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Northampton, MA
News
‘Shell-Shocked’ Matthew Dowd Defends On-Air Charlie Kirk Comments, Accuses MSNBC Of Caving
Matthew Dowd says MSNBC caved to a “Right Wing media mob” after firing him for on-air remarks during breaking coverage of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s shooting, adding he’s shell shocked by the fallout. In a Substack post published Friday, Sept. 12, the former analyst wrote: “I was terminated from MSNBC for in part saying ‘hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which ultimately lead to hateful actions’ in the midst of the tragic shooting in Utah of rightwing leader Charlie Kirk.” MSNBC has severed ties with Dowd following his commentary during live coverage of Kirk's fatal shootin…
Elmont, NY
News
MSNBC Gets New Name, Drops Peacock Logo: Here's Why
MSNBC will undergo its biggest identity shift in decades, as the cable TV network splits from NBC News. The channel will be known as "MS Now" by the end of 2025, CNBC reported. MS Now's name will be an abbreviation for "My Source News Opinion World." MSNBC and CNBC are expected to be spun off into a new media company called Versant as Comcast sheds NBCUniversal's cable channels. The separation means MS Now and CNBC will be run as completely separate news operations from NBC News. Versant CEO Mark Lazarus told MSNBC staffers in January that the left-leaning network would keep its name.…
Hartford, CT
Business
Hulu, Disney+ Combining Into One Streaming App: What To Know
Hulu is folding into Disney+ in the latest major shakeup for the entertainment giant. Disney will fully integrate Hulu into Disney+, the company revealed in executive commentary on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The new app experience is expected to launch in 2026. CEO Bob Iger and chief financial officer Hugh Johnston said the merger is a "major step forward" in improving Disney's streaming options. "This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest-caliber brands and franchises, great general entertainment, family programming, news, and industry-leading live…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay
The home of "Love Island," Premier League soccer, and many popular movies is about to get more expensive. Peacock is raising its monthly rates by $3 starting on Wednesday, July 23, Vulture reported. It's the biggest price hike since the NBC streaming platform launched in 2020. The ad-supported Peacock Premium plan will climb nearly 40% to $10.99, while the ad-free Premium Plus tier will jump about 20% to $16.99. The new prices take effect for new and returning customers on July 23, while current subscribers will see the hike on or after Thursday, August 22, depending on billing. …
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know
Paramount+ has dropped Showtime from the name of its top-tier plan in the latest move by a streaming platform to rebrand in an increasingly crowded market. Paramount Global said that "Paramount+ with Showtime" was officially renamed "Paramount+ Premium" on Monday, June 23. The tweak removes the ad-free tier's association with the premium TV network that's the home of popular shows like "Californication," "Dexter," "Homeland," and "Yellowjackets." The change is only a rebrand, with the $12.99/month plan's offerings remaining the same. "Since we recently introduced a sampling of Showtim…
Hartford, CT
Business
Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Sends Streaming Stocks Sliding
President Donald Trump said he wants to slap a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to support what he called a "dying" industry, sparking pushback from film producers and lawmakers. Trump announced his plan for the movie tariffs in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, May 4. His post claimed he was authorizing the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to begin instituting the 100% tariffs on films made outside the US. It's unclear how tariffs would be imposed on movie production and distribution. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING…
Ashburn, VA
Obituaries
Ashburn Skating Sisters, Parents Die In DC Air Disaster:
An Ashburn figure-skating family with grand ambitions to represent Team USA was among those killed in a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Everly and Alydia died alongside their parents. https://www.instagram.com/ice_skating_sisters / Facebook photos Everly Livingston, 14, and her sister Alydia, 11—known as the "Ice Skating Sisters"—died alongside their parents, Donna and Peter, when an American Airlines flight crashed into an Army helicopter en route to Reagan National Airport. The family had been returning to the DMV from Kansas after the US Figure Skating Champio…
