Queens deli serves "The NYPD" hero to raise money for slain Det. Jonathan Diller's family
NEW YORK -- A Queens deli is serving a special sandwich to raise money for slain NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller's family.
Mario's Meats and Deli is donating $5 to Diller's family every time someone orders "The NYPD," a chicken cutlet hero with mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, sun dried peppers, arugula and balsamic glaze.
Deli owner Joe DiGangi said they've been getting calls around the clock from people wanting to order the sandwich or simply donate.
"I have two boys and a wife. Couldn't imagine my wife going through life without me being there to help," said DiGangi. "Our social media has been doing well. Let's put these followers to good use and try to do something good for the family."
Thousands attended Diller's funeral on Long Island after he was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens on March 25. Police Commissioner Edward Caban promoted him to detective first grade during the service.
Diller, 31, was with the NYPD for three years. He left behind his wife, Stephanie, and their 1-year-old son, Ryan.
In addition to the deli's fundraiser, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it would pay off the Dillers' home mortgage, the Promise of Hope Foundation said it would cover the funeral, and the public tip-line COP-SHOT pledged $10,000 toward Ryan's future education.
Guy Rivera, 34, the man accused of shooting Diller, was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Lindy Jones, 41, the alleged driver of the car that was stopped, was charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a defaced weapon. His record includes an attempted murder conviction in 2002.
CBS New York learned Jones was out on $75,000 bail for a prior weapons offense at the time of the traffic stop.
