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Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat
Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat New polling is showing a tight race ahead of New York’s special election to fill George Santos’ vacant House seat. An Emerson College/PIX11 poll of 3rd District voters released Thursday, Jan. 18, shows Democrat Tom Suozzi narrowly leading Republican Mazi Pilip 45 percent to 42 percent. Five percent of voters want someone else for the job while nine percent are still undecided, the poll found. Earlier Report: Election Date Set To Fill George Santos' Vacant House Seat The 3rd District seat – which represents parts of Nassau County and Queens – has sat vacant since Santos was ousted i…
'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post 'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post
'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post You too can eat and drink like a well-known New York Times columnist at Newark Airport, but now at a discounted rate. Smokehouse, located in Terminal A at the airport, announced on social media it is offering a hamburger, fries and a double shot of whiskey for $17.78.  Earlier report: NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport The move comes in response to a post from David Brooks, who bemoaned that his meal consisting of those items cost $78. Just added to the Menu. We’re the topic of America right now! #youcantbeatourmeat Nina Dawkins Kevin W Wortham Maurice…
NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport
NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport A tweet by David Brooks, a conservative commentator who writes for the New York Times, complaining about the price of a meal at Newark Airport has gone viral, with some questioning its authenticity. Brooks lamented that his burger, fries and alcohol combo cost $78 in a post on  the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) that has been viewed almost 15 million times. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 "This is why Americans think the economy is te…
Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A brand-new report ranks all 50 states from top to bottom based on a variety of factors. U.S. News & World Report released its annual best states rankings on Tuesday, May 2, and New York came in at -- drumroll, please -- No. 20. Rankings were based on statistics in several categories, including economy, crime, health care, infrastructure, and education. A total of 48.8 percent of New Yorkers are college educated, the report said. New York has a median income of $43,462 and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of just over $2 billion. Utah is the top-ranked state in the rankings. …
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores Nearly two dozen New York locations are among a new round of scheduled closures announced by struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Another 87 stores are due to close in 2023, the company announced this week, including 23 locations in New York. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. “This store fleet reduction expands the compan…
Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's
Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's Westchester County has just received an Aa1 bond rating by Moody's Investors Service, reflecting the county's "diverse and resilient economy," according to the company. In addition, it has upgraded the county’s rating outlook to positive from stable.  Earlier Report - County's Bond Rating Outlook Upgraded By Fitch Ratings According to the report that came with the rating, the county has benefitted from "strong resident wealth, a sizeable corporate base, and healthy full value per capita," as well as a home for workers commuting to New York City, according to Moody's.&n…
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan When it comes to President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, a majority of New Yorkers support the move, according to a fresh Siena College poll.  The poll found that by 56 to 33 percent, New Yorkers supported the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants with loans held by the Department of Education. Non-Pell Grant recipients would have $10,000 in student debt canceled. Among those polled, 29 percent think Biden’s plan goes too far, while 21 percent said it doesn’t go far enough. Thirty-nine …
NY Officials Announce Addition Of 1,200 Acres To Three Hudson Valley State Parks NY Officials Announce Addition Of 1,200 Acres To Three Hudson Valley State Parks
NY Officials Announce Addition Of 1,200 Acres To Three Hudson Valley State Parks New York officials announced that a total of about 1,200 acres of parkland will be added to three state parks in the Hudson Valley. According to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, March 3, the new parkland will be added to Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve in Dutchess and Putnam counties, Schunnemunk State Park in Orange County, and Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam County. Hochul said $9.7 million in funds from the state's Environmental Protection Fund and the federal Highlands Conservation Act Fund were used to purchase the properties. O…
Hochul's Ascension To Governor Will Clear Way For New Lieutenant From Westchester Hochul's Ascension To Governor Will Clear Way For New Lieutenant From Westchester
