Day: April 15, 2026

A former Bronx NYPD detective is suing New York City, alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic culture inside a Manhattan narcotics unit.
In an exclusive interview with News 12’s Kelly Kennedy, Luis Pichardo, a 19‑year NYPD veteran, says he has proof showing racist messages, memes, and doctored images shared in a department group chat. Screenshots included in the lawsuit allegedly show a detective depicted in a KKK hood, along with racist slurs and offensive content targeting immigrants, Latinos, Jewish people, and Black men. Pichardo, 41, says the discrimination intensified in 2025 after he was passed over for a prestigious promotion. He claims he was told he was “too old” and that the unit “spoke a lot of English,” despite his experience, which included more than a thousand arrests. According to the lawsuit, less experienced white detectives were selected instead — some without interviews. After raising concerns, Pichardo says his overtime was cut in half, impacting his pension, and that coworkers shut him out. He claims a supervisor suggested he could still get the job if he dropped his complaint. Pichardo says the pressure ultimately forced him to retire in July 2025. The lawsuit also alleges officers circulated antisemitic content, joked about deaths of Black men at the hands of police, and shared images including a Nazi swastika. In another message, a supervisor allegedly responded to a photo of a Dominican flag on a coworker’s desk with references to ICE and a threatening image.

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In an interview with NBC News, Sen. Thom Tillis discussed his decision not to run for re-election, his thoughts on the conflict with Iran and his opinions of President Trump’s Cabinet.

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With graduation coming up, the class of 2026 is entering a tough job market. According to LinkedIn, data shows hiring is down 20-35% compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, there are recent graduates that are succesfully navigating this complicated job market. LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has tips for new graduates entering the work force.

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The Department of Justice and 39 states first brought the charges back in 2024. CBS News New York’s Doug Williams reports.

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