Liberty, NY
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Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure
Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure A judge has found Sullivan County and its county manager in criminal contempt of court after officials continued moving residents out of a nursing home despite an order prohibiting the transfers. State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant issued the ruling on Thursday, Oct. 29, finding that the county and its manager, Joshua Potosek, knowingly violated an injunction meant to prevent residents from being removed from the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.  The ruling followed testimony from eight witnesses, including seven called by attorney Michael H. Sussman of Goshen, who represent…

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by Ben Crnic

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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by Joe Lombardi
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
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$5 Million Health Insurance Fraud Operation Busted In Nassau County: Police $5 Million Health Insurance Fraud Operation Busted In Nassau County: Police $5 Million Health Insurance Fraud Operation Busted In Nassau County: Police
$5 Million Health Insurance Fraud Operation Busted In Nassau County: Police A $5 million health insurance scheme operated by two Long Island pharmacies has been busted, police announced Friday, Oct. 30. RNJ Pharmacy Inc. in Freeport and Jericho Express Rx Inc. in Floral Park face fraud, grand larceny, and identity theft charges, the Nassau County Police Department said. The pharmacies submitted about $8 million in claims for high-cost prescription medications, with a large portion billed to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurers, investigators said. Of the fraudulently billed $8 million, about $5 million was paid out, according to authorities. The claims were fi…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Hartford, CT
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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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by Chris Spiker

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Man Killed After Car Rolls Backward Following Route 80 Crash In Parsippany: NJSP Man Killed After Car Rolls Backward Following Route 80 Crash In Parsippany: NJSP Man Killed After Car Rolls Backward Following Route 80 Crash In Parsippany: NJSP
Man Killed After Car Rolls Backward Following Route 80 Crash In Parsippany: Njsp A 26-year-old Wharton man was killed after a chain reaction led to his vehicle rolling backwards and striking him on Friday morning, Oct. 30, authorities said. At 5:39 a.m., Daniel Sandchez Valencia was driving a Toyota SUV west on Route 80 in Parsippany when he lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the left, traveled down a grass median and struck a tree, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Sandchez Valencia exited his vehicle, but the Toyota rolled backwards and struck him before crashing into a second tree, Postorino said. Sandchez Val…

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by Sam Barron
Newton-Andover, NJ
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Man Killed After SUV Strikes Mack Truck On Route 80 In Frelinghuysen: NJSP Man Killed After SUV Strikes Mack Truck On Route 80 In Frelinghuysen: NJSP Man Killed After SUV Strikes Mack Truck On Route 80 In Frelinghuysen: NJSP
Man Killed After SUV Strikes Mack Truck On Route 80 In Frelinghuysen: Njsp A 24-year-old Hillsborough man was killed in a crash on Route 80 in Warren County after his SUV struck a Mack truck early Friday morning, Oct. 30. At 1:03 a.m., troopers responded to Route 80 eastbound in Warren County after Thomas Argen was driving a Jeep SUV that struck the front of a Mack truck, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The Jeep ran off the roadway and traveled down a grass embankment, Postorino said. Argen was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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by Sam Barron
Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
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Bridgeton Woman Struck, Killed Teen, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Bridgeton Woman Struck, Killed Teen, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Bridgeton Woman Struck, Killed Teen, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
Bridgeton Woman Struck, Killed Teen, Fled Scene: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Bridgeton woman was arrested and charged after he struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing the scene on Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., Bridgeton police responded East Broad Street and South East Avenue and found Jesus Clemente-Trujillo, lying near the road, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Clemente-Trujillo was later pronounced dead. The vehicle did not remain at the scene and the driver, Labria Williams, did not notify law enforcement that they were involved in the collision, Webb-McRae said. Officers later located the veh…

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by Sam Barron
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Accused Dealer Sells Cocaine To Undercover Agents In Poughkeepsie: DA Accused Dealer Sells Cocaine To Undercover Agents In Poughkeepsie: DA Accused Dealer Sells Cocaine To Undercover Agents In Poughkeepsie: DA
Accused Dealer Sells Cocaine To Undercover Agents In Poughkeepsie: DA A 45-year-old man accused of selling drugs in Dutchess County was arrested after investigators spent months buying narcotics from him, prosecutors said.  Christopher Brown, 45, was taken into custody on Thursday, Oct. 29, on Barclay Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force.  The arrest followed a months-long investigation by the Task Force into suspected drug dealing on the city's South Side. According to prosecutors, investigators identified Brown as a suspected drug dealer operating at several locations …

