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The Yonkers Newswire Is Edited By Journalist Brian Harrod

NEW YORK POST: #JoelSoriano answers St. John's challenge by losing weight 

The #Yonkers native has gotten there with help from the coaching staff, strength and conditioning coach Tyler Watson and even two of his teammates....

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THANKS KATHY: Governor Kathy Hochul gives $45,000 to Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club's Hudson River Riders program.

The Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club will use the money expand its free Hudson River Riders program that provides river access for the public, with a focus on underprivileged youth.

The Hudson River Riders program recruits and trains young people to become the next generation of paddlers and environmental stewards.

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ALL ACCESS: Late Rapper #DMX's Sons To Co-Administer Estate

The three eldest sons of the late rapper #DMX will be managing his estate as temporary co-administrators....

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MEDIA ALERT: City, County and State Officials to Join with #MHACY and The Community Builders to Celebrate Completion of 172 Warburton at The Ridgeway In Yonkers

WHEN: Friday, October 29, 12:00 pm 

WHERE: 172 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers - The Ridgeway

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TAP INTO: Somers Cross Country Defends Home Turf At County Championship

GIRLS SOCCER: Somers 7, #Yonkers 0 -Friday, Oct. 22

Somers shined from start to finish in a lopsided 7-0 win against Yonkers in the opening round of the Class A tournament....

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PATCH >>> WOW HOUSE: Upmarket and Up The River With A View From Up Top

YONKERS, NY — Two bedrooms, two parking spaces and two balconies with a view of the Hudson makes this resort-style condo twice as nice, but don't take our....

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FLASHBACK >>> NEWS 12: Evening Edition - Page Avenue Fire In Yonkers - December 16, 2000 

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FILMED IN YONKERS: A$AP Ferg, A$AP Rocky’s Tribute To Dancehall Legend Shabba Ranks Goes Double Platinum

The video was shot in a #Yonkers mansion...

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PATCH >>> CANDIDATE PROFILE: Lakisha Collins-Bellamy For Yonkers City Council President 

YONKERS, NY — #Yonkers resident, Lakisha Collins-Bellamy shares why she should be elected in November. Check out the full Q&A... 

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PATCH: Candidate Profile: Tim Hodges For Yonkers City Council District 6 

Yonkers resident, Tim Hodges shares why he should be elected in November. Check out the full Q&A....

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YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Highland Avenue Senior Apartments Will Only Be Making Interest Payments For The Next Five Years....

PRESS RELEASE: Greystone provided a non-recourse $12,475,000 Fannie Mae loan to acquire Highland Avenue Senior Apartments, an 88-unit midrise seniors housing apartment property in Yonkers, which was constructed in 2008....

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YONKERS VOICE: Tibbetts Brook Park (Turf Soccer Field 3) was damaged during Hurricane Ida. 

The retainer wall collapsed.... 

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WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE: The Y-Zone coverage area spans from Glenn Park in the north down to Hill Ave, and from Downtown to as far west as Nodine Hill Will Provide Free Internet Access In Yonkers 

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PARTY LIKE ITS 1999: Who Wants To Hit 10 #Yonkers Bars In One Night!!!!

HALLOWEEN FOR ADULTS: Show up in a costume and get ready $5 to $8 drink specials

PUB CRAWL: For grown up trick-or-treating, who think It’s time for some dirty dancing in Yonkers, before they take the kids to "All Saints Day" mass the next morning... 

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Could Mayor Mike Spano's Wife Be The Next Anchor Of The CBS Evening News? 

ENQUIRERING MINDS WANT TO KNOW: Would #Yonkers First Lady #MaryCalvi Bring The CBS News Team Out Of The Ratings Basement? 

NEW YORK POST: Norah O' Gone-ell - CBS Eyes New Anchor 

EXCLUSIVE: Norah O’Donnell in danger of losing anchor spot at ‘CBS Evening News’ 

CBS NEWS RETURNING TO NYC: Norah O’Donnell is in danger of losing the top spot at “CBS Evening News,” as cost-slashing execs at the broadcasting giant quietly search for her replacement amid sagging ratings, The Post has learned.... 

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NORWOOD NEWS: Ocasio-Cortez & Bowman Discuss Challenges to Passing President Joe Biden’s $3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) recently outlined the main obstacles to....

