Kaz Daughtry | Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety | 12-12-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

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🗓️ 12 December 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Kaz Daughtry, Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety under Mayor Adams, calls into the show to expand on his recent decision to retire. Daughtry explains his retirement was a personal choice after two decades of service, unrelated to the incoming mayor or other political changes. He expresses gratitude for his career opportunities, especially under Mayor Eric Adams. Daughtry reminisces about his experiences, the camaraderie within the force, and notable incidents, while also addressing the challenges posed by recent protests. He hints at future plans but remains tight-lipped about specifics, promising to announce them first on the same platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.6	but is this not the perfect entrance music for you, Kaz Daughtry? Oh, my goodness. I'm sitting here chuckling. I was like, I guess I'm coming up. How did the whole Batman thing start? I guess you
1:10.1	called yourself that, right?
1:13.4	Well, you know, because people always used to see John's Chief Shell and myself together.
1:18.7	They always have some snarky comments like Batman or Robin, tangle and cash.
1:24.1	So it's kind of stuck.
1:26.8	I love that. Well, Kaz, you decided this week it was one of stuck. I love that.
1:28.3	Well, Kaz, you decided this week it was one of the worst kept surprises in the history of this city.
1:34.5	We knew that you and Shell were both leaving before Eric Adams left, for example.
1:39.2	So you decided to call it quits this week.
1:42.1	And, you know, people say, well, you know, he doesn't really like Mom Dottie.
1:45.8	And the truth is, you know, he's going to miss his buddy.
1:48.8	And, you know, him and Jess aren't great.
1:51.0	I mean, what is the absolute truth behind Cair's Daughtry calling it quits this week?
1:57.7	Sid, after two decades in, you know, public safety from the streets to the highest levels
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