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
PA Comcast User Caught On Kik With Child Porn: Police
A Lancaster County man was caught uploading child pornography police announced on Monday, Dec. 4. Michael Edward Fine used his home internet connection to post child pornography onto the app KIK in October, local police found out from the Internet Crimes Against Children through a Cybertip, as explained in the police release. Through an investigation, the New Holland police learned that Fine "upload[ed] multiple videos containing child pornography" using his Comcast IP address, as stated in the release. A search warrant was issued and executed at Fine's home in the 100 block of East …
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Sports Cameraman Killed In Cape May Boating Accident: 'Great Man, Better Friend'
The 45-year-old boater killed this week in Cape May Harbor is being mourned by those who knew him. Christopher W. Heitman, a longtime camera operator for various news networks, was operating a 17-foot Sea Hunt struck a pipe that broke free from its mooring and entered the channel around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, New Jersey State Police said. Heitman and passenger were ejected, police said. While the passenger was able to get back on the boat, Heitman was not. His body was later recovered. Heitmans LinkedIn page shows he had years of experience working as a camera operator, having been …
Towson, MD
News
Internet Coming To Hundreds Of Baltimore County Residents With New $7.4M Grant
It's about to be easier to access the internet in rural Baltimore County. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Comcast announced on Thursday, July 6, a new $7.4 million state grant to support the expansion of high-speed broadband service to 450 homes in rural areas in northern Baltimore County. The grant, from the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program, will provide high-speed access to about 99 percent of all area homes that had previously lacked service. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, officia…
Manassas, VA
Obituaries
Patrick King, 45, Mourned As Pillar Of Prince William County
Patrick King, a pillar of the community in Prince William County, died at home alongside his life partner, Rebecca Barnes. He was 45 years old. In a Facebook post, Barnes said: "The love of my life, Patrick King, passed unexpectedly in his sleep this morning [Wednesday, May 31]. The loss is unspeakable. I will post plans when we have them, but let me share that if he had known this was his last week on earth, he couldn't have planned a much better week. "Disney World, visits with his brother, close friends, and family, motorcycle riding, drinking around the world at Epcot, stop…
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Real Attorney Rats Out PA Imposter Who Swindled Cash From Clients: DA
A Bucks County man who practiced law for nearly a decade now needs a lawyer himself, after authorities learned he was not a licensed attorney. Michael J. McAndrew, 57, of Morrisville, owned and operated Superior Legal Services on Woodbourne Road in Levittown for more than seven years, collecting thousands of dollars in legal fees from clients who thought he was an actual attorney, said Bucks DA Matthew Weintraub Thursday, Dec. 22. Detectives began investigating McAndrew after receiving a tip from an actual lawyer, the DA said. The attorney claimed he'd "worked with" McAnd…
New Haven, CT
Obituaries
Beloved CT Police Officer Dies After Battling Cancer
A beloved Connecticut police officer is being mourned following his death after a year-and-half battle with cancer. The New Haven Police Department announced the death of Officer Michael Hinton, on Sunday, Oct. 16. "Officer Hinton was a dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many. He joined the Police Department in 2014. Officer Hinton inspired us all with his unwavering positive spirit and selfless dedication to his work and family. Rest In Peace brother, we will miss you," the department said. A GoFundMe effort has been set up to help his family including his wife and two chil…
Lynn, MA
Business
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions
Several major media companies will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, Variety reports. This comes after the court ruled 6-3 to overturn people's constitutional right to the procedure on the morning of Friday, June 24. Companies including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Sony and Meta confirmed to Variety that they will be reimbursing their employees who travel across state lines to get an abortion. You can read what these companies said by clicking here.
