National Interest
Former Trump Plaza Site In Atlantic City Purchased By Dem Political Boss, Powerbroker Former Trump Plaza Site In Atlantic City Purchased By Dem Political Boss, Powerbroker Former Trump Plaza Site In Atlantic City Purchased By Dem Political Boss, Powerbroker
Former Trump Plaza Site In Atlantic City Purchased By Dem Political Boss, Powerbroker One of Atlantic City's most prominent oceanfront properties has a new buyer: George Norcross. Norcross, a Democratic political figure and New Jersey power broker, announced plans to invest in the former Trump Plaza site on Wednesday, Oct. 21, drawing praise from Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who said the purchase signals growing investor confidence in the city. The property, located along the Boardwalk in the heart of Atlantic City, has remained a major redevelopment opportunity since the former casino was imploded in 2021. "I am ecstatic that George Norcross, his family, and h…

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by Cecilia Levine

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La Plata, MD
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Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr. Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr. Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr.
Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr. A longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter and former department president who spent more than six decades serving his community is being remembered for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to fellow first responders. Bernard R. Winkler Jr., a former president of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County, died on Monday, Oct. 19, the department announced. Known as "BR," Winkler joined the department in 1959 and remained a fixture in the local fire service for more than six decades. During his tenure, he held numerous leadership positions, including president, vice presi…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Obituaries
Adamstown Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community Adamstown Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community Adamstown Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community
Adamstown Taxi Driver Who Made History Dies In Crash After Decades Serving Community For more than two decades, a Guatemalan immigrant who made history as Frederick's first bilingual cab driver helped Spanish-speaking passengers feel at home in Maryland, one ride at a time. Victor Arevalo, 72, who spent 31 years building a life in Frederick County and became a familiar face behind the wheel of a local taxi, was killed in a crash near his Adamstown home on Monday, Oct. 19, leaving behind a family and community mourning his sudden death. Arevalo was driving a Honda Odyssey when he struck an equipment trailer parked along Mountville Road shortly before 2 p.m., according to the…

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by Zak Failla
Darien, CT
Breaking News
From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son
From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son A family that says a Connecticut library employee ignored their Black toddler is receiving messages of support and encouragement, according to a fundraiser seeking to send the child to Disney World. Even Ms. Rachel is lending a hand to the cause.  Micah Whitaker shared a TikTok on Tuesday, Oct. 6, accusing the worker of overlooking his 17-month-old son while engaging with white children at Darien Commons. The video had more than 6 million views as of Wednesday.  The Darien Public Library, which coordinated the event, placed the employee on paid leave and hired an outside firm to i…

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by Josh Lanier
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
Breaking News
Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal
Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal UConn’s basketball home will soon sport a new name, with M&T Bank taking top billing at Gampel Pavilion. University trustees approved the agreement Wednesday, Oct. 21. The arena will become “M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion” under an expanded partnership with the bank. The deal gives M&T naming rights for multiple years. It will keep the Gampel name as part of the building’s new identity. The change reaches beyond basketball fans. The arena also hosts graduation ceremonies, concerts and community gatherings, making it a familiar stop for students and Connecticut families. Si…

