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FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker joins Forhad to speak about his time with the Queens District Attorney's Office, T&M USA and his current role as the head of the largest fire department in the United States. He shares his thoughts about safety/security being a shared responsibility and provides his insight on fire safety, the crisis associated with the use of 911 for non-emergency situations and other challenges that the FDNY faces. To learn more about the FDNY or donate to the FDNY Foundation, please visit:https://www.nyc.gov/site/fdny/https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/Connect with Robert on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-s-tucker-7a0a5819/  Send your comments and/or questions to info@integrasintel.com. We want to hear from you.Please subscribe to our podcast and follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integras-intelligence-inc.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrasintelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/integras_intel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/integrasintelYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBx0BlZB_u1qolio6LPbsA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#security⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#integrasintelligence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#duediligence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#privateinvestigators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#investigationinsiders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#privateinvestigations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#backgroundchecks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#litigationsupport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#employmentscreening⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#riskmanagement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#executiveprotection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#securityassessment⁠⁠  

A new report from the Board of Correction reveals that a third of medical care requests for Rikers Island detainees were ignored last year. Meanwhile, Queens District Attorney says 37-year-old Saul Colon has been charged with stealing a $50,000 Torah from a Far Rockaway yeshiva. Plus, New York City is intensifying efforts to curb public drinking. WNYC reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey Wilensky and Bahar Ostadan analyzed the data and share their findings. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath reports on a New Yorker who built a museum dedicated to old signs.

Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office.Under her leadership, the District Attorney's office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America. District Attorney Katz restructured the office with new bureaus and mandates to manage challenges including taking guns off the street, empowering victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and seeking justice even in the oldest of cold cases.Shanon LaCorte has extensive work experience in the legal field. Shanon is currently working as the Bureau Chief of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau at the Queens District Attorney's Office since July 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Unit from May 2021 to July 2023.Before joining the Queens District Attorney's Office, Shanon worked at the Office of the New York State Attorney General. Shanon served as the Special Counsel for the Statewide Organized Crime Task Force from April 2016 to May 2021. Prior to that, they were an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Enforcement & Financial Crimes Bureau from October 2014 to March 2016.Shanon's earlier work experience includes working as an Assistant District Attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office from January 2011 to October 2014. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate in the Litigation Department at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP from September 2007 to August 2010.Shanon LaCorte obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Union College between 2000 and 2004. Subsequently, they attended American University Washington College of Law from 2004 to 2007 and earned a Doctor of Law degree (JD). What are ghost guns and why should you be concerned?The United States ranks first in the world when it comes to firearms ownership with 400 million guns that we know of. Guns Incorporated is big business in the United States valued at almost 21 billion dollars with more than five percent annual growth. This will be disrupted by 3D printed guns imminently.2024 has already seen a more than 1000 percent increase in 3D printed firearm recoveries in New York City. Queens County leads New York City in ghost gun recoveries. Their impressive leadership has implemented forward looking techniques to limit the flow of 3D printed machine guns, assault weapons, mines, bombs, and bullets in New York City. In this episode, District Attorney Melinda Katz and Bureau Chief Shanon LaCorte join us to talk about the growing of ghost guns and 3D printed firearms and they are working toward keeping these guns of the street.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Melinda KatzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindakatz/Website: https://www.katzforny.com/Shanon LaCorteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanon-lacorte-921324210/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

When a young woman disappears in broad daylight, investigators are left with a strange trail of clues to follow and one important question: What happened to Marisha Cheong? If you have any information about the murder of Marisha Cheong, please contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or contact the Queens District Attorney's Office at 1-718-286-6300. Episode transcript, media, and sources available at bitesizedcrimepod.com. Have a case you'd like me to cover? Let me know! Follow the pod for more true crime content! Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook Check out my interviews with the I'm The Villain podcast and the Visible Voices podcast! Bite-Sized Crime is a proud member of the Boundless Audio Network.

The more diverse your organization, the more successful it will be Today I bring to you a most fascinating and consequential woman leader, Melissa Andrieux. Born and bred in Queens, New York, Melissa became a prosecutor, then Queens District Attorney, then civil litigator. She is now Chief Diversity Officer at the law firm Dorf Nelson & Zauderer. She is also Chief Client Relations Officer, and is tapping into her extensive experience in marketing, business development and recruitment to drive business growth within the firm by establishing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. What's more, she helps other firms bring DEI&B into their own cultures. Melissa is not only a trailblazer but a beacon for others to emulate. Do enjoy. Watch and listen to our conversation here Key takeaways from our podcast It's never too late. Don't let people tell you that you're only good at one thing. Just because you're good at it doesn't mean you should keep doing it.  Yes you should have a plan, but don't get so fixed on it that you miss the opportunities that come.  You need diverse perspectives within your organization, because the clients out there are so diverse. They can pick and choose who they want to work with, who they want to give their money to, and if they're not seeing representation at your organization or at your business, they're going to go elsewhere. Diversity is a reference, a representation of different cultures, different backgrounds, different races, sexual orientations. Diversity can also be the differences in education, socioeconomic background, marital status. People often think that it's just racial or gender, but that's not it. There are so many different aspects to diversity. It's what makes us different and unique. Equity at its basic level is about fairness and leveling the playing field. Contrary to what some people think, it's not about taking from one group to give to another group. It's about making adjustments to imbalances. It's really about fairness.  Inclusion is related to belonging. Inclusion is, you're being invited to the party to play, you're being given a seat at the table, you're being considered. And as a decision maker, as a colleague, your voice is being heard. If we do not start with the basics, the foundations, and understand why people feel a certain way, why people think that they need to gravitate towards their own groups, their own culture, then we're never going to get to where we need to be. It's all about knowledge, education and understanding. When it comes to DEI, the leader is instrumental because nothing can be done without the leader's buy-in. You can connect with Melissa by LinkedIn or email: mandrieux@dorflaw.com. More stories of women making DEI a reality, not just an idea Maureen Berkner Boyt—Diversity and Inclusion: Let's Go Beyond Hoping and Make Inclusion Really Happen Rohini Anand—Can Businesses Create Cultures Based On True Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Andie Kramer—Can “Beyond Bias” Take Your Organization To Great Heights? Maria Colacurcio—Stop The Revolving Door. Help Your Employees Embrace A Diverse And Equitable Workplace. Businesses Must Sustain Diversity And Inclusion For Women Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored by Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman and Andi Simon, PhD Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. Hi I'm Andi Simon and as you know, as my frequent followers who come to watch our podcast, I'm here to be the guide and the host to take you off the brink. Our job is to help you see, feel and think in new ways. And in order to do that, you have to listen to people who have changed. Change is painful. Your brain hates me. But don't run away. Today we're going to have a great, great time. I have with us today Melissa Andrieux who's an attorney whom I met at a wonderful party. And she has really given me some perspective on something that I think is important for us to share. She's smiling at me. Here's a little bit about her background and then she's going to tell you about her own journey. Melissa is an experienced litigator. She leveraged her background in law to lead Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, the law firm, in their initiatives as chief diversity officer. She's also the firm's chief client relations officer, and she's tapping into her extensive experience in marketing, business development and recruitment to drive business growth within the firm. But what's really important is, she's gone from being a litigator to being an expert in the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging professional space. So she's helping the firm help other firms begin. And this is my world: see, feel and think in new ways so they can begin to understand why having a lot of diversity of all kinds, including cognitive diversity and listening to each other is important, and understand how to include people in things that you might have not thought they were part of. Melissa, thank you for joining me today. Melissa Andrieux: Well, thank you for having me, Andi. It's a real pleasure to be on your show. Andi Simon: Well, it was a real pleasure to meet you when we did the book launch at Josie's. I asked people if they wanted to share their wisdoms and Melissa had a story she wanted to tell. She's going to tell it again today. But first, who is Melissa? Tell us about your journey, please. Melissa Andrieux: Well, when you called me up to tell my story, I was a little shocked. I hadn't planned on being called upon. But I love sharing my story. I was born and bred in Queens. I am a lawyer, as you said. And I came to that profession kind of, I didn't have mentors in my life who were lawyers or judges. I learned by watching TV what was interesting. That's why I chose my profession and what was on TV? You're a prosecutor. You are a criminal defense lawyer. So I chose the prosecution route. I always wanted to be a Queens District Attorney, and I became one. I loved that job. I represented the people of the State of New York, the county of Queens, and as most people in government, we move on into civil practice. And then I moved into civil litigation. I did that for a very long time. You may find that shocking, but I did it for 12 years at a firm and then I moved to Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, which was then Dorf Nelson. Now it's Dorf Nelson & Zauderer. And I did that for a while, and it's kind of sad looking back on it, but I did it for such a long time when I didn't really enjoy it, but I didn't know what else was out there. I had no clue what to do with this law degree. So I just kept on doing litigation, and it got to the point where I started speaking with people at the firm, and I was told that this opening for marketing and business development was available. And I said, well, I've never done either. I'm a litigator, I'm a lawyer. But then it got to the point where I was just candidly miserable. I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to go to work. So I said, you know, let me try the position, and I'm not a failer. I don't like to fail. So I said, I'm going to put my heart and soul into it. And I started learning about the business side of law, which I had no idea that law was a business. I thought you just went to court, the depositions, blah blah blah, but I found it very interesting. I was meeting clients, I was meeting prospective clients, I was learning about the business. And then that developed into marketing, which opened a whole new world for me. And with the marketing, I was looking at other law firms, I was looking at businesses, and the DEI aspect clicked. I mean, as you can see, I'm a woman of color in the legal profession, which another story is really not as diverse as should be, but we'll leave that for another time. So I started looking internally at what we could do to make the law firm better, more inclusive, more attractive to candidates. We wanted to hire people. So what do you do? So I spoke with leadership. I had to get their buy-in or else this would never work. And the first thing that we did is, we started a Diversity and Inclusion Council. And I hand-picked the members, and we just had candid conversations about what was going on at the firm, what they wanted to see change, and I studied. It was not easy. I spoke with people in the DEI space. I found the experts, I read, and it got to the point where I was being called upon to do panels and advise people on their own DEI journeys. I mean, it wasn't a quick thing, unfortunately. It took a lot of hard work. I had a lot of mentors and sponsors in my corner. Luckily, I'm one of those individuals who actually found people who wanted to invest in me, and that's kind of how I ended up here. I know that a lot of people, and I've heard this, think that the law firm hand-picked the Black attorney to be the DEI officer, but I assure you that it's not the case. I wanted this role. I advocated for this role, and I believe that I'm doing a very good job with the role. It's not done. It's hard work. And we continue every day to do the important work. Andi Simon: Let's reflect for a moment, which is how I think our listeners or our viewers want to pick your brain, because there have been a number of articles that have come out about how companies, large and small, are de-emphasizing the work of DEI or the Department of DEI. I'm not quite sure, being an anthropologist, why you need a department of it and who they put there. But, it's a very important part of transforming the way we live together. And it's both inside and outside. It changes how people come to work, what they expect of each other, how we listen to each other. And here, give them some of your own, both learning and