Lower Paxton, PA
Business
Comcast Employee Shot By Pellet Gun In Central PA, $10,000 Reward Offered For Info: Police
Comcast has donated $10,000 to Dauphin County Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the pellet gun shooting of a Comcast employee who was hurt while on the job, according to a release by police. Harrisburg Police are investigating the pellet gun shooting of a Comcast employee while in an aerial lift in the area of the 500 block of Wharton Alley, near the corner of 5th and Woodbine streets in Harrisburg on Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m., according to the release. The employee was injured in the pellet gun shooting, according to the release on Monday. Anyo…
Fairfield, CT
News
Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute
Comcast is explaining why the company's Xfinity network made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks, leaving some sports fans in search of a new place to watch live games. Xfinity reported that it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the previous agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. Earlier report - Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start “We don’t believe that our customers should have to pay the millions of dollars in fees that MSG is demanding for some of the most expensive sp…
Somers, NY
Sports
Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start
Updated story: Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Sports fans in Connecticut, New Jersey, and some areas in New York may need to find a new place to watch live NBA and NHL games after Comcast's Xfinity made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks. Xfinity said it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the current agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. For those looking to continue watching the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils games, the compa…
Washington Township, NJ
News
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring
A self-proclaimed South Jersey “influencer” who live-streamed his arrest by federal authorities was charged with running one of the largest-ever illegal TV pirating rings. Bill Omar Carrasquillo – aka “Omi in a Hellcat” -- has insisted that he amassed a $30 million fortune, a stockpile of more than 50 vehicles and dozens of properties through a construction company and as a landlord. Federal authorities, however, say that Carrasquillo, 35, of the Gloucester town of Swedesboro, and partners Jesse Gonzales, 42, of Pico Rivera, CA, and Michael Barone, 36, of Queens, NY, offered subscribers all…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Suspected Tornado Rips Through Jersey Shore Town
A suspected tornado ripped through a Jersey Shore town Thursday night, damaging 35 homes, several boats and injuring several people, police said. Three 9-1-1 calls came in at 9:22 p.m. in Long Beach Island, reporting roofs ripped off multiple houses and downed utility poles. Posted by Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. on Friday, July 30, 2021 Officials believe a tornado touched down on Antioch Road, Arnold Boulevard, Collier Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. The National Weather Service on Friday will be investigating several areas that suffered significant damage during the storm. [8 AM]…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
DA: Perkasie Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online
A Perkasie man was arrested on multiple felony charges for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl whom he met on an online chat platform marketed as a website to "talk to strangers," authorities said. An investigation into Jonathan Faucette, 55, ensued after New Hanover Township police on May 18 received a ChildLine report stating that the girl had described a sexual encounter with an older, married man, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and New Hanover Township Police Chief Kevin McKeon. Investigators discovered that Faucette and the girl …
Worcester, MA
News
No Data Caps For Now: Comcast To Delay Heavily-Criticized Plan To Limit Internet
Comcast’s highly-criticized move to implement internet data caps is being delayed. On Friday, Feb. 18, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued a statement welcoming Comcast’s announcement that they will postpone, what he called an “ill-timed” data cap until 2022. Comcast’s planned data caps went into effect on Jan. 1, in 12 states - including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania - plus Washington, D.C. The data caps were envisioned long before the pandemic hit. “Delaying this ill-timed data cap until at least 2022 is the right call. I have heard from…
Springfield, MA
News
Town So Irked By Comcast Internet Cap, It May Just Build Its Own Broadband Network
At least one town is so irked by Comcast’s new internet service cap that it’s looking into starting a municipal internet option. On Thursday, Feb. 11, the creation of a Municipal Fiber Task Force to study implementing an internet network throughout Agawam was announced by Mayor William P. Sapelli. Sapelli said that a town-owned and managed network is just one option Agawam will explore as an alternative to Comcast. The town could also partner with a third party to provide service, make another arrangement, or not change anything at all. Among the factors that will be studied by the …
