Partly Cloudy 55°
News
NY Ranks In Top Half Of US For Most Stress, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranks In Top Half Of US For Most Stress, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranks In Top Half Of US For Most Stress, New Study Says: Here's Why While most Americans are feeling the pressure — from rising costs to political uncertainty — residents in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may be catching a bit of a break, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most stressed states in the US on Monday, Mar. 24. The findings suggest that despite national anxieties — like inflation, job instability, and healthcare access — many in the region are experiencing less day-to-day stress than much of the country. Connecticut ranked 42nd overall, placing it among the 10 least-stressed states. The Constitution State had …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Politics
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack 'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack The gloves may have come off in the heated years-long relationship between The New York Times and President Donald Trump. The Times, a frequent target since Trump’s 2016 campaign, fired back following a Truth Social post naming its reporters — and one of their spouses. The Times' response came after Trump's comment on the Truth Social platform Sunday night, March 23 calling out Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman by name and even mentioning Baker's spouse, a journalist who doesn't even work for The Times. "The Failing New York Times insists on using Liddle’ Peter Baker, a reall…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump Tiger Woods just teed up his relationship with Vanessa Trump. The golf icon went Instagram official with Trump on Sunday, March 23, posting cozy photos of the two canoodling and captioning it with a romantic message. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote. “We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.” The post marks the first public confirmation of a relationship between the 49-year-old athlete and 47-year-old Trump, who was married to President Trump's son, Donald T…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Westchester In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Planning to See DC’s Cherry Blossoms? Here’s the Best Time (And When They’ll Be Gone) Planning to See DC’s Cherry Blossoms? Here’s the Best Time (And When They’ll Be Gone)
Planning to See DC’s Cherry Blossoms? Here’s the Best Time (And When They’ll Be Gone) If you're waiting for the perfect moment to snap those cherry blossom selfies in D.C.—this is it. The National Park Service has officially called it: Peak bloom for the iconic Yoshino cherry trees was Sunday, March 23.  That means 70% of blossoms are open, and the Tidal Basin is about to turn into a full-on pink-and-white wonderland. But fair warning: the blooms are breathtaking—and very, very brief. While they can last a few days, all it takes is one windy storm or a surprise frost to knock those petals off faster than your phone can open the camera app. On the flip side, cool and c…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Large Fight Leads To Shooting At Public Housing Complex In Hudson Valley, 1 Hospitalized Large Fight Leads To Shooting At Public Housing Complex In Hudson Valley, 1 Hospitalized
Large Fight Leads To Shooting At Public Housing Complex In Hudson Valley, 1 Hospitalized A 50-year-old woman was shot during a large fight in Dutchess County, prompting a heavy police response, authorities said.  The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. on Friday, March 21 near the Thurgood Marshall Terrace public housing complex at 109 Delafield St., where authorities received reports of a disturbance and gunfire, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Sunday, March 23.  When officers and detectives arrived on the scene, they found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her leg or foot. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Poli…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Congresswoman Dies At Age 49; NY Native Former Congresswoman Dies At Age 49; NY Native
Former Congresswoman Dies At Age 49; NY Native A former US congresswoman who became a television commentator has died. Mia Love, a New York native who grew up in Connecticut, was 49 and had been battling brain cancer. After moving west, she served as mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah — about 30 miles outside Salt Lake City — from 2010 to 2014. She was then elected to Congress in 2014 to represent Utah’s 4th District, becoming the first Black Republican woman elected to the House. She served two terms, beginning in 2015. News of her death was announced by her family on social media late Sunday night, March 23.  "With grateful heart…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers A growing number of Americans are working multiple jobs, with new federal data showing that approximately 8.9 million people now hold a second job.  This marks the highest rate since April 2009, during the Great Recession. At least 5 percent of the American workforce is now balancing multiple jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While inflation has slowed in recent months, financial pressures continue to drive workers toward additional employment. Rising Costs, Reduced Hours Among Key Factors Economic uncertainty, increased living expenses, and reduced work hours …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS
New Scam Involving Fraudulent Texts Impersonates IRS A new scam involves unsolicited text messages impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency says. The fraudulent messages falsely claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment and instruct them to click a deceptive link to "claim" the funds. How The Scam Works Victims receive a text message that appears to be from the IRS, stating they are owed an Economic Impact Payment. The message urges them to provide personal information to process the supposed payment. Scammers promise the money will be deposited into a bank account or mailed as a check within 1-2…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+ Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+
Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+ Fireball Whisky is turning up the heat on senior discounts. Fireball is offering a lifetime supply of its cinnamon whisky to fans who are at least 90 years old, Sazerac Company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 24. The offer runs through Monday, Mar. 31 — fittingly, the 90th day of the year. Anyone born in 1935 or earlier can enter by heading to LifetimeSupplyofFireball.com or by having someone nominate them. "We've seen them all over social, we've heard directly from the source, and we can confirm one undeniable truth: senior citizens love Fireball," said Dan…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Westchester Police Department Has The Internet Howling ‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Westchester Police Department Has The Internet Howling
‘Bitey McBiterton’ Lost Dog Post From Westchester Police Department Has The Internet Howling The Ossining Police Department didn’t just reunite a lost dog with its owners—they earned the internet’s love while doing it. On Saturday, March 22, the Westchester, NY department posted a tongue-in-cheek update about a runaway pup spotted near Sarah Street and North Malcolm Street.  The name? Bitey McBiterton. “Bitey McBiterton was found wandering on Sarah Street off North Malcolm Street,” police wrote. “Our Officers are unsure if Bitey is male or female, and aren’t keen on checking. If you recognize this super friendly pup, tell their owners to come get them, like now. Thanks.” The…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'Do It Light, I Love Him:' Selena Gomez Backs Benny Blanco’s Unibrow Pluck Watched By 23M 'Do It Light, I Love Him:' Selena Gomez Backs Benny Blanco’s Unibrow Pluck Watched By 23M
'Do It Light, I Love Him:' Selena Gomez Backs Benny Blanco’s Unibrow Pluck Watched By 23M When Benny Blanco decided to tame his unibrow, he didn’t expect to go viral—but 23 million TikTok views later, the internet can’t stop watching, especially with fiancée Selena Gomez cheering him on. The music producer posted a TikTok of himself getting his unibrow plucked, and as of Sunday, March 23, it had racked up 23.4 million views—thanks in no small part to a cameo from his fiancée, Selena Gomez. “Do it light because I love him,” Gomez can be heard saying from the background, sweetly defending her man (who has an estimated net worth of approximately $50 million, according to multiple s…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine