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CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA
CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA The CEO of the world's largest hedge fund firm is stepping down to consider a run for the US Senate in Pennsylvania, The Hill reports. David McCormick's departure was announced Monday by Connecticut-based Bridgewater Associates, the outlet said. McCormick began working for Bridgewater in 2009 and was named co-CEO in 2017, according to his Linkedin page. He was then named CEO in 2020. The military veteran and Princeton graduate previously worked as the US Treasury undersecretary for international affairs in the George W. Bush Administration, according to his profile. Deputy CEO Nir Ba…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
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Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For COVID-19 Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For COVID-19 Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For COVID-19
Montco Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive For Covid-19 Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh has tested positive for COVID-19, her office announced Monday. Arkoosh, who is the chairwoman of the county commissioner's board, announced Monday morning that she tested positive for the virus using an at-home test. The physician attributes her mild symptoms to her J&J vaccine and Moderna booster. "I'm so grateful to the scientists and researchers who made those shots possible and I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted," she said in a statement. "In the meantime, I'll be following CDC’s guidance and isolating at home." The Democ…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Paxton, PA
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Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate
Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Television’s Dr. Oz has announced that he is officially running for Pennsylvania’s open US Senate seat and now it looks like he is leaving the show that helped make him a household name. Multiple networks that are currently airing the “Dr. Oz Show” have pulled the plug on the program or will do so in the coming days, according to TMZ. The show has been pulled from airwaves in major cities in and near Pennsylvania-- including the show’s top market-- New York City, the outlet reports citing an insider. Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio, which broadcasts to parts of Pennsylvania has announced that t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
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Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Doctor Mehmet Oz, who is known for his television shows, has officially launched his campaign for US Senate. I’m running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania because America needs a Conservative Republican to cure what’s wrong with Washington. I’m a world-class surgeon, fighter, and health care advocate stepping forward to cure our country’s ills. Watch my announcement video now! pic.twitter.com/yLhKsZm9sl — Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) November 30, 2021 The announcement about Oz entering the already crowded field of candidates was made via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement reads: …

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
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Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle A Pennsylvania candidate for US senate has dropped out of the race, according to a statement released by his campaign. Sean Parnell, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, suspended his campaign after he lost a court battle for custody of his three children on Monday, as WTAE reported. Parnell is also accused of abusing his estranged wife, a claim the judge believed to be true, according to the Associated Press. The decision comes on the heels of him refusing to testify in the hearing, as WTAE reported. Sean Parnell was devastated by the judge's decision and has suspe…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
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Dr. Oz Considering PA US Senate Run, TMZ Says Dr. Oz Considering PA US Senate Run, TMZ Says Dr. Oz Considering PA US Senate Run, TMZ Says
Dr. Oz Considering PA US Senate Run, TMZ Says Could a television doctor be a Pennsylvania senator? That's a question many people have been asking since Dr. Mehmet Oz is apparently considering running for office, according to TMZ and several other media outlets. The surgeon and TV personality rose to fame over 20 years ago after being deemed “America’s doctor” by Oprah Winfrey, on her popular talk show. Now, the Ohio native, who's registered to vote in Pennsylvania as a non-permanent resident in Montgomery County might run for Republic Senator Pat Toomey's senate seat, according to a report by The Washington Free Beacon. The Mont…

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by Jillian Pikora
White Plains, NY
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Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage
Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined President Joe Biden to tour a neighborhood damaged by Storm Ida in the region. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, Hochul and Biden visited a neighborhood in Queens, which sustained damage from the heavy rainfall. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also visited the neighborhood. "Ladies and gentlemen, that is the definition of a climate crisis," Hochul said at a news conference that day. "We're experiencing a climate crisis as we speak, but more than talking about that, it's a humanitarian crisis." The governor added that she is grateful to Biden and the…

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by Nicole Valinote
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
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Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Former President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of a Republican candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Current Senator Pat Toomey is not seeking reelection, and with control over the US Senate at stake, Trump has backed Sean Parnell. Parnell is a US Army veteran, an author and a frequent Fox News guest. Parnell “will make Pennsylvania very proud and will fight for election integrity, strong borders, our Second Amendment, energy bobs, and so much more," Trump said in a statement. "Sean Parnell will always put America first. He has my complete and total endorsement!" Parnell…

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by Jillian Pikora
Yonkers, NY
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Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY
Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY President Joe Biden has nominated Damian Williams to serve as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, one of the most high-profile federal positions. Williams, age 40, has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York since 2012, serving as its Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. The Southern District includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and other northern suburbs. If approved, Williams would be the first African American to serve as the leader of the Manhattan prose…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
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'New York Enters A New Day': Reaction Pours In After Cuomo's Resignation 'New York Enters A New Day': Reaction Pours In After Cuomo's Resignation 'New York Enters A New Day': Reaction Pours In After Cuomo's Resignation
'New York Enters A New Day': Reaction Pours In After Cuomo's Resignation It didn’t take long for a reaction to pour in after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be resigning amid the sexual harassment scandal surrounding his administration. Cuomo finally acquiesced to calls for his resignation on Tuesday, Aug. 10 following days of furor from New Yorkers and politicians alike after the Attorney General’s investigators released a scathing 165-page report finding him guilty of sexually harassing multiple women. New York Attorney General Letitia James whose investigation led to the governor's resignation, said that Cuomo's announcement "closes a sad ch…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report
Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report New York politicians are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following the release of the results of the scathing independent investigation conducted by the Attorney General's Office that found he was a serial sexual harasser. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of a five-month independent investigation that found the governor allegedly fostered a toxic workplace environment while also subjecting state employees to unwanted touching and inappropriate dialogue. Earlier story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Duo Accused Of Destroying Equipment During Pro-Trump Capitol Riot Long Island Duo Accused Of Destroying Equipment During Pro-Trump Capitol Riot Long Island Duo Accused Of Destroying Equipment During Pro-Trump Capitol Riot
Long Island Duo Accused Of Destroying Equipment During Pro-Trump Capitol Riot A pair of Long Island men are facing charges for allegedly destroying equipment belonging to the media outside the United States Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, and taking to social media to boast about it. Federal prosecutors announced charges for Gabriel Morgan Brown, age 37, of Bayville, and Zvonimir Joseph Jurlina, age 31, of Bethpage, who are facing charges for their roles in the deadly riots at the Capitol. Specifically, the pair were charged with destruction or injury to buildings or property and committing an act of violence on the grounds of the Capitol, dis…

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by Zak Failla