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Articles by Rick Leventhal
Chasing Catastrophe
From the front lines in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and other conflict zones to the base of the burning Twin Towers on 9/11 to the eye of countless hurricanes, Rick Leventhal chronicles some of the most amazing stories he’s covered in his thirty-five years as a news reporter, anchor, and Senior Correspondent—with some life lessons thrown in along the way.
President Trump speaks at Veterans Day tribute in NYC
by: The Associated Press, Video by Rick Leventhal, FOX News Posted: Nov 11, 2019 / 12:41 PM MST / Updated: Nov 11, 2019 / 12:41 PM MST NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump kicked off New York City’s Veterans Day Tribute on Monday by saying the nation’s veterans “risked everything for us. Now it is our duty to serve and protect them every single day of our lives.” Trump spoke at the opening of the 100th annual parade organized by the United War Veterans Council in Madison Square Park.
9-11 first responders finally get their own tribute at Ground Zero
NEW YORK -- About 17 and a half years after the 9/11 terror attack on the World Trade Center, first responders are finally getting their own tribute at the Memorial Plaza on the Ground Zero site. Called the Memorial Glade, it’s a path winding through the southwest corner of the plaza, lined with six granite monoliths, each weighing between 13 and 18 tons, hand-chiseled at the Rock of Ages Manufacturing Company in Vermont.
Hurricane Michael pummeled emergency operations center where town officials rode out storm
When Hurricane Michael was bearing down on the Florida Gulf Coast, local officials in this small town (population 21,000) decided to bring their families to the building housing the police station to ride out the storm. The police chief, deputy chief, mayor and city manager were all there along with other officers, council members, spouses, kids and pets – a total of 65 to 75 people. One side of the building, a former church, had a high-peaked roof where the chapel used to be.
Controversial armored police vehicle factory expands production to meet demand
You may not know what a Bearcat is but you’ve probably seen them, deployed by SWAT and tactical teams responding to violent protests and barricade situations, or to save people trapped in hurricanes, floods and mudslides. Police departments nationwide have been stocking up on the Armored Incident Response & Rescue Vehicles, taking advantage of a federal program enacted in the 90s allowing law enforcement access to military-grade gear.
Boston Marathon runners brave strong wind, rain five years after bombing
In Boston, they call days like this “wicked stormy.” In fact, there’s never been a day quite this bad in the history of the Boston Marathon. It was the coldest April 16th here since 1881, with temperatures in the high 30’s at the start of the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon. Winds are gusting 25 to 40 miles per hour, right in the faces of the nearly 30,000 runners as they began the course in Hopkinton, Mass., swamped by sheets of driving rain.
Army National Guard Summoned to Fight Opioid Disaster
People expect to see the Army National Guard during disasters. In Huntington, West Virginia, the Guard has been called in to help tackle the opioid crisis — which the governor has described as a disaster. “We have to stop this terrible drug epidemic,” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said. “We have to.
West Virginia calls in National Guard to tackle opioid crisis
People expect to see the Army National Guard during disasters. In Huntington, W.V., the guard has been called in to help tackle the opioid crisis – which the governor has called a disaster. “We have to stop this terrible drug epidemic,” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said. “We have to.
Super Bowl LII location, frigid temps complicate security efforts
Downtown Minneapolis has probably never seen this much security. National Guard Humvees guard the entrance of the football stadium. Soldiers are joined by 300,000 local state and federal agents who are monitoring the crowds and Super Bowl party venues ahead of Sunday’s big game. The Department of Homeland Security has designated Super Bowl LII a “Level 1 Special Event Assessment Rating,” recognizing its national and international significance and allowing for the pre-deployment of federal assets.
Superstorm Sandy: Five years later, the job of rebuilding is far from over
When Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Jersey Shore on Oct. 29, 2012, it ravaged miles of coastline. The ocean swallowed the beach – swamping neighborhoods that typically didn’t flood – and left vehicles under water and boats on dry land. It cut some house right in half.
