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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chell, Daughtry golf outing with Trump sparks inquiry over use of NYPD security detail
NEW YORK — NYPD Chief of Department John Chell and Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry brought their police security details along last month when they visited President Donald Trump on their personal time at Trump's Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club — and the deployment is now attracting scrutiny from a city government watchdog, the Daily News has learned. Police and City Hall sources confirmed Chell and Daughtry brought their details. The City Hall source added the cops did not actually join the men on the golf course. The episode has since led to an inquiry by the city Department of Investigation after activist Brooklyn Rev. Kevin McCall filed a complaint on June 20. In his complaint, McCall said the matter 'involves the public trust' and asked DOI to determine whether the use of NYPD resources such as personnel and vehicles for the jaunt 'violated any NYPD codes of conduct or city ethics rules.' He wrote if Chell was off duty, as the department later said, 'this raises serious concerns regarding the misuse of public resources.' 'As a leader in the community, I am obligated to report concerns through the appropriate channels,' McCall said. 'At a time where we are dealing with cuts from the Trump administration, NYPD personnel resources are being used for personal gain. If this is confirmed, Chief John Chell should be fired immediately.' A city government source said the detail remained a mile or two away while Chell and Daughtry hit the links with Trump before having lunch. The City Hall source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, maintained it was within Chell and Daughtry's rights to have detail members with them, saying they're entitled to protection even on private time. Neither Chell nor Daughtry had been contacted by DOI investigators as of Friday, the source said. Kayla Mamelak, a spokeswoman for Mayor Eric Adams, said city officials are entitled to security at all times if the NYPD determines it's necessary. Mamelak also noted that a DOI complaint doesn't mean anyone has been found liable for any wrongdoing. An NYPD spokesman said the department will 'cooperate with any DOI investigation of this matter' and added that it 'complies with the applicable rules regarding the use of Department resources and personnel.' A spokeswoman for DOI declined comment. McCall said he has been interviewed by a DOI investigator. The golf outing on the weekend of June 7 and 8 prompted broad interest as it took place as tensions ratcheted up over Trump's nationwide immigration crackdown. The outing also came amid continued scrutiny over Adams' relationship with Trump amid fallout from his corruption indictment. Chell and Daughtry, who is Adams' top public safety deputy, posted photos of themselves with Trump June 8 on social media with Daughtry calling it a 'fantastic afternoon.' Chell dubbed it 'good conversation with a few laughs and a great lunch.' 'Even the wife received a call from the big guy!' Chell added, as The News previously reported. Chell and Daughtry have landed in hot water with DOI before, including earlier this year when the watchdog agency determined they violated city rules by going after critics and journalists on social media using their official accounts. A source familiar with their Trump meeting previously told The News there was no talk about politics or immigration. But another unnamed source told the New York Post Trump promised Chell and Daughtry he wouldn't deploy the military to NYC to quell protests as long as the NYPD handled things to his liking. Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ICE protests around that time has sparked widespread concern and criticism. Christopher Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax, previously told The News that Trump personally invited Chell and Daughtry.


New York Post
24-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
FDNY and NYPD face off in blood-drive contest in latest showdown: ‘Show up and save lives'
It's another blood feud between New York's Bravest and New York's Finest. But the only blood being spilled this time will help fill the vital stockpiles of the New York Blood Bank, as the FDNY and NYPD are teaming up to save Big Apple lives. 'What we are competing for here today is not a trophy,' NYPD Chief of Department John Chell told The Post at fire department headquarters in Brooklyn on Tuesday. 'It's something more important. It's a cause. It's about making sure that when someone needs blood, there is enough of it on the shelves to save lives.' 4 An FDNY member donates at the start of a month-long department blood drive competition with the NYPD on Tuesday. Gabriella Bass 4 NYPD brass chips in to donate at the start of a month-long blood drive competition with the FDNY on Tuesday. Gabriella Bass The month-long competition will mean a shot at a $500 gift card for the winning department. The two have long competed for the hearts of New Yorkers, including in traditional hard-fought boxing matches and an annual Heroes Hockey Game. 4 NYPD Chief of Department John Chell and FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker shake hands during a blood drive contest. Gabriella Bass While the competitive edge isn't missing from the latest face-off, both departments agree that the stakes are higher this time around — with the feud focused on helping the city. 'Obviously the FDNY is going to win,' FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said. 'We compete all the time on sports fields, but we work hand in glove in the streets to protect the public. This is another way we can help with public safety. 'I know the work that the fire department is doing today and the work the police department is doing today will help save lives like we do every day,' Tucker added. The effort kicked off on Monday and will run through July 20, with a raffle for the gift card to the winner. 4 The latest contest between the FDNY and the NYPD will help fill the stockpiles of the New York Blood Center. Gabriella Bass Chell agreed that the two departments are seeing eye-to-eye on this one, but did add one note. 'Just on a personal note, we are going to win this competition,' the NYPD chief quipped.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters to rally against ICE deportations of immigrants in Foley Square