Hochul's Ascension To Governor Will Clear Way For New Lieutenant From Westchester The leadership in Albany will have a brand-new look in two weeks when Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation takes effect and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul officially takes over on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Cuomo finally gave into calls for his resignation on Tuesday, Aug. 10, effective 14 days later, when Hochul takes over, opening the door for a new lieutenant governor to take over her position. According to the Associated Press, Hochul has tapped her successor in State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers), who is set to take over the duties of lieutenant governor once Hochul becomes govern…
COVID-19: New York's State Of Emergency To Be Lifted COVID-19: New York's State Of Emergency To Be Lifted
Covid-19: New York's State Of Emergency To Be Lifted The State of Emergency put in place in New York more than a year ago is set to expire as the state continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of Thursday, June 24, the State of Emergency will be lifted as the state went from one of the COVID-19 hotbeds in the world to the lowest infection rate in the country. “The State of Emergency expires tomorrow, and it will not be renewed,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan on Wednesday, June 23. “It will punctuate the end of the emergency we’ve been in because New Yorkers and essent…
COVID-19: Cuomo Says Rapid Testing Key To Kickstarting Economy, Restoring Arts, Entertainment COVID-19: Cuomo Says Rapid Testing Key To Kickstarting Economy, Restoring Arts, Entertainment
Covid-19: Cuomo Says Rapid Testing Key To Kickstarting Economy, Restoring Arts, Entertainment Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that rapid COVID-19 testing could be the secret weapon in keeping New York's economy open and restoring the state’s famed arts and entertainment scene. During Day 2 of the “State of the State” address on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Cuomo addressed how to best continue reopening during the pandemic while laying out a plan to get musicians, dancers, and other artists back to work. 
“In New York, we’ve always understood the COVID reality was not about opening or closing the economy, but about striking a new balance where we use the science and technology to open intelligently,” he…
Meifang Yang of Chappaqua, 97, Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Respected Economist Meifang Yang of Chappaqua, 97, Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Respected Economist
Meifang Yang of Chappaqua, 97, Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Respected Economist Meifang Yang of Chappaqua died on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the age of 97. Born in Shanghai on January 19, 1923 to Zengyi Yang and Yuzhen Yang, she was the fourth of seven children.  Meifang grew up in a well-educated family, learning English at a young age. She graduated from St. John’s University in Shanghai and went on to become a respected economist at the Bank of China for the large majority of her career.  Even after her retirement, she was invited by other institutions like the Bank of Communications to serve as a professional advisor. At her office cafeteria, she met kind and welcoming H…
COVID-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory COVID-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory
Covid-19: NY Discourages Non-Essential Travel To, From NJ, CT; Adds Two States To Advisory With both New Jersey and Connecticut now meeting the criteria to be added to what had been a tristate travel advisory, New York is now discouraging non-essential travel to and from those neighboring states, as well as Pennsylvania. Two other states -- Maryland and Arizona -- were added to the quarantine list on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Under rules for the New York advisory, travelers who pass through a state on a list for less than 24 hours are exempt from the quarantine requirement. On Monday, Oct. 19, Connecticut changed its guidelines for the advisory, now saying a state has to …
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, is the first presidential debate between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden. The debate will be held in Cleveland and Fox news program host Chris Wallace will be the moderator. The event will begin at 9 p.m. and will last for about 90 minutes without commercial breaks. Topics for tonight’s debate include the Supreme Court, COVID-19, economy, race and violence in America, and election integrity, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates. There are two other debates scheduled for Oct. 15 and 22. On Oct. 7, the vice-pr…
COVID-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response COVID-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response
Covid-19: Here's How NYers Rate Cuomo's Pandemic Response A large majority of registered voters in New York support the work Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been putting in during his deft handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new poll. A new Marist College survey of 718 adults between Monday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 8 found that 72 percent of respondents approve of how Cuomo has dealt with the pandemic. Of those polled, 24 percent said they disapprove and 4 percent were unsure. Democrats overwhelmingly supported Cuomo’s work during the pandemic with a 90 percent approval rating, while 53 percent of Republicans said they disapprov…
COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 The Hudson Valley and Long Island are on track to become the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 3 of opening up the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Provided the COVID-19 numbers continue to stay steady, the Hudson Valley will enter Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 23, with Long Island following suit a day later on Wednesday, June 24. Related story - COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as nai…
COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Hudson Valley Testing Trend At 'Pivotal Point' In Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Hudson Valley Testing Trend At 'Pivotal Point' In Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Three-Day Hudson Valley Testing Trend At 'Pivotal Point' In Pandemic Though many states that have reopened amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak have seen sudden spikes in cases, New York continues to thrive as the state slowly restarts the economy. With the state now evaluating specific numbers daily and conducting more than 50,000 tests daily statewide, the number of potential COVID-19 patients testing positive for the virus has remained steady throughout the week. On Tuesday, June 9 1.2 percent of Hudson Valley residents tested for COVID-19 were positive, fluctuating to .8 percent the following day and back up to 1.1 percent on Thursday, June 11.…
COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store
Covid-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store With states beginning to slowly reopen their economies amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, most Americans are still exercising extreme caution as businesses open their doors. A new Quinnipiac University poll of 1,323 Americans nationwide between Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 18 gauged what is going to be considered “new normal” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The poll found that 75 percent of voters believe the country should take a slow approach to reopen, even if it has a negative impact on the economy.  However, 21 percent are emphasizing the economy over public health,…
COVID-19: County Execs From Westchester, Long Island Discuss Paths To Reopening COVID-19: County Execs From Westchester, Long Island Discuss Paths To Reopening
Covid-19: County Execs From Westchester, Long Island Discuss Paths To Reopening County executives from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties met on a Facebook Watch meeting to discuss the future of downstate New York amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone welcomed Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Westchester County Executive George Latimer for a lengthy conversation on Thursday, May 21 as they discussed the unique challenges the two regions are facing as they look to start slowly reopening their economies. Currently, Long Island and the mid-Hudson Valley, the region Westchester has been grouped in, are the only r…
'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers' 'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers'
'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers' Asian giant hornets, now known globally as "murder hornets,” may have made their way to the United States as “unwitting hitchhikers,” according to health officials monitoring their arrival. Last week, reports of the vicious insects, which are approximately two-inches long and could be potentially deadly to humans and animals, surfaced on the West Coast, adding anxiety to those already gripped in fear from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a spokesperson for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, it was unclear how the hornets made it to the United States, though he said …
'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival 'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival
'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival A Westchester County town is “preparing for the next threat” as so-called “murder hornets” have been confirmed in Washington State. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Wednesday morning, May 6 that the town is "stockpiling epinephrine and other medications" after the Asian giant hornet was spotted in the United States for the first time, prompting fears the insects could make their way to New York. Earlier story - Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US According to Feiner, “instead of waiting, the Town of Greenburgh EMS is preparing.” "Beyond its si…
COVID-19: Former Google CEO To Reimagine How New York Operates COVID-19: Former Google CEO To Reimagine How New York Operates
Covid-19: Former Google CEO To Reimagine How New York Operates Gov. Andrew Cuomo has tabbed former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to help lead the charge in reimagining the “new normal” in New York as it begins to come out the other side of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Schmidt will be tasked with heading a 15-member blue-ribbon commission that will “Reimagine New York.” “We need a true visionary, and that’s Eric Schmidt,” Cuomo said. “He might be the best in the world. He saw a future no one else envisioned and developed a way to get there. So I’m asking him to work with us to bring that visionary aspect to our government and our society. “Th…
'Murder Hornet': Videos Show What It's Like To Be Stung By Dangerous Insect Now In US 'Murder Hornet': Videos Show What It's Like To Be Stung By Dangerous Insect Now In US
'Murder Hornet': Videos Show What It's Like To Be Stung By Dangerous Insect Now In US Videos of massive so-called “murder hornets” with venomous stingers that have migrated from Asia have been making the rounds on social media, showing the insect killing its often larger prey with impunity. New story: 'Murder Hornets': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival The hornets have been shown killing mice, other rodents, coyotes, and large bugs. See video above - warning: graphic content.  It is unclear where the videos have been shot, though the invasive insect has reportedly made its way to the United States, in Washington State, as well as Canada. …
COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen
