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Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall
A satirical statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was taken down from the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 12-foot statue, titled "Best Friends Forever," showed Trump and Epstein frolicking together. The bronze artwork was on display near the US Capitol building before federal authorities removed it at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to the Washingtonian magazine. A plaque at the statue's base celebrated "National Friendship Month," drawing attention to Trump and the convicted sex trafficker who died in Augus…
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National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ Man With Long Island Ties Shares Secrets To Long Lif
National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
Lifestyle
Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live'
The 'SNL' exodus is continuing. Emil Wakim, who joined the show last season, announced on Instagram he will not be returning for a second season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emil Wakim (@emilwakim) "It was a gut punch of a call to get but I’m so grateful for my time there," Wakim wrote. "I was at Six Flags celebrating my friends 36th birthday and went on a really emotional walk through Bugs Bunny Park and stared out across Daffy Duck Lake thinking about life." Wakim, the show's first cast member of Lebanese descent, ca…
Lifestyle
No. 1 American City Revealed In New Survey
They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again. Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row. The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value. In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America. While beloved global …
Lifestyle
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations. It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
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Trump Administration Cuts Arts Grant Funding, Prompting Emergency Fundraiser In Westchester
Facing a sudden loss of $285,000 in federal funding, a Westchester nonprofit is turning to the community to help fill the gap and keep its programs, including a major climate-themed art exhibition, on track. White Plains-based ArtsWestchester, a cornerstone of the county's arts scene for six decades, announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Wednesday, May 14, in response to the termination of three National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants. The canceled grants are part of a broader shift in federal spending priorities under President Donald Trump’s administratio…
Real Estate
Live Inside A Painting: 100-Acre Hudson Valley Estate With Ties To Famed Artist Lists For $7M
This Hudson Valley stunner might be your masterpiece. A historic 100-acre compound just minutes from downtown Hudson offers an extraordinary mix of old-world charm, modern amenities, and a surprising connection to one of the Hudson River School’s most iconic painters. The 5,100-square-foot estate sits atop a winding drive and boasts Catskill Mountain views and sunsets “right out of the paintings themselves,” reads the listing from Houlihan Lawrence. Asking price? $7.3 million. The Hudson estate. Alon Koppel History suggests that famed landscape artist Frederic Church—best kno…
Sports
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…
Business
These Retired Crayola Colors Are Back After Decades: Here's How To Get Them
Crayola is reviving eight long-lost crayon colors for a limited time, marking the first time in its 122-year history that it has brought back retired shades. After years of fan requests, Crayola announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 that it will sell a special edition set of retired colors. The eight-count pack will be available throughout 2025 at most national retailers, along with matching colored pencils and markers. The collection includes Dandelion, which was retired in 2017, along with Blizzard Blue, Magic Mint, and Mulberry, which exited in 2003. Also making a return are Ora…
Lifestyle
Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore. His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…
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33-Year-Old Woman Murdered At Hamptons Resort Attended College In Westchester
A woman who was found murdered at a posh Long Island resort had connections to the Hudson Valley. Sabina Rosas, age 33, was killed at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Hamptons hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28, according to Suffolk County Police. Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by the name Sabina Khorramdel, was found dead in her guest room by a staff member at around 12:30 p.m. Earlier Report: Suspect In Murder At Water Mill Spa Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' Detectives did not say how the woman died, only that she was “a victi…
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Suspect In Murder At Posh LI Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist'
A Pennsylvania man suspected of murdering a woman at a high-end resort in the Hamptons was found dead hundreds of miles from the crime scene in New York. Thomas Gannon, age 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, according to Suffolk County Police. Gannon was considered the prime suspect in the killing of 33-year-old Sabina Rosas at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Long Island hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28. Earlier Report: Update: Woman Murdered At Water Mill Resort ID'd Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by th…
Lifestyle
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking
A hip and visually pleasing new restaurant in the Hudson Valley is getting lots of buzz from online reviewers and foodies alike. Located in Rockland County, Lavagna—in Italian, it means blackboard—opened in May in Suffern and was quickly embraced by food lovers for its small plates, impressive beer and wine list, and unique artwork on blackboard walls by Nyack artist Mike Delaney. For those wondering where this place is, it's the former home of Capital One and then Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., at 50 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern. The restaurant is the brainchild of Ar…
