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$25M Spent: Heated Westchester Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever $25M Spent: Heated Westchester Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever
$25M Spent: Heated Westchester Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever The closely-watched Democratic race between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th District seat is about to come to a close as the most expensive congressional primary in history, according to reports. CBS News says nearly $25 million has been raised and spent during the race, which will be decided on Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 25. Over half of this amount, $16 million, has been put toward anti-Bowman attack ads and was largely spent by United Democracy Project, a super PAC of the pro-Israel group American Israel Public…

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by Ben Crnic
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Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots
Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots The world of broadcast journalism lost one of its most trailblazing members during the last week of 2022 and while looking back at the legacy she had, it's equally important to recognize her roots. Broadcast journalist and television personality Barbara Walters died on Friday, Dec. 30 at the age of the 93. Walters, who had a career that spawned seven decades, was best known for hosting "Today," "ABC Evening News," "20/20" and "The View."  While she appeared on several programs that often broadcasted out of New York City, Walters had humble beginnings in Massachusetts. The Emmy Award-winning…

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by David Cifarelli