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HALLOWEEN FUN: Things Are Getting Spooky At Untermyer Park 

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YONKERS EVENT: Kids' Halloween Movie and Costume Party At The Yonkers Public Library

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NEWS 12: #Yonkers issues Halloween curfew for kids 16 years and younger 

The City of Yonkers issued a citywide #Halloween night curfew for children 16 years of age and younger. As part of the curfew....

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JOURNAL NEWS: Two New Rochelle men arrested in fatal shooting of 20-year-old Mount Vernon woman 

.... Carcamo was arrested at a relative's home in Yonkers and Jones was taken into custody at his mother's home in New Rochelle....

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NEWS 12: Police search for missing Yonkers man 

Police are searching for a missing Yonkers man who is approximately 70 years old. #RoyVaughn has been missing since Oct. 15....

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YONKERS VOICE: Councilman Anthony Merante address the people of his district.

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SKULL GHOST CREW: Cops In Yonkers,  New York  

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YONKERS VOICE: Video Journalist Ru Ros Is There As An 18 Wheeler Gets Stuck Under The Train Overpass

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YONKERS PIC: Council Woman Shanae Verice Williams Has All Of The Halloween Treats Ready For The Children

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GENERATION YONKERS: The Yonkers Voice Is Reporting That The # Yonkers PD responded to 30 North Broadway in Downtown Yonkers to help a man shot outside of the Blue Bar....

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THE TABLET: Catholic Men Urged to ‘Man Up’ for Their Faith and Families

Former Mets catcher # Mike Piazza spoke at the inaugural “Man Up New York” conference Oct. 23. St. Joseph’s Seminary at Dunwoodie in Yonkers.....

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THE HARROD REPORT: Focus On Greenwich, CT - By Brian Harrod

 

Sitting along the Long Island Sound, the quiet community of Greenwich, Connecticut is just a short commuter line ride from Wall Street, making Greenwich a popular home for wealthy Manhattanites. Composed of seven small hamlets, the historic homes and beautifully manicured gardens of Greenwich have made it a popular film location for movies about small town America. The main shopping area is Greenwich Avenue, which features many high end reatail stores.


THE RAW GREENWICH NEWS FEED 


GREENWICH TIME: The Dish: Soap opera sensation celebrates 52 years of marriage in Greenwich
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All My Children” star Susan Lucci and her husband, TV producer Helmut Huber, were...

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS: Greenwich Housing Authority Chair Blasts Affordable Housing Proposals: “The 8-30g is being abused by developers.
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At Tuesday's marathon P&Z meeting, which ran from 5:00pm until about 11:00pm, attorney Tom Heagney said his client, Greenwich Woods,...

https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-housing-authority-chair-blasts-affordable-housing-proposals-the-8-30g-is-being-abused-by-developers-166820/

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GREENWICH TIME: Greenwich man accused of stealing tires, rims in Westport
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WESTPORT — A Greenwich man was arrested on larceny charges after allegedly stealing tires and rims off vehicles during the summer....

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS: Property Transfers
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Up to the Minute Greenwich property transfers transcribed from the Assessor's office at Greenwich Town Hall. 18 Amherst Rd....

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TOP RATED: Greenwich's Crimson Hair Salon offers the most innovative and creative full-salon services in the area.

GREENWICH AVENUE: Big night out? Cosmetic services at Crimson Hair Salon include make up application to help you look your most gorgeous.

CREATIVE STYLIST Chopped or trimmed, a new haircut from salon owner Anastasia Dokas will leave you feeling confident....

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS: Next for the Wrecking Ball in Old Greenwich: 1898 Single Family House
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An application has been submitted from Peter McAllister to the Dept of Public Works Buildings Division to demolish a single family house at...

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DAILY VOICE: Multi-Vehicle I-95 Crash Snarls Traffic In Greenwich

Traffic on a stretch of I-95 is at a standstill after a serious multi-vehicle crash near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties....

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PATCH: Greenwich Area High School Sports: This Week In Preps
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A look at some upcoming prep sports action throughout Greenwich, CT....

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GREENWICH FOOD: Lobster Craft – Hot Buttered Lobster At 107 Greenwich Avenue

This award-winning roll is LobsterCraft's take on the CT State Sandwich. Hot, buttered lobster, topped with a dash of the Captain's Pinch.

