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Mount Pleasant, NY
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Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs
What began as a first job out of college turned into a lifelong mission for Nancy Bellini, who recently marked four decades helping create a community for special needs residents in Northern Westchester. Bellini, the longtime program director of the Hawthorne-based North East Westchester Special Recreation Program, marked her 40-year milestone with the nonprofit on March 11. That immense achievement now has her reflecting on a career defined by connection, growth, and a deep commitment to the people she serves. “When you do what you love, I guess that’s what happens,” …
Bellmore, NY
Lifestyle
LI's Tatyana Ali, Will Smith Break The Internet Recreating Iconic 'Fresh Prince' Dance
Will Smith and Tatyana Ali just broke the internet. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air duo sent fans into a frenzy after Smith posted a TikTok video of him and Ali recreating one of the most iconic dance scenes from the ‘90s sitcom. Smith initially shared a clip as part of a viral trend inspired by a classic Fresh Prince moment: the scene where Will walks in on his cousin Ashley (Ali) dancing to music on her Walkman, then starts copying her moves behind her back. When she finally turns around, she finds him mid-dance battle, busting out some legendary moves of his own. For weeks, TikTok users hav…
Newark, NJ
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MTV 90s Legend Makes Grand Return To NJ For Book Launch
Bill Bellamy's career has come full circle. The Newark native, who was a top VJ on MTV in the 90s, will be appearing at Newark Symphony Hall on Tuesday, April 25, to celebrate his new memoir "Top Billin': Stories of Laughter, Lessons and Triumph," which chronicles how a kid from New Jersey ended up partying with Snoop Dogg and Tupac and even starring in his own movie. Newark Symphony Hall is where Bellamy first performed standup comedy. "My story is a true American story," Bellamy said. "It's about a guy coming up from humble beginnings pursuing his dream and refusing to g…
White Plains, NY
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Man Being Sought In NYC Subway Attack Posted Troubling, Threatening Videos Online
The man now being sought as a suspect in connection with the New York City subway attack posted dozens of troubling and threatening videos online. Frank R. James, age 62, with addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, is the subject of a large manhunt by state and federal law enforcement to determine if he has any connection to the shooting rampage at the Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday, April 12 in which 10 people were shot and many others wounded. He was originally identified as a person of interest in the case on Tuesday before police officially labeled him as a suspect on Wednesd…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Chris Rock Packs Atlantic City's Borgata Following Will Smith Slap
Will Smith's Oscars slap didn't hurt the turnout for Chris Rock's comedy tour. The comedian packed the Borgata in Atlantic City over the weekend, the second stop on his "Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022." Lines were longer than expected, and even those who purchased their tickets online were forced to wait for an hour or more, PhillyMag reports. StubHub users hiked up ticket prices, some to nearly $1,000. The first show started at 8 p.m., but was supposed to start at 7 p.m., the outlet said. "I had a whole show written long before that shit went down," the comic said, before launch…
Bristol, PA
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'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock
Actor and rapper Will Smith has formally apologized to comedian Chris Rock after assaulting him on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," the "King Richard" winner wrote on Instagram with his comments disabled Monday evening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) "Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much …
Bristol, PA
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Will Smith Could Lose First Oscar For Live Chris Rock Slap
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m., The Academy announced that it condemns Smith's actions during the live show and that a "formal review" is underway, AP reports. ***** Actor and rapper Will Smith could lose his first Oscar for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the live show on Sunday, March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. "The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the organization tweeted early Monday. The Academy does not condone violence of any form.Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from the…
Somers, NY
Lifestyle
Did You See Her? Mariska Hargitay Filming 'Law & Order SVU' In Westchester
If you happen to be around Purchase College the past couple of days you might have seen "Law & Order SVU" star Mariska Hargitay, aka "Detective Olivia Benson. According to On Location Vacations, the long-running series is filming in Westchester County this week. Although spotted at tredici NORTH, the hot Italian restaurant in Purchase on Thursday, April 25, OLV reports the star was back filming at the college on Friday, April 26. Other "big" stars recently seen while filming in the area include James Franco, Jennifer Lopez, and Will Smith. Let Daily Voice know if you…
