Thank You Brighton, NY. Police Chief David Catholdi

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               Brighton, NY Police Chief David Catholdi

BY DAVY V.

If you follow my YouTube channel DavyVTV, then you've probably seen my videos where I have featured various Brighton, New York Police Officers over the years.

But there's one Brighton, New York Police official who I haven't featured and that's Brighton, New York Police Chief David Catholdi.

To be honest, my interactions with Chief Catholdi have been somewhat limited since I moved to Brighton, New York almost 20 years ago.

By the way, for any new readers from other parts of the U.S. and the world, Brighton, New York is a suburb of Rochester, New York, located in upstate NY.

At the time Chief Catholdi was Captain Catholdi, and our paths rarely crossed.

But in recent years, especially after losing my mom in 2022, I have had the pleasure of talking with Chief Catholdi on a few occasions.

I'm going to get right to the point, but before I do, I ask that as you read this, you try and take something from it, that perhaps you can apply to your lives.

LIFE IS SHORT.

I know we've all heard it before.

And I know it can tend to sound cliche.

BUT IT'S TRUE.

In the past 10 years, I have lost my aunt or as we called her "Tia Marta", my mom, and this past September, my brother, my only sibling.

And one thing I have learned is the importance of giving  people their flowers while they're still here.

In other words, DO NOT WAIT until they're gone.

And I have learned that in one of the hardest, most painful ways possible.

By living with regret.

The regret that I didn't do enough of that with my aunt, my mom and my brother.

Yes, I told them I loved them, but not enough.

And yes, I spent time with them, but not enough .

And I regret that every day.

Knowing I can't go back and change that.

But what I can change, and what YOU can change, is give folks their flowers while they're still here.

Let your loved ones know how much you love them.

Let friends know how you much you appreciate them and their friendship.

DO IT.

WHILE THEY ARE STILL HERE.

Back to Chief Catholdi.

I have to be honest here.

For years I thought Chief Catholdi didn't like me.

And I don't even know why.

I guess I assumed that he didn't like my "loud mouth", at times "over the top" and "controversial" aspects.

Yes, they're in quotations, as they're all words that have been used to describe me, by critics including local news media.

And while I wouldn't necessarily say that Chief Catholdi is a Davy V. fan, I now feel I was completely wrong about him.

The truth is that Brighton, New York Police Chief David Catholdi has always treated me with respect and professionalism.

But even more important to me, is that like his police officers, Brighton, New York Police Chief David Catholdi has shown me kindness, during one of the most difficult times in my life.

And no better example of this than when we met for coffee recently.

It's important to add that it's been an extremely hard time for me with both the anniversaries of my brother and my Dad's passing coming up.

And as I waited for Chief Catholdi at a local coffee shop, I had a panic attack.

I started getting them after my Dad committed suicide in 1993 and if you or someone you know has ever had one then you know how terrifying they can be.

I've always been a firm believer in being honest with people.

So, as soon as Chief Catholdi pulled up, I walked to him, shook his hand and told him what had just happened and I have to admit I felt both nervous and embarrassed.

And this was the moment that I realized Chief Catholdi is a good man and has a good heart.

Chief Catholdi was very understanding, and accommodating, even agreeing to sit outside so I could get some fresh air, even though it was a hot day.

And I'm very thankful and appreciative of the Chief.

We talked for a while, and I even showed him one of my classic bicycles.

And as he has dome in the past, Chief Catholdi gave me some great advice.

Chief Catholdi is a busy man.

He didn't have to meet me for coffee.

But he did.

And I'm grateful for that.

Chief, if you're reading this, I want to say THANK YOU.

As a child I always looked up to police officers.

When me and my friends played cops and robbers on our bikes in Miami, Florida, I never wanted to be a robber.

I was always the cop!

My favorite TV show was CHiPs!

and I will never forget when Officer Friendly came to visit my 3rd grade class at Jonathan Child #21 school in Rochester, New York.

