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Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report
Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters covering the US Open men’s final were told not to spotlight booing or protests if the crowd reacts to President Donald Trump’s appearance, according to a memo obtained by tennis newsletter Bounces. The guidance was reportedly sent to rightsholders, including ABC and ESPN, ahead of the championship match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens. It notes that Trump will be shown on the world field during the opening anthem ceremony.  "We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or rea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Illegal Spa Shut Down, Woman Gets Prostitution Charge In NY Bust: Police Illegal Spa Shut Down, Woman Gets Prostitution Charge In NY Bust: Police
Illegal Spa Shut Down, Woman Gets Prostitution Charge In NY Bust: Police A Queens woman has been arrested on prostitution charges following an investigation that shut down a Dutchess County spa accused of offering illegal massage services, police announced. On Thursday, Aug. 28, around 3 p.m., Hyde Park Police arrested Zhanglian Liao, 48, of Flushing, Queens, after a probe into Pine Woods Spa, located at 7 Pine Woods Rd. in Hyde Park, the department announced on Friday, Aug. 29. According to police, community members had lodged multiple complaints about suspected illegal activity at the business. Investigators discovered that Liao was operating the spa out of Su…

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by Ben Crnic
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22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash 22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash
22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash Identities have now been released of those killed after a sightseeing trip from Niagara Falls to New York City turned tragic when a tour bus carrying 54 people rolled over in western New York, leaving five dead and dozens injured. The devastating incident on I-90 in Genesee County happened around midday Friday, Aug. 22.  The bus, owned by M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island, veered off the highway, overcorrected, and rolled down an embankment near Pembroke, according to New York State Police. The bus was en route from Niagara Falls to New York City when it exited the roadway between ex…

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by Joe Lombardi