Corey 's Corner

Corey Pegues

Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.  Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest. 🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and pull up a seat—you’re in Corey’s Corner now.

  1. 6일 전

    From Haiti to Brooklyn: Kenny Altidor on Art, Community, Politics & Legacy

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a paintbrush becomes a tool for healing, leadership, and community transformation? On this episode of Corey’s Corner, host Corey Pegues retired NYPD executive sits down with Kenny Altidor, Haitian-American mural artist, community advocate, former Brooklyn Ambassador, and former New York City Council candidate for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and public service. Kenny shares his remarkable journey from immigrating to New York at 16 years old to becoming one of Brooklyn’s most respected artists and community leaders. For more than two decades, he has transformed walls into powerful works of art that honor fallen NYPD officers, FDNY firefighters, correction officers, community icons, and cultural legends. This is more than a conversation about art it’s about legacy, service, and the power of one person to inspire an entire community. If you enjoy meaningful conversations about leadership, public service, community empowerment, and inspiring life stories, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your family and friends. Support the show

    48분

  2. 6월 16일

    From Brownsville to Detective First Grade: Harold Thomas on Racism, Survival & the NYPD

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a young Black man from Brownsville, Brooklyn, who was arrested at 16, grows up to become one of the NYPD’s most accomplished detectives? In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Detective First Grade Harold Thomas shares his extraordinary journey from the streets of Brownsville, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East New York to serving nearly 30 years in the New York City Police Department. Thomas opens up about growing up without a father, surviving the streets, experiencing racism inside and outside the department, and fighting to earn a place in the NYPD after an investigator tried to block his career before it even began. He discusses his rapid rise through the ranks, service in elite investigative units and federal task forces, and the life-changing 2011 shooting that left him hospitalized for two months and in rehabilitation for three years. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about race, policing, survival, accountability, and what has—and hasn’t—changed in America over the last four decades. Support the show

    1시간 14분

  3. 6월 2일

    Rodney Harrison: From Cadet Corp, to NYPD's Highest Rank | Gilgo Beach, Crime, Politics & Public Safety

    Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rise from an undercover narcotics officer in Brooklyn to the highest uniformed rank in the NYPD? On this episode of Corey's Corner, retired NYPD Deputy Inspector Corey Pegues sits down with former NYPD Chief of Department and former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, policing, public trust, crime reduction, and the future of law enforcement. Commissioner Harrison reflects on his 32-year law enforcement career, including surviving a life-threatening undercover shooting, becoming the first Black Chief of Detectives in NYPD history, leading more than 35,000 officers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and overseeing the task force that helped solve the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killings investigation. The conversation also tackles police reform, community relations, political pressure, officer morale, crime trends, and the rumors surrounding Harrison's potential role in the Mamdani administration. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone interested in public safety, leadership, criminal justice, and the future of American policing. Support the show

    1시간 12분

  4. 5월 26일

    From the Projects to Policy: Changing the Housing Game

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Alicka Ampry-Samuel, Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, for a real conversation on housing, leadership, and community impact. Raised in NYCHA’s Marcus Garvey Houses in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Alicka brings lived experience to her role, leading efforts to protect and preserve affordable housing across New York City. From serving on the New York City Council to overseeing regional operations at HUD, her journey is rooted in service, and a deep commitment to uplifting underserved communities. We talk about the realities of affordable housing, the gap between policy and people, and what it truly takes to create change from the inside. This isn’t just about housing it’s about legacy, leadership, and lifting communities forward. Support the show

    58분

  5. 5월 19일

    Fighting a War on Both Sides: Inside the Mind of Principal Keith Saunders

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to lead when you’re being challenged from every direction? In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive sits down with Keith Saunders, Principal of Roosevelt High School, founder of S.O.N.I.A.Y., and author of Roosevelt to the Hamptons: The War on Both Sides. With over 30 years in education, Saunders opens up about the reality of navigating leadership as a Black man in divided spaces, facing internal struggles within the community while also confronting systemic racism and bias outside of it. This conversation dives deep into: • Growing up in segregated Long Island • The truth behind the “war on both sides” • Leadership under pressure and public perception • The challenges of being a Black educator in America • Building and empowering the next generation This isn’t just a conversation, it’s the right, unfiltered look at identity, purpose, and what it takes to lead with conviction. 🎧 Tap in. Share. And join the conversation. Support the show

    40분

  6. 5월 12일

    From Elmont to Leadership: Legislator Carrié Solages on Community, Legacy & Public Service

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Deputy Inspector Corey Pegues sits down with Carrié Solages for a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and fighting for the people. From growing up in Elmont to serving six terms in the Nassau County Legislature, Solages opens up about his journey through law, public service, and politics. The conversation explores his work advocating for community-centered development, improving infrastructure, supporting public safety, and making government more accessible to everyday residents. He also reflects on family legacy and what it meant for his family when his sister, Michaelle C. Solages, became the first person of Haitian descent elected to the New York State Assembly. This episode dives into community empowerment, representation, leadership under pressure, and the responsibility that comes with public office. Right conversation. Right impact. This is Corey’s Corner. Support the show

    41분

  7. 5월 5일

    Are We Failing Our Youth? Josh on Violence, Gangs & Real Solutions

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Josh Dieudonne for a real and unfiltered conversation on the growing crisis of youth violence in our communities. Sparked by the tragic loss of two 15-year-olds just days apart one in Queens and another in Eisenhower Park we dive deep into the uncomfortable truths many avoid. Josh brings insight, honesty, and perspective as we unpack what’s really driving young people toward violence, the influence of gangs, and the systemic failures that allow it to continue. This conversation goes beyond headlines. We challenge accountability across families, communities, and leadership while also examining the role of public responses, from vigils to policy. Most importantly, Josh offers thoughtful, actionable solutions on how we can begin to interrupt the pipeline and protect the next generation. Support the show

    50분

  8. 4월 28일

    From Queens Beat to Internal Affairs Chief: Miguel Iglesias on Power, Accountability & Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Miguel Iglesias, a former Chief of Internal Affairs with over 30 years of service in the New York City Police Department. From his early days patrolling Queens 114 Precinct to leading one of the most powerful and scrutinized divisions in policing, Iglesias shares an unfiltered look at leadership, integrity, and the realities behind the badge. We dive into his journey from Panama to New York, his experience in narcotics and intelligence, and the challenges of holding officers accountable from within. He also addresses the pressures of leadership at the highest levels, public trust in policing, and what legacy truly means after decades of service. This is a conversation about power, responsibility, and the human side of policing you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation. Support the show

    45분
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Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.  Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest. 🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and pull up a seat—you’re in Corey’s Corner now.

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    Corey Pegues
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    2025년 - 2026년
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