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New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
NYC's Asian-American community rallies behind Mayor Eric Adams against Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don't support socialists'
New York City's Asian-American community rallied behind Mayor Eric Adams Friday — slamming socialist challenger Zohran Mamdani for being too radical. More than 100 Asian American community, civic and business leaders gathered in Confucius Plaza in Chinatown to back the incumbent, who is running for a second term as an independent in the November election. 'I say I support Democrats. I don't support socialists,' local Democratic district leader James Yu told the crowd, swiping at Mamdani, the party's nominee for mayor. Advertisement 3 The Asian-American community is rallying behind Mayor Eric Adams while calling out Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. William Farrington 'He's running in the wrong place,' Yu said about the left-wing Queens state Assemblyman. 'He should run for mayorship in Havana, Cuba – not in New York. In Nicaragua or Caracas, Venezuela.' Advertisement Adams also took a veiled swipe at the frontrunner, as he touted his record on public safety just a day after racking up endorsements from a slate of Big Apple law enforcement unions. 'I want to support the police while others want criminals to come back on our streets and harm us,' he said. 'I want criminals to be made and serve their time in jail.' The mayor appeared to be referencing recently resurfaced comments by Mamdani in which the lefty lawmaker in 2020 questioned the 'purpose' of prisons and jails and called for police not to respond to domestic violence calls. Advertisement 3 Civic and business leaders claim Mamdani is too radical, while Democratic district leader James Yu said, 'I say I support Democrats. I don't support socialists.' / MEGA Mamdani supports creating a $1 billion Department of Community Safety as part of his mayoral campaign platform. The new agency would take over certain responsibilities away from the NYPD, such as responding to 911 calls involving homeless or troubled individuals. Adams, a former NYPD captain, will face Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and independent lawyer Jim Walden in addition to Mamdani in the November general election. Advertisement While Hizzoner raked in an impressive $1.5 million for his war chest in recent weeks, the latest polling has him barely cracking into the double digits and trailing in fourth place. And while Adams has also been earning new endorsements, he lost one from Councilman James Gennaro, a Queens Democrat, on Friday. 3 Adams also criticized Mamdani, as he has racked up endorsements from law enforcement unions across the city. William Farrington Gennaro had announced his support for Adams on July 7 but rescinded his backing in a 1 a.m. Facebook post noting that no one from the mayor's re-election campaign had reached out or even featured the endorsement on their website. 'I can only deduce that the Adams campaign does not want my endorsement, or at least not at this time. I have no idea what they're thinking because they have not spoken to me,' he wrote. The mayor addressed the snafu in a press gaggle earlier in the day. 'I reached out to the councilperson, and we will communicate, you know, you know. What's different from me and the other candidates – I have a day job.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Does Sarah Michelle Gellar come back in the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel?
Warning: spoilers below! And we thought Buffy was slain. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played murdered pageant winner Helen Shivers in the 1997 teen horror flick 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' actually has a surprise cameo appearance in the new sequel, in theaters Friday. So, did Helen make a miraculous recovery, soap-opera style, even after being clearly shown as a corpse on ice at the bottom of the killer's boat in the original movie? 4 Sarah Michelle Gellar starred as Helen Shivers in the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Nope. Helen, who was fatally stabbed by the Fisherman in an alley as a scream-muffling parade passed by, is very much six feet under. Gellar, 48, comes back thanks to somebody's traumatized imagination. During a nightmare sequence, college girl Danica Richards (Madelyn Cline), the seaside town of Southport, North Carolina's reigning Croaker Queen, comes face to face with her foremother. 'You're the girl from the picture!' Danica, who just got a nasty head injury from the Fisherman before falling unconscious, says to Helen. 4 Helen was brutally killed by the Fisherman, so she returns in the sequel in a dream sequence. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I mean, I do have a name,' Helen's ghost, with the Fisherman's hook in hand, dryly replies. 'Helen Shivers!' chirps Danica. The 'Buffy the Vampire' star snaps back, 'And don't you forget it.' Gellar's one-off scene won't have anyone shielding their eyes in terror. The bit is played mostly for laughs. 4 She comes face to face with Danica (Madelyn Cline), Southport's new Croaker Queen. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I was Southport's Croaker Queen way back in, well, I shouldn't date myself,' she says. 