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'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race
'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has declared victory in a close reelection race, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger Brett Yarris to secure another four years in office.  Byrne, a Republican, received 20,145 votes, or 47.99 percent, compared with Yarris' 19,550 votes, or 46.57 percent, according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections following Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The difference was just 595 votes, with Conservative candidate Tatiana Brahimi receiving another 2,271 votes, or 5.41 percent.  All 21 Election Day polling places had …

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Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted
Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted Democrats scored two major victories in Rockland County on Election Day, unseating a longtime town supervisor and a Republican state senator in races that could reshape the county's political landscape.  Democrat Eugene Bondar defeated longtime Republican Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, while Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, also a Democrat, defeated Republican state Sen. Bill Weber in New York's 38th Senate District on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  According to unofficial election results from the Rockland County Board of Elections, Bondar received 19,885 votes, or 54.39 percent, compared with 1…
New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal
New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal Sushi lovers in Westchester County have a new spot to try, complete with a half-price grand opening deal.  Mikado is opening at 214 East Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, near the Metro-North train station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  To celebrate, the restaurant will offer 50 percent off starting Monday, Nov. 9. The Japanese restaurant, which began as a small sushi takeout business in 2010, also has locations throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.  The restaurant's dinner menu features sushi…
New Chick-fil-A Opening In Westchester— And Customers Wearing Cow Spots Get Free Food New Chick-fil-A Opening In Westchester— And Customers Wearing Cow Spots Get Free Food New Chick-fil-A Opening In Westchester— And Customers Wearing Cow Spots Get Free Food
New Chick-fil-A Opening In Westchester— And Customers Wearing Cow Spots Get Free Food A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is opening in Westchester County this week, and customers who dress like cows during its first day in business can score free food to celebrate.   The restaurant will open at 20 Tarrytown Rd. in White Plains on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 a.m., the company announced.   To mark the occasion, Chick-fil-A is hosting a "Moove-In Party" offering a free entrée or kid's meal to anyone who visits on opening day wearing cow spots. Customers can participate by wearing anything from a full cow costume to a simple cow-spotted accessory, according to t…
Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County
Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Paper ballots cast in Westchester County during an Election Day voting machine failure will begin being counted on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, election officials announced.   The Westchester County Board of Elections will begin counting the ballots at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, after widespread scanner problems prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  According to the Board of Elections, the ballots were secured after polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday and were being transported under police supervision from polling places to the boa…

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These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Mother, 10-Year-Old Daughter Hit By School Bus In Westchester County Mother, 10-Year-Old Daughter Hit By School Bus In Westchester County Mother, 10-Year-Old Daughter Hit By School Bus In Westchester County
Mother, 10-Year-Old Daughter Hit By School Bus In Westchester County A mother and her young daughter were struck by a school bus in Westchester County, but officials said they are expected to be okay. The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, when the mother and her 10-year-old daughter were crossing West 3rd Street in Mount Vernon, according to city officials.  The bus had been turning after a stop sign when it struck them, officials said.  They both sustained minor injuries and complained of pain. They were taken to a local hospital to be evaluated, according to the city. 

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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Vice President JD Vance is pointing to one issue as the driving force behind Republicans’ midterm losses, challenging his party to confront why voters turned away. In a post on X, Vance blamed the war with Iran for Republican defeats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, elections. He argued the central problem was voters switching sides, not Republicans failing to turn out. Vance said campaign analysts saw encouraging turnout figures, but many people who supported the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 ultimately voted for Democrats. “There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why tha…