experiences, because while they didn't pick you, they were wise enough to select you and to open up a space to let you go. I'm curious about that first group that you pulled together and how you managed to get them thinking. So give us a little of how did Melissa do it and how others might as well. Melissa Andrieux: So the how-to is: I decided to leave leadership out of these council meetings because I felt that in order for me to get a true sense of how people were feeling, I couldn't have the partners in these meetings because then people would feel like they cannot be honest. And that was the first thing that we did. And then I took the feedback. I took the information, and I looked at our policies. I looked at the procedures, the internal information that the firm has. And then I went to leadership and I said, this is what we can do. Let's do X, Y, and Z. Let's look at our policies. Are they gender neutral? Do they apply to everyone across the board? And we started slowly but surely. And as I say to everybody, DEI is in the long run. You cannot expect to finish DEI in a week, a month or even a year. It's an ongoing process. So that's how I started my DEI initiatives at the firm. Andi Simon: You spoke about having mentors and sponsors. Clearly you had teammates because as you think about it, this requires people to stop and rethink their story. And the story of the firm they're in. Their livelihood is dependent upon it, but also their personal experiences and what's happening. So as they were working with you, were there some key issues? I can hear your policy changes, but policies don't do much if people don't do much. So what kinds of things were you beginning to implement? Melissa Andrieux: So candidly, of course, as with any new initiatives, there is a little bit of pushback. So we had to get the team members at the firm on board and explain to them why this was important, why the time was now. And, it's not perfect. Nothing is ever perfect. But people do understand why diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is important. I mean, the thing is, you want to attract talent. You want the firm to continue to grow. And the way that we do that is bringing diverse perspectives into the law firm, bringing different people into the law firm, because neurodiversity, everybody comes from a different place in their lives. Their thinking is not the same as, let's say, somebody who's been here forever. You want to bring in fresh blood. And so when they started to understand the business reason behind this, they started to really buy into what we were doing. And they embrace it and they welcome it at this point. Andi Simon: One of the women I met recently is a Vassar professor who had a bunch of faculty go to court about equal pay for equal jobs. And of course, being a former academic, I remember well how they hired men at different salaries than the women and they came in with less experience. And that's at a female college. Come on. So give us a little bit of a breakdown because there's diversity, equity, equal pay for equal work, equal position, equal opportunity, inclusion. And inclusion and belonging are a little bit different. Give us a little bit more detail. I think it would be helpful. Melissa Andrieux: Sure. So diversity is a reference, a representation of different cultures, different backgrounds, different races, sexual orientations. Diversity can also be the differences in education, socioeconomic background, marital status is diversity. People often think that it's just racial or gender, but that's not it. There are so many different aspects to diversity. It's what makes us different and unique. Andi Simon: Somebody once said to me, we're all diverse. And I said, that's great. We're all unique. Go ahead.  Melissa Andrieux: And that's what makes the world a great place to live. Imagine living with everybody who's like you. I mean, I think that would be pretty boring. So that's diversity. Equity at its basic level, equity is about fairness and leveling the playing field. Contrary to what some people think, it's not about taking from one group to give to another group. It's about making adjustments to imbalances. It's really about fairness.  Inclusion is kind of related to belonging. But I look at them as two different concepts. So to me, inclusion is, you're being invited to the party to play, you're being given a seat at the table, you're being considered. And as a decision maker, as a colleague, your voice is being heard. Andi Simon: You mean you can say something in a meeting and people can hear you? Melissa Andrieux: Exactly, exactly. They listen to you. They might not buy what you say, but they give you the opportunity to be seen and to be heard. And to me, belonging is an individual's feeling that you feel that you are connected to the community that you belong to, that you can be yourself with the people that you're around you. Andi Simon: You find that you know humans. I'm an anthropologist. Humans are very tribal. Yes, they look at the world that they're moving into, such as a workplace. Do I belong here? And it is everything from the tangible: Am I dressed right? Do I look right? Will people look me in the eye and trust that I make good decisions? Plus all of the intangibles that are there that often I don't hear people talking about, which disturbs me because inclusion without belonging isn't cool. I did work for a university once and all the students at a conference we were holding sat at tables with others where they belonged, but none of them were diverse. And then they literally stood up and said to the administration, you think you've built diversity, but we are really in enclaves with our tribes. And yes, the whole place may have diversity, but we don't feel like we're diverse. We feel like we have a tribe to belong to, and that's comfortable for us. But it may be uncomfortable for you. It was a very profound conversation about what these words mean. Melissa Andrieux: It is. So I do some consulting, DEI consulting as part of my duties. And one of the things that I always start my programs with is defining what diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility mean. Because if we don't understand these core concepts, we're not going to understand anything. So I truly think that if people do not start with the basics, the foundations, and understand why people feel a certain way, why people think that they need to gravitate towards their own, their own groups, their own culture, then we're never going to get to where we need to be. It's all about knowledge, education and understanding. Andi Simon: And an openness to want to know more about the other.  Melissa Andrieux: Seriously. Andi Simon: Ask questions and be happy when you can sit together at lunch and share. How's life? Humans are human and nobody likes to be the whistleblower or the soloist. They want an orchestra where they can all play their instruments, but play them together with a good conductor. How important is the conductor? The leader? Melissa Andrieux: Oh, wow. When it comes to DEI, the leader is instrumental because nothing can be done without the leader's buy-in. And I truly believe that. If so, Jon Dorf, Jonathan Nelson, and Mark Zauderer, they are the leaders of the firm, if they did not embrace the concepts of DEI, what I am doing at the firm would never succeed. It would just be some box that you're checking. You know, your documents. But because it's something that they truly believe in, it's in the fabric of the firm. Long before I got here, it just wasn't apparent until I got here, I suppose. If you don't have the leaders who have your back, we're going to fail. Andi Simon: Well, do they do intentional things in order to broaden their own comfort with a diverse workforce and with diverse clients? I mean, do they live the promise? Melissa Andrieux: Absolutely, absolutely. One of the things that we do is: we started a scholarship at Pace University. It's called the Beth S. Nelson Memorial Scholarship, and we wanted it to go to a woman embarking on a second career in law. And it's in honor of Jonathan Nelson's mom, who was a teacher and then she went into law. So that is something that the firm does in order to show its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want to bring up the next generation. We want to give these women who are embarking on these second careers the opportunity to get in the law and graduate on time, and that's one of the ways that we do it. Another way that we show our commitment, that the partners show their commitment, is: they embrace every single client, regardless if you're black, white, LGBTQ. You know you deserve equal treatment when you come into Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP and you need representation, never turned away. Andi Simon: I think that it's really a model for others to both hear about and to learn about. You also work with clients and how do you bring the purpose and mission out to them as a consultant or as an attorney or a little of both? Melissa Andrieux: I wear many hats, Andi, I gotta tell you. So, being that I am a lawyer and working at a law firm doing business development, that has helped me tremendously when I go out there and I network because I understand the language. I know what clients want from their attorneys and what they don't want. So I'm able to talk to them as they need to be spoken to. And I also do consulting, which kind of develops organically as well. I go out and I do these panels. I go to these networking events and people ask me what I do. Somebody said, Will you do consulting for us? And obviously I said yes, because I love to do that. I love to teach and help other organizations grow and start their DEI journeys with the foundations, and then we