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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
NYC fishermen beg Trump to rethink offshore windfarm OK'd during Biden admin
Commercial fishing workers pleaded with President Trump to again maroon a wind project off the Long Island shore – arguing Tuesday the green energy initiative could throw the industry into disarray. Business and environmental organizations gathered at the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative in the Bronx early Tuesday to emphasize the devastating effects the Empire Wind One project could have on fishermen's jobs and marine life. The Trump administration temporarily paused the project in April while it was already under construction, launching a review of the permits issued during former President Joe Biden's administration. The stop was lifted a month later. 3 Critics of the project want Trump to intervene again. Getty Images But Bonnie Brady, the executive director of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, claimed White House officials don't know how damaging the project is. 'If new information came to him that he was made aware of that made him understand the severity of the situation, I think he's a good American like anyone else that wants to keep this country safe and I think he'd act accordingly,' she told The Post in an interview. Critics of the project – constructed by Norwegian-based Equinor and meant to power some 500,000 homes — argued offshore wind farms can interfere with navigational radar used by ships and smaller boats that could lead to collisions or hamper water rescue efforts. Commercial fisheries also catch an assortment of seafood in the area where the wind turbines are going up, advocates said. Brady and Fulton Fish Market Cooperative CEO Nicole Ackerina said its members would welcome Trump to the area to learn more about the potential pitfalls of Empire Wind One from workers who make up a chunk of his GOP base. 'The reality is that especially seafood and fishing, we're a large population of the Trump-supporters base, especially in New York and New Jersey for him,' Ackerina told The Post. 'So we're kind of of the perspective the only reason why this project is proceeding at this point is probably strictly because of political reasons and political agendas at the city and state level so we'd love the opportunity for him to actually sit down with the people that voted for him and with a industry he claims to align with.' Equinor has said it is committed working with mariners and fishermen to avoid and minimize any potential effects the project could have, according to its website. 3 Map of Empire Wind Project The seafood industry generates billions a year across New York and New Jersey and employs more than 140,000 workers in the two states, according to the groups against the project. 'They are the last of the hunters in a sense of harvesting high-protein, unspoiled seafood source,' Brady said. 'Someone is forgetting about them.' A lawsuit was filed against the Trump administration by various fishing companies and other opponents in June, calling on the president to re-implement the stop work order that was previously put in place by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. An email to the interior Department was not immediately returned Tuesday. The Post has also sought comment from Equinor. 3 The turbines would help power thousands of homes. Empire Wind The project is backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams in part because it'll help meet a state law that mandates 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040 and the phasing out of fossil fuels by 2050. Trump has spoken out against wind farms in the past, but Republican mega-donor and billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis said the president told him he can't stop it because the approvals were OK'd before he took office. The project will be built 15-30 miles south of Long Island and made up of 54 wind turbines, according to a project website.
The Journal
9 hours ago
- The Journal
Four people hospitalised after fire at restaurant in Bray
FOUR PEOPLE HAVE been hospitalised following a fire at a restaurant in Bray in Co Wicklow. Gardaí are currently assisting emergency services at the scene of the fire at a Chinese restaurant on Castle Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. A garda spokesperson remarked that as this is an ongoing incident, there is no further information available at this time. Advertisement However, a spokesperson for Wicklow County Council said that four people were injured and taken to hospital following the fire earlier this afternoon. The spokesperson added that the area has been sealed off until it can be declared safe. Speaking to The Journal, Sinn Féin and Wicklow TD John Brady said he was informed that one of those hospitalised has received 'severe burns'. In a post on social media, Brady described the fire as a 'serious incident' and remarked that a 'large number of emergency services' were at the scene. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ice Cube shares honest thoughts on Tom Brady joining Raiders ownership
Let's get a meeting on the books Tom🤝 The rap legend and unofficial president of Raider Nation, Ice Cube, is embracing the Las Vegas Raiders' new minority owner, former seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady. It's never a bad thing to be associated with the greatest winner in NFL history, even if his actual contributions remain a mystery. No one expects Brady to be in the actual trenches working to turn the Raiders' franchise around, but he should be around for a suggestion or two if the team needs it. "I mean Tom, I think he's a winner. I don't know how much he really can do, you know? But add a lot of suggestions to the suggestion box," Cube said in a recent social media upload from Games with Names. It's worth noting that the New England Patriots are slated to host their season-opener against the Las Vegas Raiders in Foxborough on September 7. That will come nearly a full month after Brady's statue is scheduled to be unveiled outside of Gillette Stadium. There could be more camera cuts to the press box than a Taylor Swift-attended Kansas City Chiefs game for that matchup. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Tom Brady a Trump supporter? NFL GOAT attends Club World Cup final with POTUS