"Captain Mike" Harden, a Coast Guard captain and licensed lobster fisherman, founded LobsterCraft in 2012, serving hot buttered lobster rolls....

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS: Pre-Application Submitted to Greenwich P&Z for 192-Unit 8-30g Development on Church Street in Downtown

A pre-application for a 192-unit residential development on Church Street, through to Sherwood in downtown Greenwich, was filed with P&Z on Friday.

The proposal is being submitted under the state affordable housing statute 8-30g, which has been on the books since the late 1980s...

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DARIEN TIMES: Eight additional cases of COVID-19
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GREENWICH — The eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Greenwich Public Schools were all among students....

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS >>> Greenwich Covid-19 Update: We Don’t Think Any Outdoor Events Needs to Be Canceled
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As of Thursday, Sept 15, Greenwich Hospital was treating 9 Covid-positive patients. Only one had been vaccinated. There was one patient in the ICU and on a ventilator....

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PATCH: Rebag Opens New Location In Greenwich

BUSINESS: The luxury resale company has expanded to Connecticut with a new location at 107 Greenwich Ave. in Greenwich.

GREENWICH, CT — Rebag, the luxury resale company based in New York City, has expanded to Connecticut with a new location at 107 Greenwich Avenue....

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GREENWICH TIME: Flooding from Ida postpones Twachtman exhibit, closes part of Greenwich Historical Society

GREENWICH — Flood damage from the remains Hurricane Ida has forced the Greenwich Historical Society to close part of its campus and cancel its planned exhibit of the work of legendary local impressionist artist John Henry Twachtman.

The historical society said it has pivoted to fundraising and making repairs after up to 8 inches of rain fell from Sept. 1 overnight into Sept. 2 and caused “unprecedented flooding” in the area.

“The heavy rainfall that came from Hurricane Ida caused water to enter the museum and the library,” said Cai Pandolfino, director of communications, strategy and business development at the historical society....

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GREENWICH FREE PRESS >>> PHOTOS, VIDEO: Essential Worker Thank You Parade Is Something to Smile About

Thank you Greenwich Police Captain James Bonney and the Emerald Society for organizing an amazing event on Sunday.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the “Wearing of the Green-wich Thank You Parade,” and the antique cars sparkled as they carried Grand Marshal Frank Kelly and others down Greenwich Avenue....

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GREENWICH TIME: CT cements status as 'hedge fund capital' despite COVID
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GREENWICH — Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, southwestern Connecticut ranked as one of the world's top destinations for...

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GREENWICH TIME: Greenwich's growing Asian-American population 'attracted by the opportunity as well as the openness'

GREENWICH — The Asian population, ranked as the third largest group in town, surged by 18 percent over the last decade in Greenwich, with the most population growth recorded in three neighborhoods, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census.

“My first thought is that I am happy that Greenwich is becoming more diverse,” said Christine Kim, a Chinese-American woman who lives in Cos Cob. “Our country is becoming more diverse racially, and in other ways, so it’s reasonable that Greenwich follows suit.”

Kim, who moved to town in 1999, said she has made lifelong friends in Greenwich and reaped the benefits of living in an affluent town with access to stellar parks, a beach, libraries, a museum and more.

Several local residents and politicians who identify as Asian American discussed the census data in recent interviews and cited other reasons for the population growth. The town’s top-notch schools, its close its proximity to New York City....

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LEGACY: Michael Pratt Obituary (2021) - Greenwich, CT
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Michael is survived by his mother Sharon, father Douglas, brother Sean of Greenwich, grandmother Phyllis Pratt O'Neal, grandfather Nino Tinari, aunt Kathleen McGuiness (Rory), uncle Eugene Tinari (Suzanne), uncle Christopher Tinari, cousins Alexander and Owen Tinari, Finley and Rory McGuiness.....

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GREENWICH TIME: As COVID changes work habits, Greenwich sees different demand for permits at commuter parking lots

GREENWICH — Parking permits for the commuter lots near Greenwich’s train stations have long been as valuable as gold, with waiting lists that seemed to last forever.

But with the work-from-home habits that many have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, motorists have seen the unusual sight of largely empty parking lots in town.

