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Northern Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report Northern Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report
Northern Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report Richard Gere is leaving the United States.  No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain.  Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is Coming From Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is Coming From
Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is Coming From With Spooky Season over, attention is turning to the holidays and New York’s iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This year’s tree is a 74-foot tall Norway Spruce from Massachusetts that was grown in Berkshire County in West Stockbridge, Rockefeller Center announced on Instagram. Weighing in at around 11 tons, it’s the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to come from the Bay State since 1959. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rockefeller Center (@rockefellercenter) The colossal tree will make the 136-mile journey to Manha…
Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show
Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show It took just three seconds for New York native Shye Roberts to get Gwen Stefani to hit that red button. The 17-year-old, originally from Long Island’s Glen Cove, ultimately convinced all four coaches to turn their chairs during her blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice,” in an episode that aired Tuesday, Oct. 8. Performing Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit, “Superman,” Roberts had both Stefani and Reba McEntire up on their feet in applause before the coaches made their cases, each pleading for the vocal powerhouse to join their team. “Wow. Your voice is like butter,” McEntire said. “It is just so …
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report As New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, his mother is coming to his defense while also admitting he has made mistakes, according to reports.  Combs's mother, Janice Small Combs, released a statement defending her son, who was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise that involved sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, BBC reported on Monday, Oct. 7.  Earlier Report - Mount Vernon's Sean 'D…
Pound Ridge Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office Pound Ridge Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office
Pound Ridge Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office A New York couple you have heard of is riding high, with each starring in blockbuster movies released about the same time this summer. After actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married in 2012, they decided to call Northern Westchester County home, moving to the same town -- Bedford -- where iconic television personality Martha Stewart has lived for decades. Shortly after, Reynolds, age 47, and the 37-year-old Lively bought a new multi-million dollar estate tucked away in a wooded area of neighboring Pound Ridge. But it's not as if they've had much time to spend around the house. Lively…
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel is parting ways with the New York estate where she hunkered down during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 53-year-old Skinnygirl founder and “Real Housewives of New York City” alum listed her Long Island estate in the hamlet of Bridgehampton for just shy of $6 million. “Saying goodbye to my first Hamptons home,” Frankel captioned an Instagram post Friday, Sept. 13. She went on to say the house left her with many lasting memories and saved her during “a very challenging time.” “This house was where we spent the pandemic with my quaranteam of (daughter) Bryn and my fu…
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Westchester Home 'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Westchester Home
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Westchester Home After more than five years as co-anchor, "Today" show fixture Hoda Kotb says she will be leaving to spend more time with her family in the suburbs. The 60-year-old Kotb announced her upcoming exit from NBC's "Today" during the show on Thursday morning, Sept. 26, saying on the show that she realized it was time "to try something new" during her 60th birthday celebration in August.  "I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, 'This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.' And I thought it can't get better…
Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Westchester Now On Sale For $4.6M Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Westchester Now On Sale For $4.6M
Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Westchester Now On Sale For $4.6M A renovated Westchester estate that was built for the cartoonist whose studio created famous characters such as "Mighty Mouse" and is now upgraded with the latest modern home technology is up for sale.  Terry Manor, located in Bronxville at 27 Hampshire Rd. and built in 1935 for filmmaker and cartoonist Paul Terry of Terrytoons, is now listed for $4.649 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The five-bed and five-bath residence, located in Lawrence Park West near Bronxville Village, was designed by renowned architect Lewis Bowman as a dream estate for Terry, whose studio creat…
Westchester's Kate Snow To Step Away From NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair After 8 Years Westchester's Kate Snow To Step Away From NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair After 8 Years
Westchester's Kate Snow To Step Away From NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair After 8 Years After over eight years, Westchester resident Kate Snow will no longer be anchoring NBC Nightly News on Sundays. Snow, a Larchmont resident, announced that she would be stepping away from the program during the NBC Nightly News broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 18, saying that the job was "a privilege."  During her announcement, Snow said she would instead be focusing her attention on the weekday program, NBC News Daily, which she also anchors.  "I will miss the team that you don't see behind the cameras here," Snow said on Sunday, adding, "I'll continue to be part of the Nightly News fam…
Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61 Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61
Successful Executive, Educator From South Salem Dies Suddenly At 61 A beloved former media executive from Northern Westchester who cofounded an educational consultant company is being remembered for his deep desire to help others.  South Salem and Brooklyn resident Frank Joseph Hardart III died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 8 at the age of 61 following a brief illness, according to his obituary.  Born in New York City in 1962, Hardart graduated from Bronxville High School and went on to earn degrees at the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.  After his schooling, he went on to enjoy a …
Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice' Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice'
Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice' Stunning wasn't good enough for judges on NBC's "The Voice." Despite giving a near-perfect performance of Sia's "Unstoppable," 13-year-old Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, was sent home during the Knockout Rounds of the show last week. "I was just stunned by what you did," John Lennon said after a bout of crying. "A performance like that you can win 'The Voice.'" She and fellow contestant Lennon VanderDoes were both "knocked out" by Alexa Wildish's performance of Cher's "Believe." "There's no steals or saves left which makes this — I don't even have words for it," said Nia…
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras If you're a muscly man or still rocking a 70s-style haircut, "Saturday Night Live" needs you. The NBC show is looking for extras for an upcoming episode, according to a new casting call. The muscular man should be between 18 and 40 years old, while the person with 70s hair should be between 18 and 75. The gig pays between $220 and $1,700. Click here to apply.