Former NFL star Tom Brady recently made headlines when he attended the Chelsea vs PSG Club World Cup final on Sunday (July 13) from President Trump's luxury suite. Brady was previously spotted around MetLife Stadium sidelines with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Fanatics founder Michael Rubin before being photographed in Trump's luxury suite. Former quarterback Tom Brady with U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump(REUTERS) The President attended the event with First Lady Melania Trump, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, his son Donald Jr along with his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, as reported by the Daily Mail. Although Brady has always been tight-lipped about his personal politics, this recent development has led many fans to question whether he is a Trump supporter. The 2015 MAGA cap scandal Brady was first linked to Trump's campaign when a Make America Great Again cap was spotted in his locker during an interview back in 2015. The former quarterback later made an appearance on Boston's WEEI radio where he called the President 'a hell of a lot of fun'. 'He always gives me a call and different types of motivational speeches at different times. So now that he's running for president, he sent me a hat, and he gave it to [Patriots owner Robert Kraft] a couple weeks ago. So it found its way to my locker,' he explained of the incident at the time. The 2016 elections During Trump's first run for the presidency, the then-candidate told multiple news agencies that Brady had personally revealed that he would be leaning right in the 2016 election, as reported by Marca. 'Mischaracterized a lot' In a 2022 interview with Variety, Brady again opened up about his relationship with the President and noted that he hadn't 'talked to him in a lot of years'. 'I think [the press] just mischaracterized a lot. And my personality isn't ever one to insult anybody. I have plenty of my own flaws. I'm not here to point out anyone else's flaws,' the athlete said at the time. 'There are things that I agree with. There are things that I don't. There are things I agree with my wife about. There are things that I don't. I love her to death, but we don't always see eye to eye. I don't see eye to eye with anyone. And I'm not responsible for what other people say. I'm really responsible for what I say. So if people want to say things that I said or that I'm about, that's up to them, and I'm not going to respond to all those things all the time either,' he added. Antonio Brown shares his thoughts on the connection Antonio Brown, Brady's former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate in 2022, also seemed to suggest the same in an interview during Trump's third run for presidency in 2024. Brown, himself a public supporter of Trump, took the stage during a Pennsylvania rally and shared that he had previously interacted with Trump in a phone call which also included Brady. When asked if Brady was a Trump fan during an appearance on Jason Whitlock's 'Fearless' podcast earlier in the year, Brown replied, 'Yeah, definitely.' Brady, however, has chosen to never publicly speak about his personal politics and hasn't spoken of Trump's terms in office. By Stuti Gupta
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Brady and Wayne Gretzky's FIFA Club World Cup Final cameo sparks political buzz in Donald Trump's VIP suite
Tom Brady links up with Wayne Gretzky at the FIFA Club World Cup Final (Getty Images) Football legend Tom Brady and hockey great Wayne Gretzky met at the FIFA Club World Cup Final. Brady later facetiously sought out Tie Domi on social media. Chelsea secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Paris-Saint Germain in a match that saw some late-game rivalry. The NFL and NHL royalty took over the FIFA Club World Cup The recent FIFA Club World Cup Final, a pinnacle event in the world of soccer, attested a bizarre convergence of athletic greatness. At New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 13th, as Chelsea triumphed over Paris-Saint Germain, a significant encounter unfolded in the VIP section. Amongst the array of distinguished spectators were Wayne Gretzky, an unequivocal icon of the hockey rink, and Tom Brady, the legendary figure of American football. Their interaction, quickly circulated online, documented in a shared selfie. Brady, posted the image on his Instagram stories, with his characteristic social media knack. In a playful gesture, he directly addressed another prominent individual from the ice hockey realm, ejaculating, 'Looking for you @tie_domi!!' The caption also tagged Wayne Gretzky and the official FIFA World Cup accounts, complete with four vibrant red heart emojis. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo This public outcry was promptly re-shared by Gretzky on his own account, further inflating the online buzz. The championship match itself was not without its dramatic moments which was attended by over 81,000 passionate fans. However, the celebrity presence extended beyond the athletes. Both Brady and Gretzky were observed within the exclusive VIP suite of US President Donald Trump, underscoring the diverse and influential attendees at such a globally substantial event. Gretzky, a vocal supporter of Trump in past elections, seemed comfortable in the high-profile setting. This wasn't Brady's initial public connection with Tie Domi. Earlier in the year, in April, Tom Brady and Tie Domi had both celebrated soccer luminary David Beckham's landmark 50th birthday. Brady had also posted several stories from this exorbitant gathering on his Instagram. One specific photograph, portraying Tom Brady with Domi's father, the former NHL enforcer Tie Domi, alongside Tie's wife Heather, and real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer with his wife Colleen, caught attention. They were all elegantly attired for the evening's festivities. In the associated caption, Brady blithely acclaimed, 'Hanging with the biggest boss in Vegas, and @max's dad.' Max Domi, a current forward for the Leafs and Tie's son, reacted to this mention by sharing the photo on his own Instagram story, embellished with three laughing emojis. Brady continued to share other images from the celebration, including a shot of him standing with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal and David Beckham. In a comical stab, Brady even entitled Tie and Max 'the backup goalies' for the Inter Miami soccer team, jokingly referring to them as the 'backups of the backups. ' Also Read: Exploring the friendship between Auston Matthews and Justin Bieber as the NHL star supports his surprise 'Swag' album For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
