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NBC Names New Nightly News Anchor NBC Names New Nightly News Anchor
NBC Names New Nightly News Anchor It didn't take long for NBC to decide on its choice as the next anchor of its Nightly News broadcast. On Monday, Feb. 24, Lester Holt announced he would stepping down after a 10-year-run at the start of the summer. On Wednesday, March 5, NBC News announced Tom Llamas will take over for Holt. Llamas, age 45, is a senior national correspondent and anchor of “Top Story with Tom Llamas,” an evening newscast that streams on NBC News NOW. “I look forward to working with the world class journalists at ‘Nightly News’ and ‘Top Story’ to bring viewers the most important stories every night,” Llamas…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39: Reports Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39: Reports
Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39: Reports Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in movies and TV shows that appealed to young adults and teens, was found dead Wednesday, Feb. 26 in a New York City apartment, ABC News reported, citing police sources. She was 39. The New York City native was found by her mother at 8 a.m. in her Columbus Circle apartment, police told ABC News. Her death is not believed to be suspicious, police said. Sources told ABC Trachtenbeg recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications. Trachtenberg appeared in 14 episodes of the Nickelodeon cult classic "The Adventures of Pete &a…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here The one and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump is on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on ABC News from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. How Democrat Harris and Republican Trump perform from the City of Brotherly Love could be critical to how about 15 percent of undecided voters in Pennsylvania feel about their choice — assuming they watch or later hear about the debate, a political expert said. Early voting begins in Pennsylvania on Monday, Sept. 16 and Election Day is just eight weeks away. The Keystone State i…

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by Jon Craig
Sports
Year After Losing Leg In Shark Attack, Connecticut Woman Heading To Paralympics Year After Losing Leg In Shark Attack, Connecticut Woman Heading To Paralympics
Year After Losing Leg In Shark Attack, Connecticut Woman Heading To Paralympics Ali Truwit is taking her inspiring spirit to the world stage. The 24-year-old Connecticut native, from the Fairfield County town of Darien, set off for Paris on Friday, Aug. 16, where she’ll represent Team USA in the Paralympic Games later this month. It’s a remarkable turn for the Yale University graduate, coming just over a year after she survived a near-fatal shark attack in the Caribbean. Earlier Report - Shark Attack Update: Details Emerge On Darien Woman Who Lost Part Of Leg In Caribbean As previously reported by Daily Voice, Truwit was snorkeling near a resort in the Turks and Ca…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When After being in and then out, former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees formally accepted invitations to a primetime debate that will be hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the network confirmed. Details about the location, rules, and moderators were not immediately available. Earlier Report: Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers Preference In Harris-Trump Presidential Race It will mark the first time that Trump and Harris share a debate stage, and Harris’ first presidential debate as her party’s …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race A clip of former President Donald Trump saying Vice President Kamala Harris "turned black" to court the African American vote has gone viral, and it happened because of someone familiar to many in the region. ABC News' Rachel Scott, a 32-year-old former reporter for WTNH News 8 in New Haven, moderated a discussion with Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31.  She opened the panel by pressing the former Republican president on his party's attacks on Harris as a "DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) hire." Harris is of mix…

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by Josh Lanier
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Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons
Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons Singer and actor Justin Timberlake has allegedly been arrested on DWI-related charges on Long Island, according to multiple news reports. Click here for a new, updated story - New Details Released After Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons  ABC News is reporting that Timberlake, age 43, was taken into custody in the Hamptons on Monday, June 17, in Sag Harbor. Sag Harbor Police did not immediately return calls or answer phones regarding the arrest. Timberlake is slated to appear in court on Tuesday, June 18, ABC News said. Click here to read the entire ABC News story. Thi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Family Of NY Woman Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie At Stew Leonard's Files Lawsuit Family Of NY Woman Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie At Stew Leonard's Files Lawsuit
Family Of NY Woman Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie At Stew Leonard's Files Lawsuit The family of a 25-year-old woman who died in Connecticut has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stew Leonard’s and an independent manufacturer for their alleged negligence in not properly labeling a cookie made with peanuts. Órla Baxendale, a dancer from New York City, died in Connecticut as a result of "gross negligence and reckless indifference" after she ate a mislabeled cookie sold by grocery chain Stew Leonard’s, according to a lawsuit reported by ABC News. Earlier Report: ID Released For 25-Year-Old Woman Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie Sold In Danbury The 25-yea…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'The Hunted': New Documentary Follows Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Case 'The Hunted': New Documentary Follows Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Case