'Nineteen ninety-six,' Danica quickly adds. 'Careful, sweetheart. I have the hook.' Helen ultimately imparts a chilling warning to Danica, whose group of friends is being chased by yet another bloodthirsty maniac in a spooky black raincoat. 4 Gellar attended the film's premiere with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA 'You're gonna die, Danica,' she says. 'Stay in the dream as long as you can.' Gellar's part in the new 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' which also features her former co-stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., had been denied for months. Sort of. 'I tried, OK? I harassed her! But she is dead,' writer-director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson told People back in April. 'I tried to pitch some crazy s–t too. I was like, 'What if it's like you weren't dead and you're actually alive, but in hiding?' And Sarah's like, 'I was on ice. I was the most dead a person could be. You can see my frozen body.' I was like, 'Yeah, but what if?' And she said, 'I am dead. I am Sarah Dead Gellar.'' Robinson wasn't lying. Gellar's Helen is dead. But it turns out not having a pulse didn't disqualify her from donning her old Croaker Queen crown one last time.
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
‘American Idol' exec, hubby dead for 4 days inside LA mansion — even though cops were called day of burglary
The junkie lowlife accused of murdering an 'American Idol' executive and her husband in their Los Angeles mansion may have still been hiding inside when cops were first called — but their bodies weren't found until days later. Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were found dead inside their heavily fortified Encino property on Monday — four days after they were killed in a random home invasion, police said. Cops had responded to reports of a possible burglary on the day of the July 10 slayings but never actually went inside the home because they said there were no noticeable signs of forced entry. 4 'American Idol' exec. Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, were found dead inside their heavily fortified Encino home on Monday. Facebook 4 The couple's bodies weren't found until days later. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock 4 The $5 million Encino home of the 'American Idol' executive and her husband Thomas Deluca. MEGA 4 Police reported that the suspect, Raymond Boodarian, may have been inside the home when the officers were called for a welfare check. TMZ They only made the grim discovery when they returned to carry out a welfare check on Monday. Police sources have since told People that the suspect — 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian — may have actually still been inside the home when officers were initially checking it out. Boodarian, a drug addict with criminal history, was charged with two counts of murder Thursday over the slayings. Investigators believe he was burglarizing the residence, which last sold for around $4.5 million in 2023, while the couple were out — and then shot them when they suddenly returned.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
What is chronic venous insufficiency? What to know about Trump's swollen legs diagnosis
President Trump has been diagnosed with a common vein condition — but White House officials say the 79-year-old remains in 'excellent health.' The surprise announcement came Thursday from press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said Trump recently underwent a 'comprehensive examination' by the White House medical unit after he noticed 'mild swelling in his lower legs' in recent weeks. That exam led to a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, though Leavitt stressed that no other serious issues were found. 4 President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common ailment in Americans over age 70, the White House revealed. Al Drago – Pool via CNP / MEGA 'There was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,' she said. 'An echocardiogram was also performed and confirmed normal cardiac structure and function, no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness were identified.' Leavitt shared the update while addressing speculation about bruising recently spotted on Trump's hands, attributing it to 'minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin' as a preventative heart-health measure. 'The president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here,' Leavitt told reporters. It's not yet clear how Trump will be treated for the condition — but here's what you need to know about the ailment. What is chronic venous insufficiency and what causes it? It's a form of venous disease that can occur when the veins in your legs become damaged or weakened, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Over time, they lose their ability to efficiently return blood to the heart. As a result, blood begins to pool in the lower legs, causing increased pressure in the veins. 