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Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says
Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says Russia has prohibited academic ties with a college in New York, naming it an "undesirable nongovernmental organization." On Friday, Aug. 6, the Albany Times Union reported that activities at Bard College, located in Dutchess County, in Annandale-on-Hudson, were deemed "undesirable" by the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation in June. Russia did not cite a specific reason for the designation, but hundreds of millions of dollars in charitable gifts given to the college by Hungarian-born American billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros were cited by…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour The Westchester founder of "Proud Boys" recently was denied a visa to Australia for a speaking tour called "The Deplorables." Australia labeled  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, of "bad character," according to this report. Last week, the co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." His visa application to enter Australia was blocked by the Home Affairs Department. McInnes was due to visit the land down under for a speaking tour early next year Immigration offici…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside The Westchester resident and founder of "Proud Boys," recently labeled a dangerous extremist group by the FBI, isn't so proud after all.  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." In earlier media reports, McInnes blamed fake news and Westchester billionaire George Soros for his demise and spreading lies about his group. On YouTube, McInnes said he was officially disassociating himself from the Proud Boys “in all capacities, forever,…

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by Jon Craig
News
ID Released For Man Arrested In Connection With Mail Bombs Sent To Political Figures ID Released For Man Arrested In Connection With Mail Bombs Sent To Political Figures
ID Released For Man Arrested In Connection With Mail Bombs Sent To Political Figures The man arrested Friday morning in his home state of Florida in connection with the series of pipe bombs sent to political and government officials has been identified. Cesar Sayoc Jr., 56, of Aventura, Florida, is in federal custody after at least 12 packages containing the devices were sent to prominent Democrats and critics of President Trump. A white van with numerous stickers on both sides and on the back was also seized in connection with the arrest in Plantation, Florida in Broward County, near Fort Lauderdale. MSNBC also reported a picture of President Trump and numerous bumper stic…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Florida Man Arrested In Connection With Pipe Bombs Sent To Political Figures Florida Man Arrested In Connection With Pipe Bombs Sent To Political Figures
Florida Man Arrested In Connection With Pipe Bombs Sent To Political Figures Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Arrested In Connection With Mail Bombs Sent To Political Figures A man has been arrested Friday in his home state of Florida in connection with the series of pipe bombs sent to political and government officials. The man, identified as 56-year-old Cesar Sayoc Jr., of Aventura, Florida, is in federal custody after at least 12 packages containing the devices were sent to prominent Democrats and critics of President Trump. A white van with numerous stickers on both sides and on the back was also seized in connection with the arrest in Plant…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
National Guard Sent To New TZB, Major Transportation Venues After Rash Of Pipe Bombs National Guard Sent To New TZB, Major Transportation Venues After Rash Of Pipe Bombs
National Guard Sent To New TZB, Major Transportation Venues After Rash Of Pipe Bombs Security has been doubled at many transportation assets across the metro NYC area, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, late Wednesday afternoon after a rash of bombs were sent to political leaders."Out of an abundance of caution, I am deploying additional National Guard soldiers and directing State law enforcement to double security at vital transportation assets across New York," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "New Yorkers have never succumbed to fear or intimidation, and today will be no different." In addition to the new TZB, additional National Guard members were d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
'Full Scope Criminal Investigation' Underway After Explosive Devices Sent To Clintons, Obama 'Full Scope Criminal Investigation' Underway After Explosive Devices Sent To Clintons, Obama
'Full Scope Criminal Investigation' Underway After Explosive Devices Sent To Clintons, Obama The Secret Service announced late Wednesday morning that a "full scope criminal investigation" is underway after explosive devices were sent to the Northern Westchester home of Bill and Hillary Clinton and the Washington, D.C. office of former President Barack Obama.The Secret Service says it "will leverage all available federal, state, and local resources to determine the source of the packages and identify those responsible." A "functional explosive device" was discovered at around 1 a.m. Wednesday near the Clintons' home on Old House Lane in Chappaqua by a te…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Explosive Device Found Near Home Of Bill, Hillary Clinton In Westchester Explosive Device Found Near Home Of Bill, Hillary Clinton In Westchester
Explosive Device Found Near Home Of Bill, Hillary Clinton In Westchester * New details * Click here for an updated story: 'Full Scope Criminal Investigation' Underway After Explosive Devices Sent To Clintons, Obama An investigation by Federal authorities is underway after an explosive device was found near the home of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Northern Westchester, the Secret Service said. The "functional explosive device" was discovered at around 1 a.m. Wednesday near the Clintons' home on Old House Lane in Chappaqua by a technician who screens mail for the office of Hillary Clinton. The FBI and Secret Se…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Explosive Device Found In Mailbox At Westchester Home Of Billionaire George Soros Explosive Device Found In Mailbox At Westchester Home Of Billionaire George Soros
Explosive Device Found In Mailbox At Westchester Home Of Billionaire George Soros An explosive device was found in a mailbox at the Northern Westchester home of billionaire investor, business magnate and philanthropist George Soros on Monday afternoon, Bedford Police said. A suspicious package call came to Bedford PD at approximately 3:45 p.m. when an employee of the residence on Cantitoe Street in Katonah opened the package, revealing what appeared to be an explosive device, police said. The employee placed the package in a wooded area and called Bedford Police. An extensive investigation began involving the Bedford Police Department, the Westchester County Police Depa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Forbes Rankings Of 400 Wealthiest Americans: Trump Takes Another Plunge New Forbes Rankings Of 400 Wealthiest Americans: Trump Takes Another Plunge
New Forbes Rankings Of 400 Wealthiest Americans: Trump Takes Another Plunge Donald Trump has been trumpeting a strong economy since he became the 45th president, but his own wallet has taken a big hit since he started his run for chief executive. More than $1 billiion, to be precise.  Trump has dropped 11 places from last year in the brand-new Forbes magazine annual rankings of the wealthiest 400 Americans. With a net worth of $3.1 billion,  Trump is now the 259th-richest person in the 2018 Forbes 400. He was 248th in the 2017 Forbes 400 when his net worth fell from $3.7 billion when he was in 156th place in 2016 and down from $4.5 billion in 2015. A drop in the …

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by Joe Lombardi