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New Barnes & Noble Celebrates Opening In Northern Westchester
Book lovers can now get their fix at an all-new Barnes & Noble store in Northern Westchester that just held its grand opening. The Barnes & Noble, located in Mount Kisco at 55-59 South Moger Ave., celebrated its first day in business with a ribbon-cutting held on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event was attended by village officials such as Mayor Michael Cindrich as well as New York Times Bestselling cooking book author Kathleen Ashmore. The 13,700-square-foot store is located in a former Walgreens space, according to the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce. Earli…
Politics
Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says
This story has been updated. Republican candidates in the region are ignoring or refusing to answer questions aimed at shocking reporting from multiple outlets that former President Donald Trump admires Adolf Hitler and wanted generals like his. The revelations came to light during The New York Times' three-session interview with retired four-star Marine General John Kelly and Trump’s former White House chief of staff. During the interview, Kelly told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator, even saying that Hitler…
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Here's How Westchester's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest
Almost a month after his arrest for federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs has broken his silence on his social media pages. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, a post appeared an on Instagram page belonging to Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County's Mount Vernon and will stand trial in May for federal charges. Although the post is the first to be made following Combs's arrest, it does not address the allegations against him; instead, it celebrates the birthday of the embattled star's young 2-yea…
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Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Film Sets Premiere Date 3 Years After Fatal On-Set Shooting
Three years after a cinematographer was shot and killed during the making of Alec Baldwin’s next movie, the film has finally set a release date. “Rust,” a Western drama that Baldwin wrote, directed, and stars in, will premiere at the Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to its IMDB page. It comes just months after a New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against the 66-year-old Baldwin stemming from the death of Halyna Hutchins. Earlier Report - Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Se…
Politics
NY Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs
New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is vowing to stay in his congressional race following a scathing New York Times report alleging he gave his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter jobs in his district office. The Long Island Republican, age 42, hired the pair shortly after being elected to his 4th District seat in 2023 and paid them nearly $30,000 in taxpayer funds in a violation of House ethics rules, the outlet reports. New York’s 4th congressional district covers central and southern Nassau County, including Elmont, Hempstead, and Valley Stream. Asked whether the New York Times report was …
Politics
Katonah's Martha Stewart Reveals Presidential Endorsement After Making None In 2020
Iconic homemaker and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart has joined Taylor Swift in announcing her endorsement in the 2024 presidential election. In a conversation with media outlet Daily Beast's Chief Creative and Content Officer Joanna Coles, Stewart revealed she would be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris come November, according to a report by the outlet on Friday, Sept. 13. Stewart explained that she wants a president "who doesn’t hate New York” and “doesn’t hate democracy,” the outlet reported. The presidential endorsement is Stewar…
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Hudson Valley's Pat Ryan Becomes 8th Democratic Congressman To Call On Biden To Quit Race
A prominent Hudson Valley representative is the eighth Democratic Congressman to publicly call on President Joe Biden to step aside and make way for another candidate following his disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump. Rep. Pat Ryan, age 42, a moderate who represents the 18th District, which covers part of Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties, made the public announcement on Wednesday, July 10, telling The New York Times that “for the good of the country” he should step aside, to prevent a Trump return to the White House. The 18th district includes all of Orange Count…
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World’s Largest Beef Producer 'Greenwashed' Environmental Harms To Boost Sales, NY AG Says
New York State is suing the world’s largest beef producer, claiming it lied about its environmental impacts in order to boost sales. A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Letitia James in New York State Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28, accuses JBS USA Food Company of deceptive business practices and false advertising. According to James’ office, the company has repeatedly misled the public by claiming it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, despite documented plans to increase production and grow its carbon footprint. In 2021, the JBS Group reported total global greenh…
Politics
Update: Westchester County Exec Latimer Officially Announces Bid For Congress Against Bowman
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has officially announced his intention to launch a Congressional Democratic primary challenge for New York's 16th District seat. Latimer, age 70, announced his campaign in a video posted to social media on Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, in which he said he is "ready to deliver" for constituents within the 16th district. The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester, including the suburban cities of White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Rye, and a small portion of the northern Bronx. "We're al…
Politics
Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has moved a step closer to launching a Democratic Congressional primary challenge to represent New York's 16th District. New, updated report - Update: Westchester County Exec Latimer Officially Announces Bid For Congress Against Bowman On Monday, Dec. 4, Latimer, age 70, filed with the Federal Elections Commission to create a committee to raise money for a congressional campaign, according to a copy of the filing obtained by Daily Voice. The filing says it was signed by Latimer on Monday. The move is the strongest indication yet that…
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NY Congressional Candidate Pauses Campaign To Let Westchester Executive Latimer Decide On Run
A New York congressional candidate running for the 16th Congressional District seat has paused his run in order to allow Westchester County Executive George Latimer to make a decision on whether or not he will pursue the seat. Michael Gerald, a Democratic candidate for the NY-16 Congressional District seat, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 31 that he would be pausing his campaign until Latimer decides if he is running for the same seat or not. The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including the suburban cities of White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…
Politics
Menendez Accepted Benz As Bribe Following Fatal Wreck Caused By His Wife In Bergen: Reports
A fatal 2018 car crash in Bergen County involving his wife is what led to embattled New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez accepting bribes to influence a criminal case, according to the federal indictment levied against him. Nadine Arslanian, the now-wife of embattled Senator Robert Menendez, was involved in a fatal car crash in Bogota in 2018, according to The New York Times. The couple, who married in 2020, were dating at the time of the incident. Arslanian, who was also named in the federal indictments accusing Menendez of accepting bribes from the government of Egypt, among other indiscreti…
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NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet
"I probably shouldn't have written that tweet." David Brooks, a conservative columnist for the New York Times, expressed regret for a tweet where he complained about spending $78 for a meal of a hamburger, fries and bourbon at Newark Airport. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 The viral post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) has been viewed more than 38 million times, earning Brooks plenty of mockery and the restaurant, Smokehouse, l…
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'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post
You too can eat and drink like a well-known New York Times columnist at Newark Airport, but now at a discounted rate. Smokehouse, located in Terminal A at the airport, announced on social media it is offering a hamburger, fries and a double shot of whiskey for $17.78. Earlier report: NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport The move comes in response to a post from David Brooks, who bemoaned that his meal consisting of those items cost $78. Just added to the Menu. We’re the topic of America right now! #youcantbeatourmeat Nina Dawkins Kevin W Wortham Maurice…
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NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport
A tweet by David Brooks, a conservative commentator who writes for the New York Times, complaining about the price of a meal at Newark Airport has gone viral, with some questioning its authenticity. Brooks lamented that his burger, fries and alcohol combo cost $78 in a post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) that has been viewed almost 15 million times. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 "This is why Americans think the economy is ter…
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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 “…
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Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside Northern Westchester Home
New, updated report: Brand-New Update: Bear Tests Negative For Rabies After Attacking Child In North Castle Authorities have released more details about a bear attack outside of a Northern Westchester residence that left a 7-year-old child hospitalized. The attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 11:15 a.m., occurred outside a North Castle home at 75 Hickory Kingdom Rd., where the boy had been playing in the woods before running into the bear, according to a report by NBC New York. Earlier Report - New Update: Bear Attacks Child In North Ca…
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NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says
Updated story: George Santos Now In Custody, Facing 13 Federal Counts Embattled New York Congressman George Santos has been charged with at least one federal crime, CNN reports. The Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, is expected to be arraigned on the sealed charge or charges in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, May 10, according to the outlet, which cited three sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear what crime or crimes Santos, age 34, is being accused of, but the federal probe is believed to center around ca…
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Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Westchester
An award-winning chef who has made numerous appearances on popular television shows will soon be taking on a new challenge in Westchester. Chef Stephen Mandracchia, a Mamaroneck native who has worked in several prestigious clubs, restaurants, and hotels, has been named the new Director of Food and Beverage at Broadview at Purchase, a retirement community located on the campus of the State University of New York at Purchase. Beginning his career in his family's commercial seafood business, Mandracchia has over 25 years of experience as an executive chef and was…
Obituaries
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…
Obituaries
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Northern Westchester Dies
A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams. Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog. Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …
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Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment
This story has been updated. A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump amid allegations that he falsified business records leading up to the 2016 election, marking the first time in history that a former president has been criminally charged, the New York Times reports. Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles, confirmed the indictment to CBS News. The specific charge or charges, which are being brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, had not been made public as of 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The New York Times is reporting the sealed indictment in…
Politics
NY Rep. Santos Hid Donation Sources, Spent Campaign Cash On Personal Expenses: Complaint
New York Congressman George Santos - already the subject of local, state, federal, and international investigations after admitting that he lied about his background on the campaign trail - is now facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), CBS News reports. A civil complaint filed Monday, Jan. 9, by the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center accuses Santos, a Republican representing the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses, according to the outlet. The complaint also accu…
Politics
Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress
Embattled New York Congressman-elect George Santos received a less than warm welcome from colleagues during his first week on Capitol Hill. Pictures and video on social media show the Republican politician, who represents the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, sitting alone in the House chamber during the repeated rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Previous Report: Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into Nassau Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says It was clear right from the start of the 118th Congress that Santos had become a social pariah after …
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Incoming NY Rep. Santos Used Made-Up Name For Pet Charity's Online Fundraiser, Report Says
New York’s embattled incoming Congressman George Santos is facing new accusations that he lied about his background while on the campaign trail. The Republican, set to represent the state’s 3rd Congressional District on Long Island’s North Shore, and parts of Queens, appears to have used the alias “Anthony Zabrovsky” for a pet charity on a GoFundMe campaign that has since been deleted, The Hill reports. Earlier Report: Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into Nassau Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Santos previously claimed that his mother’s family’s historical Jewish name…
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Merry Christmas: NY Lawmakers To Become Highest Paid In US After Approving Raise
New York State lawmakers have voted to give themselves a significant pay raise days before Christmas, a move that would make them the highest paid in the country. Meeting for a special session in Albany on Thursday, Dec. 22, the legislature approved a bill that raises member pay by $32,000, bringing their total annual compensation to $142,000, beginning in 2023. The final vote in the Senate was 33 to 23 in favor, and 81 to 52 in the Assembly, WRGB reports. Every Republican in the Assembly voted against the pay hike. If the bill becomes law, it would also cap how much legislators can make…
Politics
Incoming NY Congressman Accused Of Fabricating Background To Address Questions 'Next Week'
Incoming New York Congressman George Santos will wait until after Christmas to address accusations that he duped voters into backing him by fabricating major parts of his resume. Santos, a Republican set to represent the state’s 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens beginning in January 2023, addressed the controversy in a post on Twitter Thursday, Dec. 22. Earlier Report: NY Congressman-Elect May Have Lied About Key Parts Of Resume, Report Says “To the people of #NY03 I have my story to tell and it will be told next week,” Santos said. “I want to assure everyon…
Politics
NY Congressman-Elect May Have Lied About Key Parts Of Resume, Report Says
A newly-elected Congressman from New York appears to have duped voters into backing him by lying about major parts of his resume, the New York Times reports. Republican George Santos, who is set to represent the state’s 3rd Congressional District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens beginning in January 2023, may have lied about working as a “seasoned Wall Street financier and investor,” according to the outlet. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, where Santos previously claimed to have worked, have no record of him, the New York Times reports. His supposed alma maters, Baruch Colleg…
Politics
Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District
New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan has squeezed out a win against Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for the 18th US Congressional District. Earlier Report - Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Ryan won the contest by just over 2,000 votes, earning 50.4 percent of the total votes cast, according to the New York Times. Schmitt compiled 49.6 percent of the vote. In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, celebrated his hard-fought victory. Now we begin the real work to unify our country an…
Lifestyle
Pair Of NY Eateries Among America's 10 Best New Restaurants, New Report Says
Two restaurants in New York are among the 10 best new eateries in the country, according to a roundup by Bon Appétit Magazine. Columbia County’s Cafe Mutton, located in the City of Hudson, and Semma, in New York City “exemplify exactly how special a restaurant can be,” the outlet said. Cafe Mutton, which reviewers dubbed the country’s most uncompromising restaurant, was praised for its “decadent, unpretentious cooking” served in a “warm cottage-like” environment. Earlier Report: City Of Hudson Eatery Among 50 Nationwide To Make NY Times' List Of 'Restaurants We Love Most' Owner and che…
Lifestyle
New Ranking Reveals Top 50 Restaurants Nationwide, Including 6 In NY State
Six eateries in New York are among 50 nationwide that The New York Times labels "restaurants we love most in 2022." The list was published on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Five of the six are in New York City: Bonnies: Cited for making Cantonese cuisine "seem new again, no easy trick." The restaurant is located in Brooklyn, on Manhattan Avenue. Little Mad: Located in Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, the Korean American eatery's prime galbi "may be one of New York City’s best new steak offerings," says The Times. The Musket Room: The restaurant, which opened in 2013 in lower Manhattan, "takes …
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