Biden makes only decision he could – Not Going to Run
Vice President Joe Biden is decided to forgo a 2016 presidential bid, he announced Wednesday. "I believe we're out of time -- the time necessary to mount a winning campaign," the vice president said from the White House Rose Garden with his wife Jill Biden and...
My Heart is with the People of Israel
If it is not the stabbings, the situation is this, according to the latest headlines: “Two Arab attackers opened fire in a bus station in southern Israel on Sunday, wounding five people, one critically, in one of the boldest attacks yet of a month-long wave of...
Strong night for Hillary Clinton.
At the first Democratic debate last night, it was a solid performance for Hillary Clinton. She rejected the charge of political expediency when it comes to changing positions. Clinton at one point said: "I'm a progressive who likes to get things done." The Democratic...
Financial “Issues” for the Rev. Calvin Butts/Abyssinian Baptist Church
Financial "issues" for the Rev. Calvin Butts/Abyssinian Baptist Church. Is a criminal investigation next for the famed Harlem Church. This is an article from the Daily News where apparently failure to file tax returns has led to the City of N.Y freezing 3.1...
Hillary Clinton does good job on SNL
Hillary Clinton aced it on Saturday Night Live as "Val the Bartender," opposite Kate McKinnon's celebrated impression of Clinton in Saturday Night Live's season premiere. Val the Bartender mocks Trump. "Donald Trump? Isn't he the one that's like 'Ugh, you're all...
Ben Carson shatters records with $20M raised for campaign
Political newcomer Ben Carson raised more than $20 million in the past three months to fuel his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, his campaign said Wednesday, a haul of campaign cash that shatters records and sets a new bar for his GOP rivals. As other...
The Milestones of Life. A Birthday and Beating Epilepsy
My sons celebrate Dominic Jr's 23 Birthday at Buffalo Wild Wings With the life I have lived, growing up in poverty in the Bronx, I never thought I would see the age of 40. Now I'm 51, and desire to live to be an old man. I'm a Grandfather. My Daughter Courtney...
One-on-One with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
He's the new Mayor of Newark New Jersey and Wednesday night, we are going one-on-one with Mayor Ras Baraka. In a glowing profile recently in a page one Sunday New York Times cover story, Mayor Baraka is credited with uniting the city of Newark, and bringing about...
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...
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Remembering Mario Cuomo. Dominic Carter talks to Sen. Charles Schumer & Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
Dominic Carter's TV interview on Mario Cuomo with Sen. Charles Schumer, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and State Senator Diane Savino. You can see it here.Meanwhile join Dominic Carter Tuesday morning on the Brian Lehrer Radio Show.. 10:50 AM with Gail...
Maybe, the Police Unions Do Have a Point. Dominic Carter Reports
"Rather than saying we have to respect this Grand Jury's decision...""Then what he (Mayor Deblasio) laid on the shoulders of every NYC police officer is what he feels is decades of Racism, well that's Unfair." -Pat Lynch/PBA President December 9th 2014I didn't...
Maybe, the Police Unions Do Have a Point
"Rather than saying we have to respect this Grand Jury's decision..." "Then what he (Mayor Deblasio) laid on the shoulders of every NYC police officer is what he feels is decades of Racism, well that's Unfair." -Pat Lynch/PBA President December 9th 2014 I didn't fully...
Journalist Dominic Carter talks to Spike Lee, Michael Brown Sr, and Esaw Garner
Dominic Carter and the panel discuss the National Action Network's march near Capitol Hill to protest the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner at the hands of police officers, and debate whether the recent national activism will get results.
For Spike Lee, D.C. Protest Amounts to ‘Do the Right Thing’
To discuss my encounter with Spike Lee at the Washington, D.C. weekend protest, requires first going back to 1989. I still remember that day 25 years ago, appearing on the very popular public affairs TV show on WCBS in New York, titled "Sunday Edition" and...
For Spike Lee, D.C. Protest Amounted to ‘Do the Right Thing.’ Dominic Carter Reports
To discuss my encounter with Spike Lee at the Washington, D.C. weekend protest, requires first going back to 1989. I still remember that day 25 years ago, appearing on the very popular public affairs TV show on WCBS in New York, titled "Sunday Edition" and hosted by...
NOW, THE GARNER/NYPD GRAND JURY IS WRAPPING UP
The latest according to CBS NEWS. A Decision is near. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-jury-nears-decision-on-nypd-chokehold-death/Will there be an indictment in the Garner CaseNOW THE GRAND JURY DECISION NEARS IN THE ERIC GARNER CASE/NYPD CASE. Should there be...
Giuliani Was Correct About Black-on-Black Crime
"The white police officers wouldn't be there if you weren't killing each other."--Rudy Giuliani on Face the NationYou may not like the messenger or what he had to say, but a self-check moment is really in order.While initially Giuliani's comment may sound...
No Indictment in Missouri. Prosecutor Mcculloch “No wounds to Back of Michael Brown’s Body.”
No IndictmentAfter much anticipation, the Grand Jury decided NOT to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, for the fatal shooting of unarmed African American teen Michael Brown, in August which touched off weeks of sometimes violent protests, prosecutor Bob...
Fury In Ferguson. Also the Chamberlain Case in New York. Dominic Carter Reports
Former Marine Kenneth Chamberlain, shot and killed by White Plains Police inside his own apartmentThis weekend, the Nation awaits the Ferguson Missouri Grand Jury Decision, that will soon come, BUT besides the Eric Garner case in Staten Island which District...
Go Westchester Community College
Dominic Carter had a wonderful time with the students at Westchester Community College, and the rain the entire day could not stop them!!!Some of the students told Dominic they want to be a physical therapist, journalist, doctor, lawyer, police officer and one day...
Andrew Cuomo Re-Elected to Governor in New York
Andrew Cuomo was re-elected to governor on November 4th, beating out republican challenger Rob Astorino. This win has afforded him the title of being the first democratic governor to win the re-election since his father, Mario Cuomo who served three terms in New York...