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Anti-Zohran Mamdani ‘move to Ohio’ billboard in Times Square ripped by NYers: ‘Why would we even go there?’
Move to Ohio? Ohi-no.
Proud New Yorkers ripped an anti-Zohran Mamdani billboard Monday for urging them to move to Ohio — finding the prospect as unappetizing as a bowl of Cincinnati chili.
“Why would we move to Ohio? We live in New York,” said confused construction worker Leroy Lewis, 44, when asked about the massive Times Square ad.
Another passerby overhead by The Post near 48th Street and Seventh Avenue was anything but “Midwest nice,” saying: “What the actual f–k?”
The befuddling billboard debuted Monday in support of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Republican gubernatorial candidacy in the Buckeye State.
But locals and tourists alike found the billboard’s initial poor design and message so wrongheaded it rivaled the Mistake By The Lake, the not-so-affectionate nickname for Cleveland.
The sign was split into two halves, with the first depicting the “radical socialist” Mamdani and asking “Ready to flee NYC?”
The sunnier second half showed Ramaswamy’s grinning face matched with the message “Move to Ohio!”
But the invitation to Big Apple denizens worried about the left-wing mayoral contender’s lead in the November election was lost on many because of its initial design.
For much of the day, the billboard wrapped around a Times Square building, making it impossible to see Mamdani and Ramaswamy together. It was later changed so both pols appeared side-by-side.
Still, onlookers didn’t seem likely to book it to the Midwest flyover state.
“What’s in Ohio? Why would you even go there?” said Mary Kennedy, 18, who was visiting New York from Houston, Texas.
“I don’t have any thoughts on Ohio. We kind of just pass through there. It’s just not a place you go.”
Ricardo H., who works in finance, scoffed at both moving to Ohio and Ramaswamy’s billboard.
”No, absolutely not, it looks like a smear campaign,” he said.
But a lone Ohio denizen in the Times Square hubbub stuck up for his much-derided home state.
Sammy Anderson, 23, a college football player who was born and raised in Dayton, said he’d encourage people to move to a largely rural state where “everything’s so close.”
“I mean, it’s just a different experience, a different way of living,” he said.
The proud son of Ohio then had this to say about New York City: “I’m so overstimulated.”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Homicide detectives have made an arrest in connection with the 2020 fatal stabbing of a woman found in a truck on the Southeast Side.
According to court documents, Dominique Edwards was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder his wife, Infhon’e Edwards, who was found in a pickup truck parked at the Columbus Park Apartments complex in the Milbrook area on Dec. 14, 2020.
A years long investigation placed Infhon’e Edwards and her husband, Dominique Edwards, at the apartment complex the morning of Dec. 11 based on phone records. Video surveillance from the complex showed Infhon’e Edwards pull into a parking space at about 5 a.m. and after about an hour, an unidentified man exited the driver’s side door and walked away from the scene.
Infhon’e’s mother, Rosemarie Dickerson, previously told NBC4 that she recognized the man by his physical appearance, but police had not named any suspect publicly.
“I [recognize] his body build,” Dickerson said. “You couldn’t see his face when he got out, he had a white towel over his face.”
Edwards was stabbed three times on the left side of her chest and twice in her face. Her remains were then placed in the trunk of her Chevrolet Avalanche.
Her body was discovered on Dec. 14, two days after her husband, Dominique, called police to report her missing. For a previous report on this story view the video player above.
Dickerson told NBC4 that Dominique Edwards called her to say that Infhon’e Edwards had not come home the night of Dec. 10 and asked if she had stayed with a friend.
“When I kept calling her phone and there was no answer, it was like it was off,” Dickerson said. “I [told her husband] ‘report her missing’ then I went onto Facebook, and I just asked everybody ‘has anybody seen Infhon’e, we can’t find her.’”
Police noted that interviews with friends and family revealed that the victim “always wore rings on her fingers,” and she was reportedly wearing the jewelry on the night of Dec. 10. But when her body was discovered, she had no jewelry on.
It was eventually discovered that a ring Infhon’e Edwards was wearing on Dec. 10 was later “disposed of” by Dominique Edwards after her death.
An arrest warrant was issued for Dominique Edwards on Nov. 13 and he was arrested Wednesday. A Franklin County Municipal Court judge issued him a $1 million bond on Thursday and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Nov. 26.
The Ohio State University Marching Band closed out its final Ohio Stadium halftime show of the 2025 regular season with “Keys to the ‘Shoe,” bringing classical piano favorites to the field.
The halftime show was directed by Dr. Christopher Hoch, Associate Director Phillip A. Day and Assistant Director Josh Reynolds.
