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Trump Inauguration: NY Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony Trump Inauguration: NY Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony
Trump Inauguration: NY Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony New York’s Christopher Macchio is gearing up for the biggest performance of his life. The internationally renowned opera tenor and Holbrook native was chosen to perform the National Anthem at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “It is with deep humility and gratitude that I have accepted President Donald J. Trump’s gracious invitation,” Macchio said on X. Known for his powerful performances, Macchio – dubbed “America’s Tenor” on his social accounts – is no stranger to high-profile events. In addition to his solo career and work with the New York Tenors, h…

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by Michael Mashburn
Sports
NY Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium NY Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium
NY Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium New York’s Ali Berke is hoping for a grand slam of her own. The 23-year-old Long Island resident, from Oceanside, is crisscrossing the country on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. She got the wild idea after landing a singing gig at Boston’s Fenway Park before a Red Sox game in 2023. “Me and my dad started thinking, 'how cool would it be if I could sing at all 30 MLB parks?'” Berke told Daily Voice. Instagram/alitheanthemgirl As of early September, she's well on her way. The pop singer/songwriter has already wowed crowds at 12 MLB stadium…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Westchester Singer Who Got Kanye'd In High School Has Last Laugh On 'American Idol' Westchester Singer Who Got Kanye'd In High School Has Last Laugh On 'American Idol'
Westchester Singer Who Got Kanye'd In High School Has Last Laugh On 'American Idol' "I'll let you finish in a minute, but..." A college student from Yonkers who got Kanye'd by a peer while singing the National Anthem during her junior year of high school at Yonkers Montessori Academy got the last laugh this week on "American Idol." Amara Valerio, 20, shared her story during her audition Sunday, March 12 on ABC. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie gathered 'round an iPad to watch a clip of the incident that went down in 2019. "Hi, this is my senior graduating class and I would like to sing the National Anthem," a student said after grabbing the mic from Valer…

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by Cecilia Levine