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Video Shows Immigration Activist Dragged From Huntington Event In Headlock Video Shows Immigration Activist Dragged From Huntington Event In Headlock
Video Shows Immigration Activist Dragged From Huntington Event In Headlock Newly surfaced video shows a Long Island immigration activist being forcibly removed from a Suffolk County Women's Day event on Friday, March 6 — and a state senator accused him of threatening her at the event. Joshua Chan, deputy director of progressive direct-action group Islip Forward, was hauled out of the event held at Fogo de Chão in Huntington by the chief of staff for Suffolk County legislator Sam Gonzalez, according to video shared by Islip Forward. View this post on Instagram The clip shows Chan being placed in a headlock and carried…
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk will be among about a dozen speakers at his funeral this weekend. The list includes the president, vice president, and several Cabinet members. Click here for a new, updated story: How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: TV, Streaming, Start Times, Security The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Inset:…
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand After nearly five decades, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned, saying the popular ice cream company has been silenced politically under its corporate ownership. Greenfield's resignation letter was posted on the website FreeBenAndJerrys.com on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The 74-year-old Long Island native created Ben & Jerry's with Ben Cohen back in 1978. In his letter, Greenfield said that with a "broken heart," he can no longer work for Ben & Jerry's because it has lost its independence under Unilever. "This isn't because I've lost my love f…
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend
Charlie Kirk Funeral To Be Held At NFL Stadium, Trump Scheduled To Attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral is now set, with a large public service and high-profile attendees expected. The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  President Trump said Friday, Sept. 12, that he will attend before the day and site were announced. The announcement was posted late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, on Turning Point USA’s “Fight for Charlie” site. Turning Point USA’s tribute to Kirk describes him as…
Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event
Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative political influencer and close ally to President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during an event the Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, officials confirmed. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called Kirk's killing a "political assassination." Who Was Charlie Kirk? Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Kirk attended Wheeling High School and reportedly dropped out of Harper College to pursue activism full-time, CNN reports. Kirk was often heard saying, “If you want to stand out, don’t go to college. It worked for me,” the outlet said. He …
'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship 'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship
'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship Rosie O’Donnell is leaning into one of pop culture’s longest-running feuds, calling Donald Trump “a cornered rat” as she fired back at his latest threat to strip her of US citizenship. Trump started the dustup by posting on Truth Social on Wednesday, Sept. 3: “As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!”  Trump had made a similar threat on social media in mid-July. O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland in March and has been pursuing dual citizenship, responded t…
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls are teaming up for the first time ever on the “Yes We Are” Tour, and Northeast fans won’t want to miss this rare co-headlining event. Tickets are already live—and you can grab yours now. The 2025 tour unites two iconic acts whose music has shaped generations. While Etheridge and the Indigo Girls have shared festival stages over the years, this marks their first full tour together, blending Etheridge’s fiery rock anthems with the Indigo Girls’ harmony-rich folk sound for an unforgettable concert experience. Catch them at these Northeast stops: Aug. 31…
Maryrose Fealey's Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Murder Trial Begins Maryrose Fealey's Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Murder Trial Begins
Maryrose Fealey's Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Murder Trial Begins “Mommy, tomorrow is going to be the most painful day of your life, and then it’s going to get better.” That’s what Maryrose Fealey told her mother, Janet Pizzelli, on Jan. 30, 2024, the day before Pizzelli was set to begin chemotherapy for breast cancer. “Well, she was wrong,” Pizzelli said of her daughter’s words. “It didn’t get better.” It got worse. That same night, Maryrose was stabbed to death by David Shroitman, who followed her home from the gym and killed her in her vehicle, prosecutors said. David Shroitman Somerset County Prosecutor's Office More than a year later, Pizz…
Meet Joan Baez In Ridgewood Meet Joan Baez In Ridgewood
Meet Joan Baez In Ridgewood Joan Baez, the legendary folk singer and activist, will be blowing into Bergen County. Baez is signing copies of her new poetry collection, "When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joan Baez (@joancbaezofficial) The book features poems about contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, reflections from her childhood, personal thoughts and memories of her family, according to a synopsis. This is the first time Baez has shared her…
Montclair Native, Attorney Laura Marchini Dies, 37 Montclair Native, Attorney Laura Marchini Dies, 37
Montclair Native, Attorney Laura Marchini Dies, 37 Laura Marchini, an attorney with Montclair roots, died on Feb. 2, 2024 at 37 years old, her obituary on the Bizub Quinlan Funeral Home website reads. Laura graduated from Montclair High School and earned her JD at Rutgers School of Law, after completing her bachelor's degree at Montclair State University. According to her obituary, Laura worked as a submissions editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter while at Rutgers. She was also a Courtroom Advocates Project coordinator, co-chair of the Women’s Law Forum and founded the Take Back the Night Rally and March in Newark, her obitua…
Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation
Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation Shock and sadness spread following the murder of Philadelphia activist and journalist Josh Kruger. Josh Kruger, 39, was shot seven times in his home on the 2300 block of Watkins Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in the Grays Ferry section of the city, police said. He was pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at approximately 2:15 a.m. No arrests had been made as of press time. On Sept. 30, Kruger tweeted out that he was being pressured into selling his home. These people are total creeps. I left them a voicemail explaining that my only plan for selling the house is after…
Trans Twin Activist Mar'Quis 'MJ' Jackson Slain In Philadelphia Trans Twin Activist Mar'Quis 'MJ' Jackson Slain In Philadelphia
Trans Twin Activist Mar'Quis 'MJ' Jackson Slain In Philadelphia Mar'Quis Jackson, a Philadelphia-based LGBTQ activist, has died, authorities told Daily Voice. He was 33.  Philly cops were called to a home on the 1800 block of Brunner Street in the Tioga-Nicetown section of the city's north side at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. for reports of an unresponsive person with an injury to the face.  The individual, later identified as Jackson, was declared dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma, police said. The matter is being investigated as a homicide.  On a GoFundMe page meant to assist Jackson's family with funeral costs, loved ones wrote that J…
Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59 Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59
Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59 Lawrence Otis Graham, a prominent lawyer, activist, bestselling author, and longtime Westchester resident died at the age of 59 over the weekend. Westchester County Executive George Latimer took to social media on Sunday, Feb. 21 to announce the White Plains High School graduate and Chappaqua resident’s death. “His writing particularly struck a chord as he described growing up Black, well-educated, articulate and accomplished, and still facing prejudice and racism in this society,” Latimer said about the Graham, who also graduated from Harvard Law School and Princeton University. “H…
WATCH: Muslim Activist Who Ran For Congress Livestreams Arrest On Newark Flight WATCH: Muslim Activist Who Ran For Congress Livestreams Arrest On Newark Flight
Watch: Muslim Activist Who Ran For Congress Livestreams Arrest On Newark Flight A Muslim activist who ran for Congress in New Jersey was arrested for refusing to get off the plane following an argument with another passenger that delayed the American Airlines flight at Newark Liberty International Airport Saturday. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, 28, was charged with delaying transportation and trespass, after she livestreamed the more than 15-minute ordeal that landed her in handcuffs, the New York Daily News reports. The incident allegedly began at the security checkpoint, just before the 10 a.m. flight to Charlotte, North Carolina. "Hey guys I'm going live right now from my f…
Community Center Burglarized; $12,000 In Equipment Stolen Community Center Burglarized; $12,000 In Equipment Stolen
Community Center Burglarized; $12,000 In Equipment Stolen Someone smashed out the front windows at the Stone Soup Community Center and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Stone Soup, a Worcester nonprofit, reported the theft to police on Friday, Sept. 4. Worcester Police said various items were stolen and a crowbar was left behind at the scene of the crime. Stone Soup is an artist and activist center on King Street. About $12,000 worth of items were stolen from the building, according to MassLive. Many of the items belonged to Future Focus Media Co-op. Police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Worcester Po…
Bergen County Students Launch BLM Website For Tri-State Area Activists Bergen County Students Launch BLM Website For Tri-State Area Activists
Bergen County Students Launch BLM Website For Tri-State Area Activists A pair of Bergen County high school students whose parents feared for their safety at rallies took activism into their own hands with the launch of a website dedicated raising awareness toward the Black Lives Matter movement. Upon recognizing need for a localized BLM resource, Rayyan Ahmed, 15, of Waldwick and Divyash Shah, 14, of Tenafly jumped to action -- bringing BLM NJ online last week. Ahmed and Shah, both rising sophomores at Bergen County Academies, initially wanted to dive headfirst into the movement through active participation in protests and riots. That idea didn’t sit well wit…
Who Swapped 'Flash,' The Sloth At SeaQuest? Who Swapped 'Flash,' The Sloth At SeaQuest?
Who Swapped 'Flash,' The Sloth At SeaQuest? Animal activists have accused a petting zoo in a Woodbridge Center mall of trying to secretly swap a popular sloth named Flash with a duplicate after his death, according to a published report. The public was kept in the dark after the two-toed arboreal animal died in December at SeaQuest, activists told the New York Post. “There was a sloth that was delivered to the facility and it died. But it was miraculously replaced by a new sloth which they told the public was the same sloth,” one activist told The Post. “They are interchangeable. One dies and miraculously a new one shows up.” There …
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Author, comedian and television host Chelsea Handler is bringing "Life Will Be The Death of Me," her "sit-down" comedy show, to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on June 28.  The tour is based on her latest book of the same name, which recounts her experiences trying to make changes in her life over the course of a year.  Handler, who grew up in Livingston, was formerly the host of "Chelsea Lately" on the E! entertainment network for seven years before moving to Netflix in 2016. Episodes on the Netflix show tackled topics ranging from  international cultures, to education, he…
Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety
Bronxville High School Students Celebrated For Efforts On Gun Safety A group of high school students have been recognized for their local efforts to improve gun safety. Students from the Bronxville High School were among those celebrated for taking a stand in the debate on gun violence at the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Westchester Regional benefit, which was held in Eastchester on April 26. Seniors Viena Pentikainen and Kiki Shinsato, sophomore Esther Devitt and freshman Michael Randall were invited to attend by Scarsdale Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, who was one of the honorees at the event. Throughout the evening, the students heard from Paulin who spoke…