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2 NYPD cops paralyzed in line-of-duty crashes promoted to second-grade detectives: ‘I wasn't going to give up'
Two NYPD cops paralyzed during line-of-duty car crashes about two decades ago were promoted to second-grade detectives Friday – as one of the brave Finest declared, 'I wasn't going to give up.' Scot O. Abrams, 51, a 27-year NYPD veteran who suffered a spinal cord injury and a compound fracture to his left leg after a 2007 motorcycle crash – said he was determined to return to the job despite his life-altering injuries. Abrams received a standing ovation at One Police Plaza's auditorium as he was officially bumped up in rank – while his proud wife Tara, 51, and son Joshua, 19, looked on. 'It's long-awaited, you know,' Abrams exclusively told The Post after the ceremony. 'Just because I was hurt, I wasn't gonna stop being back to the job.' Abrams, who was assigned to Highway Patrol Unit 2 in Brooklyn, was heading on his motorcycle to a funeral procession when he was suddenly cut off, FOX 5 reported at the time. He lost control, slammed into a bus and was ejected from his ride. His injuries were so severe that he was given his last rites at the hospital, his wife told the network at the time. But on Friday, the detective said it's 'unbelievable' that he was able to overcome the nearly life-ending hurdle and continue to serve. 'It's the Marine in me,' Abrams said. 'My wife knew it from day one. I wasn't going to give up… I started to go to work and, you know, give a positive outlook for [others in] the police department.' '[I wanted to] show my son who was 14 months old when my incident happened — now he's 19 as a young man – never to give up and push through, to strive and dreams and goals will come to you,' he said. 'And in five years or so, he's going to be in blue standing right next to me,' Abrams added. Joshua – who is now enlisting in the Marine Corps and then plans to transition to the NYPD – welled up with tears as he reflected on his hero dad's perseverance. 'He's helped me become a respectable young man,' he said. 'He's helped me through a lot of hard obstacles in my life, and I just wouldn't know what I would do without him.' Another hero cop left paralyzed in the line of duty almost exactly 20 years ago also received a standing ovation as he was promoted to second-grade detective. Det. Thomas Mitchell was in a squad car heading to a robbery call in the Rockaways the early morning of May 26, 2005, when the cruiser slammed into a utility pole, according to a report at the time. Mitchell, who wasn't wearing his seatbelt, was paralyzed from the chest down and remains in a wheelchair today. Since the fateful crash, his goal is to help inspire and guide younger cops. 'For some reason [the 20 years] went by really fast,' Mitchell said. 'I've been going around giving speeches to other officers about what happens when you're not wearing a seat belt in a [police car].' 'I told them how my life is fine for one second and then it was completely changed,' he added. 'You gotta get to a job sometimes fast, but you gotta also arrive in one piece.' Mitchell's wife, Debra, 53, said her husband made a quick transition following the crash. 'He went from being a police officer that uses – 6-foot-2 guy — his physical prowess, and he turned to combining that with his heart and his mind and just being authentic,' Debra said. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch commended both hero cops at the ceremony. 'Scot and Thomas didn't stop working,' the top cop said. 'They didn't just focus on themselves when they had every single reason in the world to do so. They turned their injuries into purpose and continued to serve.' Detectives Endowment Association President Scott Munro also praised Abrams' and Mitchell's 'strength in the face of life-altering, line-of-duty injuries and their continued dedication to their fellow Finest and our city.' Tisch also applauded another promotee – the department's first third-generation Bomb Squad cop, Christopher B. Senft, who was raised in rank from officer to detective. His grandfather, retired Det. Anthony Senft, now 78, was wounded in 1982 while trying to help defuse an explosive placed at Manhattan's Federal Plaza by the infamous Puerto Rican terror group FALN. He received the Medal of Valor, the department's highest recognition. Christopher's father, Brian Senft, 55, also spent 14 years as a detective – the last five in the Bomb Squad. He has since retired from the NYPD and now works for Homeland Security. 'Both Anthony and Brian were Detective Shield number 160, passing from father to son, and today, that shield belongs to the newest Detective Senft,' Tisch said. Christopher's great-grandfather also had the same shield number, but in the Suffolk County Police Department, 'so it's technically the fourth generation of that number, but third generation in the NYPD,' Brian said. The youngest Senft detective said he always dreamed of continuing the NYPD legacy. 'Growing up my whole life, I always wanted to be a police officer,' Christopher said. 'That was always my only [goal] – I didn't know what else I would do besides that.' 'So I always knew that I was going to pursue this. Specifically the Bomb Squad, it was always like my second dream to get into this unit.' Meanwhile, the eldest Senft was filled with pride over his grandson's achievement. 'It's very, very emotional – to be alive, and then to see my son follow in my footsteps and achieve the things he did,' Anthony said. 'And now my grandson, I mean, the emotions are just running over at this point.' Christopher shares an 11-month-old daughter, Giada, with his wife, Gabriella, who works as a police officer in Queens' 111th Precinct. 'I'm extremely happy and very fortunate to be able to be here to see my grandchildren and my great granddaughter,' the eldest Senft added. 'You know, it's a wonderful thing because I'm getting up there in age. I'm very, very proud. It's a proud day for me.'
