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Cops walk the upper Manhattan beat on CBS' 'NYC 22' By Jacqueline Cutler © Zap2it borhoods that need police the most are those where residents trust cops the least. It's a tough situation for All too often, the neigh- town forever don't always welcome the newcomers. "The neighborhood's those who live there and for those trying to patrol the streets. CBS' latest drama, "NYC 22," premier- ing Sunday, April 15, has that delicate relationship as an undercurrent. Though those involved with a show are always quick to dismiss the no- tion that it's anything we have seen before, this is a procedural cop show, albeit one with excellent credentials: Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal are executive producers, and Richard Price created it. It could not be more au- thentic New York, given the people behind it. On a cold December day, the show is shooting at Amsterdam Avenue and 105th Street. It's a neigh- borhood of old apartment buildings and newer con- dos, shared by Columbia University students and longtime residents. The cops' beat is from really a character in this," says Terry Kinney, who plays Field Training Officer Daniel "Yoda" Dean. "The footage is like nothing I've been involved with. When you look at New York, you're always seeing Cen- tral Park and the West Vil- lage. This is grittier. They're not pulling any punches in terms of racial biases." The pilot does a solid time with women on the force. Her take-away, she says, is "They are really impressive. Whenever I see a woman cop on the street, I stop and stare because even traffic patrol is really, really difficult, with weather conditions and having to wear such a heavy belt. It all adds up to a really dif- ficult job." All the rookies have Sobieski spent some job of introducing the characters. It follows the rookies on their first shift. It's a miracle some of them weren't immediately killed. For allegedly smart, trained professionals, they make some pretty boneheaded moves. Jennifer "White House" Perry (Leelee Sobieski, "The Wicker Man") is, in the actress's words, "one tough cookie." She was an MP in the Marines in Iraq, a college volleyball star, and seems completely capable of taking down any perp. "She has a rich back Morningside Heights, around Columbia, into Harlem. This gives "NYC 22" a wide swath. It opens plots revolving around those who think that be- cause they can afford to buy a great old brownstone in Harlem, they're now princes of the city, and how those who have lived up- story," Sobieski says. "She is actually from Michigan. A part of me wishes we would have made her from New York." Her nickname comes their own struggles. Ray "Lazarus" Harper (Adam Goldberg, "The Unusuals") was a police reporter and has better sources than most cops; he's the old- est among the six. Ahmad Kahn (Tom Reed) is an Afghan who fought his way to freedom. Jayson "Jackpot" Toney (Harold "House" Moore, "Neces- sary Roughness") was in the NBA. Tonya Sanchez (Judy Marte) has a family history with the law — on the wrong side of it. Then there's fourth-generation officer Kenny McLaren (Stark Sands). On this cold day, McLar- en sits on a stoop, crying. The block is quiet, and Sands' jagged sobs come from being picked for White House duty, but some of the other nicknames, such as Yoda for Kinney's char- acter, feel forced. Perry conveys what every female police officer needs: an air of authority. over the headphones the crew wears. After, Sands says, "As a person, I am stoic. So when asked to cry for work, it's a treat. If you have words to say, that helps a lot. In this case, I am thinking about the inci- dent, and that makes me break down, but we haven't shot it yet." Sands ("Flags of Our Fathers") sees playing a cop as a "side step away from playing a soldier. I am a bit of a leader, and my instincts are to do the right thing. I am a reluctant cop, and you start seeing hints. Maybe I don't want to be a cop. Maybe I didn't see other possibilities." The first few episodes Catch the Craze & Save! show all sides of the cops: how there is a deep dis- trust of anyone outside their brothers in blue, but also how they can be so cool about letting misde- meanors off the hook. The rookies' fear in their first patrols and the hostility they initially face from other cops feel very authentic, as do the storylines of old and new Harlem learning to live together. Save on Rentals • Breakfast Get Free Glass Cleaner Save on a Quilt Find these great savings plus more on Coupon Craze! In The Goshen News every Monday, Online everyday! Nobody covers your hometown better 114 S. Main St., Goshen 574-533-2151 www.goshennews.com Employment Ad Today! Place Your Over 3,500 resumes are posted on monster.com in The Goshen News readership areas. 574-533-2151 ext. 398 goshennews.com / Oil Change Plus a FREE Express Prices vary by model. 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