Source: BroBible
Summary
A Barstool Sports employee allegedly had a conflict with an Uber Eats driver at the company’s New York City office on August 24. Founder Dave Portnoy shared a video of the incident on social media, suggesting the situation involved a security guard being attacked. Portnoy praised employees for their actions and implied Mayor Zohran Mamdani was somehow responsible. The mayor’s office reported a decline in city crime rates in 2026.
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The habit gets a new name.
Office drama turns into public spectacle.
Security guards become heroes in 15 seconds.
Crime stats ignored for a good villain.
Mayor Mamdani’s name gets tossed in like a punchline.
Author: Evan Null
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Shares Video of Employee Conflict with Uber Eats Driver
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, shared a video of an alleged conflict between a female employee and an Uber Eats driver at the company’s New York City office on August 24. The incident reportedly involved a security guard being attacked. Portnoy highlighted the actions of employees like Gaz, Cody, and Travy, who helped subdue the individual.
Portnoy Implies Mayor Zohran Mamdani is at Fault
Despite no direct evidence, Portnoy implied that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was somehow responsible for the incident. His tweet included a callout to “Mandami’s NYC,” despite the mayor’s office reporting a significant drop in crime rates in the first half of 2026.
Crime Rates in NYC Show Decline Under Mamdani
The mayor’s office reported a nearly 6% drop in overall crime in the first half of 2026, with historic lows in murders and shootings. Robbery, grand larceny, burglary, and grand larceny auto all saw significant declines. Transit crime also decreased by 0.6% during the same period.
Portnoy’s Tweet Highlights Heroic Employees
Portnoy praised employees like Dan, Gaz, Cody, Travy, and Tom Scibelli for their actions during the incident. He described how security guard Dan was attacked and how other employees helped subdue the individual. The police eventually arrived and arrested the suspect.
Incidents Like This Will Continue in NYC
Despite the drop in crime, the article notes that isolated incidents involving “crazy people” will continue. The piece ends with a humorous note about future enforcement by robots or AI, suggesting that such events are an unavoidable part of city life.