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Brooklyn's Dumbo Drop raises over $100K for local schools
DUMBO, Brooklyn (PIX11) – It's a novel way to raise money for local public schools in one Brooklyn neighborhood. They are tossing toy elephants from the rooftops. More Local News Have you ever wondered what 2500 toy elephants with parachutes look like floating down to the ground? You can find out at the eighth annual Dumbo Drop to raise money for two local, title one, public schools in the neighborhood. PIX11 News got this exclusive birds-eye view from a Washington Street rooftop, and this PIX11 reporter even got to toss a few elephants herself. 'We have wonderful public schools in the neighborhood, and they are Title One schools,' Alexandria Sica, Pres. Dumbo BID, told PIX11 News. 'We wanted to do a fundraiser on Washington Street with tiny toy elephants floating through the air,' she added. This Dumbo drop has raised more than $100,000 to help support students at PS 307 and Dock Street middle school, two neighborhood public schools where the majority of the children live at or below the poverty line. 'At a Title One school, we have some folks and families that need help,' Ryan Porter, PTA PS 307 treasurer, told PIX11 News. 'So the funds will go to after-school programs and educational programs,' he added. These elephants with parachutes cost $20 to be part of the fundraiser, but there's also a totally free kid zone, including a book giveaway from Brooklyn Book Bodega. 'I think it's great for people who don't have books, and we're giving back to the community,' Imogen Fontalvo, 8 years old, told PIX11 News. Francis Peter and his family were losing under a neon Dumbo sign. 'It's super crowded and there are lots of activities for the kids to do,' Peter told PIX11 News. The Dock Street Sharks performed, as did the all-female drummers known as Fogo Azul and a band called The Jelly. And so many happy children left with armfuls of elephants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 hours ago
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NBA rumors: Brooklyn Nets not expected to pursue top RFA, could use cap space for bigger plan
The Brooklyn Nets will enter NBA free agency with the most cap space in basketball, giving them an advantage in an offseason where most teams aren't expected to spend heavily. However, one of the top NBA free agents this summer already seems to be off Brooklyn's target list. According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, the Nets are not expected to even prepare an offer sheet for Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Instead, Brooklyn could use its financial flexibility to help facilitate multi-team trades. Advertisement Related: Top NBA free agents 2025, see where Jonathan Kuminga lands Jonathan Kuminga stats (2024-'25): 15.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.2 APG, 45.4% FG, 30.5% 3PT, .08 WS/48 Kuminga had a relatively disastrous contract year. He reportedly rejected a contract extension worth $150 million over five years, betting on himself before becoming a restricted free agent. During the regular season, he fell out of the Warriors' rotation at times (47 games played) and posted a career-worst in Win Shares per 48 Minutes (0.08). However, the 6-foot-8 forward showed more promise with an expanded role in the NBA Playoffs. In eight games, Kuminga averaged 15.3 points per contest, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range. With a very limited number of clubs expected to pursue restricted free agents in NBA free agency, Brooklyn seemed like an obvious potential suitor. Brooklyn Nets cap space: Max contract Related: 2025 NBA Draft order, Brooklyn Nets draft picks 2025 Instead, amid NBA rumors of potential blockbuster trades involving Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brooklyn seems inclined to help facilitate a deal. Taking on contracts can help them collect more future draft picks, adding to a stockpile that includes eight first-round picks from 2026-2030. Advertisement As for Kuminga, a thin market of suitors makes it very possible that he'll wind up back with Golden State ahead of his age-23 season. Related Headlines
