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

From the Projects to Policy: Changing the Housing Game

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/support]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/support]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/support]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/support]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525129/support]