With the renewal period for the parking permits set to begin in mid-October, the town’s Parking Services Department will soon find out the current demand for the once-coveted permits....

https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/As-COVID-changes-work-habits-Greenwich-sees-16468843.php

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GREENWICH TIME: Dispose of papers securely at Shredding Day at Greenwich’s Island Beach parking lot
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The annual Paper Shredding Day in the Island Beach parking lot in Greenwich will return on Sept. 25. Residents can bring sensitive documents to....

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PATCH: Greenwich Man Charged In Connection To 2018 Hit-And-Run
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In February 2018, police said a Greenwich man hit a telephone pole and then multiple cars while driving on Pemberwick Road....

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GREENWICH TIME: Greenwich Boys & Girls Club settles sexual abuse lawsuits brought by six men  

GREENWICH — The Greenwich Boys & Girls Club has paid an undisclosed settlement to six men claiming childhood sexual abuse at the club in three separate lawsuits, court documents show.

A Superior Court judge in Stamford had set damages at $4.5 million during a prejudicial remedy hearing, a prelude to a scheduled trial that was avoided by this settlement deal. An attorney for the six victims had sought damages of $19 million to be split between the men, who are all now in their 50s.

Court documents do not disclose the final settlement amount, but it is meant to cover physical and mental injuries as well as potential loss of earnings. A non-disclosure agreement is in place, according to the attorney for the victims, so no party can discuss the settlement.

The six men claim to have been abused by Andrew Atkinson between 1975 and 1984 in various locations at the club and off-site, starting when some of them were as young as 6. A teen at the time, Atkinson was then a locker room supervisor. He has during a past interview denied abusing any children....

https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Greenwich-Boys-Girls-Club-settles-sexual-abuse-16464605.php

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ABOUT GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 

A wealthy enclave on Connecticut's Gold Coast, Greenwich is consistently ranked as one of the richest cities in America.

The town had a total population of approximately 63,000 and the median home price in Greenwich was $2.15 million

Greenwich has been consistently ranked one of the wealthiest towns in tAmerica.and is home to many hedge funds and other financial service firms.

Greenwich's "hedge fund capital" nickname is well-earned: The city is also to several hedge funds that include AQR Capital Management, Viking Global Investors, K7 Investments, and Axiom Investors.

Belle Haven has been home to some prominent people over the years, including the hedge fund mogul Paul Tudor Jones.

The average household income in its Old Greenwich neighborhood was $336,692, the 12th-highest in the nation

Round Hill is an area north of town where you can find sprawling countryside mansions

On Greenwich Avenue it seemed like any car on the street was either a Mercedes, a BMW, an Audi, a Lexus, or a Range Rover.

Greenwich is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, full of rich history and culture - and the Greenwich Historical Society home is at the Bush Holley House, which is a museum, library and archive center.

Greenwich Hospital is a small 206-bed  hospital affiliated with Yale New Haven Health System.

Greenwich is a quiet, clean, and safe place to live — if you can afford the price tag.

https://www.greenwichct.gov/

FRIDAY, JUNE 04, 2021: The harrod Report By Editor Brian Harrod

 SCOTUS Narrows Anti-Hacking Law

The Supreme Court on Monday restricted the scope of a federal anti-hacking law, with the majority of justices saying the government's "breathtaking" interpretation of the statute could make criminals of "millions of otherwise law-abiding citizens." 

E-Sports Team Getting $210 Million to Change Name

On Friday, TSM, a competitive video game organization based in Los Angeles, announced that it was changing its name to TSM FTX -- and getting paid $210 million over 10 years in the process. FTX, an up-and-coming Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, will foot the bill. The annual $21 million payment is larger than many deals corporations have struck with traditional sports teams in recent decades to have their names attached to stadiums and arenas. 

FBI director Compares Challenges Posed by Ransomware Attacks and 9/11

FBI Director Christopher Wray sounded the alarm on ransomware in stark terms by likening the challenge posed by the recent spate of damaging cyber attacks on the US to the September 11 terrorist attacks, calling for a similar response. His remarks come as officials across government have tried to step up the urgency of the response to the problem after back-to-back ransomware incidents exposed the vulnerability of critical industries in the United States. 

Judge Threatens Default Against Alex Jones

A Texas-based conspiracy extremist being sued for defamation by a group of Sandy Hook families in Connecticut has three weeks to give families long-overdue pretrial documents or face possible sanctions including a default judgment against him. 

Facebook Bans Trump Until at Least Jan. 2023

Facebook on Friday announced that it may allow former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts to be reinstated in January 2023. 

