Aberdeen, MD
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Former Gov. Larry Hogan Shares Mysterious Video Of Possible 'Drones' Outside Maryland Home Former Gov. Larry Hogan Shares Mysterious Video Of Possible 'Drones' Outside Maryland Home
Former Gov. Larry Hogan Shares Mysterious Video Of Possible 'Drones' Outside Maryland Home It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a drone? Maybe?  Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the latest to throw out thoughts about the plague of drones that have been spotted across the East Coast in recent weeks. Hogan fanned the flames of speculation recently after sharing a curious nearly two-minute video of what he believed to be drones in the area, though he cautioned that he was no expert in the matter in a social media post that garnered nearly 4.5 million views. Last night, beginning at around 9:45 pm, I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large dr…

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by Zak Failla
Harrisburg, PA
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Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Biden Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Biden
Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Biden Michael Conahan, the disgraced former Luzerne County judge convicted in the "Kids for Cash" scandal, had his sentence commuted by President Joe Biden, the White House announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Conahan, 71, was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison in 2011 after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme where he and fellow Judge Mark Ciavarella accepted $2.6 million in kickbacks for sending juveniles to privately run detention centers. The case, widely known as the "Kids for Cash" scandal, involved hundreds of children, many of whom were sentenced for minor offenses without legal …

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by Jillian Pikora
Fairfield, CT
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It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones US Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Connecticut leaders are demanding answers as more people report spotting strange lights in the night sky that appear to be drones. Some were seen over Fairfield earlier this week, following sightings across the Northeast in recent weeks. In a letter to the heads of the FBI, FAA, Homeland Security, and Department of Defense, Blumenthal demanded answers about the drones, stating that leaders need more information because he believes they pose serious safety and national security concerns. Related: Video of mysterious drones above CT shared on X  “The proli…

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by Josh Lanier
Franklin Township, NJ
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Private Drone Show Taking Place In Franklin Township: Police Private Drone Show Taking Place In Franklin Township: Police
Private Drone Show Taking Place In Franklin Township: Police A private drone light show will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Franklin Township, authorities said. The show will take place above The Palace at Somerset at 333 Davidson Ave., Franklin Township police said. The company responsible for the drone light show has the necessary approvals from The Federal Aviation Administration, police said. The show involves approximately 200 drones, which will be limited to the area above The Palace at Somerset, police said. The show is expected to last 15 minutes, police said. Police stressed there is no cause for alarm and no need to contact 91…

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by Sam Barron
Paramus, NJ
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Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA
Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA The senators representing New York and New Jersey are demanding answers about the drones that have been spotted flying in the skies of New York and New Jersey this past month. New York Senators, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, all Democrats, wrote a letter on Thursday, Dec. 12 to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FAA Director Michael Whitaker demanding an immediate briefing on what they are doing to address the issue. "We are...especially concerned about how these drones may …

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by Sam Barron
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Hunterdon County Commish: We Need Drone No Fly Zone As FBI Reports 3,000 Sightings Hunterdon County Commish: We Need Drone No Fly Zone As FBI Reports 3,000 Sightings
Hunterdon County Commish: We Need Drone No Fly Zone As FBI Reports 3,000 Sightings Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl wants Gov. Phil Murphy to do more about the numerous drones that have been spotted flying overhead at night. In a letter to the governor sent on Wednesday, Dec. 11, Kuhl said he wants Murphy to work with President Joe Biden to impose a ‘Drone No Fly Zone’ for civilian and commercial drone operations over New Jersey.  "The continued uncertainty regarding the origins of the mysterious drones appearing across New Jersey including where they take off and land is of great concern," Kuhl said. "As you noted, these drones 'are very sophisticate…

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by Sam Barron
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Musk, Yale Law Grad Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency Musk, Yale Law Grad Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency
Musk, Yale Law Grad Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill his cabinet with loyalists and his biggest supporters following his sweeping victory in last week's election.  He announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, that two billionaire former rivals turned allies, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, would head up his new Department of Government Efficiency.  Related: Trump Nominates NY Rep. Elise Stefanik As UN Ambassador The tech entrepreneur, age 53, and the 39-year-old Harvard and Yale Law grad will be tasked with major cuts in government spending. Trump called it "The Manhattan Project" for a new…

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by Josh Lanier
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Politics
Former Suffolk County Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet Former Suffolk County Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet
Former Suffolk County Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement on Monday, Nov. 11, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses," adding that Zeldin will still maintain "the highest environmental standards." In a post on social media, Zeldin said, "It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. "We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto indu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies
No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies The Federal Bureau of Investigations said it has seen a rise in fake stories using the agency's name and insignia being shared online in an attempt to undermine the recent presidential election.  The FBI cited four fake stories being shared on social media trading on the agency's reputation to give credence to lies.  Those included a video stating that “at least 301 electors reported attempted bribery and blackmail" from a political party, the agency said in a news release. Another claimed that agents had tried to cover up the bribery scheme by pressuring news media outl…

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by Josh Lanier
Mineola, NY
Politics
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Long Island Republicans are on defense following bombshell reporting from The New York Times that former President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Adolf Hitler. John Kelly – a four-star Marine general and Trump’s former White House chief of staff – told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator of Nazi Germany, even saying that Hitler had done “some good things.” Kelly went on to tell the outlet that Trump “certainly falls into the general definition of fascist,” and that Trump, should he win re-election, “would govern like a di…

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by Michael Mashburn
Newark, NJ
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Hollywood Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For Newark Shoot Hollywood Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For Newark Shoot
Hollywood Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For Newark Shoot Kathryn Bigelow, the director behind movies like "The Hurt Locker," "Point Break" and "Zero Dark Thirty" is filming a new movie in Newark and your children can be a part of it. The untitled Netflix project is looking for girls ages 12 to 16 to play basketball players in a scene that shoots in Newark from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 24, according to a casting notice. According to Deadline, the movie will be set at the White House as a national crisis unfolds. The movie stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, accord…

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by Sam Barron
Darien, CT
Sports
Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event
Shark-Attack Survivor To Silver Medalist: Darien Welcomes Ali Truwit Home With Townwide Event Ali Truwit will return home to Connecticut to a hero's welcome after winning two silver medals in swimming at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.  Truwit, 24, who broke the American records in the 100-meter backstroke and 400-meter freestyle, on her way to the podium, will return home to Darien on Monday, Sept. 23, to a ceremony at Grove Street Plaza at 4 p.m., the town announced.  Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky will be on hand to proclaim Sept. 23, 2024, as "Ali Truwit Day."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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by Josh Lanier