Ray Kelly | Former NYPD Commissioner | 07-24-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, Comedy, News

4.2 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly calls in to touch upon Eric Adams' tenure and his lack of positive contributions to the city as Mayor, before he discusses his support for Curtis Sliwa in the mayoral race, highlighting Sliwa's long-term dedication to the city. Commissioner Kelly also covers issues within the NYPD, including the appointment of Jessica Tisch and the challenges faced by previous commissioners under Adams. Kelly stresses the importance of maintaining high standards in police recruitment and the current challenge of accurate crime reporting. He ends by voicing his commitment to preventing the election of candidate Zohran Mamdani, asserting its critical importance to New York City's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This National Foster Care Month, Marine Toys for Tots, is providing hope to children who needed most.
0:05.8	Staff Sergeant James Caldwell, who grew up in foster care himself, shares that while handing out gifts at a Toys for Tots distribution event,
0:12.7	a little girl looked up at him, reached into her bag, pulled out a stuffed animal, and said,
0:16.5	someone needs to make sure you get a toy too.
0:18.9	That simple gesture embodies the heart of Marine Toys for Tots.
0:22.6	Ensuring every child, including those in foster care, experiences the kindness that can transform their future.
0:27.8	Visit Toysfor Tots.org today.
0:30.1	The road stretches before you, but there's trouble ahead, stationary cars. You're faced with the McDonald's side mission.
0:36.7	Do you, A, join the ever-growing
0:39.0	Q, or B, take the next taxi and treat yourself to a glorious Mackey's?
0:45.0	Detouring to McDonald's. Start your side mission today.
0:49.8	You know what I love about you and your family, Ray, is that when I see you with Veronica,
0:55.7	your lovely wife and the kids.
0:57.6	So she calls you Raymond and she calls Greg Gregory.
1:02.9	And for some reason, I find that to be so cute.
1:05.2	I don't know why, but I find that to be so cute, Ray.
1:07.4	I love that.
1:09.9	It's too on occasion.
1:11.9	I can't repeat them.
1:14.6	Where are you this morning?
1:17.1	I'm in New York City.
1:18.2	Oh, you're here? Okay.
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