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Hartford, CT
On Your Side
Jimmy Kimmel's Return Won't Air On CT's Main ABC Station: Here's Why
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return won't be seen on many ABC stations owned by Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar said it will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when it returns at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The local media giant owns 28 ABC affiliates across the country, including eight in the Northeast. Disney announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that the show will resume with new episodes after "thoughtful conversations" with Kimmel. ABC temporarily pulled the show after Nexstar announced it would not air the program due to Kimmel's comments on Monday, Sept. 15, in the aftermath of conservat…
National Interest
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (
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Late-night comedian John Oliver is calling ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel a "turning point," arguing that the Trump administration pressured the Disney-owned network. Oliver devoted the majority of his Sunday, Sept. 21, episode of "Last Week Tonight" to Kimmel's suspension. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined due to his remarks in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered…
National Interest
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback
Late-night TV's biggest names are standing by Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air, blasting the move as political censorship and calling President Donald Trump an autocrat. Hosts on CBS, NBC, and Comedy Central gave their first monologues since Kimmel's suspension on Thursday, Sept. 18. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after making comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to char…
National Interest
Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC
Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly ready to cut ties with ABC for good as tensions over his on-air remarks and the network’s response escalate into a full-blown late‑night crisis. ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major affiliate owner Nexstar said it would preempt the show “for the foreseeable future” over Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize t…
National Interest
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled
Former President Barack Obama is warning that the Trump administration is taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level" after ABC abruptly pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. Obama accused President Donald Trump of pressuring media companies to silence voices he doesn’t like. The accusation comes one day after ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sept. 18, Obama called the Trump administration's actions hypocritical. …
National Interest
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…
Windsor Locks, CT
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JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How
JetBlue Airways is teaming up with Amazon to improve its in-flight Wi-Fi. JetBlue will become the first carrier to use Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite network called Project Kuiper, the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 4. The service is expected to begin rolling out in 2027. The move builds on JetBlue's Fly-Fi service, which launched in 2013 and remains the only free, high-speed internet offered across a major US airline's entire fleet. "Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity," JetBlu…
Tysons, VA
On Your Side
Massive $6.2B Merger Would Reshape Local TV: See Which Stations Are Affected
Two companies that together own more than 260 local TV stations have agreed to a massive merger that could reshape their industry. Nexstar Media Group will acquire Tysons, Virginia-based TEGNA in a $6.2 billion cash deal, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Nexstar will purchase TEGNA for $22 per share, a 31% premium over TEGNA's 30-day average stock price before reports of the deal surfaced. The overlap is significant in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, where Nexstar and TEGNA already own major affiliates. If approved, the merge…
National Interest
'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back
"South Park" made Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem its latest target, escalating the feud between the iconic adult cartoon and the federal agency. Noem and Vice President JD Vance were the newest Trump administration members depicted on South Park. The Comedy Central and Paramount+ show's latest episode debuted on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The second episode of season 27 harshly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics used in carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals. South Park also skewered Noem for her role leading DHS, along with her media appearances…
New Rochelle, NY
On Your Side
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Skydance Media's $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, which critics have blasted as a move to appease President Donald Trump. The FCC cleared the deal in a 2-1 partisan vote on Thursday, July 24, officially creating the Paramount Skydance Corporation. The approval comes about three weeks after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit from Trump that many legal experts called frivolous. In approving the deal, the FCC said Skydance has committed to what the two Republican commissioners consider to be "unbiased journali…
National Interest
Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS'
The first host of CBS's "Late Show" and Stephen Colbert's comedy mentor are slamming the network's decision to cancel its iconic late-night program. The move by CBS to end The Late Show after 33 years has been widely criticized as politically motivated due to Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump. The parent company settled with Trump over his claims that "60 Minutes" deceptively edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris before the 2024 election, despite many legal experts calling the lawsuit frivolous. Before Colbert hosted The Late Show, comedia…
New Rochelle, NY
On Your Side
Paramount Reportedly Settles Trump's '60 Minutes' Lawsuit Amid Free Speech Concerns
Paramount Global has reached a $16 million settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview before the 2024 Presidential election, according to reports. The agreement involving CBS's parent company was first reported by the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, July 2. First Amendment experts have criticized Paramount's decision to settle the case, calling Trump's lawsuit frivolous. Paramount said the $16 million payment will cover Trump's legal fees and go to his Presidential library. "No amount will be paid directly or indirectly to President Trump," Paramount …
Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Victim Tricked Out Of $20K By Fake FCC Rep In Elaborate Yorktown Tech Hoax, Police Say
A Westchester resident was scammed out of more than $20,000 in cash after falling victim to a tech support hoax involving a fake federal agent and a pop-up alert claiming child pornography had been found on their computer, police said. The incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, between 3:00 and 3:45 p.m. in the area of Ravencrest Road, the Yorktown Police Department announced. According to investigators, the victim received a pop-up alert on their computer claiming that child pornography had been detected. The alert included a phone number, which the victim calle…
National Interest
Pair Who Flew Drone Dangerously Close To Logan Airport In Custody, Police Say
Two Massachusetts men were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 14, after a hazardous drone operation near Logan International Airport triggered a coordinated safety response, police said. Boston Police officers apprehended 42-year-old Robert Duffy of Charlestown and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik of Bridgewater, on Long Island in the Boston Harbor Islands around 10:22 p.m. Both face charges of trespassing, with additional charges potentially pending. The incident began at 4:30 p.m. when a Boston Police Officer monitoring real-time crime surveillance detected a drone dangerously close to Logan Internation…
Bloomfield, CT
Breaking News
Racist Texts Sent To CT Students, Kids Across Country Promises Return Of Slavery
Students in Connecticut were not spared a racist text message that has been received by children across the country threatening to put Black and Brown men and women into plantation slavery under the Donald Trump administration. Authorities in Bloomfield in Hartford County posted a statement on Facebook saying the school system condemns "any and all forms of racism, prejudice, or hate within our community." Racist language, behavior, and rhetoric have no place in Bloomfield, and we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels safe, valued, and respected. In c…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Your Community
Students Targeted With Racial Texts In PA School District
Officials are investigating after several Montgomery County students were the targets of explicitly racist text messages that were also sent to Black and Brown students in several states since Election Day. The incidents occurred in the Lower Merion School District on Thursday, Nov. 7, according to a school district news release. Six students at the middle school level received the message. "The racist nature of these text messages is extremely disturbing, made even more so by the fact that children have been targeted," acting Superintendent Megan Shafer said in the news release. "Whil…
Alexandria, VA
Obituaries
Alexandria Attorney, 42, Dies An Organ Donor: 'Last Physical Gifts Exemplify Enormous Heart'
The legacy of a 42-year-old attorney from Alexandria will be kept alive with a brand-new scholarship fund. Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli died on Monday, May 13, according to his obituary on the Elmwood Chapel website. Ethan died an organ donor, "the last physical gifts he gave exemplified his enormous heart and love for others," his obituary says. A cause of death was not made public. An adjunct professor at GWU, Ethan served as the chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of International Affairs (OIA), according to the GWU website. "Ethan successfully built, and mana…
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now
It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this week. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be…
Clifton Park, NY
Breaking News
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time
It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be the th…
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Travelers Beware: 'Juice Jacking' Scam Targeting Data Through Charging Stations
With the summer travel season underway, state leaders are warning of a new scam tactic targeting travelers’ personal information on their electronic devices. In a warning issued this week, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection encouraged travelers to protect themselves against so-called “juice jacking” on public charging stations. Officials said thieves can place hidden skimming devices inside USB ports on public cell phone charging kiosks at airports, hotels, and other public locations. “Unfortunately, nefarious scammers are always at work finding new ways to …