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by Josh Lanier

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Hillsborough, NJ
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Boy, 13, Airlifted From Hillsborough HS After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV Boy, 13, Airlifted From Hillsborough HS After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV Boy, 13, Airlifted From Hillsborough HS After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV
Boy, 13, Airlifted From Hillsborough HS After Being Struck, Trapped Under SUV A 13-year-old boy was trapped beneath an SUV after being struck while riding his bicycle through a Somerset County high school parking lot Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, police said. At 4:50 p.m., a 2023 Mazda CX-9 driven by a 44-year-old Hillsborough woman struck the boy, Hillsborough Township police said. Responding officers found the child trapped beneath the vehicle's fender, police said. First responders worked to free the boy from underneath the SUV before providing first aid, police said. The child was airlifted by a New Jersey State Police medevac helicopter to a nearby tra…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rockville, MD
Breaking News
Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit
Mike Locksley Out At Maryland As Police Called On Student Reporters Covering His Exit Maryland football had just lost its head coach. Hours later, two student journalists trying to cover the fallout found themselves dealing with police instead of players. The unusual encounter unfolded outside Jones-Hill House in College Park, after University of Maryland officials announced that head coach Mike Locksley was stepping down effective immediately following a five-game losing streak. Nolan Rogalski and Jude Wilkenfeld, who cover Maryland athletics for Testudo Times, were waiting outside the football practice facility hoping to speak with players about the coaching shakeup when a…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
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'90s Alt-Rockers Sponge Robbed Of Guitars After Silver Spring Concert: 'It Happened Again' '90s Alt-Rockers Sponge Robbed Of Guitars After Silver Spring Concert: 'It Happened Again' '90s Alt-Rockers Sponge Robbed Of Guitars After Silver Spring Concert: 'It Happened Again'
'90s Alt-Rockers Sponge Robbed Of Guitars After Silver Spring Concert: 'It Happened Again' A popular '90s rock band is scrambling to replace several stolen guitars after thieves targeted its equipment following a concert in Maryland, marking what the musicians say is the second time they've been victimized. Detroit-based alternative rock band Sponge, best known for its hits "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)," reported the theft on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after performing with Candlebox at The Fillmore Silver Spring. "It happened again, we got robbed!!!" the band posted on Facebook. According to published reports, the guitars were stolen from a trailer outside a Holiday…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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DC Man Once Jailed For Assaulting Cop Accused Of Opening Fire On National Guard Troops: Feds DC Man Once Jailed For Assaulting Cop Accused Of Opening Fire On National Guard Troops: Feds DC Man Once Jailed For Assaulting Cop Accused Of Opening Fire On National Guard Troops: Feds
DC Man Once Jailed For Assaulting Cop Accused Of Opening Fire On National Guard Troops: Feds A convicted violent offender who once received an eight-year prison sentence for crimes including assaulting a police officer allegedly opened fire on a crowded DC sidewalk, sending bystanders scrambling for safety as gunshots rang out outside a popular nightlife spot. Jerrell Lamont Jackson, 41, is facing new charges following a shootout with National Guard troops on Sunday, Oct. 18, outside Café 8 in the 400 block of 8th Street SE in Barracks Row that left a Georgia National Guardsman shot in the leg and Jackson wounded in the abdomen. National Guard members (circled at left) arriv…

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by Zak Failla
York, PA
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York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location
York City Standoff Prompts School Lockdown; Police Swarm Second Location A wanted man barricaded himself inside a Pennsylvania home, prompting a school lockdown and delaying another school’s dismissal on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to local reports. Officers went to the 700 block of Courtland Avenue of York City around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a tip that a man wanted for attempted homicide was inside, ABC27 reported, citing a York City Police spokesperson. The man refused to come out, and the York County Quick Response Team responded and took him into custody, according to the outlet. His identity was not released. Police used tear gas before making t…

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by Jillian Pikora

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Hartford, CT
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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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by Chris Spiker
Alexandria, VA
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Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall
Virginia Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Across 12 States, Prompting Widespread Recall Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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Fire Risk From Leaking Gas Sparks Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know Fire Risk From Leaking Gas Sparks Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know Fire Risk From Leaking Gas Sparks Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know
Fire Risk From Leaking Gas Sparks Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 105,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a fuel tube could leak gasoline, increasing the risk of a fire. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Land Cruisers are from the 2024 through 2027 model years. The problem involves a connection between a plastic fuel tube near the gas tank and a metal tube that delivers fuel to the engine. The connection could come apart if a retaining clip is lifted, allowing gas to leak.…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected
Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several children's varieties featuring popular characters. Pritam International Private Limited issued the voluntary recall for 17 toothpaste products, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 19. The recall affects Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU toothpaste distributed across the US. The products are being recalled because of "deviations" from federal manufacturing standards for medications. The FDA didn't further explain what specific issue prompted the recall. The r…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

