Before the NYPD existed, New Yorkers strongly opposed the idea of an armed police force – until a grisly murder and a powerful news publisher changed everything. But did the newly minted cops work to solve the case, or spend their days hunting something–or someone–else? Follow Empire City wherever you get your podcasts. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Link: lnk.to/EmpireCity #EmpireCity #CrookedMedia #NYPD