Briarcliff, NY
Breaking News
10-Digit Dialing Will Soon Be Required From Locals Calls In Parts Of Hudson Valley, Long Island
Get ready to re-program your phone as 10-digit dialing is soon coming to parts of the Hudson Valley and Long Island. The change, which begins Saturday, April 24, was announced by The Federal Communications Commission in this month's phone bills. The reason behind the change is the FCC has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline starting Friday, July 16. But in order for the 988 to work, 10-digit dialing must first be implemented, the FCC said. If callers forget and just dial seven numbers…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Howard Stern Extends SiriusXM Contract Five More Years
Coming to SiriusXM from traditional radio 15 years ago made Howard Stern feel like “Tina Turner freeing myself from Ike,” the self-proclaimed “king of all media” said Tuesday in announcing a five-year contract extension. The deal, which also covers another seven years of audio and video archives of “The Howard Stern Show,” will reportedly earn the 66-year-old Long Islander $120 million a year. It’s Stern’s fourth-straight five-year contract with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, coming just a few weeks before the last one was to expire. He spoke of it on his show Tuesday morning: “Fifteen years …
New Haven, CT
Breaking News
911 Temporarily Down In CT City, Highlights National Mobile Phone Problem
Emergency 911 service is temporarily down for AT&T mobile phone users in at least one Connecticut community. On Thursday, Nov. 12, around 7:30 a.m., the Newington Police issued a notice that the department is unable to receive 911 calls from AT&T mobile phones at the moment. The police are asking people in need of their services to call the business line (860) 666-8445 and select #5 in the prompts. Not being able to use a mobile phone to call 911 in an emergency is more commons than you’d hope. In June, T-Mobile had temporary issues in various locations across the nation where cu…
Massapequa, NY
Your Community
Here's How Many Robocalls New Yorkers Were Bombarded With In April
Robocalls continue to be a scourge for New Yorkers, with millions of callers being flooded by calls “at all hours of the day and night.” In April, New Yorkers received 290.3 million robocalls, which is an average of 112 calls per second and 11 calls per New Yorker. In April, there were 176 million robocalls made to numbers in New York City and Long Island, and there have been more than 720 million robocalls reported since the year started, according to Sen. Chuck Schumer. In response, Schumer is backing legislation that would give federal investigators the tools to trace, prosecute and fi…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Man Jammed Newark Airport GPS Signals, FCC Says
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a stern warning to a New Jersey man who allegedly used an electronic device that jams GPS signals. The warning? Knock it off. Now. According to the FCC, the agency received a complaint March 28 from another federal regulatory agency, the FAA, that the GPS system at Newark Liberty International Airport had experienced "harmful interference." In a notice to the man, the FCC said it was able to track a transmission sent at a restricted frequency to a vehicle traveling south on the New Jersey Turnpike. That vehicle belonged to …
Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Officials Warn Of Phone Scam After Westchester Village 'Spoofed' By Scammer
The Village Manager’s office has been “spoofed” in Scarsdale, and local residents have been receiving calls from scammers using that number to feign legitimacy. The Scarsdale Village Manager’s Office issued an alert on Wednesday, Jan. 23, warning that their number - (914) 722-1110 has been spoofed and is being used to make fake calls soliciting money from residents. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), “Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as pa…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
NY Attorney General Joins Effort Urging Federal Action To Stop Robocalls
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood has joined a coalition of elected officials calling on the Federal Communications Commission to create new regulations allowing telephone service providers to block robocalls. Last year, at the urging of a coalition of Attorneys General, the FCC granted phone service providers authority to block certain illegal spoofed robocalls. Now, the coalition of 34 Attorneys General throughout the country are seeking additional authority for the providers to work together to detect and block those illegal spoofed robocalls. In a formal complaint, the coaliti…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Mahwah Police Urge Residents To Report Rising Middle-Of-Night Robo Calls
MAHWAH, N.J. – Mahwah’s police chief on Thursday urged residents to report what has become a rising number of middle-of-the-night robo-call hangups to federal authorities. “There’s been a dramatic increase of complaints regarding robo calls throughout the state but also within Mahwah,” Police Chief James N. Batelli said. These aren’t the same as those from con men trying to fool people into saving money on electric bills or low mortgages or believing that they needed to pay money to rescue a relative from trouble or avoid arrest by the IRS, he said. The new trend of calls “are getting thro…