3 Emails Show a County GOP's Descent Into Extremism

The standoff between two factions of the Multnomah County [Oregon] Republican Party -- one of which has openly aligned itself with the Proud Boys -- is growing increasingly bizarre. 

Biden Rules Out Creating Presidential 1/6 Commission

President Biden has ruled out creating a presidential commission to investigate the January 6 assault on the Capitol because he believes Congress should be the one to investigate, according to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. 

Government Report Says UFO Sightings Remain Unexplained

And while a forthcoming unclassified version [of the report], expected to be released to Congress by June 25, will present few other firm conclusions, senior officials briefed on the intelligence conceded that the very ambiguity of the findings meant the government could not definitively rule out theories that the phenomenon observed by military pilots might be alien spacecraft. 

FinCEN Files Source Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison

A former government official who shared confidential bank documents with a journalist, sparking a global investigation into illicit money flows, was sentenced on Thursday to six months in prison by a United States federal judge. 

Sinkhole Threatens to Swallow Mexican Home

A giant sinkhole that was expanding by dozens of meters each day has alarmed residents in a rural area of central Mexico where it was threatening to swallow a house. When the Sanchez family heard a loud crash on Saturday they first thought that it was a lightning strike. But they soon discovered that the ground had collapsed just meters from their home in a field in Santa Maria Zacatepec in the state of Puebla

THE HARROD REPORT: For March 19, 2021

 First Black Transgender Woman to Appear in SI Swimsuit Issue

Leyna Bloom is making history in Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue, becoming the first Black and Asian transgender woman to appear in the magazine. 

WHO: Wildlife Farms in South China Likely Source of Pandemic

A member of the World Health Organization investigative team says wildlife farms in southern China are the most likely source of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Combat Drones Made in China - Coming to a Conflict Near You

A dozen years into its fight with the Islamic insurgent group Boko Haram, Nigeria is getting some new weapons: a pair of Wing Loong II drones from China. 

Texas Man Arrested with Guns, Ammo Outside of VP Residence

A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon near the Naval Observatory and charged with several counts related to weapons and ammunition, according the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department. The Naval Observatory is the vice presidential residence, though Vice President Harris and her family do not live at the estate yet. 

USPS: No Evidence of Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot Fraud

U.S. Postal Service investigators found no evidence to support a Pennsylvania postal worker's claims that his supervisors had tampered with mail-in ballots, according to an inspector general report -- allegations cited by top Republicans to press baseless claims of election fraud. 

12 Republicans Vote Against Medals for Capitol Police Officers

The House passed a bill Wednesday to honor the Capitol Police officers who protected the building during January 6 riots with Congressional Gold Medals. The vote passed 413 to 12. 

Coronavirus-Denying Tanzania President Dies

John Magufuli, who presided over an increasingly authoritarian regime as president of Tanzania and, during the final year of his reign, rejected scientific evidence of the coronavirus pandemic, urging his citizens to raise their voices in prayer rather than cover their faces with masks, died March 17 at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. He was 61. 

The Most Radical Republicans Are in Statehouses Not Congress

If you think the national GOP has embraced fringe figures, wait until you meet their colleagues in statehouses. 

Focus Group: Swing Voters Worry About Child Migrant Buildup

Some swing voters are concerned President Biden isn't doing enough to discourage a surge of migration to the southern border -- and they're worried about the buildup of child migrants in detention facilities. 

First US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait Since Inauguration

A US warship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the United States navy said, in the first such voyage since the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer on Thursday conducted a routine transit through the waterway separating the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, the US Seventh Fleet said in a statement. 

Republican's Home Raided in Shill Candidate Investigation

A search warrant was executed Wednesday morning at the home of former Florida Sen. Frank Artiles as part of the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office's investigation into whether he illegally funded a planted candidate in the November election. 

Majority of House Republicans Vote Against Violence Against Women Act

The House has renewed the Violence Against Women Act. It now faces major hurdles in the Senate. The House once again passes the Violence Against Women Act in the face of NRA opposition. 

Popular Kids' Game Roblox Valued at $45 Billion

My house is packed with video game consoles, phones, and computers hosting a world of shiny AAA games and quirky indies, yet my 8-year-old daughter spends the bulk of her time in a free-to-play game called Roblox on whatever screen is in front of her. She even spends a chunk of her allowance on a Roblox Premium subscription. 