FOLEY SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) – Immigrant advocates are set to take over Foley Square in Manhattan on Tuesday to protest against ramped-up ICE deportations. NYPD Chief of Department John Chell and Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Kaz Daughtry asked President Donald Trump to keep the National Guard out of New York City amid protests during a golf outing in Bedminster, sources told PIX11 News. More Local News Police officers took at least 24 people into custody on Monday at Trump Tower, according to authorities. Protesters were also seen blocking the street outside 26 Federal Plaza, near where people were taken into ICE custody. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams both promised to protect the right to protest as long as it's peaceful. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'Two wrongs do not make a right,' Adams said. 'I understand that some new Yorkers may be angry, afraid, and I understand, NYC will always be a place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow lawlessness.' 'We have no tolerance for property damage, we have no tolerance for people blocking entrances to buildings or blocking driveways or blocking cars for moving,' Tisch said. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NYPD shutting down dozens of its social media accounts after barely policing them: officials
The NYPD is shutting down dozens of its own social media accounts in the wake of a city watchdog agency's report that it wasn't policing its use of the platforms closely enough, The Post has learned. The department plans to do away with 58 Instagram and X accounts — some which showcase good arrests or advertise turkey giveaways — according to a May 12 memo titled 'Official Department Use of Social Media.' 'The Department is implementing new social media policies in response to a report by the Department of Investigation,' the memo reads. 'As a result of the new policies, the following social media accounts will be deactivated.' The accounts to be shuttered include some of those run by the offices of Professional Development, Employee Relations, Equity and Inclusion, Community Affairs and the Personnel and Training bureaus, according to the memo. The DOI report, which found the NYPD had 142 X accounts, most of them associated with local precincts, recommended the NYPD assign officers to all of its social media accounts. It's unclear how many Instagram accounts or other social media platforms the NYPD uses. The city requires all of its social media accounts be registered with the mayor's office, but not all of the NYPD's accounts were registered, the DOI report said. The January DOI report was prompted by aggressive social media posts on the official accounts of some NYPD execs, including Chief John Chell, who came under fire for disparaging left wing City Councilwoman Tiffany Caban over her post about the NYPD's handling of protests at Columbia University last year. Despite the high profile posts, most of the accounts slated for shutdown track daily events held by units inside police headquarters at One Police Plaza in Manhattan and elsewhere around the city, such as retirements, turkey giveaways and sports events with teens. Others run by precincts and housings bureaus in NYCHA developments advertise the good work of their officers — such as gun arrests — and post photos of suspects to try to get help solving crimes. 'This is not a fortune 500 company,' said a police officer with more than 20 years on the job . 'This is the NYPD. We should be able to put out information to let the public know what's going on. She's trying to run this place with an iron fist.' But a department spokeswoman said closing the accounts wouldn't affect the flow of information. 'We appreciate DOI's report, and we have accepted all of their recommendations,' she said. 'This new social media policy ensures that the NYPD can continue communicating with New Yorkers about public safety and inform them about what's happening in their communities.'


New York Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
SOCIAL MEDIA SHUTDOWN: NYPD shuttering dozens of accounts
The NYPD is shutting down dozens of its own social media accounts in the wake of a city watchdog agency's report that it wasn't policing its use of the platforms closely enough, The Post has learned. The department plans to do away with 58 Instagram and X accounts — some which showcase good arrests or advertise turkey giveaways — according to a May 12 memo titled 'Official Department Use of Social Media.' 'The Department is implementing new social media policies in response to a report by the Department of Investigation,' the memo reads. 'As a result of the new policies, the following social media accounts will be deactivated.' Advertisement 5 The NYPD is shutting down dozens of social media accounts, including the one for its Manhattan South patrol borough, which recently posted about the St. Patrick's Day parade. NYPDPBMS/X The accounts to be shuttered include some of those run by the offices of Professional Development, Employee Relations, Equity and Inclusion, Community Affairs and the Personnel and Training bureaus, according to the memo. The DOI report, which found the NYPD had 142 X accounts, most of them associated with local precincts, recommended the NYPD assign officers to all of its social media accounts. It's unclear how many Instagram accounts or other social media platforms the NYPD uses. Advertisement The city requires all of its social media accounts be registered with the mayor's office, but not all of the NYPD's accounts were registered, the DOI report said. 5 One of the X accounts the NYPD is shutting down is for its public information office but it has others. Deputy Commissioner of Public Information/ X 5 The DOI looked into the NYPD's social media accounts after Chief of Department John Chell was criticized for aggressive posts. Stephen Yang The January DOI report was prompted by aggressive social media posts on the official accounts of some NYPD execs, including Chief John Chell, who came under fire for disparaging left wing City Councilwoman Tiffany Caban over her post about the NYPD's handling of protests at Columbia University last year. Advertisement Despite the high profile posts, most of the accounts slated for shutdown track daily events held by units inside police headquarters at One Police Plaza in Manhattan and elsewhere around the city, such as retirements, turkey giveaways and sports events with teens. 5 One of the accounts being deactivated is NYPD Manhattan South. NYPDPBMS/X 5 Many of the NYPD accounts being cut highlight police officers' relationships with their communities, including the Instagram account for the 28 Precinct in Harlem. nypd28pct/Instagram Advertisement Others run by precincts and housings bureaus in NYCHA developments advertise the good work of their officers — such as gun arrests — and post photos of suspects to try to get help solving crimes. 'This is not a fortune 500 company,' said a police officer with more than 20 years on the job . 'This is the NYPD. We should be able to put out information to let the public know what's going on. She's trying to run this place with an iron fist.' But a department spokeswoman said closing the accounts wouldn't affect the flow of information. 'We appreciate DOI's report, and we have accepted all of their recommendations,' she said. 'This new social media policy ensures that the NYPD can continue communicating with New Yorkers about public safety and inform them about what's happening in their communities.'