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New York Post
15 hours ago
- New York Post
Newly promoted detective will wear same shield number as 9/11 hero dad
A newly promoted Big Apple detective — who has the same job as his 9/11 hero dad — will now wear his father's identical shield number, decades after it was retired. Joe Vigiano, 32, of the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit, sported shield number 4511 at a promotions ceremony Friday — years after his father, Joseph Vigiano, died wearing it while rescuing those trapped in the World Trade Center. 'Now I have the privilege of wearing my dad's shield number,' a beaming Joe Vigiano told The Post. 4 Joe Vigiano, 32, surrounded by his proud family at a promotions ceremony. Matthew McDermott Vigiano was 8 years old when his father, a detective with ESU's Truck 2 on Sept. 11, 2011, never returned home. His dad's FDNY brother John also perished in the terrorist attack. Joseph Vigiano and his widow, Kathy, met while the pair worked in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct. 'He went to work and never came home,' Kathy, a retired cop, said about her beloved husband. 4 Joe Vigiano wearing his hero dad's shield number. Matthew McDermott 'Now, my son Joe wears his father's detective shield and does the same job his father did.' Joe said he was inspired to follow his father's footsteps after ESU members helped the shattered family grieve after the devastating attacks. 4 Joe Vigiano poses for a photo with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a promotions ceremony. Matthew McDermott 'It was definitely the camaraderie I saw with the passing of my father,' he said. 'After my dad passed away, it was definitely the men and women of the 75th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit that took my family in.' Joe joined the department eight years ago and has worked out of Brooklyn's Emergency Truck 7 — where his dad started out. His brother John is in the Marines. While his other one, James, also works in the NYPD. 4 Brothers Joseph and John Vigiano died in the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11. Copyphoto Last year, the cop brothers saved a man in Brooklyn after he was shot in the chest. At the ceremony, Joe was surrounded by his proud family including his mom, wife Jenny and 3-year-old son Joseph, who is named after his brave grandfather. Asked how his dad would feel about his ascent in the department, Joe said, 'I'm sure he would be proud.' 'More importantly, I think he would be proud of my family, my wife and son. They're great'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Planned protests to intersect with several major events in Uptown Columbus area
COLUMBUS, Ga. — This weekend, the City of Columbus is hosting several events in the Uptown area including the 80th Miss Georgia Pageant at the River Center, the Military Ball at the Trade Center and the Market Days on Broadway. Additionally, two scheduled protests are expected to take place on Saturday, June 14, between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: A 'No Kings' demonstration in the 900 block of Broadway, with expected support from ColGay Pride and individuals affiliated with Antifa from Florida. The same group applied for a permit to demonstrate in the 1300 block of Broadway. City officials say both protests are believed to be part of larger coordinated efforts. 'We're fully prepared for the weekend ahead,' said Chief Stoney Mathis. 'We welcome peaceful demonstrations and fully support the right to free speech. But we also have a responsibility to protect our community, and we will not allow violence or disorder to overshadow the events or endanger the public.' The Columbus Police Department says it is working with local, state, and federal partners to ensure a safe environment for everyone in the area. Officers will be present throughout Uptown to maintain public safety, manage crowds, and safeguard the rights of those who choose to protest peacefully. RELATED COVERAGE: Security beefing up in Atlanta over potential protests Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bernard Kerik, N.Y.C. Police Commissioner Who Led 9/11 Response and Was Pardoned by Trump for Felonies, Dies at 69
Bernard Kerik, who served as NYPD police commissioner during 9/11, has died at age 69 Kerik was first hailed as a hero for facilitating the emergency response to the attacks, but later fell from grace due to multiple legal woes He pleaded guilty to eight felonies in 2009 and served three years in prison, then was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2020Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has died. He was 69. FBI Director Kash Patel announced news of Kerik's death in a Thursday, May 29 post on X, noting that Kerik had been in the midst of a "private battle with illness." Kerik led the NYPD during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was widely regarded as a hero for facilitating the department's response, according to Reuters. His career was on a steady rise until a series of accusations and investigations in the mid-2000s — including tax evasion, fraud and making false statements — landed him in prison. President Donald Trump pardoned him in 2020. Kerik, the 40th NYPD police commissioner, grew up in Paterson, N.J., and dropped out of Eastside High School. He then enlisted in the Army and was stationed in South Korea, according to the Associated Press, which reports that Kerik worked in private security in Saudi Arabia before coming back to the U.S., where he supervised a New Jersey jail. His career with the NYPD began in the '80s, and Kerik was eventually tapped to oversee the city's troubled prison system. In 2000, Kerik was appointed police commissioner by then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani and held the position for 16 months, The New York Times reported. Kerik was on the ground at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and helped facilitate the building's evacuation. His actions on 9/11 earned him praise and many formal honors, cementing him as one of the day's heroes. Yet, his legal troubles began shortly after. In 2004, he was nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security by former President George W. Bush. Kerik unexpectedly withdrew his name from consideration because he employed an undocumented person in his household and his failure to pay payroll taxes, according to the Times. His admission led to further investigations into Kerik's dealings, which revealed that he carried on an extramarital affair in an apartment meant for rescue workers at the World Trade Center site. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. It was also revealed that he had commissioned renovations from a construction firm with alleged ties to organized crime, had committed tax fraud and had made false statements to federal investigators, according to the Times. In 2009, Kerik pleaded guilty to eight felonies, according to CNN, including tax fraud and making false statements to federal officials. He was sentenced to four years in prison but ended up serving three for good behavior. Kerik later wrote a memoir, From Jailer to Jailed, which was published in 2015. Trump granted Kerik a full pardon in 2020, after which Kerik became a staunch supporter of the president. Like Giuliani, Kerik denied the results of the 2020 election and said former President Joe Biden won because of fraudulent voting practices, according to the Times. During the House Jan. 6 committee, Kerik provided documents implicating himself in other efforts to deny the election results. Read the original article on People
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Who was Bernard Kerik? Former NYPD police commissioner and 9/11 hero dies at age 69
Bernard Kerik (Image credit: AP) Bernard Kerik, former New York Police Commissioner and 9/11 hero, has died at age 69, the New York Police Department confirmed on Thursday via social media. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel paid tributes and said, 'Bernie passed away tragically on May 29, 2025, after a private battle with illness.' He described Kerik as 'a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this country has ever known. ' Patel added, 'He was decorated more than 100 times for bravery, valor, and service, having rescued victims from burning buildings, survived assassination attempts, and brought some of the world's most dangerous criminals to justice.' 'His legacy is not just in the medals or the titles, but in the lives he saved, the city he helped rebuild, and the country he served with honor,' Patel said. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remembered their long friendship on 'The Rudy Giuliani Show.' He said, 'We've been together since the beginning. He's like my brother.' 'I was a better man for having known Bernie. I certainly was a braver and stronger man,' Giuliani added. Who was Bernard Kerik? Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1955, Kerik dropped out of high school but earned a GED before joining the US Army. After military service, he pursued a career in law enforcement, eventually rising through the ranks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Appointed by Giuliani as police commissioner in 2000, Kerik gained national prominence during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, coordinating emergency response efforts alongside Giuliani after the World Trade Center collapse. Over his 35-year career, Kerik received more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism from former President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In 2010, Kerik was convicted of federal tax fraud and false statement charges related to over $250,000 in apartment renovations funded by a construction firm. He was sentenced to three years in prison and released in 2013. In 2020, President Donald Trump pardoned him. A staunch Trump ally and vocal critic of the criminal justice system, Kerik later worked with Giuliani investigating claims of election fraud after the 2020 elections. He was also called to testify before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots, according to Fox News. Bernard Kerik, NYPD commissioner on 9/11, dies at 69 | LiveNOW from FOX
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bernard Kerik, former New York police commissioner and 9/11 figure, dies at 69
Bernie Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who was hailed as a hero after 9/11, has died at 69 years old. His death was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday night, who wrote that Kerik "passed away after a private battle with illness." "Rest easy, Commissioner. Your watch has ended, but your impact will never fade," Patel wrote. Kerik's rise to national prominence came during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, where he became a steady figure alongside then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Kash Patel Flips Script On Dem Senator After Being Grilled On J6 Pardons: 'Brutal Reality Check' Kerik worked to coordinate emergency response in the aftermath of the collapse of the World Trade Center. Read On The Fox News App His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Kerik, who served as the NYPD's top cop from 2000 to 2001, pleaded guilty in 2009 to eight felonies, including tax fraud and lying to the White House while being vetted for the role of Homeland Security chief in 2004. He spent nearly three years in prison before transitioning to home confinement and eventually supervised release. In 2020, President Donald Trump pardoned Kerik for his past convictions. Following his release from prison, Kerik was a vocal critic of the criminal justice system and a staunch ally of Trump. Kerik later worked with Giuliani to investigate claims of election fraud after the 2020 election and was subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots. Ex-nypd Commissioner Pardoned By Trump Agrees To Deal With Special Counsel Jack Smith In 2020 Election Probe Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1955, Kerik dropped out of high school but later earned his GED before joining the U.S. Army. After returning to civilian life, he entered law enforcement and rose through the ranks, eventually leading the city's Department of Correction. In 2000, he was appointed NYPD commissioner by Giuliani. Fox News Digital's Ronn Blitzer contributed to this article source: Bernard Kerik, former New York police commissioner and 9/11 figure, dies at 69