move on from there as their needs become apparent, as whatever they need. Andi Simon: So as you're looking out there, you're seeing some trends that are both interesting or disturbing to you. Melissa Andrieux: Some interesting trends are that a lot of the firms that have started their DEI, they're continuing it, which I'm so happy about, even post- the Supreme Court decision. They are doubling down on their DEI initiatives, which I'm so happy to see because we cannot go backwards. We absolutely cannot go backwards. It takes the courage of these leaders to say we are going to forge forward. We're not going to let anything stop us, because it's also good business. Having a diverse workforce is good business. I always say, if you want to attract more clients, you need to have your organization reflect those clients that are coming to you for help. And one of the disturbing trends is, people who are using the Supreme Court decision as an excuse to not continue their DEIB initiatives, or those that say, we've reached the endgame, we can stop now. Unfortunately, that is not how you look at the DEI. I wish that were the case where we no longer needed these initiatives, but unfortunately they must continue and we are not done. We are never done. So to those organizations that think that it's okay to stop, I caution you. Andi Simon: But, you know, it's an interesting philosophical question because it's a gig to them. It isn't fundamental. It isn't transformative. It is a way of thinking about people or business. It's something that seemed to be cool to do, like ESG [environmental, social and governance], you know, pay a little attention to the environment. We're social creatures. We live in a very complex society and don't shortchange yourself by letting others put you into some box. Take the initiative and see why it's so important. I mean, women who lead lead companies in very good ROI, their returns are there and the people stay and they become places one wants to work. And that's not inconsequential, is it? Melissa Andrieux: It's not. People gravitate to people who are like them. So I always use this as an example. I will attract a different type of client than, let's say, a John Dorf or a Jonathan Nelson. I will attract the women. I will attract the people of color. I mean, not to say that they won't, but we're just going about business development and recruitment differently. That's why you need diverse perspectives within your organization, because the clients out there are so diverse. They can pick and choose who they want to work with, who they want to give their money to, and if they're not seeing representation at your organization or at your business, they're going to go elsewhere. So I think it's a really good practice to have so many different perspectives within your firm going out there representing your organization. Andi Simon: Often when I do workshops, I remind the CEOs in the group that 13 million companies are owned by women. And there's a tremendous amount of effort to get women, women of color or people with diverse backgrounds into the supply chain, right into businesses so they can be in the supply chain. They're looking for gender and gender fair. Johanna Zeilstra‘s company Gender Fair is trying to establish it as a standard, not as an afterthought, and this is sort of a very important time for us not to let us go backwards. And not make it hard. I mean, I don't think this is hard work. It's important work. But I am just thrilled that you're on this podcast because I think that many people aren't really aware of the challenge and the opportunities that are before them. Is it easy? No. Should you do it? Absolutely. And will it help you and your purpose, your meaning, your business, your happiness grow. Aha! Oh, God. Melissa, it should be easier. Tell the listener as we're just about ready to wrap up, give them 1 or 2 things that they should focus on. I always like Oprah's small wins. If you're going to get somewhere and don't try to move the battleship a little at a time, but know where you're going. And let's assume that what you want to build is a really exciting organization that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging intentionally and intelligently. And that's going to help your business grow. Now, if they're going to start and they can see that 1 or 2 things you think should be important for them to do in a small win style. Melissa Andrieux: So before I answer that question, Andi, you reminded me the firm, the law firm, is Gender Fair certified, and we're actually one of the first law firms to be gender fair certified. So that's another way that we show to the world that the partners are putting their money where their mouth is. So I wanted to put that out there before I forget.  Andi Simon: Little push for Gender Fair, because it's a great way for you to demonstrate that you care about the right things in the right way. So that's one of the 2 or 3 things you want them to small win by. But learn more. And we can certainly introduce you to Gender Fair and its leadership. That's terrific Melissa. Please, some other things. Melissa Andrieux: So from my personal journey, I want to share with your audience that it's never too late, as I know it's a little cliché, but for me, I always thought that I could never leave. I thought it was too late for me to unlearn being an attorney. Unlearn being a litigator. But then when I opened up my mind and decided finally that I was ready to make the move, I said, you're going to do it. You're going to be great at it. And it was a long process, but I did it. So one of my things, one of the things that I always say to myself and to the young attorneys or folks that I meet in the world, is that it's never too late. Don't ever be pigeonholed. Don't let people tell you that you're only good at one thing. And I had a lot of naysayers in my life, not to be a Debbie Downer, but a lot of people thought that I had lost it when I made the career change, and because I was so good at what I was doing. Well, just because you're good at it doesn't mean you should keep doing it. So never too late. Ever. Andi Simon: You know, it's so interesting. I met you at a book event for our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success. And I've been doing podcasts with a number of the women who are in the book. There are 102 women, 500 wisdoms, and they all are sharing a good deal about their own life's journey. Now, Lorraine Hariton we did the other day and she said no, there was no straight line. I was dyslexic, and I managed to realize I was really good at math. And from there I got into computers early, and then I was in Silicon Valley, and then I went to raise money for Hillary and I said, um, no straight line, is there, no straight line, no straight line. And in some ways, that's the exciting part about being a smart person, I'll say a smart woman, but a smart person, right?, where you can see the opportunities. One of the wisdoms I love there is: sure you should have a plan, but don't get so fixed on it that you miss the opportunities that come.  I'm a big serendipity person, so it's just listen. And here Melissa stood up at an event and said something and I introduced her and I said, please come and speak on our podcast. And I'm just thrilled that you were here today. If people want to reach you and talk to you more, put you on a panel or help you help them, where's the best place? We will have it on the blog, of course, but sometimes they hear you and it sticks. Where should they reach you? Melissa Andrieux: Well, I'm at Dorf, Nelson and Zauderer. My email is mandrieux@dorflaw.com and the website is DorfLaw.com. You'll find me there. Andi Simon: Good. This has been a great, great conversation. Every time I do these, I learn more and more about wonderful women who are really transforming our society and themselves. You, the company you work for, the people you work with, and I'm happy too. So let me wrap up for those of you who come and send me your emails and push out all of our podcasts. Last I looked, we're in the top 5% of global podcasts, and in some places like South Africa, we're really high. And it's sort of like, really? So you never know where you are. So the message today is: take your heart and follow it a bit. You never know what's in it for you. My books, of course, are on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and your local bookseller. Women Mean Business is a fascinating book. I'll turn around and I will bring it over here because as you look at a book, you begin to realize, it's my third book, and the other two were all Amazon best sellers and award winners, but each book has a different insight. And so as you open it, I mean, I love Kay Koplovitz, not by chance, I opened it by chance. They teach you something, and I often say that a book has a fingerprint, and the fingerprint gives it a uniqueness, but its power is inside. And so as the book is opened at all of our events, and if you'd like an event, please let me know. What happens is something magical. Kay Koplovitz said at one event, think fast and act fast. And she said: if I had time to analyze all the things I had to make decisions about, I'd never make a decision. And I said to myself, you know, as an entrepreneur, I thought fast and acted fast and that's how we learn from others. We get inspired by them. And it does spark our success with new ideas that we know aren't so crazy. It's fun. So thank you again for coming. It's been a pleasure. And we'll see you next week as we post all of our great podcasts. Enjoy the journey. Thanks, Melissa. I'll say goodbye now. Melissa Andrieux: Thank you, Andi, for having me. Andi Simon: It's a pleasure.   WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO)

