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3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where
3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players are each $50,000 richer after winning tickets were sold at stores in Dutchess and Orange counties.  The three third-prize-winning tickets, worth a combined $150,000, were sold in Middletown, Newburgh, and Poughquag for the Saturday, Oct. 31 Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery announced.  According to lottery officials, the winning tickets were purchased at:  QuickChek, located at 751-761 Route 211 East in Middletown; Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh; A Shell gas station located at 2858 Route 55 in Poughquag. Ea…

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Westchester Man Accused Of Threatening To 'Crucify' Cops Gets Deal To Avoid Prosecution: Feds Westchester Man Accused Of Threatening To 'Crucify' Cops Gets Deal To Avoid Prosecution: Feds Westchester Man Accused Of Threatening To 'Crucify' Cops Gets Deal To Avoid Prosecution: Feds
Westchester Man Accused Of Threatening To 'Crucify' Cops Gets Deal To Avoid Prosecution: Feds A man accused of threatening to kill police officers and a Westchester County mayor ahead of a St. Patrick's Day parade could avoid federal prosecution under a new agreement that places him under strict supervision for a year.   Yonkers resident Ridon Kola, who was arrested in March 2023 after allegedly making repeated threats against Yonkers Police officers and Mayor Mike Spano, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors on Thursday, Oct. 29.   The agreement, filed in federal court on Friday, Oct. 30, allows Kola to avoid further prosecu…

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Woman Charged With Aggravated DWI After Welfare Check In Westchester: Police Woman Charged With Aggravated DWI After Welfare Check In Westchester: Police Woman Charged With Aggravated DWI After Welfare Check In Westchester: Police
Woman Charged With Aggravated DWI After Welfare Check In Westchester: Police A 51-year-old woman faces an aggravated DWI charge following a welfare check in Northern Westchester, police said. Yorktown Heights resident Denise Francis, 51, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct 20, following an incident in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 2. According to police, a little after 7 p.m. on the day of Francis' arrest, officers responded to the area of East Main Street and Stony Street for a welfare check after someone reported a woman driving a car that was stopped in the road. Officers soon identified Francis as the driver and determine…

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2 Cars Crash Into Barbershop In Hudson Valley, Knock Out Support Columns 2 Cars Crash Into Barbershop In Hudson Valley, Knock Out Support Columns 2 Cars Crash Into Barbershop In Hudson Valley, Knock Out Support Columns
2 Cars Crash Into Barbershop In Hudson Valley, Knock Out Support Columns Two cars crashed into a Putnam County barbershop, knocking out support columns and leaving part of the building's roof in danger of collapsing, fire officials said.  The crash happened at International Barber Shop, located at 551 Route 6 in Mahopac, just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.   Firefighters arrived to find that both vehicles had struck the building, damaging two columns supporting an overhead roof. Crews first made sure everyone had safely gotten out of the vehicles before turning their attention to the da…

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Several Hospitalized After Route 43 Crash In Hudson Valley Several Hospitalized After Route 43 Crash In Hudson Valley Several Hospitalized After Route 43 Crash In Hudson Valley
Several Hospitalized After Route 43 Crash In Hudson Valley Multiple people were taken to hospitals after a crash on a Putnam County roadway.  The crash happened on Ludingtonville Road (Route 43) in the Lake Carmel area a little after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department.  Arriving crews helped EMS with caring for those injured while also providing traffic control at the scene.  Several people were hospitalized for further evaluation and treatment, the department said. More information about the extent of injuries was not immediately available. 

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Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash The Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated orange as New York honors a Westchester County father of two who was killed while working along Interstate 287 earlier this month.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the bridge, officially named the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will glow orange on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in memory of Jamil B. Wilson, 47, of White Plains.   Flags at state facilities across New York will also fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday in Wilson's honor.  Hochul said the statewide tribute is meant to honor Wilson's life while reminding dri…

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$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go
$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go Three major projects in Westchester County are getting a combined $13.4 million in state funding, including a firehouse that has been closed for nearly five years and improvements to a popular Hudson Valley attraction.  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding on Thursday, Oct. 29, saying the money will support projects in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Croton-on-Hudson.  The largest share, $6.3 million, will go toward renovating and reopening Mount Vernon Fire Station No. 4, which has been closed for nearly five years because of serious structural problems. According to …

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Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure
Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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Driver, 84, Hits 2 People After Jumping Curb At Taconic Parkway Rest Stop: Cops Driver, 84, Hits 2 People After Jumping Curb At Taconic Parkway Rest Stop: Cops Driver, 84, Hits 2 People After Jumping Curb At Taconic Parkway Rest Stop: Cops
Driver, 84, Hits 2 People After Jumping Curb At Taconic Parkway Rest Stop: Cops Two pedestrians were struck by an SUV that jumped a curb and drove onto a sidewalk at a rest stop along the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said.   The crash happened at the Taste of New York rest area in LaGrange at around 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, according to New York State Police.  Investigators said an 84-year-old Hudson resident was trying to park a 2014 Subaru at the rest area, located near mile marker 46.6 along the parkway. While pulling into a parking space, he accelerated, sending the vehicle over the curb and onto the sidewalk, where it s…

