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Former President Donald Trump told “FOX & Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones he is confident he can win New York in November after rallying 25,000 supporters in the deep-blue Bronx — a district that hasn’t voted Republican in a century.
“When you see all these people here of all different backgrounds, do you think the Republican Party can win here?” Jones asked Trump on Thursday. “Can you take over the city council, the mayor’s office? The governor’s office?”
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“Well, I don’t know about other races. I think we can win New York as a presidential candidate because I have a special relationship with these people,” the former president responded.
Trump’s event came on the heels of a visit to neighboring New Jersey, where he drew a crowd estimated between 80,000 and 100,000 in the traditionally blue state.
“We have the largest crowds we’ve ever had,” Trump said, explaining that he increased his 2016 vote total by about 11 million in 2020.
“I will say this, as good as 2016 and 2020 were, it’s nothing compared to what’s happening now, and you see that,” he continued.
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Trump rallied a crowd of what his campaign estimated to be 25,000 supporters at Crotona Park in the Bronx on Thursday, far more than the initial 3,500 it said were expected to attend. Those numbers appeared to also include those lined up outside the event — who waited hours for a shot at getting inside even after the event began.
The thousands that gathered to see the former president were a diverse group of people, including what Fox News Digital noted were Black, Hispanic, White, Asian and Muslim supporters. A number of attendees traveled from as far away as Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut, while many said they were from the Bronx, Brooklyn or Queens.
A Siena poll this month found Trump trailing Biden by nine points in New York, a state that Biden carried by 23 points in 2020.
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One rallygoer told Fox News’ Alexis McAdams that Trump “absolutely” can win the Empire State.
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“A lot of times people take things for granted. People thought that Hillary [Clinton] was going to clinch the presidency… in a coronation, and that didn’t happen, so there’s always room for surprises,” the attendee said.
Trump vowed to “turn New York City around” during the event, promising to bring back safety and better schools to the city.
He vowed, if elected, to work with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams to fix the city and state, including renovating the subway system, cleaning up the parks and removing the homeless and mentally ill from the streets.
“It’s time for a change of leadership,” another attendee told McAdams. “We’ve been voting down the same party for years now and nothing has changed. Things have gotten out of control. We’re dealing with housing situations. We’re dealing with homelessness, the mentally ill, crime. There’s a lot happening here. Inflation.”
Trump also used the speech to rail against the economic issues facing the country under the Biden administration, with an emphasis on Black and Hispanic families. He repeated some of his often-used lines about energy, inflation and being “weak” on the foreign stage.
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“I’ve always been raised to think a certain way,” one supporter said, explaining she wants to “right a wrong” by electing Trump.
Fox News’ Brandon Gillespie, Paul Steinhauser and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
BOSTON (WHDH) – Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum responded to the team’s shocking trade of forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, reflecting on the near decade they spent together in Boston.
Tatum posted a tribute to Brown on his Instagram story Friday afternoon, writing, “9 years! Forever grateful for all that we accomplished together, for pushing me to be a better player. From first round exits to winning a chip together I’m thankful for it all. Nothing but love and respect for you as a player and as a person! Looking forward to see how you attack this next chapter of your career and wish you nothing but the best for you! Continue to be special.”
The trade will become official Monday once the league-wide moratorium is lifted. The Celtics will welcome nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George, who they received from the 76ers, as well as new signings Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
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We break down when Pittsburgh fireworks cross from fun into illegal
In Pennsylvania, it’s easier than ever to buy consumer fireworks, but using them inside Pittsburgh city limits is where the law tightens up.
In Pennsylvania, it’s easier than ever to buy consumer fireworks, but using them inside Pittsburgh city limits is where the law tightens up. For this week’s “Is It Legal?” series, the key distinction is that purchase and possession are generally allowed under state law, while where and how you launch them is restricted by local rules and safety regulations.
In Pittsburgh, residents can’t legally set off fireworks in public spaces like streets, sidewalks, parks or right-of-way areas. They’re also not supposed to launch them near buildings or vehicles, or in any way that directs fireworks toward people or property.
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In rowhouse neighborhoods and dense blocks, that effectively rules out most front yards, alleys and tight backyards, because they sit too close to homes and parked cars to meet the distance and safety requirements. On top of that, noise and nuisance ordinances can come into play, especially late at night, giving police grounds to respond when fireworks are reported as a disturbance or hazard.
Officials stress that fireworks are explosives, not toys, and point to common risks: injuries from misfires, fires on roofs or in yards, and the impact on pets, older neighbors and veterans with PTSD. That’s why they consistently urge residents to skip DIY backyard launches and attend permitted, professional shows instead, where licensed operators, fire crews and safety plans are already in place.
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So, when viewers ask “Is it legal?” the answer is nuanced: Buying fireworks is broadly legal under state law, but setting them off in most Pittsburgh neighborhoods — especially in public spaces or close to buildings — is often not, and can quickly lead to citations or police visits rather than a celebration.
This article by Gabby Sartori was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more.
The AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut is now available in a new vitola, one that also comes in a metal tube.
It’s the second different toro for the line, though it will be difficult to confuse the two cigars. The AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Toro, the existing cigar, is a 6 1/4 x 52 box-pressed toro. The new AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Tubo is a 6 x 52 round toro. Blend-wise, the line uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper over Nicaraguan tobaccos grown by AGANORSA. The line is made at the company’s factory in Nicaragua.
The AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Tubo has an MSRP of $19.99 and comes in boxes of 10 cigars.
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“The Aniversario Connecticut Tubo offers a perfect combination of elegance, convenience, and flavor,” said Terence Reilly, vp of sales & marketing for AGANORSA Leaf, in a press release when the cigar was announced in March. “It’s an ideal cigar for both longtime fans of the brand and smokers discovering Aganorsa for the first time.”
Charlie Minato
I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. Previously, I started TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors blogs of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry since 2010, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. Beyond writing, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff from weighing cigars to coordinating the tech. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.