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by Ben Crnic
Temple Hills-Camp Springs, MD
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Temple Hills Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police Temple Hills Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police Temple Hills Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police
Temple Hills Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police A Maryland man was shot to death at a DC bus stop, and less than 20 minutes later, his accused killer was himself shot by a police officer just blocks away. The violence unfolded early Thursday morning, Oct. 29, in Northeast DC, where two shootings that initially appeared to be separate incidents turned out to have the same suspect, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez, 27, of Temple Hills, was found unconscious and not breathing around 5 a.m. after being shot at a bus stop in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue NE. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, whe…

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Hartford, CT
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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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by Chris Spiker
Fort Lee, NJ
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NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies?
NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? New Jersey residents struggling with rising utility bills could qualify for up to $200 a month in financial assistance through a state program that has expanded its benefits. Applications are now open for the Universal Service Fund (USF), which helps eligible low- and moderate-income households pay their electric and natural gas bills, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced Friday, Oct. 30. The program now offers minimum monthly credits of $20 for gas and electric service, up from $5, and a maximum combined benefit of $200 per month, up from $180. The increases were approved la…

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by Cecilia Levine
Simsbury, CT
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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning
Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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by Joe Lombardi
Camden, NJ
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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey
Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise
Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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by Joe Lombardi

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Branchburg, NJ
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NJ Husband Mourned After Killed In Crash NJ Husband Mourned After Killed In Crash NJ Husband Mourned After Killed In Crash
NJ Husband Mourned After Killed In Crash Dylan Reed Walnoha, a Somerset resident, was killed in a crash on Monday, Oct. 26, according to a fundraiser set up to support his widow.. While the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office did not confirm, he is believed to have been killed after his car was engulfed in flames after it was involved in a crash with a tractor trailer on Route 202 in Branchburg. At 5:03 p.m., Branchburg police responded to the crash at Route 202 and Holland Brook Road following a collision between a Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a Ford sedan, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Me…

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by Sam Barron
White Plains, NY
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Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of White Plains Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of White Plains Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of White Plains Worker Killed In I-287 Crash
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of White Plains Worker Killed In I-287 Crash The Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated orange as New York honors a Westchester County father of two who was killed while working along Interstate 287 earlier this month.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the bridge, officially named the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will glow orange on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in memory of Jamil B. Wilson, 47, of White Plains.   Flags at state facilities across New York will also fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday in Wilson's honor.  Hochul said the statewide tribute is meant to honor Wilson's life while reminding dri…

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by Ben Crnic
East Meadow, NY
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Shake Shack Takes On Local East Meadow Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local East Meadow Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local East Meadow Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’
Shake Shack Takes On Local East Meadow Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdown drew hundreds of Facebook comments. “I would go to the small business before I would go to Shake Shack just on principle, whether it's good or not,” one person wrote, racking up 150 likes. But Burger City is more than just a local place — it's been voted "Best Burger" on Long Island multi…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Dentist Transforms Shuttered Ramsey Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive Dentist Transforms Shuttered Ramsey Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive Dentist Transforms Shuttered Ramsey Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive
Dentist Transforms Shuttered Ramsey Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive A New Jersey movie theater that entertained families for nearly a century has been transformed into a pediatric dentist's office, complete with popcorn chandeliers, a mini movie theater, and the original marquee. Dr. Sabrine Obbad opened Joie Pediatric Dentistry inside the former Ramsey Cinema in July 2026, more than six years after the theater closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Obbad, who found the abandoned theater in 2024, said she knew almost immediately what she wanted to do with it. "I remember walking into the abandoned theatre and feeling an instant connection and vision for the …

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go
$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go Three major projects in Westchester County are getting a combined $13.4 million in state funding, including a firehouse that has been closed for nearly five years and improvements to a popular Hudson Valley attraction.  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding on Thursday, Oct. 29, saying the money will support projects in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Croton-on-Hudson.  The largest share, $6.3 million, will go toward renovating and reopening Mount Vernon Fire Station No. 4, which has been closed for nearly five years because of serious structural problems. According to …

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by Ben Crnic