Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. (U.S. House official portrait)
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Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., laced up his boxing gloves for a fight that has nothing to do with budget cuts.
The 68-year-old Long Islander is known more for his bare-knuckle politics than his pugilistic skills. He plans stepped into the ring Saturday for a two-round exhibition bout against a New York state light heavyweight kickboxing champion, "Irish" John Foley, at a pub in Wantagh, N.Y.
King says he weighed in at about 230 pounds and had been training for about nine years.
The congressman joked that while he planned to throw real punches, Foley would probably throw "sort-of-real punches."
"If Josh had gone all out I would have been knocked out. To me, it's like going to a ribbon cutting or throwing out the first pitch of the Mets game. It's my job to promote local business," King told Good Day NY.
King says that back in 1991 he boxed with former pro Seamus McDonagh in an exhibition bout on the 20th anniversary of the first Joe Frazier-Muhammad Ali fight.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:38 GMT
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Friday, May 17 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:34:18 GMT
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:05:18 GMT
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:21:42 GMT
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly.
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly. The artist, Arne Svenson, is reportedly taking the photos through their TriBeCa building windows. In some photos, the residents are bending over, sleeping and cleaning.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:46:42 GMT
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:25:14 GMT
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein.
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein. The 92-year-old will pull a car with his teeth during his first public show on Coney Island next weekend, but first he gave Good Day NY viewers a preview during Thursday's show.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:30:46 GMT
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night.
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night. The dueling divas each performed an original song. The winner's will be released as her first single.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:39 GMT
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:09:46 GMT
Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to a record $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing because of brisk sales across the states involved in the lottery.
Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to a record $600 million for Saturday's drawing because of brisk sales across the states involved in the lottery. The lump-sum cash value of the jackpot is an estimated $376.9 million.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:40:30 GMT
A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York.
A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York, according to the head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and a legislative bill.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:59:22 GMT
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The tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Manhattan and Staten Island, but remains a problem in Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Long Island.
The tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Manhattan and Staten Island, but remains a problem in Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Long Island, according to state agriculture officials.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:57 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:57:44 GMT
Students and staff at Baldwin High School on Long Island are seeing tighter security at the school on Monday following a threatening message found scrawled inside the building.
Students and staff at Baldwin High School on Long Island are seeing tighter security at the school on Monday following a threatening message found scrawled inside the building. Investigators won't say was said in the message discovered over the weekend.
Sunday, May 12 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-13 00:33:35 GMT
On this Mother's Day, a mom on Long Island knew something was wrong when she saw another mother in need. A mother riding home to Dix Hills after a Mother's Day dinner became an animal rescue worker.
On this Mother's Day, a mom on Long Island knew something was wrong when she saw another mother in need. A mother riding home to Dix Hills after a Mother's Day dinner became an animal rescue worker.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. (U.S. House official portrait)