'The Hunted': New Documentary Follows Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Case The series premiere of an ABC News documentary series will go into the details about the decade-long quest to catch Rex Heuermann – and how new technology did just that. "Truth and Lies: The Hunted," slated to premiere at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 on ABC, will be a two-hour episode following the timeline of the Gilgo Beach serial murder case, from Shannan Gilbert’s 2010 disappearance to Heuermann’s July 2023 arrest. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Suspect To Be Charged In Connection To Fourth Case, Report Says According to ABC News, the documentary will go in-depth chronicling t…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Suspect To Be Charged In Connection To Fourth Case, Report Says Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Suspect To Be Charged In Connection To Fourth Case, Report Says
Gilgo Beach Serial Murder Suspect To Be Charged In Connection To Fourth Case, Report Says Gilgo Beach serial murders suspect Rex Heuermann, who sits behind bars charged with the killings of three women on Long Island and who is the prime suspect in a fourth murder, will soon be charged for a new homicide, according to a brand-new report.Heuermann was arraigned on murder charges in Suffolk County Court this past July for the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello. He's also the prime suspect in the disappearance and murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Prosecutors are expected to announce a new grand jury indictment charging Heurmann with a fourth mu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester A high school basketball coach and a player have both been disciplined following an incident during a game in Westchester in which antisemitic remarks were hurled at a team, officials said. The incident happened during a basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4 between girls' varsity teams from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and The Leffell School, a private Jewish school located in Hartsdale, Yonkers city officials said.  During the third quarter of the game, which took place at Roosevelt High School, members of the Leffell School's team were injured by an alleged physical style of …

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by Ben Crnic
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ABC News Documentary Casting Paid Roles Across Tristate Area ABC News Documentary Casting Paid Roles Across Tristate Area
ABC News Documentary Casting Paid Roles Across Tristate Area An ABC News documentary is casting paid roles across the tristate area. “Truth and Lies” — a two-hour network special about five portraits of women who are said to be “mysteriously connected” — is casting the following roles, according to its BackStage.com listing: The lead role is a 20-something woman who plays different jobs (hairdresser, student, aspiring singer, etc.) and will be working with her hands, the listing says. Two supporting roles are available for boyfriends to the women, as well as an older man for several characters, a mother to one of the women, and a younger sister. Di…

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by Valerie Musson
Politics
Santos Saga: Ethics Committee Won’t Recommend Punishment For Embattled NY Rep, Report Says Santos Saga: Ethics Committee Won’t Recommend Punishment For Embattled NY Rep, Report Says
Santos Saga: Ethics Committee Won’t Recommend Punishment For Embattled NY Rep, Report Says After months of investigating embattled New York Rep. George Santos, the House Ethics Committee won’t recommend any punishment for the freshman lawmaker, ABC News reports. Instead, the ten-member committee, made up of five Republicans and five Democrats, will leave any disciplinary actions up to the House as a whole, Chair Michael Guest told the outlet. Santos, a Long Island Republican whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau County and Queens, found himself in the committee’s sights in March 2023 after admitting that he lied about much of his background on the campaign trail. Earlier…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NYer Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years For Rape NYer Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years For Rape
NYer Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years For Rape The “That ‘70s Show” actor and Scientologist will spend three decades to life behind bars for the rape of two separate women. On Thursday, Sept. 7, Long Island-born actor Danny Masterson, age 47 was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after he was convicted of two counts of rape, according to a report by ABC News. Masterson, who grew up in Alberston, was given 15 years for each of the two women he was found guilty of raping during a retrial that occurred in May 2023. The “That ‘70s Show” star had previously been accused of rape by three women, one of which included a former girlfrie…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles' Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles'
Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles' The family of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is taking legal action against police who they say turned their New York home upside down in their extensive search for evidence in the case. Heuermann’s adult children plan to file a notice of claim for damages against Suffolk County law enforcement, the first step in a potential lawsuit, their attorney Vess Mitev told Daily Voice. “Their valuables were shattered. Their beds were destroyed. The places that they lay their heads down at night no longer exist,” he said. “Their house is in shambles. It’s ransacked.” Related Re…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
New Update: 34-Year-Old Who Went Missing In 1996 ID'd As Jane Doe No. 7 In Gilgo Beach Case New Update: 34-Year-Old Who Went Missing In 1996 ID'd As Jane Doe No. 7 In Gilgo Beach Case