4 Chronic venous insufficiency stems from damaged or weakened veins in the legs. Bluee – What are the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency? Symptoms may start off mild, but over time, patients often experience increasing pain and discomfort, per Penn Medicine. Common symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency may include: Swelling in the legs or ankles A tight feeling in the calves or painful leg cramps and muscle spasms Burning, tingling or itching sensations in the legs Pain while walking that eases with rest Discolored or leathery-looking skin, often near the ankles Varicose veins or leg ulcers that are slow to heal 4 Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that can be seen just under the skin, often appearing blue or dark red. Dimid – Is chronic venous insufficiency common? Yes. According to Mount Sinai, it affects up to 40% of women and 17% of men. Studies show that each year, roughly 150,000 new cases of chronic venous insufficiency are diagnosed in the US. More than 25 million Americans are estimated to be living with the condition, about 6 million of them in advanced stages. Your risk increases if you have a history of blood clots in the leg, pregnancy, or a family history of the condition. Smoking, prolonged sitting or standing and obesity also raise the chances of developing it. Chronic venous insufficiency typically affects people over 50, with risk growing as you age. 4 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said bruising on Trump's hands was 'minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.' Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP / Is there a treatment for chronic venous insufficiency? Fortunately, many people find relief through noninvasive treatments, according to Penn Medicine. If you're overweight, your doctor may suggest a weight loss plan to reach a healthier range. Exercise not only helps with weight management but also improves blood circulation. Patients are often advised to move more frequently to avoid sitting or standing for long periods. Compression socks that gently squeeze the legs can also aid blood flow and reduce swelling. If sores or skin issues develop, creams, lotions and medications can help soothe dry or cracked skin. Blood thinners, or anticoagulants, may be prescribed to treat existing blood clots and prevent new ones. For those with more severe symptoms that don't respond to these measures, doctors might recommend minimally invasive procedures or surgery.
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Caitlyn Jenner's friend and manager Sophia Hutchins' cause of death revealed following fatal Malibu ATV crash
The cause of death for Sophia Hutchins – Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager – has been revealed two weeks after she was killed in a fatal ATV crash in California. The 29-year-old, a former Trump campaign surrogate, died from blunt force injuries, according to her death certificate released by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, TMZ reported. Her death was ruled an accident. Advertisement 5 Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner at an event. David Acosta/Image Press Agency/MEGA Hutchins was riding the quad near Jenner's $3.5 million Malibu condo on July 2 when she collided with the bumper of a moving car. The impact threw her off the road and down a 350-foot ravine. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Advertisement No one else was injured in the crash. 5 Sophia Hutchins' death was ruled an accident. @hutchins_sophia/Instagram Police suspect Hutchins was speeding when she rear-ended the gray 2016 Mazda 6 carrying two women. 'It looks like she may have been speeding and rear-ended the other car, the other party, and then that caused her to veer to the right and go off the cliff,' Sgt. Eduardo Saucedo of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department previously told the Daily Mail. Advertisement 5 The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has revealed that speed was a factor in the fatal crash. APEX / MEGA 'It doesn't seem like she was following them. I think she just, she came up on them and then hit the car. So it looked like she tried to maneuver to go around it, but she was going too fast and just ended up clipping the rear end of that Mazda, causing her to veer off and go off the cliff there.' Footage captured by KCAL News showed a blue ATV lying next to an upside-down vehicle that had previously crashed in the same spot. Saucedo said the 75-year-old Olympian was at the grisly scene when authorities arrived. Advertisement 5 Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner at an event. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA Jenner and Hutchins, who was also transgender, first met in 2015 after the 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' alum announced her own transition. Hutchins, who appeared in several episodes of Jenner's hit 'E!' docuseries 'I Am Cait,' credited the gold medalist's coming-out journey with motivating her to transition in 2016. The Pepperdine University alum founded the sunscreen company Lumasol after graduating in 2017. 5 Sophia Hutchins and Donald Trump posing together. @hutchins_sophia/Instagram Two years later, she moved in with Jenner, who was 46 years her senior, and became her manager — sparking a slew of dating rumors the pair both repeatedly denied. Hutchins later served as a surrogate for Trump's presidential campaign in 2024, where she made several television appearances in support of the then-former commander-in-chief. Advertisement Jenner and Hutchins were later spotted at Mar-a-Lago for an election night watch party. Hutchins will reportedly be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Los Angeles on July 24.
