Trump puts Russia on the Ballot, Gets away with it
Donald Trump being cozy with Russian President Vladimir Putin should be a deal-breaker in the presidential campaign. But it won't. It's just another illustration of the double standard of what Trump gets away with, and Hillary Clinton cannot. Imagine if the roles...
Hillary Finally Takes Questions From Reporters. Is She Judged Unfairly?
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Jo4P-KNXs[/embedyt] Ok. Let’s have a candid moment. Of course, during this presidential contest where Hillary Clinton is in the fight of her political life against Donald Trump, (and he may very well, win the election)...
End J’Ouvert. What is there left to seriously consider?
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRLm6-FLz80[/embedyt] All the additional NYPD floodlights didn’t stop the violence. Nor did the posted signs asking members of the community to do not shoot or do not stab anyone. Leaders are decisive. J’Ouvert in Brooklyn,...
I Stand Corrected. Mr. Kaepernick is the Man!
In the 49ers most recent game, (Thursday night) against the San Diego Chargers on military night ,quarterback Colin Kaepernick again did not stand during the anthem. Later he did rise for God Bless America, and has vowed to donate the first million dollars he makes...
Respect to you Brother Kaepernick, but Honor the National Anthem
I, Dominic Carter, wouldn’t have handled the situation that way. However I respect his right to do what he did, and I can understand why some find the actions of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick commendable. How many of us would put millions on the...
Sheldon Silver avoids Jail for Appeal. As I predicted, Silver may walk.
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF-19pDnWKM[/embedyt] As I reported months ago, Sheldon Silver will walk on appeal. For that matter so will Dean Skelos. Silver and Skelos had new life in their cases following the Supreme Court throwing out the conviction of...
Trump Flip Flops on Immigration
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BAw-NGO3j4[/embedyt] The end result of Trump’s Flip Flop? (Changing direction on mass deportations) Best case scenario, even if he doesn’t lose some of his core support, (and he will) Trump in all likelihood, will not...
Hillary’s Emails, Drip…Drip…Drip…
Donald Trump is softening his trademark tough immigration position and that infamous wall (to be paid for by Mexico) but Hillary Clinton’s troubles do not appear to be far behind. Hillary’s emails, Drip…..drip….drip. (Our discussion from TV last night on this matter)...
Daddy’s Little Girl
Daddy's little girl is all grown up, and now, also a TV Reporter, just like her father. In my NYC borough that I grew up in, the Bronx, Courtney Carter is an on-air reporter at News 12 The Bronx. This is a blog I recently wrote on this. Please like Courtney's brand...
He Admits It – Trump has “Regrets”
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlgb0MH-sk8[/embedyt] Perhaps the best response I have received to Republican Nominee Donald Trump declaring the other day that he actually "regrets" some of the comments he has made on the campaign trail, came from Ronald T....
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Carly Fiorina Soars in Poll
Carly Fiorina is now only behind Trump in the Polls. Trump’s lead has eroded from 32 percent in early September to 24 percent after the second Republican debate, while Fiorina jumped from 3 percent to 15 percent, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. In third place is...
A Special Day for a Father
It really was a humbling experience. Saturday Morning, I attended the fitting for my daughter's wedding dress. For all the dads out there, I got emotional, but didn't cry. All I could think about was how fast all the years have flown by with my baby girl, Courtney Ann...
Helping Young People
It was indeed a great honor to emcee the annual gala for "The Future Society," Friday Night to help Children in Mt. Vernon NY. An organization that is truly about "Each One, Teach One." CEO Larry Fair, you are doing amazing work, and so is executive director Shonda...
Councilman: Fire “Tennis” Police Officer Immediately
Councilman Andy King, of the Bronx, and the Co-Chair of the City Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus is demanding action in the case of former Tennis Star James Blake. Councilman King says considering Officer James Frascatore's record, the officer should be fired...
Firsthand Look At The Homeless Problem
I hit the streets to actually talk to some Homeless people. One of their biggest frustrations is the millions of dollars NYC spends MANAGING the Homeless problem, rather than directing that same money more towards affordable housing. However as we have learned over...
Homeless: Mayor Deblasio Must Do More
While filling in for Geraldo Rivera on WABC Radio, Monday/Labor Day, one of my topics was the homeless in New York City. The light board exploded with calls that overwhelmingly said the problem of the Homeless under Mayor Deblasio is getting much worse than in years...
Woman Homeless and Was Forced to Sleep with Daughter in Manhattan Restaurant
Being Homeless could happen to anyone!!! Here is one woman's struggle. A one-time Staten Island Resident, raised by a good family. SHE WAS NOT INVOLVED WITH DRUGS, BUT WAS FORCED TO SLEEP OVERNIGHT IN A MANHATTAN RESTAURANT WITH HER SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. There...
Felt Like I Was Up Against Michael Jordan
Let's be honest. Many of us think we could go at least one minute, on the basketball court, up against a retired Michael Jordan. Don't do it. I found out the hard way, that such a terrible assumption IS SO UNTRUE. I went one-on-one in a game of Chess with an...
Ernie Davis in a fight for his political life
This is from the column of widely regarded and influential columnist Phil Reisman in the Journal News. The challengers accused each other of incompetence, too, but Davis was the featured lightning rod. At one point, Dominic Carter, the seasoned TV journalist and...
Imagine: Hillary against Trump. Both with Latino Running Mates
Let’s face it. Iowa is not exactly a bell weather state in terms of selecting the winning presidential candidate. That honor belongs much more to the buckeye state of Ohio. Iowa is a state to watch…..and more importantly Iowa does provide momentum, especially for the...
Mount Vernon NY Mayoral Debate 2015-Video Dominic Carter Moderates
It was my honor to moderate the Mount Vernon NY Mayoral Debate last night. Incumbent Mayor Ernie Davis declared he was smarter than all the candidates on the stage combined.
Dominic Carter Moderates Debate Tonight for Mt. Vernon Mayor
I'm looking forward to moderating tonight's debate for Mt. Vernon Mayor. Six candidates....I will try to keep it under control. Being held at Wartburg. http://www.wartburg.org/wartburg-to-host-mount-vernon-mayoral-debate-forum/