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6 hours ago
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The 6 truly weird showbiz moments we must discuss this week
Who would have thought a dashcam video could cause so much trouble? For the drama of the showbiz week got off to a racing start on Monday, thanks to Brooklyn Beckham, his wife Nicola Peltz and their ongoing feud with his ma and pa, Posh and Becks. It all started when the nepobabies posted a very 'pointed' video of themselves enjoying a loved-up motorbike ride through LA last weekend - and by the start of this week it was all anyone could talk about on social media. The video and its loved up soundtrack, was seen by many as a clear message from chef/photographer/filmmaker/influencer/nepobrat Brooklyn to his long-suffering mum and dad Victoria and David Beckham. That message was clear: Thanks for the lavish lifestyle, probable £125million inheritance and hooking me up for jobs with all your high-profile I'm Team Peltz. Brooklyn then went and ramped things up a gear by adding a super-soppy caption addressed to his wife, in which he cooed - **WARNING: SICK BAG REQUIRED** - 'I always choose you, baby." Insiders on one side of the Posh and Becks V Peltz alleged feud, claimed it was a veiled dig at his parents; insiders on the other, claimed it was a completely innocent declaration of love which Brooklyn just happened to share with his 16.3m followers on a day when his family fallout just happened to be making global headlines. Ahem. I'll say one thing for Brooklyn: His dad might be Goldenballs, but Brooklyn's clearly got balls of steel to go so public. Talking of child stars….Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout may not be household names yet….But they soon will be. Because these three lucky, lucky British kids have just won the Hollywood lottery. Yes, they've been selected from an open casting call of 30,000 children to be - wait for it - the new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. That's right: one day, these three were going to school and doing the odd bit of acting at a weekend drama club and then - poof! just like magic - the three 9-11-year-olds had landed new roles in the upcoming big-budget HBO TV series and were on the Hogwarts Express straight to a life of fame, riches and A-List perks. Naturally, my first thought was….' Oh my gosh, am I seriously jealous of a bunch of nine-to-11-year-olds?' (Yes, Yes I am). And then, more importantly, what exactly does this mean for Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and co? They've been the faces of those iconic characters for 25 years and feature on untold billions of bits of merchandising. So how's it going to feel for them when a whole new generation of fans talks about the half-blood prince and doesn't picture Radcliffe at all? Their replacements weren't even born when the last Potter movie was released in 2011. And when the spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them hit screens in 2016, they were only toddlers at best. That's more of a mindboggler than a pint of polyjuice. All that brings me to two very disturbing realisations: There's a packet of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans at the back of my cupboard which is older than the new Harry; This guy (below) is no longer the only one feeling a bit old hat…. You can't mention JK Rowling without plunging headfirst into the Trans rights row. But the pro-trans rights lobby found itself a very unlikely ally this week: Mr Jeremy Clarkson. For in the latest episode of Clarkson's Farm, farmer Kaleb Cooper was seen explaining some interesting news to the former Top Gear host: Endgame, his prize bull, was gay and one of the piglets was possibly trans. Quite how Kaleb knew this, is about as clear as mud (that the piglet was playing in). But how lovely that someone so, um, ' Clarkson-like ' as Clarkson has such an inclusive