Buddy Boys

In "Buddy Boys," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mike McAlary delves into a shocking true story of corruption within the NYPD during the 1970s, focusing on the notorious 77th Precinct, known as "the Alamo." Officers Henry Winter and Anthony Magno initially join the police force with good intentions but become entangled in a corrupt culture of extortion and crime, preying on various members of the community. When their misdeeds are uncovered, they face a dilemma that could either lead to their redemption or years behind bars, shedding light on the temptations that can lead even good cops astray. This compelling narrative offers a stark examination of one of the worst scandals to affect New York's law enforcement.