NY May Rename Trump State Park Near Westchester-Putnam Border NY May Rename Trump State Park Near Westchester-Putnam Border
NY May Rename Trump State Park Near Westchester-Putnam Border New York State officials are assessing whether or not to rebrand the Donald J. Trump State Park on the Westchester-Putnam border, citing the divisiveness that comes along with the former president's name.  Lawmakers are calling on the state to rename the approximately 435-acre park that stretches between Yorktown and Putnam Valley in the wake of Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol during the riots in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6. In a letter to New York States Park Commissioner Erik Kulleseid earlier this month, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef called for the renaming of the park, as well…
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U.S. Reps. Engel, Lowey Denounce 'Dangerous' Trump Rhetoric On Jewish Voters U.S. Reps. Engel, Lowey Denounce 'Dangerous' Trump Rhetoric On Jewish Voters
U.S. Reps. Engel, Lowey Denounce 'Dangerous' Trump Rhetoric On Jewish Voters Two of nation's top Democrats in Congress denounced President Trump's comments about Jewish voters. On Twitter, Trump accused Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats of "great disloyalty." In a statement released on Wednesday, Aug. 21, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey said, “The President’s charge that Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats are disloyal plays off a longtime anti-Semitic trope." Lowey, who represents Westchester and Rockland counties, said, "His rhetoric has enabled white supremacy, hate, racism and even violence. It is unconscionable that the U.S. President stokes such dangerous…
Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107 Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107
Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107 Evelyn T. Harris was born January 4, 1912 in New Orleans. She lived for seven decades in Mamaroneck and died in Charlottesville, VA. She was predeceased by her two children, Dixie and Rick and her husband Richard. She is survived by two grandchildren, Kevin Trainer and Colin Trainer and son-in-law Bill Trainer and two great-grandchildren. Services will be private.  Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston, VA. 
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour The Westchester founder of "Proud Boys" recently was denied a visa to Australia for a speaking tour called "The Deplorables." Australia labeled  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, of "bad character," according to this report. Last week, the co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." His visa application to enter Australia was blocked by the Home Affairs Department. McInnes was due to visit the land down under for a speaking tour early next year Immigration offici…
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside The Westchester resident and founder of "Proud Boys," recently labeled a dangerous extremist group by the FBI, isn't so proud after all.  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." In earlier media reports, McInnes blamed fake news and Westchester billionaire George Soros for his demise and spreading lies about his group. On YouTube, McInnes said he was officially disassociating himself from the Proud Boys “in all capacities, forever,…
Racist, Sexist, Anti-Gay: Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Unloads On Trump Racist, Sexist, Anti-Gay: Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Unloads On Trump
Racist, Sexist, Anti-Gay: Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Unloads On Trump Hillary Clinton unloaded on President Donald Trump, charging her former presidential rival with being racist, sexist and anti-gay rights. 'He has been racist, he's been sexist, he's been Islamophobic, he has been anti-LGBTQ, I mean, there's a long list,' Clinton told the Atlantic Events Festival last week. She also said there's "a lot to be concerned about" over Trump's Supreme Court appointee Brett Kavanaugh. The former presidential candidate and Secretary of State from Chappaqua cited Trump's behavior in the wake of Charlottesville, Virginia, riots in 2017, which were provoked …