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'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester 'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and performed for the likes of David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Chelsea Handler.  Now, comedian Joe Matarese is bringing “New York City’s best comedy” to Westchester County. On Thursday, July 28, the 30-year veteran stand-up will mark the grand opening of his latest venture, B-Side Comedy Club, a 60-seat venue located on Garth Road in Scarsdale. Joining Matarese on stage will be fellow comedians Nick Scopoletti, Pete Ungar, and Daniel Tirado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Matarese (…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'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 …

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by Michael Mashburn
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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…

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by Michael Mashburn
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21-Year-Old NYer Wows Judges In Second Reality Show Appearance 21-Year-Old NYer Wows Judges In Second Reality Show Appearance
21-Year-Old NYer Wows Judges In Second Reality Show Appearance A 21-year-old New Yorker impressed the judges during his audition for singing competition American Idol. Long Island resident Christian Guardino, of Patchogue, performed "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, in his audition for the show's 20th season, which aired on Sunday, March 6. After performing the song, Richie stood up and hugged Guardino and asked him to invite his mother into the audition room. "That kid right there is fabulous," Richie said. This is Guardino's second reality TV show appearance, as he also previously earned a…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale
New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale A choir comprised of 18 frontline nurses from New York's largest health system has advanced to the America's Got Talent finale.  The Northwell Health Nurse Choir earned the position in the finale after performing a rendition of Andy Grammer's "Don't Give Up On Me." Watch the performance here. The choir is will perform again during the finale, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15. One of the choir members, Winnie Mele, of Westbury, previously discussed the positive experience she has had performing on the show and spreading a message of hope through …

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by Nicole Valinote
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'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience 'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience
'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience A choir of frontline nurses from New York’s largest health system is bringing a message of hope to the national stage, as they perform on America’s Got Talent. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir's live performance at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood aired on Tuesday, Aug. 17. It was the group's second appearance on the show, following the choir's audition. Watch the choir's audition here. Related - New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent Winnie Mele, a resident of Westbury in Nassau County who is the director of perioperative services at Plainview Hospi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent
New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent A choir comprised of 18 frontline nurses from the largest health system in New York has made it to the America's Got Talent live show. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir is set to perform live on air at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 17, on NBC-TV. The performance will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.  Ahead of their audition for the show, the members of the choir discussed the hardships they faced being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and how music has brought them hope. The group hopes to spread joy and the message that there is always a light at the end of the tu…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour
Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour Many might remember her as the little sprite strumming her ukelele when she won "America's Got Talent." But now, Hudson Valley's Grace VanderWaalcis all grown up and is dropping her newest single before kicking off her huge 23-date tour that begins August 10 in Kentucky. The new single, which premiered Friday, June 28, shows off the singing and songwriting talents of the 15-year-old from Suffern with romantic lines and a beat you can definitely get your groove on with.  Grace says on Facebook that she made the video for the song by carrying around a camera for months as she hung out w…

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by Kathy Reakes