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Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Richard Gere began his latest appearance on the "Today" show with a gesture that had to be blurred.  The "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor, age 75, appeared on NBC's "Today" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and started his interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie by giving a middle finger, according to a report by People. The gesture prompted shock from Guthrie, who joked, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show! I'm bleeping you!"  If you're wondering why Gere chose to start off his appearance like that, it's because the show had just shown a clip from his new …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors 'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Billy Crystal, who is from New York, was one of five other iconic figures celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors. Billy Crystal, known for his roles in movies such as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers,” received his honors at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC in a pre-recorded show that was broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The 75-year-old Crystal, who was born in the Bronx and later moved to Long Beach on Long Island, was honored alongside Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick. “It was magical, …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Several major media companies will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, Variety reports.  This comes after the court ruled 6-3 to overturn people's constitutional right to the procedure on the morning of Friday, June 24. Companies including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Sony and Meta confirmed to Variety that they will be reimbursing their employees who travel across state lines to get an abortion. You can read what these companies said by clicking here. 

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air
First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air What happened to Gabby Petito? That's the name of the first prime-time network TV special on the homicide case of the 22-year-old Long Island native that's captured the attention of the nation. The 48 Hours episode will air Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Jericka Duncan is the anchor. The program will detail how the fact that Petito and boyfriend Brian Laundrie openly shared their lives on social media has made the case especially personal for millions. A timeline of events leading up to Petito's death may be found here. Click here for an eight-minut…

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by Joe Lombardi