Gunman Reportedly Cited Stamford HS Grad Candace Owens Before Mosque Mass Shooting Gunman Reportedly Cited Stamford HS Grad Candace Owens Before Mosque Mass Shooting
Gunman Reportedly Cited Stamford HS Grad Candace Owens Before Mosque Mass Shooting Stamford High School graduate Candace Owens reportedly had her name cited by at least one of the alleged gunmen who were involved in the shooting attacks at two New Zealand mosques on Friday that left at least 49 people dead. In a 74-page manifesto, the 29-year-old Owens, an outspoken conservative activist, was named by Brenton Tarrant of New South Wales, one of the four gunmen, who, when answering a question about which person radicalized him the most cited Owens. “The person that has influenced me above all was Candace Owens,” the suspect wrote. “Each time she spoke I was stunned by her i…
State Police Increase Presence At Mosques After New Zealand Mass Shooting State Police Increase Presence At Mosques After New Zealand Mass Shooting
State Police Increase Presence At Mosques After New Zealand Mass Shooting There is an increased police presence at New York mosques and houses of worship following the mass shootings in New Zealand. On Friday, an immigrant-hating white nationalist killed at least 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that was broadcast live online. One man has been arrested and charged with murder, while two others have been taken into police custody for further investigation. The gunman left behind a 74-page manifesto that was posted on social media under the name of Brenton Tarrant, declaring himself as a white nationalist out for revenge. Jacinda Ardern, New Z…
Tactical Teams Deployed At Mosques Throughout Bergen Following New Zealand Massacre Tactical Teams Deployed At Mosques Throughout Bergen Following New Zealand Massacre
Tactical Teams Deployed At Mosques Throughout Bergen Following New Zealand Massacre Mosques throughout Bergen County were getting extra attention Friday following the massacre of 49 worshippers in New Zealand. Bergen County’s Rapid Deployment Team and members of the Regional SWAT team were patrolling the areas around the mosques, where Muslims gathered Friday on what is considered a holy day for the weekly jum’a prayer. “After consulting with [state] Homeland Security and Preparedness officials, we increased the protection over concerns about copycat attacks,” Bergen County Prosecutor’s Chief of Detectives Robert Anzilotti said. The units were activated at 10 a.m. and wer…
Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property
Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property Former NBC host Matt Lauer is in a dispute with New Zealand residents who claim he is blocking their ability hike into a beautiful lakeside park unless they pay up, according to multiple media reports. Lauer purchased the lease to the $9 million Hunter Valley station ranch in southern New Zealand last year; it provides the only public access to Hawea Conservation Park. Lauer was fired from his 20-plus year run on the "Today" show in November 2017 after allegations of sexual misconduct. Lauer is a Hartsdale native who also lived in North Salem. After transferring from Woodlands Hi…
Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday
Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday Fifteen swimmers. Twenty bridges. It's going down this weekend and you might just spot them under the George Washington Bridge Saturday morning as part of New York Open Water's "20 Bridges Swim." This year, swimmers hail from Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Gibralter and more. Among them is 58-year-old Susan Kirk from Califon, New Jersey.  The mother of two remembers always enjoying the open water – water skiing, playing in the surf, and so on. But it wasn’t until about 20 years ago that she began venturing into open water swimming, starting with ocean miles down the New Jersey shore…
Bedford's Barbara Sullivan, Mother Of Five, Dies At 90 Bedford's Barbara Sullivan, Mother Of Five, Dies At 90
Bedford's Barbara Sullivan, Mother Of Five, Dies At 90 Barbara M. Sullivan died peacefully at her home in Bedford on Monday, July 2, in the company of her loving family. She was 90. She was born Barbara A. McGrath to Dr. James B. and Stella McGrath of Riverdale. She spent happy summers with her family, including her two sisters, Nancy and Suzie, in Westhampton Beach, Long Island where she enjoyed sailing, swimming in the ocean and long walks along the beach -- a lifelong passion. Barbara graduated from the Academy of Mount St. Vincent in Tuxedo Park, and Trinity College in Washington, D.C. where she made lifelong friendships. After college, she…