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Donald Trump dances as he walks on stage during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5, 2024.
‘HUUUGE’ MOVES

Viral ‘Trump Dance’ Flash Mob Takes Over NYC’s MAGA Borough

“The dance says you don’t have to take yourself seriously all the time,” said one attendee.

Emell Derra Adolphus

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JUST DESERTS

Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘Favorite’ Cake Makes Capitol Appearance

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis wanted in on the action after Goldberg sparked a feud with a Staten Island bakery.

Janna Brancolini

Whoopi Goldberg appears on The View on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
BAKE OFF FACE-OFF

Whoopi Ripped for Claiming Bakery Denied Order Over Politics

“Whoopi can’t put the blame on Holtermann‘s, or politics, it was really just a broken boiler and a long-planned and overdue upgrade,” said the plumber who fixed the bakery’s faulty equipment.

Sean Craig

A Lamborghini owner has gone to war with New York City over noise fines he says will eventually force him to give up the glitzy $315,000 sports car.
‘LOUD BY DESIGN’

Lamborghini Owner Says He Can’t Afford NYC Noise Camera Fine

Staten Island insurance broker Anthony Aquilino, whose car is worth $315,000, has now filed a lawsuit over the ticket.

Will Neal

A trailer decked out in MAGA merch that reportedly belongs to two Trump superfans was totaled in a traffic accident on Staten Island on Sunday
HE TOOK THE WHEEL

‘Trust Jesus’ MAGA Bus Crashes Ahead of Pro-Trump Rally

“Holy crap,” one bystander on the scene remarked, adding that it had been a “freaking miracle” no one was hurt.

AJ McDougall

A balloon released by protesters floats by the Manhattan Criminal Court as former U.S. President Donald Trump attends his trial
‘USELESS D*CKS’

MAGA Man Launches Penis Balloons Featuring Trump Foes’ Faces

The artist titled the piece “D*cks of Hazard” and unleashed the balloons outside the Manhattan courthouse.

Amanda Yen

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The Seth family smiles for a photo together while standing up at an event.
‘CALCULATING EVIL’

Doc Accused of Fleeing After Running Over Dad And Daughter

Neither of the victims, aged 40 and 6, remember the crash.

Josh Fiallo

Pete Davidson
‘TITANIC 2’

Pete Davidson Admits He’s ‘In the Hole’ on Ferry Project

“There’ll be a restaurant, there’ll be a concert venue, there’ll be a movie theater... and then there’s hotels in it,” Davidson told Seth Meyers on a new podcast episode.

Helen Holmes

Our Lady Queen of Peace Staten Island, New York
‘DAMAGED’

NYC School Allegedly Ignored Racist Bullying of 11-Year-Old

The student’s mother claimed Our Lady Queen of Peace kicked her daughter out of the school after raising alarm about racist behavior.

Brooke Leigh Howard

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SLAP-HAPPY

Giuliani’s Alleged ‘Slapper’ Wants $2M for Wrongful Arrest

“I did not commit any crime. I expressed my opinion,” Daniel Gill said.

AJ McDougall

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TOUCHY SUBJECT

Rudy Giuliani Backslapping Case to Be Dismissed, Report Says

A supermarket worker was facing several charges including assault after he “merely patted” Giuliani, his attorney said.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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