Racist Extremists Are Most Deadly Terrorist Threat to US

Racially motivated extremists pose the most lethal domestic terrorism threats to the US, according to an unclassified intelligence report that warned that the threats could grow this year.

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BUZZ FEED: How Facebook Went Easy On Alex Jones And Other Right-Wing Figures 

"Mark [Zuckerberg] called for a more nuanced policy and enforcement strategy," Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone said of the Alex Jones decision, which also affected the bans of other extremist figures.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanmac/mark-zuckerberg-joel-kaplan-facebook-alex-jones?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4

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CNN: Oath Keeper Claims She was VIP Security at Trump Rally before Riot, Met with Secret Service agents 

A leader in an alleged Oath Keepers conspiracy in the US Capitol insurrection claims she was given a VIP pass to the pro-Trump rally on January 6, had met with Secret Service agents and was providing security for legislators and others, including in their march to the Capitol, according to a new court filing.

I suppose walking up to an agent and saying "hi" counts as a meeting.

I read another article on her that said when she found out she was wanted for questioning she drove eight hours to turn herself in to local police. Where the hell do you live that you have to drive eight hours to get to the "local" police? 

That, and when she got there they had never heard of her,

She is going to have a real tough time in prison being Trans. 

I feel bad she was duped and possibly has serious mental issues, like many others, in the Trump's Q Cult, ....

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/21/politics/oath-keepers-vip-security-capitol-riot/

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UPI: Man Begins Beer Diet for Lent

An Ohio man is marking the Christian tradition of Lent by giving up solid foods for 46 days and getting the majority of his sustenance from beer.

He says he did it the last two years and lost 40-50 lbs each time.

I guess if those are Guinness, that's basically a whole day's meal ... 

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/02/19/Ohio-man-forgoes-food-for-46-day-Lent-beer-diet/9531613765885/

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AXIOS: Under Biden U.S. Vaccine Rollout Now Among Best in the World 

America's much-maligned vaccine rollout is actually going relatively well, at least compared to other wealthy countries.

It's amazing how much the roll out of the vaccine has improved since the 300 lb Trump waddled off to Mar-A-Lardo.

It could be argued that Trump is ultimately responsible for the deaths of 500,000 Americans simply because he couldn't figure a way to gain a personal, political or monetary profit from the effort to stop the virus from spreading..... 

https://www.axios.com/vaccine-distribution-by-country-us-rollout-doses-9c47fa53-6a2e-4c56-8792-dd31bee34b10.html

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BUZZ FEED: Jailed Transgender Oath-Trumper Fears for Her Safety 

Jessica Watkins, an Oath Keeper charged with conspiring to storm the US Capitol, has asked to be released from jail pending trial, alleging that she has been "treated harshly" and is at "particular risk in custody" because she is transgender.

Wait...what???

Transgender Oath Keeper?

Ok...the end really is near.

So the Trump ranks really do practice inclusiveness...... 

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jessicagarrison/oath-keeper-transgender-jail-jessica-watkins

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ASSOCIATED PRESS: How Will We Know We've Reached Herd Immunity?

Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19, but what qualifies as "enough" is still an open question.

More from the article...

...The goal is to get to "herd immunity," which is when enough people have immunity, either from vaccination or a past infection, to stop uncontrolled spread.

Herd immunity doesn't make any one person immune, and outbreaks can still flare up. It means that a virus is no longer easily jumping from person to person, helping to protect those who are still vulnerable to catching it.

Nobody knows for sure what the herd immunity threshold is for the coronavirus, though many experts say it's 70% or higher. And the emergence of variants is further complicating the picture.

HOW IS THE HERD IMMUNITY THRESHOLD CALCUATED?

It's a formula based on how contagious a virus is " or how many people catch the virus from one infected person, on average....

https://apnews.com/article/when-do-we-reach-herd-immunity-explained-8da12b3d4f6e33c0c6562f29f81ca52a

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NEW YORK TIMES: His Lights Stayed on During TX Freeze. Now He Owes $16,752.

"My savings is gone," said Scott Willoughby, a 63-year-old Army veteran who lives on Social Security payments in a Dallas suburb. 

He said he had nearly emptied his savings account so that he would be able to pay the $16,752 electric bill charged to his credit card - 70 times what he usually pays for all of his utilities combined. 

