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Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life
Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life Robert Buckley “Bucky” Boies, age 33, of Bigfork, MT, tragically passed into the arms of God on March 10, 2024. He was born October 8, 1990, in Williamsburg, VA to David Boies III and Robin Lou Boies (Weiss). Bucky graduated from Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA and Flathead College in Kalispell, MT with a degree in criminal justice. Bucky also attended Trinity Christian School, Rippowam Cisqua School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Barry University. Although a Virginian by birth, Bucky traveled extensively and lived in many places throughout the United States, including Florida, New Yor…

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by Family of Robert Buckley Boies
Politics
This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says
This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says New York’s governor’s race isn’t the only political matchup that could end up being closer than expected once all the ballots are counted, according to The Hill. The race to represent the 17th Congressional District - which includes all of Rockland County and portions of central and northwestern Westchester County - could end up being an election night surprise, the outlet said. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, is facing off against Republican State Assemblyman Mike Lawler in what some believe could be a political bellwether for the 202…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
New NY Attorney General Gaining Attention As Powerful New Trump Rival New NY Attorney General Gaining Attention As Powerful New Trump Rival
New NY Attorney General Gaining Attention As Powerful New Trump Rival New York Attorney General Letitia James has been turning as she continues to take the fight to President Donald Trump and his administration. Just months into her first term as Attorney General, James, a Democrat, has “emerged as one of the most aggressive and ambitious litigators in the country,” according to The Hill, citing several lawsuits she has filed against the commander-in-chief. Since taking office, James has launched investigations and probes into Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, the NRA, and other special interests. She has also taken steps to ascertain Trump’s bank records an…

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by Zak Failla
News
Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly
Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly The defense fund for a former teacher’s aide who brought a gun into a Rockland County school is making slow progress. The father of Warwick resident Gillian Jeffords, a former teacher’s aide at the Jesse J. Kaplan School in West Nyack, started a GoFundMe page for his daughter in May, after she was arrested for bringing a gun to the BOCES school. In three months, it has raised just $2,745 of its $20,000 goal from 32 people. “We are seeking support to pay legal bills in relation to a case involving Gillian, who is (was) a concealed carry pistol permit holder, and her pistol on a school campus…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump Claims Cuomo Vowed He Won't Run Against Him In 2020 Trump Claims Cuomo Vowed He Won't Run Against Him In 2020
Trump Claims Cuomo Vowed He Won't Run Against Him In 2020 This story has been updated. President Donald Trump said that Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle called him recently and pledged not to challenge the Republican for President in 2020.  Cuomo denied that he told Trump that he would not challenge him. "I don't have any personal, political conversations with the President,” Cuomo told Albany reporters. Trump made the claim in an upstate fundraising appearance on Monday, Aug. 13. Trump told Republican donors in Utica that Cuomo once called him and promised that he wouldn't run against him. Trump, who toyed with a run for governor before s…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Bill To Remove Guns From Troubled Students' Homes Pushed By Cuomo Bill To Remove Guns From Troubled Students' Homes Pushed By Cuomo
Bill To Remove Guns From Troubled Students' Homes Pushed By Cuomo New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing an “Extreme Risk Protection Order” bill, which would make the state the first in the nation “to empower teachers and school administrators to prevent school shootings by pursuing court intervention.” Under the law, teachers and school administrators would have the power to petition a judge to remove guns from the homes of students deemed troublesome. Family members and law enforcement agencies would also be able to approach the court about the removal of guns from homes. Cuomo said the law would “prevent individuals determined by a court to be likely to…

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by Zak Failla