New Update: 34-Year-Old Who Went Missing In 1996 ID'd As Jane Doe No. 7 In Gilgo Beach Case This story has been updated. Police investigators have identified another victim in the Long Island Gilgo Beach murder investigation. The name for a victim who had been known as Fire Island Jane Doe No. 7 was revealed to be Karen Vergata, age 34, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and the Gilgo Beach Investigative Taskforce announced in a news conference late Friday morning, Aug. 4. Vergata went missing on Feb. 14, 1996 and had been living in Manattan where she was believed to be working as an escort, Tierney said. It's unknown if Vergata is connected to suspected serial…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says
Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Actor Alec Baldwin is off the hook after accidentally shooting and killing a cinematographer on a movie set, at least for now. This story has been updated. On Friday, April 21, prosecutors in New Mexico, where the 65-year-old had been shooting scenes for the film “Rust” at the time of the shooting, announced they had formally dropped the manslaughter charges against Baldwin in the death of Halyna Hutchins pending further investigation. Earlier Report: Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member "Over the last few days and in preparation …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition
NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition After being hounded by reporters in the halls of Congress for days, embattled New York Rep. George Santos appeared to make light of the repeated calls for his resignation. Video posted on Twitter Thursday, Jan. 12, shows ABC News reporter Lalee Ibssa confronting the freshman Republican lawmaker as he leaves his House office. “Congressman, what’s your reaction to members of your own party calling for your resignation?” Ibssa is heard saying. Rep Santos tells reporters “If 142 people ask for me to resign, I’ll resign.” pic.twitter.com/Q4jBHFUTVh — Lalee Ibssa (@LaleeIbssa) January 12, 2…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37
ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" executive producer Dax Tejera died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 23. He was 37 years old. Tejera died of a heart attack, Mediaite reports, citing ABC News president Kim Godwin. He is survived by his wife, Veronica, and their daughters, Sofia and Ella. "As EP of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” Dax’s energy, passion and love for that show, ABC News, and you, shined every Sunday morning," Godwin said in a note to network staff obtained by adweek.com. "That same love was extended to his precious girls." View this post on In…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Common Drug Shortage Hits US Common Drug Shortage Hits US
Common Drug Shortage Hits US There's a shortage of some commonly found medications as this cold and flu season is off to the worst start in more than a decade, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to VOX, the reason for the shortages could be either due a lack of raw materials or a problem at the manufacturing plant. The following drugs and medications might be more difficult to find on shelves this year, according to the FDA: Albuterol Sulfate Inhalational Solution: Caused by a high-demand for the drug at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, VOX says. Amoxicillin (Oral Powder for Suspensi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists
Covid-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists More people are contracting the Omicron strain of COVID-19 multiple times in quicker sequences compared to other subvariants, and a newly emerging mutant of the strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The BA.5 strain is now the most dominant COVID variant in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A new mutation of the Omicron strain -- identified as BA.2.75 -- is being described as perhaps the most contagious yet. "Previous infections from Omicron are not giving us the same antibody protection against the newer variants," Dr. Alok Patel of St…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Orange Juice Prices Could Increase Amid Lower Yield, Report Says Orange Juice Prices Could Increase Amid Lower Yield, Report Says
Orange Juice Prices Could Increase Amid Lower Yield, Report Says Orange juice prices could increase as Florida orange groves are seeing a lower crop yield this season.  According to a January report from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Statistics Board, the 2021-2022 forecast of Florida oranges is 44.5 million boxes, which is 1.5 million fewer than the December forecast. The USDA said if the forecast is realized, the final production will be 16 percent less than last year.  ABC News reported that this lower yield could lead to higher prices, adding that prices are already high due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Hudson Valley Man Among 11 Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Role In Capitol Insurrection Hudson Valley Man Among 11 Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Role In Capitol Insurrection
Hudson Valley Man Among 11 Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Role In Capitol Insurrection A business owner from the Hudson Valley already awaiting trial for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC is among those charged with seditious conspiracy charges after being named in a federal indictment along with the leader of the Oath Keepers militia. Roberto Minuta, age 37, who owns an Orange County tattoo shop in Newburgh, was among the members of the right-wing group who were indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. this week along with Oath Keepers founder and leader Stewart Rhodes. On Jan. 6, 2021, Minuta was caught on camera with …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says The COVID-19 pandemic is now nearly two years old, and there's still no end in sight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says there are two key signs to look for down the line that are key indicators when the time comes that it does finally wind down. The first is a manageable number of hospitalizations, and the second is a significant drop in the number of daily deaths, she said in an interview with ABC News. To get there, Walensky emphasized the importance of relying on strategies that have proven to be effective, namely vaccines and mask…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News
Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News Updated story: Chris Wallace Announces Where He's Heading After Departure From Fox News After nearly two decades with the network, news anchor Chris Wallace is leaving Fox News effective immediately. The 74-year-old Wallace made the surprising announcement in the closing moments of "Fox News Sunday" on Dec. 12. "Finally, a personal note," Wallace said. "After 18 years, this is my final 'Fox News Sunday.' It is the last time, and I say this with real sadness, we will meet like this.  "Eighteen years ago, the bosses here at Fox promised me they would never interfere with a gu…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'Come Forward,' Sister Says To Brian Laundrie As Search For Fugitive Fiancé Heats Up 'Come Forward,' Sister Says To Brian Laundrie As Search For Fugitive Fiancé Heats Up
'Come Forward,' Sister Says To Brian Laundrie As Search For Fugitive Fiancé Heats Up In a new interview with ABC News, Brian Laundrie's sister shared a message to her brother, asking him to come forward. Authorities have been searching for the 23-year-old since his parents reported on Friday, Sept. 17, that they had not seen their son since Tuesday, Sept. 14. Related - Hiker Says He Spoke To Brian Laundrie On Deserted Road Near Appalachian Trail Law enforcement has named Laundrie a "person of interest" in the homicide of his 22-year-old fiancée, fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, who was from Blue Point in Suffolk County. "I would tell my brother to ju…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Why Hasn't Arrest Warrant Been Issued For Boyfriend In Homicide Case? Legal Expert Explains Why Hasn't Arrest Warrant Been Issued For Boyfriend In Homicide Case? Legal Expert Explains
Why Hasn't Arrest Warrant Been Issued For Boyfriend In Homicide Case? Legal Expert Explains Updated story: Federal Arrest Warrant Issued For Missing Fiancé In Gabby Petito Homicide Investigation A nationally-known legal expert is offering his take on why an arrest warrant has not been issued for the boyfriend of the late Gabby Petito. ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams told hosts on "Good Morning America," that law enforcement has one goal right now. "They want to find him. Period," Abrams said. "They are now devoting all of their resources as if there was an arrest warrant out for him. But there's still not officially an arrest warrant." Related Story: 'Don’t Try To …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take
Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take Click here for an updated story: Boyfriend Of Missing New York Woman Has Disappeared, Police Say A nationally-known legal expert is offering his take on why the boyfriend of a missing New York woman is refusing to talk with police about her whereabouts. Long Island native Gabby Petito, age 22, of Blue Point in Suffolk County and North Port, Florida, was reported missing on Saturday, Sept. 11 by her mother after she had not heard from her daughter in more than two weeks while on a road trip with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie.  Laundrie, age 23, returned from the trip on Wednesday, Sept.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report
Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report The most powerful man in America has become the latest major political figure to call for the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the independent investigation that found he allegedly sexually harassed at least 11 women. President Joe Biden called on Cuomo to step away from office in Albany following New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Original story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG Report Charges 
“Yes. He should resign. I understand the state legislature may decide to im…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo Could Face Criminal Prosecution If Sexual Abuse Allegations Are True, Biden Says Cuomo Could Face Criminal Prosecution If Sexual Abuse Allegations Are True, Biden Says
Cuomo Could Face Criminal Prosecution If Sexual Abuse Allegations Are True, Biden Says President Joe Biden is urging for patience as the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues, though he said he should resign if proven to be true. In an interview conducted on Tuesday, March 16, Biden, when asked by ABC News' George Stephanopoulos if Cuomo should step down if the investigation confirms the allegations, responded “yes,” adding, “I think he’ll probably end up being prosecuted too."  During the interview, Biden also defended the seven women who have come forward with complaints against Cuomo, saying that “a woman should be…

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by Zak Failla
News
Feds Arrest Oath Keeper From Hudson Valley Seen With Trump Aide Roger Stone Before Capitol Riot Feds Arrest Oath Keeper From Hudson Valley Seen With Trump Aide Roger Stone Before Capitol Riot
Feds Arrest Oath Keeper From Hudson Valley Seen With Trump Aide Roger Stone Before Capitol Riot A tattoo artist from the Hudson Valley with ties to the Oath Keepers militia group who was seen with former President Donald Trump’s longtime advisor Roger Stone before the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested. Orange County resident Robert Minuta, age 36, of Newburgh, was caught on camera with Stone wearing a baseball hat and military-style vest with the Oath Keeper logo prior to the violent insurrection on Wednesday, Jan. 6 prosecutors said following his arrest. Following his greeting with Stone, Minuta can later be seen among the crowd that approached the Capitol and intera…

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by Zak Failla