For customers whose electricity prices are not fixed and are instead tied to the fluctuating wholesale price, the spikes have been astronomical.

looks like the “Energy State” sure does know how to set things up so the “Energy Billionaires” can make a killing out of a crisis!.

Deregulation is wonderful up until the moment that it isn't and innocent people are left paying for the decisions and mistakes of capitalists freed from reasonable oversight..... 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/us/texas-storm-electric-bills.html

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NEW YORK TIMES: Power Back in Texas, But Water Systems Are Hosed 

The end of frigid weather across Texas was in sight on Friday, but many residents who fled their homes this week in search of warm beds and showers were just discovering the extent of the winter storm's destruction. 

Nearly half the state's population -- about 13 million people -- remained under boil-water advisories after freezing temperatures overwhelmed systems providing clean water.

Colorado also got near record cold and some snow. 

But the regulated utility delivered reliable power for about 2/3 what folks in Dallas pay. 

That's before Texans started getting $3,000 electric bills. 

the water continued to flow. 

All over the country except Texas wind turbines continued to spin and deliver power because they have deicers. 

Roads are plowed so you can go anywhere you want to. 

Enjoy your "freedum" Texas.... 

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/19/us/winter-storm-weather-live/

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NBC NEWS: Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration Over Texas Deep Freeze

President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas as the state reels from a severe winter storm that left millions of people without power amid freezing temperatures.

After approving an emergency declaration several days ago, President Biden has now declared a “major disaster” exists in Texas and is sending more federal assistance.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing, home repairs & low-cost loans for uninsured property.

Two questions: 

Do supporters of Texas’ secession from the US oppose disaster aid from the US federal government?

Does Texas AG Ken Paxton, who joined case to overturn the election, consider President Biden’s emergency declaration for the state illegitimate?....

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/president-biden-declares-major-disaster-texas-following-severe-winter-storm-n1258442

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THE BBC: Alexei Navalny: Putin Critic Loses Appeal Against Jailing

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost an appeal against his jailing for violating the terms of a suspended sentence.

Some say, this was the end game that former President Trump was working towards.

Weaponizing the federal legal establishment for his own political gain... 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56137020

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REUTERS: Share of U.S. Workers Holding Multiple Jobs Is Rising 

The share of Americans working more than one job to make ends meet has been growing over the past two decades, and the pay from second jobs make up a substantial share of workers' earnings, according to a paper published by the U.S. Commerce Department. 

More from the article...

...An estimated 7.8% of U.S. workers had more than one job as of the first quarter of 2018, up from 6.8% in 1996, according to new data unveiled by the Census bureau, which provides a more detailed analysis of multiple job holders than was previously available. The findings were based on data from 18 states....

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-multiple-jobs-idUSKBN2AH2PI

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CNN: United Flight Sheds Debris over Colorado After Engine Failure 

A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to Denver International Airport Saturday after suffering an engine issue...

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/20/us/united-airlines-flight-returns-debris/index.html

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POLITICO: Trump Gears Up for War with His Own Party 

There's no longer a chief of staff to screen his calls and he keeps no predictable working hours. 

So an unspoken rule has governed Donald Trump's calendar since he left Washington last month: 

To sit down with the former president, you must belong to his posh Palm Beach club or know how to contact him directly.

More from the article...

...According to three people familiar with the planning, Trump will soon begin vetting candidates at Mar-a-Lago who are eager to fulfill his promise to exact vengeance upon incumbent Republicans who've scorned him, and to ensure every open GOP seat in the 2022 midterms has a MAGA-approved contender vying for it....

So, are we about to see just how much of an influence fmr Pres Trump continues to have over the Republican Party.

My guess at this point is that his influence is stronger than many expect, but it may not play out as well as he expects.... 

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/20/trump-republican-party-midterms-470370

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MOTHER JONES: Georgia Republicans Doubling Down on Voter Suppression 

After Donald Trump failed to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, Republicans in the state's legislature are doing everything they can to make it more difficult for Democrats to win the next one. 

With almost no public notice, Georgia House Republicans introduced a 48-page bill to significantly change voting procedures in the state in a way that particularly targets Black voters in the Atlanta metro area. 

This followed similar moves by the state Senate earlier in the week.... 

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/02/georgia-republicans-voter-suppression-bill/ 

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