On Patrol

In Episode 90 of On Patrol with the Suffolk PBA , CJ and Tanner are joined by returning guest Scott Frayler, President of Blue Line Wealth Management. Scott provides a third-quarter market update, looking back at market performance during Q3 and discussing the economic outlook as we move into the final quarter of 2026. The conversation covers a range of factors that could impact market performance...

In Episode 89 of On Patrol with the Suffolk PBA, CJ and Tanner are joined by Suffolk PBA President Louis Civello and Political Director Chris Wolf to discuss the 2026 Suffolk PBA endorsements for this year’s General Election. Our bipartisan approach looks beyond party labels to support leaders who stand with law enforcement, understand the challenges our members face, and are committed to protecti...

In Episode 88 of On Patrol with the Suffolk PBA , CJ and Jeff are joined by New York State Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano for a conversation about his background in public safety, his work in Albany, and his campaign for reelection in Assembly District 3 . DeStefano’s experience includes decades of volunteer service with the Medford Fire Department and Medford Volunteer Ambulance , as well as a care...

In Episode 87 of On Patrol with the Suffolk County PBA, CJ and Jeff are joined by Congressman Nick LaLota. A lifelong Long Islander, LaLota graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Melville before attending the U.S. Naval Academy. His military service began before September 11, 2001, and included three overseas deployments spanning 20 countries. After his Navy career, LaLota returned home and b...

In Episode 86 of On Patrol with the Suffolk PBA , CJ and Tanner sit down with New York State Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo . Gandolfo shares his path into public service, from working as a staff member for Andrew Garbarino in the State Assembly to eventually being elected to the Assembly himself. He discusses what he has learned along the way, the impact he has worked to make in Albany, and why he i...

In Episode 85, CJ and Tanner are joined by Saritha Komatireddy, Republican candidate for New York State Attorney General . After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Saritha pursued law school and went on to spend more than a decade as a federal prosecutor, handling major cases involving international terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking, fraud, and public corruption , including prosecuting members...

In Episode 84, CJ and Tanner are joined by New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio and Assemblyman Doug Smith , two Republican members of the New York State Assembly representing communities across Suffolk County. Giglio represents the 2nd Assembly District, while Smith represents the 5th Assembly District. With years of experience in state and local government, Jodi and Doug offer their perspect...

In Episode 83, CJ and Tanner are joined by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. Governor Hochul took office in 2021 after a career in public service that began at the local level in the Town of Hamburg and ultimately led her to the Governor’s Office. From serving in local government to representing New York in Congress and later becoming Lieutenant Governor, her experience has given her a unique...

In Episode 82, CJ and Tanner are joined by Sean Riordan, Esq. and Chris Wolf. Sean Riordan began his career representing claimants before the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, as well as various New York State and City retirement boards. Over the years, he has become disability counsel to numerous unions and has lectured extensively to police officers,...

In Episode 81, CJ and Tanner sit down with Edward Strohm, Executive Director of The Strohm Foundation. A former New York State Court Officer, Ed shares how he has grown the foundation since taking over, continuing its mission in honor of his three aunts, who were all diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time. What began as a deeply personal mission has grown into an organization committed...

In Episode 80, CJ and Tanner are joined by James Gruenfelder, President of the Suffolk County Police Superior Officers Association. James joined the Suffolk County Police Department in 1991 and steadily rose through the ranks, ultimately attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Early in his career, he recognized the importance of union involvement and advocating for his fellow officers, eventually becomi...

In Episode 79, CJ and Tanner are joined by Gus Tsiorvas, owner of the Embassy Diner. Gus grew up in the restaurant business, watching his father build the Oconee Diner from the ground up. He took the lessons he learned from his father and used them to build one of Long Island’s most recognizable diners. Gus shares the values his father instilled in him, the hard work and dedication it takes to suc...

In Episode 78, CJ and Tanner are joined by returning guest Scott Frayler, President of Blue Line Wealth Management. Scott provides an update on the markets as we transition from the second to the third quarter of 2026. The conversation covers a range of factors that could impact market performance in the months ahead, including ongoing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran and the blockade of...