Pishoy Yacoub, Executive Assistant District Attorney of the Supreme Court Trial Division of the Queens District Attorney's Office, shares his insights on effective persuasion, trial preparation, and the importance of connecting with your audience. He emphasizes the importance of passion, logic, and ethics in persuasion, and highlights the significance of preparation and memorization in delivering a powerful opening statement. Pishoy also discusses the role of human psychology in the courtroom and the importance of gauging and connecting with your audience. Key Takeaways: Passion, logic, and ethics are the key elements of effective persuasion. Preparation and memorization are crucial for delivering a powerful opening statement. Connecting with your audience on a human level is essential for capturing and keeping their attention. Gauging your audience and adjusting your delivery accordingly can help maintain engagement. Learning from failures and staying humble are important for personal and professional growth.

KMC talks to Judge George Grasso who's running for Queens District Attorney.

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There have been multiple charges filed against a 51-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a delivery driver after making threats to him and the restaurant. Earlier this month, the Queens District Attorney's Office announced Glenn Hirsch had been charged with murder, stalking, and other charges related to the death of Zhiwen Yan on April 30. After a "petty dispute over a takeout order," Hirsch developed an "obsessive" vendetta against Great Wall Restaurant. Hirsch ordered extra duck sauce packets from Great Wall Chinese Restaurant on Nov. 30 at 9:30 p.m. However, the statement states that he argued with restaurant employees after receiving the extra packets. According to Hirsch, the restaurant refused to refund him and called the police when he requested to return his food. The NYPD showed up and told Hirsch that COVID-19 protocols prohibited the restaurant from taking back Hirsch's order. As a result of that incident, Hirsch allegedly harassed and threatened employees of the restaurant on a regular basis. Hirsch allegedly told Yan, "Be careful. This is the last time I'm going to tell you." after Yan walked outside Great Wall on Dec. 16. Hirsch allegedly approached an employee shoveling snow on Jan. 28, pointed a gun at him, and told him, "Remember me? I will kill your family." When the employee returned from calling police, Hirsch was gone, according to reports. Tires of the victim, however, were slashed. Hirsch is alleged to have driven past Great Wall seven times between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hirsch is alleged to have followed Yan onto 108th Street on his scooter around 9:30 p.m. He dropped off the food and then got back on his scooter. Hirsch approached him on foot after he stopped at a red light on 67th Drive and 108th Street. Hirsch allegedly fired a single shot after Yan tried reversing the scooter, killing him. His wife lives in Briarwood, so he drove there. Hirsch's wife's residence was searched by police, and eight firearms were seized. In the event Hirsch is convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - Be sure to search and subscribe wherever you download podcasts! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-a-true-crime-podcast/id1504280230?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0GYshi6nJCf3O0aKEBTOPs Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online-2/dark-side-of-wikipedia-true-crime-disturbing-stories iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-Tru-60800715 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/565dc51b-d214-4fab-b38b-ae7c723cb79a/Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-True-Crime-Dark-History Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDEyNjAucnNz Or Search "True Crime Today" for the best in True Crime ANYWHERE you get podcasts! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimetoday

Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, on this week's episode of The Cats Roundtable.

#PoliceofftheCuff Real Crime Stories will be discussing #QualifiedImmunity in regards to how it will affect policing in NYC. Recently the NYC Council voted to eliminate qualified immunity. This decision will have repercussions not only in NYC but throughout the nation. A panel of NYPD Police experts lead by the always outspoken Sergeant's Benevolent Association President Ed Mullins, retired 39 year NYPD Sergeant Pete Panuccio, and retired NYPD Police Officer and attorney Joe Murray. Joe ran for Queens District Attorney in the last race. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz - How to check for counterfeit masks by John Catsimatidis

On this week's show of Working Class Heroes radio, we speak with Prakash Churaman, the young Guyanese immigrant from Queens who spent 6 years incarcerated without a fair trial. Now that Prakash is out on bail, Julian Guerrero asks him about his experience with the criminal justice system, how he's coping with being back home and what his struggle for freedom from the Queens District Attorney's grip might entail. Lupita Romero and Mel Gonzalez host the show, lay out our latest headlines, and break down the issue of pre-trial detainment in New York City's criminal justice system with the help of Carl Hamad-Lipscombe, director of advocacy and policy at the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund. Outro song - Sorrow, Tears and Blood - Ari Lennox GoldLink *Minor Correction* - the Prisoner's Rights activist, David Rothenberg's last name, was mispronounced.