I was so excited that a police officer came to my school!

That respect and that trust I had for police was shattered when some very bad Rochester, New York cops terrorized me and my family.

And although I have successfully sued the Rochester, New York Police Department twice, that trust and respect for police has never been the same.

Chief Catholdi, YOUR police department, the Brighton, New York Police Department, and YOUR officers, the good men and women who put on the uniform every day, have not only been professional, but they have shown me kindness through a very difficult period in my life.

AND SO HAVE YOU.

Chief, YOUR Department has helped me begin to restore and regain that trust for law enforcement I once had.

AND SO HAVE YOU.

You're a good man Chief.

Thank you.

Shame on Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans, The Rochester Red Wings and ESL Federal Credit Union

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                                            Rick Ross 

By Davy V. 

Rochester, New York is one of the poorest cities in the U.S.

The child poverty rate is 42%.

Under Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans' watch, the city has seen some of the most horrific, and disturbing acts of violence including murders, many of which remain unsolved.

Take for example the July 28, 2024 mass shooting at Rochester's Maplewood Park, a park where I used to take my children to play.

On that day, folks had gathered for a cookout and to enjoy a beautiful summer day, when shots rang out, as dozens of people ran, while some dove for cover.

While most were able to get away, unfortunately two young women were killed in this senseless act of violence.

Tyasia Manning, 25, a City of Rochester employee, remembered for her love of children and Phylicia Council 34, who worked with special needs children, were both shot in the barrage of more than 40 bullets fired that day which also left five injured.

As I'm writing this, nearly two years after the mass shooting, the murders remain unsolved.

So why, just 3 days before the 2-year anniversary of this mass shooting, would the City of Rochester, New York and Mayor Malik Evans pay rapper 

Rick Ross, or as he calls himself "The Bawse" known for his violent and misogynist lyrics, to perform at the Rochester Red Wings ESL stadium?

Yes, on July 25th, just three days before the two year anniversary of one of Rochester, New York's deadliest mass shootings, Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans is bringing Rick Ross to Rochester, where he will rap about drugs, guns, and murdering people.

But Rick Ross doesn't just rap about drugs, guns and killing people.

Rick Ross is also known for boasting about raping women, as well as condoning date rape.

In one of his songs Ross raps: 

"Put molly all in her champagne, she didn't even know it, I took her home and I enjoyed that, she didn't even know it."

"Molly" is short for the drug MDMA.

Rick Ross is also known for violent lyrics such as one song where he raps: 

"Out the passenger, lead in the automatic off / For egg or that girl, I knock your mommy and daddy off / Fuck around and knock the emblem off the Caddy off."

It's important to note that this isn't some independent concert promoter contracting Rick Ross to perform.

This is the City of Rochester, New York and Mayor Malik Evans who is bringing Rick Ross and his violent music to a city that has been plagued by violence.

It's also important to note that the July 25th concert will be held down the street from the where the mass shooting took place in Maplewood Park.

Also disturbing is that the Rochester Red Wings baseball organization, is welcoming Rick Ross to perform at their stadium.

In fact, the Rochester Red Wings are promoting the Rick Ross concert on all their social media platforms .

And can't leave ESL Federal Credit Union out, as they own the naming rights to the Rochester Red Wings, which is known as ESL Ballpark.

In other words. the words "ESL BALLPARK" will be front and center on full display as a disgusting individual named Rick Ross spews his violent, murderous, rape condoning filth on that July summer night in Rochester, New York.

Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans

So what does Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans think of bringing Rick Ross to town?

Well, this is what Mayor Evans said when announcing the concert:

"We're proud to host world-renowned, multi-platinum hip hop artist Rick Ross in concert at the Red Wings ESL Ballpark."

Shame on Rochester, New York Mayor Malik Evans.

Shame on the Rochester Red Wings.

And shame on ESL Federal Credit Union.

All putting profit over moral decency.