Friday, January 18 2013 10:26 PM EST2013-01-19 03:26:04 GMT
Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff wanted to know how former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young would handle the city's current crisis, so he asked him. Go inside this story for a most compelling interview.
Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff wanted to know how former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young would handle the city's current crisis, so he asked him. Go inside this story for a most compelling interview.
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Edward McNamara served as Wayne County Executive from 1987-2002.
During his tenure he expanded Detroit Metro Airport, a project with a cost $1.6 billion. A terminal at DTW bears his name.
He was the head of a political machine and mentored some of Michigan's most prominent Democrats. Governor Jennifer Granholm was Wayne County corporation Counsel under McNamara, prior to becoming Michigan Attorney General and later Governor. Former Detroit Medical CEO Mike Duggan, who is interested at being Detroit's next mayor, was also was a disciple of McNamara's and served as his deputy county executive.
Bob Ficano served as sheriff while McNamara was county executive.
Bernard Kilpatrick, Kwame's dad, who is currently spending his days in Federal Court on several counts of corruption charges, was McNamara's Chief of Staff. McNamara also helped Kwame Kilpatrick's become mayor.
With all that is going on today in Wayne County and Detroit, what might Ed McNamara have to say about it?
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Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson plays the voice of Ed McNamara.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:10:53 GMT
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:32 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:11:26 GMT
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:45 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:49:53 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:50:04 GMT
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:40 GMT
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its animatronics dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals. The ride
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its exhibit of animatronics. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals.