Joe Murray is a retired NYPD Police Officer, trial attorney, and amateur boxer. He fought for years on the NYPD boxing team and lists that as his inspiration for striving to be the best he can be in life. Boxing has also taught him how to root for the under dog. He does that in his law practice as he frequently represents clients who beat insurmountable odds. Joe ran for Queens District Attorney and lost in the last election, he is a supporter of law enforcement and will never forget his service to the people of NYC and the NYPD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand spoke with former Queens District Attorney candidate and progressive leader Tiffany Caban, Queens Patch reporter Maya Kaufman, and Barbara Hughes, Executive Director of Project Renewal's City Beet Kitchens.

More and more states are legalizing online casino gambling within their borders. One Pennsylvania online slot player cashed in big at an online casino in the Keystone State to close out 2019. Playing NetEnt’s Divine Fortune, the winner walked away with a jackpot worth $285,385. The online site was Hollywood Casino.com as part of Penn National. This was reported to be the biggest jackpot ever won at Hollywood. Divine Fortune is one of NetEnt’s most popular online progressive slots. The Mega Jackpot as reached the high six figures in the past. The current jackpot at the winning machine is back to $80,000.Next up, New York Lawsuit Challenges Allegations of Slot Machine AbuseResorts World Casino in Queens opened its doors for business in 2011. Since that time, it has been reported that 493 casino patrons have been arrested for criminal mischief. This is according to the Queens’ District Attorney’s office. Most of the cases involve damage to slot machines. One suspect was Pren Mrijaj. He was accused of damaging a slot machine in 2018. The case was eventually dismissed by police. However, Mr. Mrijaj was detained in a return trip to the casino when he tried to cash a $5000 voucher. As a result of his ordeal, he has filed a class action lawsuit in the Bronx Supreme Court against Resorts World.In the next story, A Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Pays Out a $1 Million JackpotChristmas came early for a Phoenix-area casino bettor. On Dec. 20, the winner walked away with a slots jackpot worth $1,038,429. They were playing an AGS Gold Series wide-area progressive slot game. The casino is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation. It is located near Glendale outside of Phoenix. The casino just celebrated its fourth anniversary in business. The facility is also getting ready to unveil a massive expansion project. The entire casino floor was expanded to house additional slots and table games. Added dining and entertainment venues are also part of the overall expansion . It is due to open early this year.Lastly, 2020 Lines Up as Big Year for New First-Person Shooter GamesComing off a solid year for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games, the lineup for new releases this year is impressive. Sony Interactive Entertainment will release Marvel’s Iron Man VR on February 28. This should be the most immersive Marvel game that players have ever experienced. Bethesda Softworks is getting ready to release DOOM Eternal on March 20 for PS24, Xbox One and PC applications. It is described as having “a unique asymmetrical multiplayer game mode.” Half-Life: Alyx by Valve should be available in March as well. Following Half-Life 2, Alyx Vance and her father start up their crusade against the Combine.

A registered Democrat running on the GOP ticket, defense attorney Joe Murray thinks he's a better choice for Queens District attorney than his Democrat opponent Melinda Katz.  He sat down with The Wave's Editor In Chief Mark C. Healey to discuss why he's the better choice.

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Tiffany Cabán started 2019 as a 31-year-old public defender in her native New York City. She knew that the criminal justice system wasn’t working for her clients or for the city. Something had to change, and she decided that she would be the change agent. With encouragement from a small circle of friends and fellow reformers, she entered the race for District Attorney in Queens. There were other candidates running in the Democratic primary, better known candidates with more money and more political connections. But Cabán embraced a movement politics that took its cues from grassroots activists and policy specialists. She declared, "I am a public defender. I have spent my career working for people who did not have resources to defend themselves against the brutal system of mass incarceration. I am running to transform the Queens District Attorney's office after years of witnessing its abuses on the front lines.” Tens of thousands joined in. This movement campaign electrified activists not just in Queens and New York City but across the country. On the primary election night in June, Cabán finished narrowly ahead. An extended recount cost her the nomination. But she has not stopped building the movement to transform a criminal justice system that fails to deliver justice. SHOW NOTES Tiffany Cabán Was the Next Progressive Hope. Now What (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/nyregion/tiffany-caban-future-queens-da.html) ? New York Times Jan Ransom and Jeffery C Mays How Tiffany Cabán Lost the Vote But Won the Fight in Queens (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/08/tiffany-caban-queens-district-attorney-primary-defeat-melinda-katz) Jacobin Amir Khafagy Public Defender Cabán Enters Crowded DA Race (https://queenseagle.com/all/2019/1/25/public-defender-caban-officially-joins-crowded-da-race-5bywc-379r6?rq=Tiffany%20caban) Queens Daily Eagle David Brand Tiffany Cabán’s Rebel Campaign in Queens (https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/tiffany-caban-the-public-defender-running-for-queens-district-attorney-and-her-feminist-coalition) New Yorker Jennifer Gonnerman Tiffany Cabán Wants to Transform What It Means to Be a DA (https://www.thenation.com/article/tiffany-caban-queens-da-interview/) The Nation Isabel Cristo What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens (https://www.thenation.com/article/caban-katz-queens-recount-prosecutor/) The Nation Ross Barkan Good As Hell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbmeOgWsqE) - Lizzo

Episode 160: The Queens District Attorney Primary Heads To Recount by Max & Murphy

Greg Lasak is a son of first generation immigrants from Poland - Michael Lasak and Jean Trochimowicz came from Krakow and settled in Woodside, Queens, where Judge Lasak was raised. He has served as a prosecutor for twenty-five years and a judge for fifteen. 