farmyard. I mean, who would have thought? A gay bull, some trans pigs and a morbidly-obese donkey all under one roof? Oh, hang on, my mistake. Diddly Squat is home to a giant ass. But he doesn't live in the barn. Nadia Sawalha might have been a bit rash when she decided to livestream on Thursday. Because if there's one thing you probably shouldn't do when your show's about to implode….Is throw petrol on the fire (and blow yourself up along with it). But Loose Women star Nadia bravely/stupidly wasn't pulling any punches when she let rip about the savage ITV daytime cuts in a new social media video she posted this week. Speaking alongside her producer husband Mark Adderley, the former Mirror columnist started by tearfully blasting the 'hundreds' of 'brutal' redundancies. 'I cannot tell you how upsetting it was to see people walking around numb with shock and fear about what they are going to do,' she said. 'It's brutal.' Don't get me wrong, it's admirable Nadia's speaking out. But when Loose Women's about to turn into a bigger bloodbath than your average soap wedding, one wonders if it was the wisest thing to do. And yet, Nadia continued. And amazingly, she even decided to save HR the trouble of digging out her contract, to check her employment terms. 'We are all freelance,' she told fans. 'I could be let go tomorrow, in five years, you don't know because we're not employees.' I don't know what you're thinking Nadia, but with the way you're going, I figured I best send you this snazzy t-shirt (inset, above). Now you can have a target on your front….to match the one you've just put on your back. Someone's looking on top form! Yes, Gazza is making a comeback after embarking on a new fitness regime - and looks healthier than ever. The footie ace, 58, has a newfound enthusiasm for cycling, fishing, tennis, and - surprise, surprise - penning books. For the star has just announced he's going to be doing his first tell-all autobiography in 20 years, as he finally feels ready to show people the 'real' him. It's good news for the fans. But there's one person the former Lion's a little worried to think will be reading it: Mamma Gazza. 'There's laughs, tears, madness – and probably a few things I'll regret saying once me mam reads it,' he admitted. Never mind, Mrs Gascoigne - I'm sure whatever Paul has to share, it won't be the most embarrassing thing he's ever put you through. No, that ship sailed 35 years ago….Not with his famous tears on the pitch at Italia 90. But with our infamous tears over his pitch…on THAT 1990 single. 'Fog On The Tyne, is all mine, all mine,' he 'sang'. So my question is: if that was true, why didn't he just do us all a favour and keep it to himself? As family traditions go….I don't hate it. For Rob Lowe is no stranger to an Instagram 'thirst trap'* and it seems he's now got his lookalike son Johnny, 29, involved. The pair, who star together in Netflix's comedy Unstable, shared this snap of them showing off their abs in a post-workout snap this week. And despite being 61, I've got to say…. Rob's still looking hotter than St Elmo's Fire. The West Wing star captioned the shot: 'Lowe family tradition: self indulgent shirtless gym photos.' It seems not everyone is buying into the tradition though. Rob's other son Matthew, 32, made a very cheeky quip, saying: 'Why does it look like you photoshopped your head on [Johnny]'? Ouch. I'm guessing that's what you call a Lowe blow? Aww, just look at that happy face! And those puppy dog eyes! He's such a good, good boy, isn't he?... And - yes - the dog's cute too. (Sorry, couldn't resist). Yes, the lovely Ben Fogle is proving an all-round Mr Nice Guy again after signing up as the new patron of WECare. The charity is run by former Daily Mirror Animal Heroes winner Dr Janey Lowes, and has helped 25,000 Sri Lankan street dogs, be it through with neutering and vaccination programmes aor treating injuries. Presumably Ben's role as patron includes many official duties, but if cuddling the patients is one of them... these pups are some lucky sons of a you-know-wotsits.