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Cocaine, Oxycodone, Ammo Seized From Westchester Home, 3 Charged: Police Cocaine, Oxycodone, Ammo Seized From Westchester Home, 3 Charged: Police Cocaine, Oxycodone, Ammo Seized From Westchester Home, 3 Charged: Police
Cocaine, Oxycodone, Ammo Seized From Westchester Home, 3 Charged: Police Three men were arrested after a three-month investigation into suspected drug dealing at a Westchester County apartment complex led to the seizure of cocaine, oxycodone, and ammunition, police said. The arrests followed a search of a residence on Highland Avenue in Peekskill on Thursday, Oct. 29, the Westchester County Police Department announced.  The investigation focused on suspected drug activity at the Dunbar Heights complex. After three months of investigating, authorities searched the Highland Avenue residence and found around six ounces of cocaine and 34 grams of oxycodone…

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SUV Plunges 50 Feet Down Embankment On Route 6, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley SUV Plunges 50 Feet Down Embankment On Route 6, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley SUV Plunges 50 Feet Down Embankment On Route 6, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley
SUV Plunges 50 Feet Down Embankment On Route 6, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley Firefighters rescued a driver after their SUV crashed through a guardrail, went down an embankment, and landed upside down along Route 6 in Orange County.  The crash happened on westbound Route 6 in the Woodbury area early Monday morning, Nov. 2, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.  Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle that had gone over an embankment and arrived to find a Nissan Murano on its roof around 50 feet below the roadway. The SUV had gone over the guardrail before tumbling down the slope, fire officials said.  Crews found one person inside the…

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Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say
Rutgers Frat House Assault Among 2 Attacks On Halloween Night, Campus Police Say Two people affiliated with Rutgers University were hospitalized following separate assaults near the College Avenue campus in New Brunswick early Sunday, Nov. 1, including one involving an edged weapon, authorities said. The attacks happened between midnight and 1:30 a.m., according to Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop. In the first incident, a victim was walking along Stone Street when he got into a verbal exchange with a group of unidentified men, police said. The argument turned physical, and the victim was punched and struck with an edged object before the attackers fled …

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6 Shot At Halloween Party Near UDel, Police Say 6 Shot At Halloween Party Near UDel, Police Say 6 Shot At Halloween Party Near UDel, Police Say
6 Shot At Halloween Party Near UDel, Police Say Six people were shot at a Halloween party near the University of Delaware campus in Newark late Halloween night, according to police and the NY Post. BREAKING: Chaos erupted near the University of Delaware campus after shots were fired into a Halloween crowd on East Main Street.Six people shot and rushed to hospitals. The shooter is still on the loose.This lawlessness in our college towns has to end. Pray for the victims.… — Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) November 1, 2026 The shooting happened around 11:13 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, directly acros…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…

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20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash
20-Year-Old Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash Before she was old enough to drive, a young South Florida student had already earned a distinction few teenagers can claim. Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also known as Nathalia Gadelha, has been identified by multiple reports as the co-pilot killed in a Learjet 60 crash that left all nine people aboard dead. The FAA, NTSB, and local officials had not publicly released the names of the other victims. Gadelha earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, at age 17, before receiving her driver’s license, WPEC CBS 12 in Boca Raton reported, sharing an interview it did with her whe…

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Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love'
Steve Ellis Dies: Singer Behind Enduring Pop Classic 'Everlasting Love' Music lovers are mourning the loss of a singer whose signature song has endured for decades. Steve Ellis, the teenage frontman for London band Love Affair, died Friday, Oct. 30, at age 76 after complications from a chronic illness, according to an announcement posted to his official Facebook page. Ellis died peacefully Friday evening with loved ones present, the announcement said. He is survived by his wife, Val. Love Affair reached No. 1 on the UK singles chart in 1967 with its cover of "Everlasting Love," knocking the Beatles’ "Hello, Goodbye" from the top spot. The band also hit No. 1 w…

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Westchester Resident Martha Stewart Issues Public Apology After Deleting Post Westchester Resident Martha Stewart Issues Public Apology After Deleting Post Westchester Resident Martha Stewart Issues Public Apology After Deleting Post
Westchester Resident Martha Stewart Issues Public Apology After Deleting Post Martha Stewart has delivered a blunt apology after a deleted holiday post landed the lifestyle mogul in hot water. Stewart, 85, acknowledged on Instagram that her first response to criticism of her Halloween costume had fallen short. “It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up,” Stewart wrote. “My earlier statement didn’t go far enough. I know many people are suffering economically. Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry.” The controversy began on Halloween with a photo posted on Saturday, Oct. 31, showing Stewart dressed as a person experiencing …

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Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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