Great Save: NY's Own Bob Costas Saves Diner's Life Using Heimlich, Report Says Great Save: NY's Own Bob Costas Saves Diner's Life Using Heimlich, Report Says
Great Save: NY's Own Bob Costas Saves Diner's Life Using Heimlich, Report Says A famed NBC sports broadcaster, born and raised in New York, is being called a hero after he apparently saved a restaurant-goer’s life, according to a new report. Long Island native Bob Costas, the legendary commentator and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee from Commack, became a hero when he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow diner at a restaurant, an exclusive report by Page Six claims. It has not been revealed where Costas was dining at the time of the incident, but the magazine reported that when another patron at the eatery, who was not seated with the broadcaster, b…
Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover
Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover A 13-year-old girl from the Hudson Valley is turning chairs on NBC's "The Voice." Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, wowed judges on the Tuesday, Sept. 26 episode of the popular singing show, with a cover of Ella Fitzgerald's "Dream A Little Dream" (scroll for video). "The fact that you're 13 and you sing like that makes me want to vomit," Niall Horan said. "In a good way." Gwen Stefani was so impressed that she got up to give her a hug. According to the bio on her website, Julia has been performing since the second grade and released her first original "Steel Glass" at 10 y…
Hudson Valley Native Jimmy Fallon Mistreats Tonight Show Staff, Shows Up Drunk, Report Says Hudson Valley Native Jimmy Fallon Mistreats Tonight Show Staff, Shows Up Drunk, Report Says
Hudson Valley Native Jimmy Fallon Mistreats Tonight Show Staff, Shows Up Drunk, Report Says Tonight Show host and Hudson Valley native Jimmy Fallon is now being accused of mistreating his employees and leading a “toxic workplace” on the set of his iconic show, according to a new report from Rolling Stone. In an exposé published Thursday, Sept. 7, 16 current and former Tonight Show staff members paint a much darker picture of the 48-year-old who grew up in Ulster County in Saugerties, shattering Fallon’s reputation as one of America’s most likeable celebrities. The employees, who worked as production members, office staff, and writers, allege that the Tonight Show set has been a “…
Bedford Hills Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Bedford Hills Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final
Bedford Hills Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Tough as nails, strong as a young boxer, and as agile as a tiger are just a few words to describe a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who is crushing it on this season of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." On Monday, Aug. 21, Northern Westchester resident Emily Gardiner, of Bedford Hills, will show just how tough she is on the finals of the show at 8 p.m. in Las Vegas. The grand prize is a cool $1 million.  Known around town and school, as the "Ninja girl," Emily made it through the entire season of ANW competing with -- and beating -- her father Rich Gardiner to make it to the finals. She trai…
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B
These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B The film industry in Westchester County has generated over $1 billion in economic activity, a result of many popular television shows filming scenes in the county.  In addition to generating over $1.1 billion of economic activity in 2021, the county's film industry also supported 3,784 jobs and nearly $356.8 million in wages, a level not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive George Latimer announced on Friday, Feb. 17.  "The film industry plays a leading role in generating investment in Westchester. Every film, television, and commercial production brings econo…
'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area 'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area
'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area A busy road in Westchester County will have limited access as crews film scenes for an upcoming episode of the popular television show "The Blacklist."  Filming for the hit NBC show will take place on Monday, Jan. 30 in Port Chester on Irving Avenue, according to village officials.  The filming, which started early in the morning, will center on the immediate area around the Port Chester Library and is expected to last until around 4 p.m.  Crews will be staged on both Irving Avenue and Westchester Avenue throughout the day, which is expected to cause road closures and delayed access to th…
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle
Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Popular comedian Jay Leno is yet again recovering from injuries sustained from an incident related to a classic vehicle: this time, a motorcycle. Earlier Report - New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Leno, the 72-year-old former host of the Tonight Show, broke several bones on Tuesday, Jan. 17 when he was thrown from his vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle, according to multiple reports.  The comedian said that he was riding down a road when he smelled a gas leak and tried pulling over to assess the situation. However, he chose the wro…
Westchester Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Westchester Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video)
Westchester Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Former late night king Jay Leno is already back on stage following his 10-day hospital stint for severe burns he suffered in a garage fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native performed a one hour stand-up comedy show for a sold-out crowd at a Los Angeles-area club on Sunday, Nov. 27, Cracked reports.  Previous Report: New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Addressing reporters before the show, Leno made a few jokes about himself. “We’ve got two shows tonight - regular and extra crispy,” he said. “I never t…
Westchester Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Westchester Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire
Westchester Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Funnyman Jay Leno is on the mend after undergoing surgery for serious burns to his face suffered in a gasoline fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native was released from a Los Angeles-area burn center on Monday, Nov. 21, more than a week after he was hospitalized with third-degree burns to his hands, chest, and left side of his face, People reports.  Earlier Report: Westchester Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says The fire broke out at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, inside the garage where Leno stores his multi-million dollar col…
Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Be Coming From In NY State Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Be Coming From In NY State
Here's Where This Year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Be Coming From In NY State Now that Spooky Season has come and gone, attention is turning toward the holiday season and all of the festivities and traditions that go along with it, including New York’s iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This year’s tree is an 82-foot tall Norway Spruce from upstate New York that was grown in Queensbury in Warren County, Rockefeller Center announced on Instagram Tuesday, Nov. 1. Measuring 50-feet wide and weighing 14 tons, the tree is believed to be 85 to 90 years old, NBC New York reports. It was donated by the Lebowitz family of Glens Falls.  View this p…
COVID-19: Late Night's Seth Meyers Gets Virus For Second Time COVID-19: Late Night's Seth Meyers Gets Virus For Second Time
Covid-19: Late Night's Seth Meyers Gets Virus For Second Time Late-night funnyman Seth Meyers said he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will have to cancel upcoming tapings of his show.  The 48-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum tweeted Wednesday, July 27, that he'd tested earlier this week, but that changed earlier that day. He said he is canceling tapings of his show for the rest of the week as he goes into quarantine again.  After negative tests Monday and Tuesday I tested positive for COVID this morning. Canceling shows the rest of this week. Apologies to our scheduled guests and loyal viewers! — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyer…
'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC Updated story: ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC A crew member for NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime," was gunned down and killed while sitting in a car. The incident in New York City took place in Greenpoint in Brooklyn around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19. According to the NYPD, the 31-year-old man was sitting in a vehicle in front of 229 North Henry Ave., when a person approached the car, opened the door, and fired multiple shots. The crewman, who worked parking enforcement, was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said.  He was rushed …
'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New York is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Saratoga County native Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Burnt Hills, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Capital District 20-Year-Old Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered …
NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Appearing On 'America's Got Talent'
NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' Updated story - 'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A New York native will appear on "America’s Got Talent." Saratoga County native Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Burnt Hills, can be seen auditioning on the Tuesday, June 21, episode of the hit NBC show, NewsChannel 13 in Albany reports. The singer and songwriter told the outlet he didn’t apply to be on the show, but was approached by one of the show’s producers, who heard him perform in Boston, where he attends Berklee College of Music. “I cannot explain how grateful I am for this exper…
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley Baby boomers who have the acting bug biting now have a chance to get their foot in the door with a part as an extra in a new Peacock series. The upcoming series, "Poker Face," is filming in Orange and Dutchess counties, with a home base in Newburgh, the Dutchess County Film Commission said. They are currently seeking Hudson Valley locals or paid work as extras, the commission said. Parts include:  Men and Women (50s-70s) to portray dinner theater patrons between Friday, June 17 to Thursday, June 23. Men and Women (60+) to portray retirement home residents between Monday, June 27 to …
NYer Will Become First Black White House Press Secretary NYer Will Become First Black White House Press Secretary
NYer Will Become First Black White House Press Secretary A native New Yorker has been tapped to take over as the top spokesperson for President Joe Biden’s White House. Karine Jean-Pierre, a Haitian-American who was raised in Queens Village and grew up on Long Island, in Hempstead, was chosen to become the 35th White House Press Secretary following the departure of outgoing Jen Psaki, a native of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Earlier story - Fairfield County Native Leaving Post As White House Press Secretary For TV Gig, Report Says The appointment makes Jean-Pierre the first Black woman and LGBTQ+ to hold that position. “Karine not only …
From Conan O'Brien to YouTube, NY's Marty Geller Is The Go-To Guy For Photoshop Tutorials From Conan O'Brien to YouTube, NY's Marty Geller Is The Go-To Guy For Photoshop Tutorials
From Conan O'Brien to YouTube, NY's Marty Geller Is The Go-To Guy For Photoshop Tutorials Where’s the first place you look when you need to learn how to do something new? YouTube, of course.  According to a 2018 Pew Research poll, over 50 percent of YouTube users—which accounts for 35 percent of all U.S. adults—are there to learn how to fix a leaky pipe, make a perfect omelet, master a video game, and use Photoshop to fix an old photo among many others things. And those were the numbers before covid! Long Island’s Marty Geller, creator of the YouTube channel Blue Lightning TV was a little ahead of the curve. He posted his first how-to video on YouTube on October 25, 2011. And s…