In Episode 77, CJ and Tanner are joined by Bruce Blakeman. As Nassau County Executive, Blakeman was re-elected in 2025 and shortly thereafter announced his candidacy for Governor of New York. A New York native and attorney by trade, Blakeman has devoted more than three decades to public service — from his start on the Hempstead Town Council in 1993, to his time as a Port Authority Commissioner dur...

In Episode 76, CJ and Jeff are joined by Mike Mancusi and Charlie Tramontana. Both Mike and Charlie are retired members of the Suffolk County Police Department who were part of the team that founded Max Security USA. Drawing on more than four decades of combined law enforcement experience, they have helped build the company into a trusted security partner for businesses, communities, and property...

In Episode 75, CJ and Tanner are joined by James Skoufis. Senator James Skoufis is a Democrat representing New York State's 42nd Senate District. He began his career in public service on the Woodbury Town Board in Orange County before serving three terms in the New York State Assembly. Most recently, he was a candidate for Chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2025.

Part Two of this special episode continues CJ and Tanner's coverage from the 2026 NAPO Top Cops Awards in Washington, D.C. Viewers will meet the remaining 2026 NAPO Top Cops Award recipients and hear the remarkable stories of courage, professionalism, and selfless service that earned them national recognition. Through exclusive interviews and body-worn camera footage, you'll gain an inside...

In Episode 74, CJ and Tanner travel to Washington, D.C., to record live from the 2026 NAPO Top Cops Awards. This special episode features footage from the awards ceremony, along with body-worn camera video showcasing the extraordinary actions of law enforcement officers from across the country. Through interviews with the honored officers, viewers will gain an inside look at the moments that defin...

In Episode 74, CJ and Tanner travel to Washington, D.C., to record live from the 2026 NAPO Top Cops Awards. This special episode features footage from the awards ceremony, along with body-worn camera video showcasing the extraordinary actions of law enforcement officers from across the country. Through interviews with the honored officers, viewers will gain an inside look at the moments that defin...

In Episode 74, CJ and Tanner travel to Washington, D.C., to record live from the 2026 NAPO Top Cops Awards. This special episode features footage from the awards ceremony, along with body-worn camera video showcasing the extraordinary actions of law enforcement officers from across the country. Through interviews with the honored officers, viewers will gain an inside look at the moments that defin...

In Episode 74, CJ and Tanner travel to Washington, D.C., to record live from the 2026 NAPO Top Cops Awards. This special episode features footage from the awards ceremony, along with body-worn camera video showcasing the extraordinary actions of law enforcement officers from across the country. Through interviews with the honored officers, viewers will gain an inside look at the moments that defin...

In Episode 73, CJ and Tanner are joined by Daniel Moloney Jr. and Danielle Moloney-Hassett. Dan has proudly served as Owner and President of Moloney Family Funeral Homes for nearly 25 years, while Danielle serves as Vice President and is a Licensed Funeral Director. Founded in 1933, Moloney Family Funeral Homes has remained family-owned and operated for more than nine decades. Over the years, the...

In Episode 72, CJ and Tanner are joined by John Hnat and Chris Wolf. John Hnat serves as the 1st Vice President of the Suffolk County PBA and is Vice-Chair of the Suffolk County Deferred Compensation Plan Committee. Chris Wolf serves as the Legislative Director of the Suffolk PBA. They join the show to discuss the recent legislative improvements to New York State's Tier 5 and Tier 6 pension system...

In Episode 71, CJ and Tanner are joined by Mike Teplansky and Mike Homan. Deputy Inspector Teplansky and Captain Homan of the Police Academy bring more than 60 years of combined experience with the Suffolk County Police Department. Throughout their careers, they have served in some of the busiest precincts in Suffolk County, developing a broad range of leadership, operational, and training experti...

In Episode 70, CJ and Tanner are joined by Vickie Singh and Miguel Vias. Vickie is the 1st Precinct Trustee and Miguel is the 2nd Vice President of the Suffolk PBA. Together, Vickie and Miguel co-chair the PBA's PEER Team. The PEER Team provides law enforcement personnel and their families with the necessary education and resources to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. All PEER Team...