Episode 158: Analyzing The Queens District Attorney Primary Results by Max & Murphy

In light of Tiffany Cabán's stunning victory in the Queens District Attorney election, we're bumping this interview from March, in case you missed it - or want to listen again! Current Affairs legal wonks Oren Nimni and Vanessa A. Bee sit down with Tiffany Cabán, a career public defender who is running to be Queens District Attorney on a radically justice-oriented platform. Cabán is at the forefront of an exciting new lefty strategy — most famously deployed by Philadelphia's Larry Krasner — of dismantling mass incarceration and prosecutorial overreach by taking over DA's offices ourselves.

Episode 157 Breaking Down The Queens District Attorney Race by Max & Murphy

And Albany just proved it! Brooklyn Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson stop by to chat about the groundbreaking rent reform legislation. Plus, No IDC NY puts the Assembly on it’s to-do list. Our guests plead the fifth on their 2020 picks, sorta. The Queens District Attorney debate was shockingly lit. And we say our goodbyes to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and a few others! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

And Albany just proved it! Brooklyn Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson stop by to chat about the groundbreaking rent reform legislation. Plus, No IDC NY puts the Assembly on it’s to-do list. Our guests plead the fifth on their 2020 picks, sorta. The Queens District Attorney debate was shockingly lit. And we say our goodbyes to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and a few others! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

Welcome to Episode 23 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk about the news this week in All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. This week, the gang talks about All Out's new match and ticket charts being released as they go on sale at 12 EDT on 6/14, more of the matches and the build to Fyter Fest including a bunch of Darby Allin talk, Dustin Rhodes' surprising contract talk on Talk is Jericho, the latest CM Punk to AEW rumor. Then like always a recap of the most recent Being the Elite, before a sincere talk about Tiffany Cabán to close out the show! If you wish to donate to Tiffany Cabán's campaign for Queens District Attorney click here: http://www.cabanforqueens.com/donate Please follow our twitter account @EverythingAEW (https://twitter.com/everythingAEW) , subscribe to us on the podcast platform of your choice, and rate and review the show if you have the chance! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NOTE: This is a re-release of my discussion with Chloe Cockburn. At the beginning of the episode, I make the following endorsement of Tiffany Cabán, a candidate for Queens District Attorney: On Tuesday June 25th, Queens will hold an election for District Attorney. The DA is the top prosecutor for Queens, a borough of nearly 2.4 million people. If you are inspired by this episode, I would encourage you to support Tiffany Cabán. Cabán is the only public defender running in the race- the other six candidates are career prosecutors and politicians. She is also the only candidate who is refusing corporate PAC money. The other front-runner, Melinda Katz, has taken over $150,000 from real estate players. Chloe doesn't make endorsements as a matter of policy, but a number of organizations she has directed funding towards have endorsed Caban, including Real Justice PAC, the Working Families Party, and VOCAL New York, a group that organizes formerly incarcerated people. Cabán has also received endorsements from congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and activists Cynthia Nixon and Zephyr Teachout. This will be a low-turnout election, so each donation, volunteer, and voter will have a big impact on the outcome. Prosecutors are the group most responsible for mass incarceration, but their enormous amount of power and discretion also makes them most able to end it.   You can learn more and get involved at www.cabanforqueens.com  Chloe Cockburn leads Open Philanthropy's strategic grant-making aimed at ending mass incarceration in the US. Prior to joining Open Phil, she oversaw state policy reform work for the ACLU's Campaign to End Mass Incarceration. Previously, Chloe worked with the Vera Institute and the civil rights law firm of Neufeld, Scheck and Brustin, and clerked for Judge Sifton of the Eastern District of New York. Chloe can be found on Twitter at @chloecockburn We cover: An overview of mass incarceration in the united states Open Philanthropy's approach to criminal justice reform The importance of criminal justice reform relative to other problems like global poverty and factory farming The role of rehabilitation and deterrence Why we think punishment should play no role Show notes: Wage theft vs. all other theft Books discussed: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander The Collapse of American Criminal Justice by William Stuntz

On today's episode, Nathan sits down with Tiffany Caban, candidate for Queens District Attorney. They discuss Tiffany's unique background as a public defender, her desire to radically change the way criminal justice is enacted in New York City, her desire to serve as a model for the rest of the country, and the anti-establishment nature of her candidacy catching the attention of politicians like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Jessica Ramos, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Take a listen!

Tiffan Cabán, a career public defender, wants to make sweeping restorative changes to the Queens District Attorney’s office, and has assumed  a decisive stance against the decriminalizing of poverty and mass incarceration. She sat down with The Wave's managing Editor In Chief Mark C. Healey to state her case  

It’s a Queens District Attorney debate, with the first real election for the borough’s top law enforcement position since the 1970s(!) less than a month away. Candidates Tiffany Cabán, Rory Lancman, Greg Lasak, Nina Malik and Jose Nieves joined Christina Greer, Harry Siegel and the New York Times’ Azi Paybarah at the Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 in Astoria Wednesday morning for a special episode of FAQ along with Racket Media, our executive producer Alex Brook Lynn’s new entry into the heretofore barren digital media marketplace. Stay tuned! Plus pre- and post-debate analysis from David Brand of the Queens Daily Eagle, and much more.

UNLOCKED from the bird feed to the main feed just in time for AOC's endorsement: Current Affairs legal wonks Oren Nimni and Vanessa A. Bee sit down with Tiffany Cabán, a career public defender who is running to be Queens District Attorney on a radically justice-oriented platform. Cabán is at the forefront of an exciting new lefty strategy — most famously deployed by Philadelphia's Larry Krasner — of dismantling mass incarceration and prosecutorial overreach by taking over DA's offices ourselves.

Jeff and Celeste talk about the upcoming Queens District Attorney election with veteran consultant Patrick Jenkins and candidate Greg Lasak -- and thank you for your support during our spring fund drive! Help us out at www.give2wbai.org.

