Dorchester, MA
Politics
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey toppled Geoff Diehl to become the state's first female and openly governor following weeks of heavy campaigning.  The two barnstormed across Massachusetts in recent days leading up to the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but the race was never close.  Democrat Healey held a double-digit lead over the former longtime Republican politician for months leading up to Tuesday's vote. In the end, she collected about 63 percent of the vote while Diehl won around 35 percent, CBS Boston reports citing projected results from the Associated Press.  We did it…

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by Josh Lanier
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman
Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman Barack Obama has faith in John Fetterman. The former US president recently rolled out an ad campaign for the Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is up against Republican candidate Mehmet Oz in the Senate race. “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians.” Honored to have President Obama on this team 💯 pic.twitter.com/npSw6hXcxG — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) October 21, 2022 “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians," Obama s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
News
The Confederacy Falls Again: Fairfax County Moving Forward With Highway Name Changes The Confederacy Falls Again: Fairfax County Moving Forward With Highway Name Changes
The Confederacy Falls Again: Fairfax County Moving Forward With Highway Name Changes The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to change two highway names that are tied to the confederacy. After a nine to one vote, Lee highway and Lee-Jackson highway will now be called Route 29 and Route 50, respectively. This vote came after a year's worth of work from the Confederate Names Task Force of Fairfax County. The only person who voted against the plans to rename the highways was the board's sole Republican supervisor, Pat Herrity. He allegedly did not believe the names were a large concern of the community.  The county will have …

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by AJ Goldbloom
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report
Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report Maryland has earned the spot for best in the nation in for gender parity, reports US News. Maryland has taken the top spot overall in the study's education category, placing first for lower disparities for eighth graders in math and reading scores, and third for four-year public college graduation rates. The state has even made sure to prioritize K-12 education throughout the years, with both Democratic and Republican leaders, the report continues. The state also ranks number four in balanced representation and power. The study shows that states in the Northeast, West Coast, and to the west…

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by Annie DeVoe
York, PA
News
US Congressman Scott Perry Claims The FBI Used 'Banana Republic Tactics' Seizing His Phone US Congressman Scott Perry Claims The FBI Used 'Banana Republic Tactics' Seizing His Phone
US Congressman Scott Perry Claims The FBI Used 'Banana Republic Tactics' Seizing His Phone Less than 24 hours after Trump said his home in Mar-a-Largo, Florida was raided, one of his strongest allies in Pennsylvania, US Congressman Scott Perry says his phone was seized by the FBI.  “This morning, while traveling with my family, 3 FBI agents visited me and seized my cell phone," Perry said in a statement first released by Fox News.  Perry called the seizure “banana republic tactics,” according to the Associated Press.  He says the Justice Department’s decision have the FBI conduct a warranted search was an “unnecessary and aggressive action,” according to the outle…

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by Jillian Pikora
Albany, NY
Politics
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin With a little over three months until New Yorkers choose their next governor, new polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be the favorite over her Republican opponent, Congressman Lee Zeldin. Hochul holds a 14-point lead over Zeldin, 53 to 39 percent, according to a new Siena College poll. Among their parties, Hochul garnered support from 81 percent of Democrats while 84 percent of Republicans backed Zeldin. However, pollsters found that independents slightly favored Zeldin, 44 to 42 percent. “Hochul dominates in New York City, leading by nearly 50 points, while Zeldin has …

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by Michael Mashburn
Elizabeth, NJ
News
NJ Mayor 'Ashamed' Of Using Racial Slur NJ Mayor 'Ashamed' Of Using Racial Slur
NJ Mayor 'Ashamed' Of Using Racial Slur A mayor in New Jersey has apologized for using a racial slur that was captured on secret video recordings, NJ Advance Media reports. Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso stated in a nearly five-minute video that the remarks were a "mistake" and that he is "embarrassed and ashamed," adding that he has changed. The Republican politician was accused of using the N-word and the term "spooks" to describe Black people, as well as criticizing female officers, the outlet says. Even after NJ Advance Media revealed that the township hid the 2020 recordings from the public eye in a legal settlement, payin…

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by Nicole Acosta
Rivertowns, NY
Politics
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul While the majority of New Yorkers don’t believe embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should return to public office, many would still favor him in a potential Democratic primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. A brand-new Emerson College/The Hill poll has found that 63 percent of New York voters believe Cuomo should stay out of the public eye, compared to less than 25 percent who think he should run, and 14 percent are unsure. However, if Cuomo were to challenge Hochul, the hypothetical ballot test found that he was trailing Hochul by just four points - 37 percent for Hoc…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Nassau County Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election Nassau County Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election
Nassau County Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election Another Long Island lawmaker announced that she will not be seeking reelection. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Democratic Nassau County Congresswoman Kathleen Rice announced that she will not be running for another term in office, making her the third on Long Island to make the announcement. Rice joins gubernatorial hopefuls Republican Lee Zeldin and Democrat Tom Suozzi in announcing that they will not seek reelection. “I entered public service 30 years ago and never left,” Rice announced. “It has been the honor of my life to serve as a prosecutor, district attorney, and US Representative in my belo…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
News
GOP Maryland Governor Hogan Becomes 'Never Trumper' In 2024 GOP Maryland Governor Hogan Becomes 'Never Trumper' In 2024
GOP Maryland Governor Hogan Becomes 'Never Trumper' In 2024 Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says the stakes are "too high" to risk another Trump presidency, according to Fox News Sunday. "With America on the wrong path, the stakes are too high to double down on failure," Hogan said to Fox News. Hogan has been widely viewed as a moderate Republican who may have his eyes on a Senate seat in Maryland or a potential bid for the presidency.  His views echo those of Republican Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison who said Trump does not deserve another chance at running for the White House. "My friend Governor Hutchison is exactly right," Hogan …

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by Joe Gomez
Brookfield, CT
Politics
Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor
Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor If at first, you don’t succeed… Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski, who ran and lost to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont in 2018, announced that he is taking a second shot at the office with an initial investment of $10 million straight into his campaign. “Connecticut has some of the most honest, hard-working people in the country.  But we are being short-changed by leaders prioritizing politics over people,” he announced. “Over the past three years, our state has become less affordable and more dangerous for the good people who live, work, and go to school here.” Stefanowski specifically …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
County Executives George Latimer, Ed Day Coast To Re-Election Wins In Westchester, Rockland County Executives George Latimer, Ed Day Coast To Re-Election Wins In Westchester, Rockland
County Executives George Latimer, Ed Day Coast To Re-Election Wins In Westchester, Rockland Both  Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Rockland County Executive Ed Day rolled to re-election victories by wide margins on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2. In Westchester, Latimer earned a decisive victory over Republican challenger Christine Sculti by a record 62 percent to 38 percent margin, according to the Board of Elections. According to his camp, Latimer remains undefeated in his Westchester electoral history - tonight marking his 20th victory, and only once before has a Democratic County Executive broken the 60 percent threshold in an election. “We have established…

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by Zak Failla