Lifestyle
Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting
Westchester's largest-ever mural has been completed after a months-long painting process. The mural, created by Na’ye Perez and titled "From the Source," was painted on the north façade of 500 Main St. in downtown New Rochelle and is now complete as of Monday, July 22. The 20-story-tall mural was commissioned by BRP Companies and was painted to honor Black and Brown communities in New Rochelle. Perez explained his thinking behind the artwork: "The mural is depicted as a collage reminiscing my body of work of paintings and drawings...The works selected to create the mural ar…
Business
New Eatery Combines Coffee, Art In Northern Westchester
A new cafe in Northern Westchester is combining Filipino-inspired pastries, coffee, and art into a fresh experience for those who stop by. Likha Art Cafe, located in Hawthorne at 363 Elwood Ave., celebrated its soft opening on Friday, July 14, the owners announced on social media. The new eatery offers a focus on art while serving coffee and a selection of Filipino-inspired sweets. Some of these pastries include mini ube flan cakes, pan de coco, ube pandesal with cheese, and mini sans rival dessert cakes. It’s our SOFT OPENING 💕Swing by! Posted by Likha Art Cafe on Friday, July 14,…
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Native, Brother Of Popular Actress Hayden Panettiere, Dies At 28
The Hudson Valley's Jansen Panettiere, whose older sister is actress Hayden Panettiere, has died at age 28, the Hollywood Reporter confirms. The Rockland County native, of Palisades, got his start in acting in the 2000s, sometimes alongside his sister. The sibling duo both appeared in Disney Channel's "Tiger Cruise" and "Racing Stripes." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jansen Rane Panettiere (@jrpanettiere) Jansen went on to land roles in "Even Stevens," "The Last Day of Summer," "The Perfect Game," "Hope & Faith," and "Third…
Obituaries
Mt. Kisco's Carol Gillian Barnes, 78, Loved To Sketch The Nature Around Her
Carol Gillian Barnes—beloved sister, caring aunt, and gifted artist whose sweet and gentle presence graced those around her—died on January 10, 2022. She was 78 years old. Carol was born on July 27, 1943 on the island of Kauai, then a United States territory. Her early years were idyllic, living amid lush gardens, swimming at the beach down the street, sliding down moss-covered rocks into waterfall pools, and riding horses. Perhaps first inspired by her beautiful surroundings, Carol began drawing at the age of two. She drew so frequently that her parents bought her a sketch pad when she …
Obituaries
Rye Native Dr. Louis Barton Was A True Scholar
Longtime Westchester resident Dr. Louis Wyatt Gunn Barton died in late August at Little Farm, his home of 40 years in Ocie, MO. Dr. Barton, age 72, was a lifelong student with prodigious academic successes. He was top student and class president at George School, and he graduated magna cum laude from Yale. He studied for masters degrees at Harvard and MIT and earned a doctoral degree in Software Engineering from Oxford University in England. During his Oxford years, he suffered from ill health and did most of his studying at his home in Ocie. Oxford made an extraordinary deci…
Obituaries
Popular Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 57
James T. Maryniak, a Hudson Valley business owner who grew up in Westchester County, has died at the age of 57. According to his obituary, Maryniak was born in New Rochelle and grew up in South Salem. He later moved to Wappingers Falls. He owned Middletown Tattoo, Tattooz Forever, and Exotic Fish & Kustom Aquariums in Wappingers Falls. Maryniak was an artist who loved tattooing, airbrushing and teaching his grandsons how to draw. "Jim was a great and loyal friend," his obituary reads. "Family meant the most to Jim, especially his sons and being Pop-Pop to his grandchildren."…
Obituaries
Alda Haravon, 91, Was Vital Part Of Pleasantville Community For Years
It is with both gratitude for a life well-lived and great sadness for our loss that Anita Haravon and the Haravon Collins family announce the death of Alda Haravon. Surrounded by family members, the angels took Alda peacefully on Nov. 10 at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, Iowa. Alda was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Bucharest, Romania, to Beatrice Berkowitz Saporta and Senor Saporta. She was baptized as a child to escape Nazi persecution. Despite fears of the impending war, Alda was an honor student at her Catholic School, Our Lady of Zion in Bucharest. She was finally able to leav…
Lifestyle
Westchester Museum Names New Executive Director
Michael Gitlitz of North Salem has been named the new executive director of the Katonah Museum of Art. KMA Board President Deborah Mullin and Board of Trustees announced Gitlitz' appointment. With more than 25 years in the art world at Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Hirschl & Adler Modern, Marlborough Gallery and Paddle8, Gitlitz brings an encyclopedic knowledge of art as well as a broad network of artists, curators and collectors to the museum, according to the board's press statement. Gitlitz' roots in northern Westchester, where he has lived for many years, have fostered a deep appr…
Lifestyle
All Aboard, All Included: Metro-North Getaways In Hudson Valley, CT
Between commuter traffic and parking limitations, planning a visit to the Bruce Museum may seem daunting to some, yet the Greenwich-based museum and the Metro-North Railroad are working together to make the trip more convenient and accessible to all. The museum and Metro-North offer a “Getaway” package that includes discounted rates for both train tickets and admission to the Bruce Museum from any station on the Metro-North Railroad. Both are combined on one ticket and purchased easily at a MetroNorth kiosk or ticket office. “We want people to take the train instead of their car for leisur…
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