The Ohio State marching band’s last show honored veterans during halftime of the UCLA game.
Here’s what songs The Ohio State University Marching Band played
- Rachmaninoff Prelude No. 2
- Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2
- Rondo alla Turca
- Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2
- Moonlight Sonata
- “Baba Yaga / Great Gate of Kiev” from Pictures at an Exhibition
Watch the Ohio State Marching Band perform at halftime during Rutgers game
Ohio State Marching Band: Keys to the ‘Shoe halftime show during Rutgers game
Ohio State Marching Band: Keys to the ‘Shoe halftime show during Rutgers game
Who created the Ohio State Marching Band formation?
- Drill design: Uiliami Fihaki
- Arranger: Michael Klesch
- Percussion: Mark Reynolds
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Data Skrive
At Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0) play KJ Duff and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-5) in a matchup between a pair of excellent pass-catchers, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Want to watch this matchup? You can find it on FOX.
Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Rutgers
- When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
Ohio State’s 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | vs. Texas | W 14-7 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Grambling State | W 70-0 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Ohio | W 37-9 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Washington | W 24-6 |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Minnesota | W 42-3 |
| 10/11/2025 | at Illinois | W 34-16 |
| 10/18/2025 | at Wisconsin | W 34-0 |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Penn State | W 38-14 |
| 11/8/2025 | at Purdue | W 34-10 |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. UCLA | W 48-10 |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Rutgers | – |
| 11/29/2025 | at Michigan | – |
Ohio State 2025 Stats & Insights
- Ohio State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (25th-best with 441.3 yards per game) and total defense (best with 212.6 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the passing game this season, ranking 19th-best in passing (279.5 passing yards per game) and second-best in passing defense (131.2 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Buckeyes have been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (11th-best with 37.5 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 7.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Buckeyes rank 61st in rushing yards this season (161.8 rushing yards per game), but they’ve been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 81.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been shining on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in third-down conversion rate (56.1%) and fourth-best in third-down percentage allowed (27.6%).
- The Buckeyes rank 33rd in college football with a +4 turnover margin after forcing 10 turnovers (99th in the FBS) while committing six (third in the FBS).
Ohio State 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2,675 YDS (80.1%) / 25 TD / 4 INT |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 69 REC / 902 YDS / 10 TD / 90.2 YPG |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 39 REC / 711 YDS / 7 TD / 79 YPG |
| Bo Jackson | RB | 725 YDS / 3 TD / 80.6 YPG / 6.6 YPC 12 REC / 124 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.7 REC YPG |
| Arvell Reese | LB | 58 TKL / 8 TFL / 6.5 SACK |
| Caden Curry | DL | 39 TKL / 11 TFL / 7 SACK |
| Sonny Styles | LB | 55 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Kayden McDonald | DL | 40 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK |
Rutgers’ 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Ohio | W 34-31 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Miami (OH) | W 45-17 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Norfolk State | W 60-10 |
| 9/19/2025 | vs. Iowa | L 38-28 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Minnesota | L 31-28 |
| 10/10/2025 | at Washington | L 38-19 |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Oregon | L 56-10 |
| 10/25/2025 | at Purdue | W 27-24 |
| 11/1/2025 | at Illinois | L 35-13 |
| 11/8/2025 | vs. Maryland | W 35-20 |
| 11/22/2025 | at Ohio State | – |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. Penn State | – |
Rutgers 2025 Stats & Insights
- Rutgers’ defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, surrendering 425.5 total yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst. On offense, it ranks 39th with 420.5 total yards per contest.
- Rutgers’ pass offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 277.4 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 229 passing yards per game, which ranks 86th.
- The Scarlet Knights are posting 29.9 points per game on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 30 points per game (107th-ranked) on defense.
- The Scarlet Knights rank 85th in rushing yards per game (143.1), but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS with 196.5 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Rutgers is generating a 42.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (47th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 42% third-down rate (100th-ranked) on defense.
- At +1, the Scarlet Knights have the 62nd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (99th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (13th in the FBS).
Rutgers 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Antwan Raymond | RB | 1,000 YDS / 11 TD / 100 YPG / 5 YPC 15 REC / 163 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23.3 REC YPG |
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | 2,705 YDS (62.3%) / 17 TD / 7 INT -2 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / -0.2 RUSH YPG |
| KJ Duff | WR | 53 REC / 923 YDS / 6 TD / 92.3 YPG |
| Ian Strong | WR | 48 REC / 716 YDS / 5 TD / 89.5 YPG |
| Jett Elad | DB | 55 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Dariel Djabome | LB | 45 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Kaj Sanders | DB | 48 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Cam Miller | DB | 28 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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