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'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement 'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement
'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement For Risco Mention-Lewis, that’s a wrap on more than a decade of helping to lead one of the largest police departments in the nation. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, dozens of friends, relatives, and colleagues gathered at the Suffolk County Police Department's headquarters in Yaphank for a traditional walk out – or in this case, a dance out – as the trailblazer left for the last time, bound for retirement. Officials said Mention-Lewis left an indelible mark on the agency. She became the department's first woman and first person of color to hold the position of deputy police commissioner when she wa…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Medical investigators have ruled the death of Tafari Campbell, the personal chef of former President Barack Obama, as an accident, reports said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts performed an autopsy on the 45-year-old Campbell, who died after he fell into the ocean while paddleboarding on July 23 on Martha's Vineyard. Pathologists concluded his death was caused by "submersion in a body of water."  Despite conspiracy theories online conjuring fantastic — and often impossible — reasons for his death, the autopsy confirmed the eyewitness reports.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
COVID-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At NY Home After Positive Test COVID-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At NY Home After Positive Test
Covid-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At NY Home After Positive Test Hillary Clinton has become the latest high-ranking Democrat to contract COVID-19. Following confirmed infections from former President Barack Obama and most recently, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Clinton announced that she tested positive and that she is hunkering down in her Northern Westchester home, located in the hamlet of Chappaqua in the town of New Castle. Clinton, age 74, said that she has some mild cold symptoms, but otherwise is feeling fine after the positive test. “Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID,” she posted on social media. “I’m more grateful than ever for the…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire at the end of his current term, paving the way for President Joe Biden to handpick his replacement. The 83-year-old liberal judge is the oldest member of the court, having been nominated by former President Bill Clinton and taking his seat in 1994 alongside the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. His retirement will take effect at the end of his current term after serving 28 years on the court. Biden said when he was a 2020 presidential candidate that his first Supreme Court nominee would be a Black woman.  Amy Coney Barret…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts A pair of prominent public figures have been tabbed for ambassadorships by President Joe Biden. The White House announced that Caroline Kennedy, age 64, the last surviving child of former President John F. Kennedy, has been nominated to serve as an ambassador to Australia after previously filling the same role in Japan for former President Barack Obama. “I am always grateful to the courageous Solomon Islanders and Australian coast watchers who rescued my father during World War 2, and if confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," Kennedy said in a statement. "I look forward to collabo…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other
Ex-mlb Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other To say the 2021 mayoral race in Connecticut's second-largest city, Stamford, has been like no other would be the ultimate of understatements. For starters, the Democratic nominee, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, defeated two-term incumbent David Martin after mounting a rare primary challenge. Then came the bombshell announcement by charismatic and at times flamboyant Major League Baseball legend and lifelong city resident Bobby Valentine that he was entering the race as an "Unaffiliated" candidate - and not as a Republican, Democrat, or even as an Independent. But wait, there's more. The rac…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard
Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard Former President Barack Obama hosted his 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard over the weekend, an event a spokeswoman said would be scaled down due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. Axios initially reported that 475 guests and around 200 support staff were set to attend the party on Saturday, Aug. 7.  It was set to be outdoors, and guests were asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, a spokeswoman for Obama later said due to the spread of the Delta variant, the former president and first lady decided to scale the party down to only include close friends an…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
COVID-19: Obama 'Significantly' Scales Back Martha's Vineyard 60th Birthday Bash Guest List COVID-19: Obama 'Significantly' Scales Back Martha's Vineyard 60th Birthday Bash Guest List
Covid-19: Obama 'Significantly' Scales Back Martha's Vineyard 60th Birthday Bash Guest List Former President Barack Obama has significantly scaled back his 60th birthday party scheduled to take place in Martha's Vineyard this weekend. The New York Times reported that a spokeswoman for Obama said due to the spread of the Delta variant, the former president and first lady have decided to make the change. Now, the party will only include close friends and family. Axios previously reported that 475 guests and around 200 support staff were set to attend the party on Saturday, Aug. 7. It was set to be outdoors, and guests were asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Times reported…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
COVID-19: Obama's Martha's Vineyard Birthday Bash To Have Hundreds Of Guests, Sparking Concerns COVID-19: Obama's Martha's Vineyard Birthday Bash To Have Hundreds Of Guests, Sparking Concerns
Covid-19: Obama's Martha's Vineyard Birthday Bash To Have Hundreds Of Guests, Sparking Concerns Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Obama 'Significantly' Scales Back Martha's Vineyard 60th Birthday Bash Guest List Former President Barack Obama is set to hold a party with hundreds of guests to celebrate his 60th birthday amid concerns as the Delta variant continues to spread in the United States. Axios reported that the event will take place this weekend in Martha's Vineyard. A source reportedly told the outlet that guests will be required to be tested for COVID-19, but they did not specify what proof they would be required to offer. Axios also reported that the party with…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump 'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump
'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump Former President Barack Obama didn’t mince words about the man who succeeded him in the Oval Office according to a soon-to-be-released book. Obama called former President Donald Trump “a corrupt (expletive deleted)” a “mad man,” “that (expletive deleted) lunatic,” and a “racist, sexist pig,” among other things, according to reports citing author Edward-Isaac Dovere’s book “Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump.” The book, which is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, May 25 by the Atlantic author, was first obtained by The Guardian. “He’s a madman,” Dover…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing after a third woman came forward with allegations of sexual harassment. Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor asked to kiss her moments after they met at a wedding reception in September 2019, and that she had to remove his hand from her back. It is alleged that when she removed his hand from her lower back, Cuomo said she seemed “aggressive” and placed his hands on her cheeks, asking if he could kiss her. Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement “I was so confused and shocked and…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Some prominent New York politicians are among the speakers announced for the virtual Democratic National Convention. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Clintons, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are all on the list of speakers scheduled for the convention, which will run from Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20. Cuomo is scheduled to speak on the first night of the convention along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican. This is the second time Cuomo will speak at the conven…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: 'We Face A Long Road Ahead - Stay Hopeful,' Obama Says, Sharing Inspiring Stories COVID-19: 'We Face A Long Road Ahead - Stay Hopeful,' Obama Says, Sharing Inspiring Stories
Covid-19: 'We Face A Long Road Ahead - Stay Hopeful,' Obama Says, Sharing Inspiring Stories Former President Barack Obama is urging Americans to stay hopeful amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. "The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to make sudden, drastic shifts to our way of life to keep ourselves and our communities healthy and safe," Obama said in a statement. "But even in this uncertain time, we can still find reasons for hope.  "People from every corner of the globe are carrying out selfless acts in times of need. While staying safe, they’re discovering creative, wholehearted ways to look out for others.  "And they’re demonstrating a value that guides th…

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by Daily Voice
Politics
Petition To Name Fifth Avenue Stretch Outside Trump Tower After Obama Gets 275K Signatures Petition To Name Fifth Avenue Stretch Outside Trump Tower After Obama Gets 275K Signatures
Petition To Name Fifth Avenue Stretch Outside Trump Tower After Obama Gets 275K Signatures Upwards of 275,000 people have signed an online petition to name the area of Fifth Avenue in front of Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama. The petition, which continues to garner new signatures by the minute, has a new goal of 300,000 signatures after it quickly hit its goal of a quarter of a million. It will be delivered to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to its page on MoveOn. “The City of Los Angeles recently honored former President Barack Obama by renaming a stretch of the 134 Freeway near Downtown L.A. in his honor,” reads the “background” section of the peti…

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by Valerie Musson