Covid-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Mall Owner Pulls Back On Reopening Date Simon says ... it’s time to reopen some malls in the region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Simon Property Group announced this week that Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Orange County will be reopening on Saturday, May 16, the day after the state “unpauses” and begins reopening some non-essential businesses. Other planned openings in New York include Shops at Nanuet, and The Westchester in White Plains. In total, nearly two dozen properties in the area are expected to reopen, pend…
COVID-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board COVID-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board
Covid-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board The president of Westchester Community College has been chosen to help determine when New York should begin reopening the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed Dr. Belinda Miles to his newly-formed NY Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board, which will guide when some regions in the state can begin to kickstart their economies. The advisory board, chaired by former Secretaries to the Governor Steve Cohen and Bill Mulrow, includes health, business, workforce, and education from throughout the state. According to Cuomo, the board will be “made…
COVID-19: 'I Dare You,' Says Cuomo, Firing Back At Mitch McConnell Over State Bankruptcy COVID-19: 'I Dare You,' Says Cuomo, Firing Back At Mitch McConnell Over State Bankruptcy
Covid-19: 'I Dare You,' Says Cuomo, Firing Back At Mitch McConnell Over State Bankruptcy With New York State revenues projected to decline by approximately $13.3 billion dollars this year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo dared Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to sign a bill allowing states to declare for bankruptcy. McConnell (R-Kentucky) had said that states facing budget crises due to the pandemic should declare bankruptcy, a notion that Cuomo called “one of the really dumb ideas of all time.” During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, April 24, Cuomo doubled down, daring McConnell and the Senate to pass a bill allowing states to …
These Westchester Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings These Westchester Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
These Westchester Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings A handful of municipalities in the Hudson Valley -- all located in Westchester County -- are among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. The four are: No. 2 Scarsdale, average household income: $452,041 No. 13 Bronxville, $330,412 No. 15 Larchmont, $324,835 No. 26 Greenville (aka Edgemont), $297, 128 No. 27 Rye, $297,011 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats In a first look at head-to-head 2020 presidential matchups nationwide, six Democratic challengers lead President Donald Trump if the election was held today. Former Vice President Joseph Biden has been losing some support among Democrats, but still leads the Republican incumbent by 53 to 40 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released on Tuesday, June 11. In other matchups, the Quinnipiac Poll found: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading President Trump by 51 to 42 percent; California Sen. Kamala Harris ahead of Trump by 49 to 41 percent; Massachusetts Sen.…
This Hudson Valley City Ranks As NY's Worst Place To Live, New Survey Says This Hudson Valley City Ranks As NY's Worst Place To Live, New Survey Says
This Hudson Valley City Ranks As NY's Worst Place To Live, New Survey Says While the Empire State is home to some of the most affluent and desirable places to live in the country, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. 24/7 Wall St. created a weighted index of 25 measures that include four categories - affordability, economy, quality of life, and community - to determine which cities were the worst to live in every state. The complete methodology can be found here. The City of Newburgh in Orange County was designated as the “worst city to live” In New York in the newly released report. The report found that Newburgh, with a population of 28,444, with …
This Hudson Valley Town Ranks Among Highest In State For Most Deer Taken In 2018 This Hudson Valley Town Ranks Among Highest In State For Most Deer Taken In 2018
This Hudson Valley Town Ranks Among Highest In State For Most Deer Taken In 2018 Hunters in a Hudson Valley town ranked among the best in the state during a busy deer hunting season. During the 2018-2019 deer hunting season, an estimated 227,787 white-tailed deer were killed, according to new numbers released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, marking a 12 percent increase over the previous year. The estimated state deer take included 114,402 antler-less deer and 113,385 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 20 percent increase in antler-less harvest and a 5 percent increase in buck harvest from last season. According to the 2018 N…
Here's How Many More Deer NY Hunters Killed Last Year Compared To 2017 Here's How Many More Deer NY Hunters Killed Last Year Compared To 2017
Here's How Many More Deer NY Hunters Killed Last Year Compared To 2017 New York hunters enjoyed a fruitful and busy deer hunting season, taking down 12 percent more deer statewide compared to the previous year. During the 2018-2019 deer hunting season, an estimated 227,787 white-tailed deer were killed, according to new numbers released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In the previous deer hunting season, hunters harvested 203,427 deer, which had been a 4.5 percent decrease from 2016, the NYSDEC noted. Regionally, hunters killed 28,642 deer in the Northern Zone and 199,145 deer in the Southern Zone. Approximately 60 percent of th…