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
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Victoria Beckham's earnings from Spice Girls in just one year revealed amid family feud
The fashion designer continues to earn a pretty penny from their enduring popularity Rich Spice Victoria Beckham's earnings from Spice Girls in just one year revealed amid family feud VICTORIA Beckham is still raking in Spice Girls royalties despite last performing with them over a decade ago. Fashion designer Victoria, 51, last performed with the group at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony but continues to earn a pretty penny from their enduring popularity. Advertisement 8 Victoria Beckham is still raking in Spice Girls royalties Credit: Getty Newly-filed accounts reveal that Spice Girls Ltd made a £93,000 profit last year. As one of the five members, Victoria owns a 20% stake in the business, meaning she took home £18,600 from those profits. Despite no recent tours or performances, The Sun previously revealed Victoria has made around £1million from music-related earnings over the last 12 months. Companies House documents show that Victoria's company, Moody Productions, which she founded in 1997 to manage her music royalties, now holds £2.4 million in assets. Advertisement The filings list the income as coming from 'recoupment of music recording and publishing royalties and endorsement activities'. While Victoria's solo music attracts nearly 20,000 monthly Spotify listeners, the Spice Girls remain a streaming powerhouse, with 12.6 million fans tuning in each month. The Sun has contacted Victoria's representatives for comment. It follows reports the Hertfordshire-native left Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz "in tears" on her wedding day. Advertisement Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, first sparked rumours of a rift between them and his parents when they snubbed all of David's 50th birthday celebrations. And it was today claimed that Victoria "hijacked the first dance" at Brooklyn's Palm Beach wedding to the actress in 2022. Brooklyn Beckham takes swipe at David and Victoria amid 'family feud' as he shares tribute to wife Nicola Peltz "Marc Anthony, who is a friend of the Beckhams, offered to perform as a gift at the wedding," the source told People. "Before the song began, Marc Anthony asked Brooklyn to come to the stage, and then announced, 'The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on Beckham!'" Advertisement Nicola allegedly "felt that Victoria ruined her wedding, and couldn't understand why." Another source told the publication that guests were shocked when Victoria started slow dancing with her son. What should have been a special moment between the newlyweds, ended up with Victoria reportedly stealing the spotlight. They said: "It wasn't appropriate," adding that a room full of guests saw "Nicola run from the room crying." Advertisement 8 She last performed with the group at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony Credit: Getty 8 Victoria continues to earn a pretty penny from their enduring popularity Credit: Rex 8 As one of the five members, Victoria owns a 20% stake in their business Credit: Getty The insider added: "Nicola felt like Victoria did this on purpose, when she knew it was a pre-planned romantic dance meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. What she couldn't understand was why." Advertisement But a source who was at the wedding told The Sun that this was not the case and Victoria only danced with Brooklyn after being pulled up on stage by good friend and performer Marc. They said: "At the reception dinner there were speeches and then the happy couple took to the floor for their first dance while about 500 guests sat around and watched. "After this, Nicola had a dance with her father Nelson, which is normally when the groom would dance with his mum, but for whatever reason that didn't happen. "Much later, as a gift to the couple, Marc Anthony performed a few songs and everyone got up to dance. Advertisement "As part of this he pulled his best friends David and Victoria up on stage with him and then grabbed Brooklyn to dance with his mum and Harper danced with David, Cruz also got up with Eva Longoria as I recall. It was a fun family moment and one dance. "No-one realised in the moment that Nicola was upset as she just stormed out of the room. She returned later and the evening carried on to an afterparty with DJ. "It's all just totally baffling. "Everyone there was utterly mystified as to why Nicola would get so upset." Advertisement It comes after insiders said retired footballer David and fashion designer Victoria 'can't deal' with the situation between them and their son. The source told US Weekly: 'It's sad, really. 'David and Victoria didn't even know Brooklyn was in London. It's becoming increasingly clear how strained things are behind the scenes.' 'David and Victoria always turn up for Brooklyn and Nicola, whether it's for the launch of his hot sauce brand or her movie premiere. This is just very sad.' Advertisement The insider added: 'Brooklyn's family adores him and will always be there for him. They just can't deal with this nonsense anymore.' And the source claimed that Brooklyn decided not to meet with his parents as he's "trying to let things go right now and is giving everyone space". Over the weekend Brooklyn made his feelings very clear with a damning social media post in which he vowed to always put his wife first. He said: 'My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.' Advertisement And fans were less than impressed. One commented: "Why do you need to do this post on social media , who are you trying to convince? There's no need to say these things publicly - odd." A second said: "What on earth forced you to choose…just miss those Beckhams together days." While at third remarked: "Remember kid, you are nothing without your parents.' 8 It comes amid her family feud with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz Credit: Instagram Advertisement 8 They tied the knot with a lavish Palm Beach wedding in 2022 Credit: German Larkin / Vogue 8 Brooklyn and Nicola snubbed all of David's 50th birthday celebrations Credit: Instagram
