Council Combat: Smithtown Lawmaker Charged After Punches Thrown In Meeting Melee, Reports Say
Two Long Island councilmen brawled at an official meeting, leading to assault charges against one man, according to reports published Thursday, April 9.
Smithtown Town Councilman Thomas Lohmann, 68, punched fellow councilman Tom McCarthy, 60, during a closed-door session Tuesday night, April 7, Newsday reported. Lohmann was charged with third-degree assault in the case on Wednesday, April 8, officials said.
The men, both Republicans, were disputing a legal matter when Lohmann stood up, walked four seats over, and began wailing on McCarthy, sources told the New York Post.
McCarthy remained …
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter From Clinton Made Alleged Threat To Kill Hakeem Jeffries (Update)
A Dutchess County man pardoned earlier this year by President Donald Trump has been charged with making death threats against US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to New York State Police and court documents.
Christopher P. Moynihan, age 34, of Clinton, was charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class D felony, after allegedly sending text messages on Friday, Oct. 17, threatening to kill the New York congressman, according to a felony complaint.
According to the complaint, filed in Town of Clinton Court and signed by Senior Investigator Mathew D. Reilly…
Rutgers Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has a nine point lead over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in the race to be New Jersey's next governor according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll published Thursday, Aug. 21.
Sherrill leads Ciattarelli 44% to 35%, with 17% of voters undecided according to the poll. Independents back Sherrill by a slim margin, 33% to 32% with 29% undecided, according to a poll.
The candidates are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited.
Ciattarelli leads Sherrill with white voters, 44% to 38%, but Sherill leads with Black voters, 69% to 4%, Hispanic v…
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss
Spotlights, surprises, and a dash of Trumpian flair lit up as President Donald Trump took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington to announce this year’s honoree lineup.
At around noontime on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the newly revealed recipients were revealed. They are:
Country music great George Strait, age 73;
Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, age 79, best known for movie character “Rocky”;
Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, age 81;
Hard rock band Kiss,
Michael Crawford, age 83, the original Phantom from Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera."
In a characteristically candid moment, T…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without.
Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.
The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor.
Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.
Tha…
Sherill Taps NJ University President, New Brunswick Resident As Running Mate
Mikie Sherill, the Democrat nominee for governor, announced Dr. Dale Caldwell as her pick for lieutenant governor on Friday, July 25.
Sherill, who currently serves in Congress, said her and Caldwell, a New Brunswick resident are committed to making New Jersey more affordable while protecting New Jerseyians from President Donald Trump's attacks. On Wednesday, July 23, Republican nominee Jack Ciatarelli selected Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate.
Caldwell is the president of Centenary University, a pastor in the United Methodist Church, and a former deputy commiss…
