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BOSTON (CBS) — Boston is paying a special tribute to actor Leonard Nimoy, who would have turned 90 years old later this month. Mayor Marty Walsh is declaring his birthday, March 26, to be “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the city. Nimoy, who died in 2015, was born in Boston’s West End neighborhood. He’ll always be remembered for portraying the logical, pointy-eared Spock in “Star Trek,” and embracing the Vulcan character’s “live long and prosper” motto. I grew up in Boston. The city gave me education, arts, and above all, spine. — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) April 17, 2013 Walsh wrote that Nimoy “brought honor upon his native city” with his accomplishments and “gave the immigrant, the refugee, and the oppressed, a hero for ‘the Outsider.'” “I encourage all Bostonians to recognize Leonard Nimoy’s commitment and dedication to the Arts and the lasting impact that he has left on the community,” Walsh said. Nimoy’s daughter Julie shared news of the proclamation on social media. … [Read more...] about Live Long And Prosper: Boston Declares March 26 To Be ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’

CHARLESTOWN (CBS) — Boston police are investigating an early morning shooting in Charlestown that left a man dead. A crime scene response truck and police tape could be seen on Mystic Place, a small dead-end road off Cook Street. READ MORE: LOOK: Dazzling Northern Lights Display Visible From Atop Mount Washington Police say the man was shot and killed inside a home just after 3 a.m. Saturday. READ MORE: Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's Developments “On arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” police said in a statement. “Boston EMS arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased.” MORE NEWS: As Massachusetts Heads Into Next Reopening Phase, Some Ask Gov. Baker To Reconsider The investigation is ongoing and there’s no word yet on any arrests. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston police. … [Read more...] about Boston Police Investigating After Man Killed In Charlestown Shooting

BOSTON (CBS) – An Uber driver has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after a disturbing incident in Brighton last week. Kamal Essalak, 47, of Acton was arrested Saturday on a warrant. Boston Police said a woman called them around 8:30 p.m. last Thursday in the area of Commonwealth Avenue. She said she had requested a ride and got into the car, which police said was being driven by Essalak. READ MORE: 2 Killed By Rollover Crash On I-93 In New Hampshire The woman told investigators Essalak was acting strange, so she asked to be let out of the car. When Essalak stopped, the woman said she tried to get out but couldn’t because the child safety locks were on in both rear doors. “As the victim began to scream and bang on the glass in an attempt to draw attention to the unfolding situation, the suspect began to climb into the rear passenger area of the vehicle, laughing periodically,” Boston Police said in a statement. READ MORE: Duxbury High School Investigating Football … [Read more...] about Boston Police Charge Uber Driver Kamal Essalak With Kidnapping Female Passenger

BOSTON (CBS) – After Tom Menino’s unprecedented 20-year run as mayor of Boston ended with his retirement from office in 2013, his successor faced the huge challenge of emerging from his long shadow. For Marty Walsh, that struggle took many forms: READ MORE: Kim Janey Takes Over As Acting Boston Mayor After Marty Walsh Resigns * Keeping what he called “a Menino schedule,” long days and nights showing up in every corner of the city; * Sustaining and enhancing a major Menino accomplishment, the Triple-A bond rating that signals strong financial health; * And proving that a former union leader who squeaked into office with strong labor backing could be mayor of all Bostonians, with or without union cards. On those fronts, the Walsh years were a success. READ MORE: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Confirmed As Labor Secretary A citywide poll last fall found Walsh was viewed favorably by seven-in-ten voters, with some of his strongest support coming from black Bostonians. Walsh … [Read more...] about Keller @ Large: Marty Walsh A Worthy Successor To Boston Legend Tom Menino

BOSTON (CBS) – Boston’s new acting Mayor Kim Janey began her first historic day in office by going back to school. Janey, a Roxbury resident, went to the Edwards Middle School in Charlestown Tuesday morning for a brief visit. She was a student there as a child. Then, it was on to City Hall where Janey will now take over the responsibility of leading Boston through the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Duxbury High School Football Team Used Anti-Semitic Language In Play-Calling System Acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey at Edwards Middle School where she attended as a child, March 23, 2021. (Photo credit: Brenda Cassellius – Boston Public Schools) She’s taking over for Marty Walsh who resigned Monday night after he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next Labor Secretary. Walsh left for Washington Tuesday morning. READ MORE: Graduations Get The Green Light From State Of Mass., Indoor And Outdoor Guidelines Released Janey will hold the office as acting mayor … [Read more...] about Kim Janey Takes Over As Boston’s Acting Mayor As Marty Walsh Heads To Washington