Corey 's Corner

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and personal episode, the conversation is rooted in friendship, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to education. Retired NYPD executive  Corey Pegues sits down with his longtime friend and high school classmate Dr. Crystal Bonds, who retired after a distinguished career as a New York City Public School Principal and Superintendent. Long before leadership titles an...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues  sits down with Chris Alexander, Executive Director of the New York State Conference of the NAACP, to discuss the evolving fight for civil rights in New York. Chris shares his journey from policy architect to statewide civil rights leader, his role in launching New York’s cannabis market, and why equit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues is joined by NYPD Lieutenant Patrick Gordon, appearing in his role as President of the NYPD Guardians Association. Lieutenant Gordon discusses the mission of the Guardians, their legacy of advocacy, and their continued commitment to uplifting Black and Latino members of the NYPD while strengthening relationship...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a powerful and candid conversation with Chief Williams as he sits down with retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues. In this episode, Chief Williams opens up about his journey through the NYPD, the realities of modern policing, leadership under pressure, and what it truly means to protect and serve in today’s climate. From community engagement to departmental challenges, r...

Send us Fan Mail In this explosive tell-all conversation, Deputy Chief Faison sits down with retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues for one of the most honest and revealing interviews you’ll hear from inside the NYPD. From leadership decisions to the internal pressures of policing, Faison opens up about the challenges, contradictions, and realities that shape life inside the department. This is a raw...

Send us Fan Mail Council Member Nantasha Williams joins retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues on Corey’s Corner for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and the future of Southeast Queens. A nationally recognized political strategist and community advocate, Dr. Williams discusses her journey from grassroots organizing to elected office, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing t...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Russell “Big Russ” Smith.  A Brooklyn son whose journey stretches from the streets to a college scholarship at Molloy, to playing professional basketball overseas. Before college, Russ faced the harsh realities of street life. Basketball became his way out, earning him a scholarship and opening doors he ne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner , Retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Senator Leroy Comrie , a lifelong public servant whose leadership is rooted in the very community he represents. From his early days on the local school board to chairing the powerful Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions in Albany, Senator Comrie shares his jour...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey's Corner , retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Samson Styles , whose powerful life story embodies redemption, resilience, and purpose. From his early years in Brooklyn’s East New York and Brownsville neighborhoods to time spent behind bars, Samson’s journey is a raw testimony to transformation. Now...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD Captain Derby St. Fort opens up about the realities behind the badge, from the optimism of a rookie cop to the harsh lessons that tested his integrity and nearly derailed his career. In a raw and revealing conversation, Derby reflects on how unhealthy behaviors within the department pushed him to discover a deeper purpose rooted in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with David Schwartz, powerhouse attorney, lobbyist, and founder of Gotham Government Relations. From arguing high-stakes cases in the courtroom to shaping public policy in Albany and Washington, Schwartz breaks down what it really takes to influence power. He shares insights on his transition from tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with actor, and executive producer, Markuann Smith , the visionary force behind Godfather of Harlem . From growing up in Far Rockaway to fulfilling a promise to tell Bumpy Johnson’s story with truth and depth, Markuann shares the 18-year journey that transformed his dream into a cultural phe...

Send us Fan Mail In this explosive episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with Norman Seabrook, the former powerhouse president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA), who led New York’s correction officers for over two decades. Seabrook opens up about his Bronx upbringing, his rise through Rikers Island, his leadership during 9/11 and Hurrican...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker for a right conversation at the right time about bail reform, public safety, and the fight for justice in Brownsville. Together, they reflect on Terrell Anderson and his impact as commander of the 73rd Precinct, explore the tension between ref...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner , I unpack why Mayor Eric Adams' suspending his campaign may be the best thing for New York City. With over 27 appointments resigning or facing jail time, and controversial picks like John Chell and Jeffrey Maddrey leading the NYPD, Adams’ exit signals a turning point for the city’s leadership. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner , Corey Pegues sits down with Michael “Stoney” Stoney — a father, mentor, coach, and entrepreneur whose life is defined by resilience. Raised in New York during the crack epidemic, Stoney faced tragedy, including the loss of friends and his brother to gun violence, and even survived being shot in the line of duty as an NYPD officer. Instead of let...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Corey Pegues sits down with David Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about the future of education. Together, they examine the state of reading in America, the urgent need to improve literacy, and the challenges educators face in preparing students for success. Banks also reflects on his proposal for a citywide c...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner , retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for a candid conversation. From the state of public safety to the leadership of Mayor Eric Adams, Williams doesn’t hold back on the challenges and opportunities facing New Yorkers today. He shares his thoughts on bail reform, his perspectiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner , Corey Pegues takes a hard look at the recent rise in gun violence across New York City. While New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch point to data claiming crime is at historic lows, Corey argues that statistics don’t capture the daily fear and lived experiences of New Yorkers. As a retired NYPD executive, he brings...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner , Corey dives into the latest revelations in the NYPD’s psychological testing scandal. While the public narrative once pointed toward Terrell Anderson, new evidence shows the real issue lies within the department itself. Reports now confirm that some of the psychologists responsible for administering and evaluating these critical tests were not ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of Corey’s Corner , Corey takes aim at NYC Mayor and Former President of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement and unpacks the political hit job unfolding against NYPD Commander Terrell Anderson. At the heart of the controversy: a long-standing discretion given to commanders to approve recruits even if they failed the psychological exam, a discretion Anders...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner, Corey digs into the controversy surrounding Assistant Chief Scott Henderson and the stunning allegation that he granted a detective an entire year off with pay to care for her dying mother. Whoever authorized it, was it a compassionate act of leadership—or a breach of protocol? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Corey’s Corner , Corey confronts the harsh reality of racism in America as he unpacks the recent incident involving a young Black jogger, who was shot at by a white assailant in what appears to be a racially motivated attack.. Corey breaks down the facts, the public response, and what this act of hate means in the broader fight for justice and safety for Black c...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Corey takes a direct and unapologetic look at Mayor Eric Adams’ tenure, calling out the missteps, political posturing, and lack of effective leadership that have left New York City and the NYPD in crisis. As a former high-ranking NYPD official, Corey unpacks how Adams, once a colleague in blue, has failed the department he once served and the city he now...