Worcester, MA
News
Comcast Data-Cap Kicks In - Some Residential Customers Notice Change
Comcast promised to put a cap on customer data-usage and some people say they can notice a difference in their service. Comcast’s planned data caps went into effect on Jan. 1, in 12 states - including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania - plus Washington, D.C. The internet service and cable provider has said that it will not charge customers for going over the new 1.2 terabytes per month limit in January and February. After that, it will cost $10 per 50 gigabytes up to a maximum of $100 for more data. To get an idea of how much that is, with 1.2TB of data, …
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Comcast Worker Busts Man Cutting Cables That Caused Mass Bucks County Outage
A Comcast worker busted a man cutting fiber optic cables causing a mass outage in Bucks County Saturday, authorities said. The Comcast field maintenance operator told Fall Township police he was near Tyburn Road and Woolston Drive when he saw an older, male pickup driver in an area located adjacent to a railroad embankment around 12:20 p.m. Jan. 9, police said. Multiple outages in the Morrisville area were subsequently reported, the man told police. The worker fond the problem was originating from the same place he he saw the pickup driver earlier, where he saw the man's truck -- full of h…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
DA: Pennsylvania Man Busted With 7,000 Child Porn Images, Most Sex Abuse Of Babies, Toddlers
A 63-year-old Pennsylvania man was busted with more than 7,000 child porn images -- most of which depicted toddlers and babies being sexually abused, authorities said Tuesday. The Montgomery County Detective Bureau received 25 cybertips from Google routed through the Delaware County ICAC Task Force concerning an account that contained more than 500 images of child sexual assault imagery depicting children in sexual acts and in sexual poses, District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. The cybertip provided detectives with the user account information, including the computer IP add…
Brookfield, CT
News
Sporadic 911 Outages Reported Throughout State, CT State Police Say
Some Connecticut State Police troops temporarily lost touch with their communities after experiencing sporadic 911 outages this week. On Monday, Jan. 27, State Police issued an alert that they were having 911 problems throughout the state, mostly among Comcast customers. Residents who couldn’t get through to 911 were forced to call the non-emergency line for the troop they reside in. An emergency robocall and text message alert were also issued by police as a precaution. It is unclear what the problem was. Troopers were in cooperation with carriers for hours to correct the issues. The spo…
Massapequa, NY
News
Three Cable Companies Hiking Prices For 2020
There may be a new batch of “cord cutters” coming around as three cable TV services announced their intention to increase costs for consumers. According to Consumer Reports, Comcast, AT&T, and Spectrum all have plans to hike prices for cable TV subscribers for 2020. The price hikes come as additional streaming options from networks have become more prevalent. Last month, Comcast raised prices for its Basic TV package from $30 to $35 monthly, with an increase for their Broadcast TV package rising 50 percent from $10 to $14.95 each month. “Rising programming costs — most notably for bro…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Cuomo Offers His Donors To Biden Presidential Bid
Like father, like son? Just as his dad, former New York Gov. Mario M. Cuomo, opened the door for Bill Clinton to run for president in 1991, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has opened his campaign coffers to help Joe Biden become a Democratic frontrunner in the 2020 race for the White House. During an impromptu news conference 28 years ago, as the snow fell in Syracuse, the elder Cuomo announced he would not run for president. That instantly cleared the field for then-Arkansas Gov. Clinton. The current governor, Cuomo of New Castle, told political party donors that he wants to open his formidable fundrai…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Obituaries
Rachel Calabrese Of Wyckoff Dies, 34
Wyckoff native Rachel Corinne Calabrese died Tuesday, Oct. 2. She was 34 years old. Rachel graduated from Suffolk University in Boston, where she moved to in 2009, her obituary says. She had been working as a regional account manager for Comcast. Surviving Rachel are her parents, Frank and Linda Calabrese; brother Mike Calabrese and his wife Erin; along with her niece Madelyn and nephew Max. Donations in Rachel's memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
Shelton, CT
News
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
Ira Malkin, 48, of Hamden, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 28 before Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to one count of tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Malkin worked as a principal salesman for Good Copy Printing Center Inc. (GCP), a printing company located in New Haven. Malkin earned substantial commissions from GCP based on sales made to customers. Between approximately 2003 and 2012, GCP paid many of Malkin’s personal expenses. With Malkin’s consent, GCP reduced Malkin’s commissions by the…