Former Queens prosecutor Mina Malik  is one of the more experienced candidates running for Queens DA. She's been on both sides of the criminal justice system, as a prosecutor with the Queens District Attorney’s office for 15 years, a defense investigator, and reformer. Most recently she served as the Deputy Attorney General for Public Safety at the Office of the Attorney General for Washington, D.C. On April 8, she sat down with The Wave's Editor In Chief Mark C. Healey to discuss why she's the best person for the job.    

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens District Attorney candidates Rory Lancman and Mina Malik and take your (very interesting) calls. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesDriving/

Jose Nieves has dedicated his life to public service as a career prosecutor, army combat veteran and community leader for more than twenty years.  On March 18, he stopped by The Wave to state his case to be the next Queens District Attorney

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens district attorney candidates Jose Nieves, Melinda Katz, and Betty Lugo.

Queens District Attorney Candidate Debate 3/12/19 by Max & Murphy

Today’s show is about radically re-imagining criminal justice, and approaching it from a socialist and anti-racist perspective. We’ll talk about NYC-DSA endorsed Tiffany Cabán's campaign for Queens DA and what she has the potential to do.

The FAA tests a drone detection system at JFK and releases registration data, drone-on-drone refueling demonstrated, a drone that can perch on walls, a new UAS risk management course, and a review of a guide to drones. Rotorcraft perching, recovery, and takeoff News FAA Tests FBI Drone Detection System at JFK The FAA conducted tests of the effectiveness of an FBI UAS detection system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Five different rotorcraft and fixed wing UAS participated in about 40 separate tests. Also involved in the tests were the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice, Queens District Attorney's Office, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Griffiss International Airport test site in Rome, NY, provided expertise in planning the individual tests as well as the flight commander for the tests and two of the UAS used. FAA Releases Drone Registration Location Data In response to a number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, the FAA released a spreadsheet showing the number of UAS registrations by country, state/province/region, city, and postal code. Almost 40,000 entries for “Hobbyist” registrations, and nearly 5,000 “Non-Hobbyist” registrations. Names and addresses of registrants are not part of this database, and will only be made available by registration number. Heatmap of hobbyist UAS registrations Heatmap of non-hobbyist UAS registrations We'd like to thank Airmap.com for providing the heat maps. Find the AirMap for Drones app in the iTunes store and use it to access low-altitude airspace advisories, create flights, file digital notices, manage aircraft, and more. Now drones can go on and on: Unmanned aircraft refuel autonomously in MID-AIR, meaning they can carry out longer missions Chinese researchers have developed a method of autonomous aerial refueling where the “tanker” uses cameras to determine the position of the “receiver.” The tanker then flies to the receiving drone and refuels it through a boom. Microspines Make It Easy for Drones to Perch on Walls and Ceilings Quadrotors have limited flight duration, so the ability to “perch” or land for extended periods of time would be beneficial, particularly for applications where the operator wants to collect data over time. Stanford's Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Laboratory has been working on perching technology that would allow a small drone to land on a wall using an opposing gripping system. Video of the Week The Flying Scotsman crossing the Forth Bridge 15.5.16 Filmed by drone! Peter Keith captured the Flying Scotsman crossing the Forth Bridge after a 10-year restoration project. Shot using a DJI Inspire 1 X5r Drone. http://youtu.be/B58o1FA1OQM?list=PLU8l06oFoAozzVKUunvG41RAQ9ccj9EYv Mentioned Online Global Unmanned Aircraft Systems Risk Management Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announces a new 8-week on-line course which discusses risk management as it relates to UAS, and also covers international efforts at addressing that risk. Taught by Dr. Sarah Nillson, our guest on Episode 111. The Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum Innovations in Flight Family Day and Outdoor Aviation Display Join David and Max June 18, 2016, at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia for a day of full immersion in both manned and unmanned aviation. Book Review The Complete Guide to Drones: whatever your budget David reviews this 144 page paperback by Adam Juniper and finds it to be a valuable resource. Author Juniper is a long-time R/C and drone flier, has produced many YouTube videos, and he has worked as a professional video producer.    

Noche Diaz is a young revolutionary who faces years in jail if convicted on unjust charges. He has been arrested five times since October 2011 and has had 11 charges piled on him in four New York City boroughs, all for observing and protesting the illegitimate actions of the NYPD. Noche was one of the first members of the Stop Mass Incarceration Network and helped organize protests that kicked off a citywide struggle against stop-and-frisk. He is well known to the people—and to the NYPD—for being a member of the People's Neighborhood Patrol of Harlem.  Noche joins us to talk about the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. People are asked to wear black in solidarity and/or a black arm band with the name of a friend or loved one killed by police. Call Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance (212) 335-9000 to protest charges against Noche Diaz and the Queens District Attorney, Richard Brown, starting at 9:00 am. at 718 286 6000.  Tell the DA to drop charges from November 19, 2011 on Carl Dix, Jamel Mims, Robert Parsons, and Morgan Rhodewalt and of course, Noche Diaz.  Visit http://www.october22.org/Assembly.html and to learn more about Noche's case visit http://revcom.us/a/272/drop-the-prejudicial-prosecution-of-noche-diaz-en.html  Music: Hunter Poetry: Breath of Life, Leon Williams: The Creator Has a Master Plan.

Welcome to Episode 23 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk about the news this week in All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. This week, the gang talks about All Out's new match and ticket charts being released as they go on sale at 12 EDT on 6/14, more of the matches and the build to Fyter Fest including a bunch of Darby Allin talk, Dustin Rhodes' surprising contract talk on Talk is Jericho, the latest CM Punk to AEW rumor. Then like always a recap of the most recent Being the Elite, before a sincere talk about Tiffany Cabán to close out the show! If you wish to donate to Tiffany Cabán's campaign for Queens District Attorney click here: http://www.cabanforqueens.com/donate Please follow our twitter account @EverythingAEW (https://twitter.com/everythingAEW) , subscribe to us on the podcast platform of your choice, and rate and review the show if you have the chance!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/everything-elite/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.