Yonkers Eyes More Affordable Homes, Seeks Developers For New Homeownership Push Yonkers Eyes More Affordable Homes, Seeks Developers For New Homeownership Push Yonkers Eyes More Affordable Homes, Seeks Developers For New Homeownership Push
Yonkers Eyes More Affordable Homes, Seeks Developers For New Homeownership Push A city in Westchester County is looking for developers to help build new affordable homes on city properties as part of a push to make homeownership possible for more families.  The Yonkers Housing Authority said it will issue a Request for Qualifications on Tuesday, Sept. 15 seeking a development team for an affordable homeownership program spanning seven properties in several city neighborhoods, the authority announced.  The properties include two parcels on Herriott Street, three on Byron Avenue, and one each on Ridgeview Avenue and Ash Street. The Housing Authority purcha…
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Greenwich Billionaire's Mets Just Made MLB History Greenwich has been home to Steve Cohen for years, the hedge fund billionaire whose name sits on Cohen Private Ventures and whose baseball team just did something no other MLB franchise has done. On July 30, the New York Mets announced an exclusive multiyear partnership with Novig, a sports prediction market platform, making them the first team in Major League Baseball to sign a deal like it. Most digital betting brands chasing a sports sponsorship like this one also sell online casino games under one login. Novig skips that entirely, which is part of what makes the deal stand out. Novig Bra…
$2.35M Emerson Home's Hidden 'Ultimate Garage' Is Car Lover's Dream $2.35M Emerson Home's Hidden 'Ultimate Garage' Is Car Lover's Dream $2.35M Emerson Home's Hidden 'Ultimate Garage' Is Car Lover's Dream
$2.35M Emerson Home's Hidden 'Ultimate Garage' Is Car Lover's Dream A 1903 Victorian home in Bergen County is on the market for $2.35 million, but the real showstopper may be tucked away behind it. The seven-bedroom home at 235 Kinderkamack Road in Emerson is being sold with an adjacent property at 18 Jefferson Ave. that includes a 1,395-square-foot, three-bay garage built for serious car enthusiasts. The garage was featured in a 2007 Travel Channel episode called “Fantasy Garages,” according to the listing and longtime owner Steve D’Gerolamo. The garage and landscaping were designed to give the property a secluded feel despite its location along Kinde…
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Manheim Twp HS Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn A former Manheim Township High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach has been sentenced after admitting he sent nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and possessed dozens of child pornography images and videos, prosecutors said. David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, pleaded guilty Aug. 31 to three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, according to a release issued Friday, Sept. 11. Burkhart exchanged explicit messages…
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NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Northwell Performs Long Island’s First Pancreas Transplant In Manhasset Northwell Performs Long Island’s First Pancreas Transplant In Manhasset Northwell Performs Long Island’s First Pancreas Transplant In Manhasset
Northwell Performs Long Island’s First Pancreas Transplant In Manhasset Northwell surgeons have performed Long Island’s first pancreas transplant, a milestone procedure that helped a Queens father get off dialysis and stop taking insulin. According to Northwell Health, Carlyle Preudhomme Jr., 47, of Flushing, received a combined kidney-pancreas transplant at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset after decades of battling type 1 diabetes. Mr. Preudhomme, an audio engineer who works with hip-hop and R&B acts, had been on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. His organs were functioning below 5 percent, and swings in blood sugar had sent him to the …
Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital is now offering a new procedure to help eligible women reduce their risk of ovarian cancer during surgeries they are already planning. According to Northwell Health, the hospital now offers opportunistic salpingectomy, which removes the fallopian tubes during certain planned abdominal or pelvic surgeries. The option is for women at average risk of developing ovarian cancer who are finished with childbearing. Research increasingly shows the most common ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. The procedure may be considered during operations such as gal…
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Putnam Hospital Kids’ Day Returns Sept. 19 In Carmel Putnam Hospital’s Kids’ Day is returning to Carmel with an afternoon of family activities, health exhibits, safety demonstrations, and children’s events. According to Northwell Health, the event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the hospital campus at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue. “Kids’ Day is a fun and festive way to take part in the health of our community,” said John Mahoney, manager of Volunteer Resources. “We look forward to bringing together organizations from all over Putnam County to celebrate children and families.” Families can take part in interactive health and …
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Popular Chicken Salad Chain Making NY Debut With Clifton Park Location: How To Win Free Food A fast-growing chicken salad chain popular in the South is officially making its debut in the Empire State. Chicken Salad Chick will open its first New York location on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the company said in a news release. The restaurant is located at The Shops at Village Plaza at 5 Southside Drive in Clifton Park. The Clifton Park restaurant is the first planned under a 25-location franchise agreement. New restaurants will open in major Upstate markets like Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Hudson Valley. The deal is the largest franchise development agreement in Chicken Sala…
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Griffin Health Gala To Benefit Cancer Care Set For Oct. 3 Griffin Health’s annual gala will bring a Caribbean-themed night of music, food, auctions, and dancing to Wallingford while raising money for cancer care. According to Griffin Health, the 2026 Griffin Health Gala, titled “Calypso Nights,” will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Oakdale Theater, 95 S. Turnpike Road. The event will feature steel drum music, tropical décor, island-inspired food, and music from Therapi Band. Guests can also take part in live and silent auctions. Auction items and experiences include private chef dining at home, VIP Live Nation music experien…
Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club
Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice of Westchester has received a $1,500 donation from The Scarsdale Woman’s Club to support end-of-life care in Westchester County. “The Scarsdale Woman’s Club has been a strong supporter of our organization for years, and we are grateful for their unwavering generosity,” said Mary K. Spengler, RN, MS, LNHA, CEO of Hospice of Westchester. “With this donation, we can continue to provide quality and compassionate services and programs to our patients, their families, and the wider Westchester community,” Spengler added. To learn more about Hospice of Westchester, click here.