National Interest
Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak
Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn. AccuWeather says you could see as many as 20 meteors per hour during that time, noting that the Orionids are among the fastest annual meteor showers, with particles entering Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 148,000 mph. Moonlight, clouds, and artificial lighting can reduce what y…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37
Allen Bailey Found Dead: NFL Veteran Was 37 Allen Bailey, who turned an island upbringing into a decade-long NFL career, has died at 37, according to multiple reports. The former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end was found dead by his wife at their Florida home on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Men’s Journal reported, citing an account his brother, Alford Bailey Jr., gave TMZ. The report said relatives believed he died of natural causes. An official cause of death has not been announced. Bailey played eight seasons with Kansas City after the Chiefs selected him 86th overall in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He finished…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal
Richest Households Share This Trait, Rankings Reveal The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint New details have emerged about the death of Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress whose performances helped define Hollywood’s golden age. Saint, 102, died seconds after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by People. Senile dementia contributed to her death, the outlet reported. The certificate also listed hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and embolism as significant contributing conditions. The Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home, as Daily Voice previously reported. Earlier report -  Eva Marie Saint …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea: Video Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea: Video Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea: Video
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea: Video Four fishermen were rescued by a cruise ship in Europe after escaping from their burning boat in the North Sea, according to reports. The incident happened in the Skagerrak Strait between Norway and Denmark on Sunday, Oct. 18, CruiseMapper reported. The AIDAnova cruise ship received a distress call while traveling from Kiel, Germany, to Bergen, Norway, and diverted to help. The four fishermen had already abandoned their burning boat and escaped into a life raft when the AIDAnova arrived. The ship's crew launched a rescue boat and brought all four fishermen aboard uninjur…

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by Chris Spiker

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Suffern, NY
Your Community
Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why
Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why A Rockland County mayor has announced that he will step down from office later this month.  Village of Hillburn Mayor Joseph P. Tursi announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, addressed to the Village Board of Trustees and Hillburn residents.  Tursi said his resignation will take effect on Friday, Oct. 30, explaining that an upcoming move to another area has prompted his decision to leave office.  In the letter, Tursi expressed gratitude to residents, village employees, and fellow elected officials for their support throughout his time as mayor.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Waterford-Atco, NJ
Your Community
Atco Brewery Announces Closure Atco Brewery Announces Closure Atco Brewery Announces Closure
Atco Brewery Announces Closure A Camden County brewery is closing its doors. Whims Brewing at 302 White Horse Pike in Atco announced it is shutting down in a lengthy Facebook post.  "Whims has always been a deeply personal thing," owner and brewmaster Dorien Saunders said. "A constant in my family’s life for the last 5 years. Ever changing, evolving, shifting, and growing.  The way I want to run Whims isn’t currently feasible. There is also no way to continue it in a way now that I would find meaningful and would satisfy me. So long story short is we’ll be winding this operation down at the end of the…

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by Sam Barron
White Plains, NY
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$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains A new affordable housing development bringing more than 150 apartments to a Westchester County city is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar investment from county officials.  Westchester County will provide more than $10.27 million toward The Sheffield, a planned 154-unit affordable housing development at 90-114 Westmoreland Ave. in White Plains, county officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The approximately $114.7 million project will transform a roughly one-acre property into a residential development featuring apartments, neighborhood retail space, and parking, accordi…

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by Ben Crnic
Westfield, NJ
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This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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by Chris Spiker
Lexington Park, MD
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Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory
Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Dakota Grimsby's family is determined to make sure his death in a Maryland hit-and-run crash leads to something that could save another life. In the wake of the Sept. 20 crash that killed the 27-year-old in Poolesville, his parents, Joseph Grimsby and Dina Vulpis, have established the Dakota Grimsby Memorial Traffic Safety Fund to help protect pedestrians and improve safety throughout the community. The family is working directly with the Town of Poolesville to establish a dedicated municipal fund that will support traffic safety measures, with a particular emphasis on increasing police pre…

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by Zak Failla