Superstorm Sandy: Five years later, the job of rebuilding is far from over
When Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Jersey Shore on Oct. 29, 2012, it ravaged miles of coastline. The ocean swallowed the beach – swamping neighborhoods that typically didn’t flood – and left vehicles under water and boats on dry land. It cut some house right in half.
Manchester, one of the many epicenters of opioid epidemic, saw nearly 120 overdoses last month
The statistics on opioid abuse, overdoses and drug-related deaths in the U.S. are staggering. More people are dying from drugs than automobile accidents, and opioids like heroin and fentanyl killed more Americans last year than the entire Vietnam War. At the local level, the ravages of the crisis are even more shocking than the horrific and ever-increasing numbers.
Las Vegas shooting prompts police across US to re-evaluate security at hotels, high-rises
Any time there’s a mass attack in the U.S. or anywhere in the world, law enforcement closely examine the circumstances to determine what lessons can be learned and how similar incidents could be prevented in the future. In the Vegas case, a one-man massacre that killed 58 and wounded hundreds, the impact on how law enforcement prepares for future events could be dramatic.
Ex-Rep. Michael Grimm, out of prison, eyes political comeback
Disgraced former New York congressman Michael Grimm, once a rising star in the Republican Party, has been testing the waters in hopes of a political comeback. “Oh, I’m gonna win,” Grimm, who is planning to run for his old seat, told Fox News in an exclusive interview.
Drones become newest crime-fighting tool for police
Just one week after the sheriff’s department in Cecil County, Md., got its brand new drone up and running, it was asked to investigate a case of stolen construction equipment. Authorities in neighboring states suspected half a million worth of bobcats and other small machines were hidden in a house in Elkton. So the Cecil County Sheriff sent his Typhoon H Pro to investigate. The drone flew over the property and police spotted several pieces of equipment behind the property.
Philadelphia museum brings American Revolution to life
When our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, the fight for freedom was far from over. The American colonies were still under British rule, and a decade of resistance turned to violent confrontations.
Heroin’s grip: When opioids kill, the effects can last a lifetime
"She wanted to live. She tried so hard…” With tears flowing down her cheeks, Lisa Appenzeller clutched a photo of her daughter Jessica, who died of a drug overdose at the age of 22. Lisa found her on the bathroom floor, another victim of the opioid crisis that claims tens of thousands of lives every year. Jessica tried to get clean, her mother says, going to rehab twice, but the drug’s pull was too strong.
New York City's new top cop gets settled in
When a terrorist detonated a pressure cooker bomb on a busy Manhattan street in September, the NYPD raced to the scene with a brand new boss who still hadn't been officially sworn in. James "Jimmy" O'Neill knew the drill, he's been on the job in New York City for more than three decades. "I love being a cop, I love being around cops, I love what they do but did I ever think that at some point in my career I'd reach this level?
A father and his sons take the fight to ISIS
Harry M. was a U.S. Marine, a civilian police officer and a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army National Guard. He served numerous combat tours including a violent stretch in Ramadi as a sniper team leader in 2005, tasked with capturing or killing high value targets. He had retired from the service to his home in New Jersey, when two of his sons, Josh and James, told him they were planning a trip to Kurdistan to join the fight against ISIS terrorists.
Convicted felon's seized car collection sells for nearly $2.5 million at federal auction
Convicted felon's seized car collection sells for nearly $2.5 million at federal auction
'Blood Money' muscle car auction nets nearly $2.5 million
A collection of rare muscle cars drew pricey bids at a U.S. Marshals Service auction in New Jersey today. The nine American classics netted close to $2.5 million in less than an hour of fierce bidding. U.S. Marshal Juan Mattos said the vintage beauties were unprecedented for a Federal auction.
World War II veteran begins to sell his amazing car collection
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World War II vet selling his amazing house of cars
John Van Buiten is a World War II veteran with a love of Fords, his country and anything car-related, no matter the shape or size. The 93-year-old retired contractor spent decades collecting classic Fords along with thousands of toy cars, oil cans, license plates, vintage signs and gas pumps. He eventually transformed his family’s garage in Wyckoff, New Jersey into a car museum that his family dubbed “Gramps Grille.” “When you get older, you get more money, you can do things.
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