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'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity' 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity'
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity' "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey said he won't run for the US Senate in his native Maine after Democratic nominee Graham Platner's exit from the race. Dempsey, who was born in Lewiston, Maine, announced his decision in an op-ed on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The Portland Press Herald published Dempsey's column just hours before Platner said he would withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation that he denies. Platner's anticipated departure prompted Maine Democrats to begin searching for a replacement candidate to challenge five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins…
NY State Police Under Fire: Superintendent Defends Agency After Recent Trooper Arrests NY State Police Under Fire: Superintendent Defends Agency After Recent Trooper Arrests
NY State Police Under Fire: Superintendent Defends Agency After Recent Trooper Arrests Facing arrests, firings, and internal investigations in recent months, New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James is defending the agency’s record — while acknowledging that misconduct has occurred within its ranks.  James issued a public statement Tuesday, Feb. 24, calling public trust “sacred” and emphasizing that most troopers serve with professionalism and integrity.  The statement comes after several high-profile cases involving members of the agency in the past few months.  These include a state police investigator from Putnam County being charged with DWI in…
Police Sergeant Caught Shoplifting 4X At Hillsborough Supermarket: Report Police Sergeant Caught Shoplifting 4X At Hillsborough Supermarket: Report
Police Sergeant Caught Shoplifting 4X At Hillsborough Supermarket: Report A police sergeant in a Somerset County town has been charged with shoplifting multiple times, according to news reports and court records. David R. Canica, 50, a 27-year police sergeant in North Plainfield, stole merchandise under $200 on Nov. 3, Nov. 9, Nov. 10, and Nov. 19 out of Hillsborough. According to TapInto, Canica stole items totaling more than $213 from Weis Markets on Route 206. He was identified through his shopper's Rewards Card, the outlet said. North Plainfield Police Chief Alan McKay said Canica was suspended without pay on Nov. 21. "This decision was not taken lightly or…
Chatham Loses Its Superman: Loved Ones Remember Kevin Myler's Big Heart Chatham Loses Its Superman: Loved Ones Remember Kevin Myler's Big Heart
Chatham Loses Its Superman: Loved Ones Remember Kevin Myler's Big Heart Kevin Francis Myler, Jr., a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died on Sunday, Nov. 9. He was 66 years old. A GoFundMe launched by family friend Meghan Gyves says Kevin was “an incredible man” whose kindness, strength, humor, and love for his family “brought light to every room he entered.” As of Saturday, Nov. 15, the campaign had raised $19,400. Born on Aug. 9, 1959, in Astoria, Queens, Kevin grew up on Long Island before graduating from Half Hollow Hills East High School and later earning his accounting degree from Pace University, according to his obituary on the Bradley…
PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling
PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague isn’t mincing words after Rory McIlroy was heckled with slurs and expletives at Bethpage Black. Sprague told The Athletic the organization will “do better” after European star McIlroy endured a barrage of verbal abuse at the Ryder Cup on Long Island — a week that saw heckling spill into personal attacks and sparked widespread backlash, as Daily Voice reported. Sprague, who became CEO in January, told the outlet he was “really, really, really disappointed” with fan behavior at Bethpage Black and has personally apologized to McIlroy and his wife, Erica. “I se…
Trailblazing FBI, CIA Chief William Webster Dies Trailblazing FBI, CIA Chief William Webster Dies
Trailblazing FBI, CIA Chief William Webster Dies William Webster, the only person to ever lead both the FBI and CIA, has died. His family announced his death at age 101 in a statement Friday afternoon, August 8, calling Webster “a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and patriot.” Born in St. Louis in 1924, Webster served as a Navy lieutenant in World War II and the Korean War before launching a distinguished legal and public service career.  He was appointed FBI director in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter, taking charge as the bureau worked to rebuild trust following revelations of corruption and illegal survei…
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle Peter Michael Gianusso, a beloved Morris County father, coach, and Red Sox fan, died on Saturday, May 24, after a 17-month battle with cancer, his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website says. He was 52. Gianusso was a devoted husband to Bethany (Wilber) Gianusso for 25 years and loving and proud father to Isabella (22), Luca (20), Serafina (17), and Tomasso (15), his obituary says. “His love for his family was the foundation of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them—whether on a baseball field, in the car trying to do the latest TikTok trend, or simply…
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men. The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week.  He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said. Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief.  His contagious smile and unwavering com…
Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race
Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race The votes have all been counted, and Westchester residents have selected who will serve as the county's next District Attorney. Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace, a Democrat, emerged as the winner in the DA race, defeating her opponent, Republican John Sarcone, by a margin of 64 to 36 percent of votes, according to the county's Board of Elections.  Cacace, who resigned as County Court Judge in December 2023 after nearly 20 years in the position, gave a statement on social media following her victory: "I am deeply humbled to have earned the support of the people of Westchester Cou…
Ex-Montgomery County Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot Ex-Montgomery County Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot
Ex-Montgomery County Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot A former member of the Montgomery County Department of Police who was active during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the US Capitol has been convicted, federal authorities announced. Justin Lee, 25, was convicted of two felony charges in DC for his role in the January 2021 insurrection insurrection following a bench trial.  Lee was indicted in October 2023, and on Friday, Aug. 23, federal authorities announced that he was found guilty of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and civil disorder. According to court documents, Lee was identified through video among the crowd…