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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Mikie Sherrill dodges again on Mamdani, drawing fire from Ciattarelli and GOP
Democrat New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Mikie Sherrill once again sidestepped questions about whether she will go across the Hudson River to endorse socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy, despite previously expressing interest in him. 'Look, I haven't weighed in, I haven't made endorsements in New York because I'm running in New Jersey,' Sherrill told PIX11 News on Friday. Two days after the New York City mayoral primary, Sherrill had a different tune, telling NBC 10 Philadelphia that she assumed she would back him and voiced interest in his plans to 'deliver efficient government.' Democrats in New York and the tri-state area have scrambled over how to navigate Mamdani's shock win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) last month, given his far-left agenda. Top leaders such as Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have refrained from endorsing Mamdani — for now. 3 Mikie Sherrill has echoed the strategy of top New York Democrats in evading questions about Zohran Mamdani. REUTERS 3 Zohran Mamdani has struggled to win support from establishment Democrats. Andrew Schwartz / Republicans have seized their silence and sought to use Mamdani's victory to help boost their otherwise dim prospects in the off-year elections. New Jersey Republican gubernatorial contender Jack Ciattarelli quickly ripped into Sherrill for sidestepping on Mamdani and highlighted how she expressed interest in him shortly after he won the Democratic primary during a June 26 interview. 'First Mikie Sherrill endorses Zohran Mamdani and calls his radical policies 'interesting'… now she's pretending she never heard of him? Come on, Mikie — NJ voters aren't stupid,' Ciattarelli chided on X. 'Roll the tape. You said it. You own it,' he added with a compilation of Sherrill's responses to questions about Mamdani. The Republican Governors Association also blasted Sherrill. 'New York's failures become New Jersey's problems,' the RGA swiped. '[Mikie Sherrill] said she'd support Mamdani saying, 'If he's the Democratic candidate, which it sounds like he is, I assume I will.' Now, she's acting like she doesn't know him,' the GOP group said on X. Mamdani is the favorite to win the Big Apple mayoral primary, though he still faces general election competition from Mayor Adams, Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Sherrill, a former Navy pilot who rode the blue wave to Congress in 2018, has sought to portray herself as a moderate Democrat. She first arrived in the House in 2019 with fellow national security buffs Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), who is the favorite in the Virginia gubernatorial primary. All three women had fashioned themselves as centrists and touted their national security backgrounds. 'I will tell you here, people are deeply concerned about the affordability that I've laid out,' she added to PIX11 News, after evading a question on Mamdani. 'They want to see the plans and policies that are going to make a difference and [have] a sense that what Trenton is doing in the entrenched interests there and the regulations and the red tape and the bureaucracy are not delivering for them.' 3 Republican Jack Ciattarelli is facing an uphill battle against Mikie Sherrill, though polls underestimated him during the last gubernatorial contest. AP Ciattarelli lost to outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) by a measly three points in 2021, and President Trump lost the Garden State by about six points in 2024, indicating that Republicans can be competitive in the Democratic stronghold state. The off-year election in New Jersey, alongside the elections in New York City and Virginia, are widely seen as bellwethers that could be harbingers of what's to come in the 2026 midterm cycles.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Shelter dog ‘lights up every room' — but keeps being overlooked. She needs home
A dog that's the equivalent of a ray of sunshine is sitting patiently in a Philadelphia shelter, waiting to be seen by someone who appreciates her light. Midnight, a 6-year-old terrier, pit bull mix, is anything but dark — as her name might suggest. But despite her charming demeanor, the sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a place to call her own, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says. 'How is it possible that Midnight is still waiting?' the shelter said in a May 19 Facebook post. 'We truly thought yesterday might be her day. She arrived at our adoption event with her usual big smile and happy tail wags, but once again, she went back to her kennel at the end of the night. 'We keep saying it because it's true: Midnight is sweet, playful, and endlessly happy. She lights up every room she walks into.' Midnight even made her presence known on a popular news station, where her charm worked overtime. 'Just the other day, during her visit to NBC10 Philadelphia, a passerby stopped and said, 'That's the happiest dog I've ever seen.' And they weren't wrong - Midnight brings sunshine wherever she goes,' the shelter said. 'After two years of being overlooked, she's more than ready for her forever. She's open to meeting respectful kids and calm, easygoing dog friends.' Along with her kissable face and personality, Midnight is a lover of toys, her pet profile says. 'Whether it's a squeaky chew toy or a plushie, she's always up for a good game of fetch or a romp around the yard. But don't worry, she's not high maintenance - she's happy to play or cuddle up beside you, whichever you prefer!' her profile says. 'Currently, Midnight is working on her training plan to become the best behaved pup she can be and would love her family to continue it.' For more information, visit the shelter's website.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Philadelphia Uber Driver, 77, Shot and Killed in Attack While Picking Up Rider, Who Is Now in Critical Condition: Reports
