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NY 'Hero' Dies Saving Drowning Child: 'Was Life Of Every Party'
Jamie Lambros died a hero.
The 48-year-old New York resident, from Long Island's Deer Park, died Monday, Oct. 7, while trying to save a young boy and his mother in the waters of Bermuda.
Lambros was enjoying a family vacation at Horseshoe Bay Beach when he noticed the 10-year-old boy struggling and went in after him, his friend, Chris Pompeo, said on Facebook. The child and his mother survived, but Lambros drowned.
“In his final moments, Jamie showed the courage and selflessness that those who knew him will always remember,” relatives said on a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expens…
City In Westchester Reveals Plans To Transform Downtown, Create 'Lively Retail Environment'
A city in Westchester has unveiled plans to redevelop its downtown with new shopping, dining, and entertainment, and create a new district.
In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, New Rochelle officials detailed its new Downtown Retail Strategy, which aims to create more bustling streets, job opportunities, and increased visitation to the city.
The plan includes the creation of the Vanguard District, which encompasses the area bounded by LeCount Place, Main Street, North Avenue, and Huguenot Street. The area will be a "vibrant hub" of retail, dining, and entertainmen…
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of NY Schools That Received Products
A preliminary list has been released of schools that received items that were part of a nationwide recall of millions of pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria.
The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Earlier this week, the recall was expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds of products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio…
Steve Carell, Tina Fey Spotted At Popular Hudson Valley Diner While Filming Netflix Series
Steve Carell and Tina Fey were spotted at the same diner, only on different nights, while filming in the Hudson Valley.
The duo is in the area filming a new Netflix series based on the 1981 movie "The Four Seasons," which starred Carol Burnet and Alan Alda.
While filming, both ate at the Dutchess County Yankee Clipper Diner in Beacon.
The diner is known for its, well, diner food, including goodies like the Turkey Gobbler, which consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce smothered in gravy.
They also have a wide selection of sandwiches, breakfast items, …