness of humanity and promoting inclusive design opportunities for diverse individuals and projects, Allison is actively engaged in many equity and inclusion efforts at AECOM and various industry organizations.She currently serves as the President-Elect of nycobaNOMA.

Gregg Bishop is currently the Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund, an initiative funded by The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation. The Social Justice Fund centers its work around racial justice and economic mobility. Bishop has over 13 years of government experience, serving under Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Bill de Blasio. From 2015-2020, he served as the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), where he was charged with running a dynamic City agency focused on equity of opportunity, leading to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for New York City diverse communities.  During his tenure, he connected small businesses to over $200 million in capital, certified a record 9,000 Minority and Women business enterprises, connected over 100,000 New Yorkers to good-paying jobs, and invested over $10 million in capacity-building programs across the five boroughs. In addition, over 10,000 city residents were trained with new skills in the technology, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. He also developed and launched several initiatives aimed at structural barriers minorities face, including Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC) and Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC).  Born in Grenada and raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Bishop received a master's degree in Integrated Marketing and Management Communication from Florida State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business Administration from Florida A&M University. 

A Founder's greatest quality is to move forward from failure – because there will be many.  Pierre Laguerre is an excellent example of “losing it all” and rebuilding an empire from scratch, on several occasions.  Born in Haiti, Pierre struggled to adjust to life in East Flatbush, NYC when he moved to the US at age 14.  These struggles empowered him to become a community leader and successful entrepreneur.    In this podcast, Pierre will share how his journey as a truck driver for over a decade enabled him to build a rapidly growing fleet management marketplace.  He talks about how a life threatening carjacking inspired him to build a platform that supports underresourced and formerly incarcerated populations in gaining economic opportunities.   Founder Bio: Pierre Laguerre is an entrepreneur in transportation logistics who has over 17 years of experience in the space. While generating more than $5M in revenue through his transportation ventures, Pierre has successfully mentored young men who have gone on to earn their commercial drivers licenses. He has also facilitated growth in his peers who now own their own trucking and dispatch operations.   As a Haitian-born migrant, Pierre found his entrepreneurial passion in trucking. He started his journey as a truck driver. Since then, he's earned the honor of becoming the first Black man to max out an SEC approved equity crowdfunding campaign. After excelling in the Quake Capital startup accelerator, Pierre has gone on to win pitch competitions with Harvard University, Chamillionaire, and Damon John, all while being a calm collected head-of-household for his three young children.   TimeStamps: 2:26  Born and raised in Haiti.  Migrating to Brooklyn as a teenager 5:00  Every day life in Haiti 7:21  Arriving in New York City and overcoming bullying as a Haitian kid in East Flatbush 11:57 Leveraging street smarts to thrive in a life beyond the streets 16:15  How a desire to leave the hood inspired Pierre's early career as a truck driver 18:30  How Pierre moved from truck driver to entrepreneur with billion dollar aspirations 22:42  Losing everything | How Pierre rebuilt his business after a car accident destroyed it all 24:23  Coming up with business ideas to make money as an entrepreneur 31:23 31:31  How Pierre bootstrapped a business to $2.5mm in 18 months 38:00  Discovering tech as a tool to scale the management of a trucking fleet 41:30  How a special needs child and a life threatening car jacking inspired the start of Fleeting 48:41  Pitching Fleeting to investors with zero experience and straight out of the hospital 52:14  The Product | What is Fleeting? 55:08  The importance in listening to the market to determine best product approach 56:40  Solving truck drivers' biggest pain point 59:32  Closing a $500K seed round with Kyrie Irving of the New Jersey Nets and Lockstep Ventures 1:03:30  Find and support Pierre

When you think of apartment buildings in New York City you imagine them owned by large Real Estate Corporations, Private Equity Companies and publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts. However, when you pause and look closely you will find that there is a group of dedicated families who operate legacy multifamily real estate across many celebrated communities in our big pond of a town. These individuals who represent the fabric of the diverse cultural enclaves provide much of the affordable regulated apartments and they do it with heart! Recorded, on Juneteenth, they raised their voices and candidly shared the inequity of their contribution to housing in NYC while having to operate under a barrage of regulatory burden and a lack of social and financial recognition. SPONY.ORG members Joanna from Soho, Jan from Chinatown and Sharon from East Flatbush are Real New Yorkers telling it like it is. Do not miss this one!

Making the spirit soar and making somebody sort of lift off the ground and fly is about creating magic. People ask me about magic and what it is; it's very difficult for me to say. If I knew I would write a book and sell the book. And that magic, that very elusive kind of thing, is what I try to create at these hotels. —Ian Schrager As we pulled up to the porte cochère, I remember being thrilled. The entrance to the Delano had a magnitude and energy I'd rarely, if ever, experienced before. The valets were all perfectly dressed in crisp white outfits, the people getting out of their cars were beau- tifully put together, and the architecture was the perfect combina- tion of classic Art Deco and clean modern lines. While the arrival alone was magnificent, it wasn't until I entered the lobby that I was swept away: fifty-foot ceilings, a straight-shot visual hundreds of feet from the entrance to the rear orchard, and charming vignettes of whimsical seating and social areas throughout. The beauty was unmistakable, and the energy was so real you could almost drink it. Every step I took built on the drama of the experience. By the time I exited the lobby and stepped into the orchard, I felt changed, as if my appreciation for what the imagination could manifest had been heightened. I didn't say a word for ten minutes after I walked outside. I just smiled, completely satisfied by what I had just consumed. While the experience was powerful, as in many meaningful moments, I wasn't fully aware of how this night would affect me. I definitely wasn't aware I would end up spending over a decade of my life involved in different ways with this company, crafting new ideas, creating even more magical experiences. What I did know, without a doubt, was that I had tasted fully realized creative poten- tial. And once I knew it existed, how could I live without realizing my own? So I began my research at the source: Ian Schrager, the iconoclastic creator of Delano. Schrager, like Maslow, was born in Brooklyn to a working-class family. Unlike Maslow, he had a close relationship with his parents, especially with his father, Louis, who instilled in him a strong value system. After spending his youth in East Flatbush, he headed off to Syracuse University in 1964. That's where he met Steve Rubell, another Brooklyn product, who would become his lifelong friend and business partner. An outgoing, flamboyant character, Steve was a couple of years older than Ian, but the two meshed perfectly. As Ian tells it, “We were dating the same girl, and from the way we went about competing for her, we came to respect and like each other. And the friendship just got closer and closer and closer. I would say that from the end of 1964 until Steve died in 1989 I spoke to him every single day.” After they graduated, Ian went on to practice real estate law, and Steve started a chain of steakhouses and became Ian's first client. It was about this time that Ian and Steve started going to clubs together, and they were astonished and inspired by what they saw. For the first time they were exposed to the mixing of different groups of people, the breaking down of social barriers—and the willingness of people to stand in line for the chance to spend their money. This was when Ian began to sense his desire to create. After a couple of months of going out and throwing a few parties of their own, Ian and Steve decided to open their own disco—in Queens, a borough of New York City known more for slicked-back hair and slice shops than for chic parties and celebrities.