77-year-old Uber driver Olatunji W. Bolaji was shot dead while picking up an unidentified passenger in the early hours of April 15 The shooters have not yet been identified, but it is believed that they had a "physical altercation" with Bolaji's 22-year-old passenger before he got into the car An investigation into the death of Bolaji, a "loving partner and father," is still ongoing A 77-year-old Uber driver was shot dead in an attack while picking up a passenger outside of a Philadelphia hookah lounge. On Wednesday, April 15, shortly before 2 a.m., a man identified as Olatunji W. Bolaji from Norristown, Pennsylvania, stopped at Byblos Hookah Bar for his next Uber rider, according to CBS News. Related: Uber Driver, 61, Allegedly Shot Dead by 81-Year-Old Man Who Believed He Was Being Scammed As the 22-year-old passenger, who has not been identified by name, entered the vehicle, two men got out of a car behind Bolaji, Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small told the outlet. They proceeded to shoot into the car "at least four times." The shots hit Bolaji in the head and the passenger in the arm, leg, and stomach. Small said, per CBS, that while Bolaji was able to drive away, he subsequently crashed his car. First responders provided care at the scene but Bolaji, who was described as a "loving partner and father" to a son, was pronounced dead. His passenger is in critical condition and is receiving treatment at the hospital per NBC10 Philadelphia. Related: Indiana Woman Ordered an Uber to Get Home from Work. Police Suspect Her Driver Raped and Murdered Her Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Small told CBS News that the passenger had "a physical altercation" with the suspects before the shooting occurred. "It appears that right before the shots were fired, there was some sort of physical altercation. It also appears that someone in that vehicle was targeted," he said. The attackers have not yet been identified, but the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that the men drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee with Massachusetts tags. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for any information relating to the attack. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that a family friend said they were "heartbroken" and wanted "justice for the man who was senselessly murdered."Uber also shared a statement with CBS News Philadelphia about the "heinous act of violence to justice." "Our hearts break for the driver's family and loved ones in the wake of this devastating loss," the statement from the rideshare company read. "We've reached out to police to offer our support." PEOPLE reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department and Uber for comment but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Mom Arrested For Allegedly Making Her Child Wear Dead Dog's Shock Collar: Reports
A New Jersey mother has been arrested on child abuse charges after she allegedly forced her child to wear a dog shock collar, according to reports. Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, from Cape May, N.J., was arrested along with her mother Sonia Feliciano, 59, after her child arrived at school with 'visible marks on their body' on March 17, authorities announced on Friday, March 21, per local news outlet Daily Voice, WPVI and NBC10 Philadelphia. Investigators determined that the injuries came from an electric dog shock collar that belonged to the family's dead dog, according to the outlets. The child was discovered to have worn the collar 'at all times in the home,' according to a criminal complaint, per WPVI. The victim told police that the collar 'was kept in a bedroom' along with other items belonging to the dog and was 'charged regularly' after the dog died, according to court documents obtained by the outlets. Related: White Couple Who Adopted Black Children and Forced Them to Work 'as Slaves' Learns Fate The child was threatened with more violence by the mother if they told anyone about the abuse, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said, per WPVI. The CMCPO Special Victims Unit and Cape May City Police Department carried out a joint investigation on the mother and grandmother leading to the pair's arrest. The mother was charged with two second-degree counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, one count of first-degree witness tampering with threat of force, and one count of third-degree hindering, per Daily Voice. She is currently being held at the Cape May County Correctional Center pending court proceedings, the outlet reported. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage, and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Related: Mother Allegedly Held Stepson Captive for 20 Years Before He Lit Fire to Escape: 'Something Out of a Horror Movie' The grandmother was charged with fourth-degree tampering with evidence and hindering. She was released from custody ahead of her court hearing, per Daily Voice. Authorities were previously called to the suspect's home before, according to WPVI. One neighbor told the outlet, "It's just sad. I hate to hear something like that, I really do. And it's right here in the neighborhood, and I did not know that.' PEOPLE has reached out to the CMCPO, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Cape May City Police Chief Dekon Fashaw for comment. Read the original article on People
