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$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester Now Under Construction
Construction has begun on a $178 million apartment complex in Westchester County that will bring nearly 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park close to a Metro-North train station.
The development, called North White Plains, is located at 20 Haarlem Ave. and features 296 apartments across two six-story buildings next to the North White Plains Metro-North station in White Plains, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The project, being developed by BRP Companies, will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with 30 units designated …
Japanese Retailer Muji Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester
A Japanese retailer known for its minimalist clothing, home goods, and everyday essentials is expanding beyond New York City for the first time, with a new store soon opening in Westchester County.
MUJI will open its first New York State location outside the five boroughs at The Westchester shopping mall in White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 14, the company announced.
The new 7,877-square-foot store at 125 Westchester Ave. will offer a wide range of products, including men's and women's clothing, furniture, kitchenware, home storage items, and stationery.
Founded in Japan in …
Hudson Valley Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.
Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.
The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…
Hudson Valley Nurse's Daughter Orphaned In Parents' Murder-Suicide: $122K Raised
A young girl left without either parent after a murder-suicide involving a Poughkeepsie family's daughter has received an outpouring of support, with more than $122,000 raised for her future.
Lillyanna lost her mother, Andrea Cantarini, 37, a nurse at St. Barnabas Hospital, and her father, Juan Cornelio Diaz, 38, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Andrea's father, retired NYPD officer Rudy Cantarini of Poughkeepsie, said he spent 14 agonizing minutes on the phone with his daughter as Diaz held a gun to her head before fatally shooting her and then himself insi…
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy.
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC.
The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…
Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closures
A Putnam County town will be featured in scenes filmed for an upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller starring two well-known actors.
The movie, "One Night Out," filmed in Kent on both Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson confirmed to Daily Voice.
The production has prompted several road closures, with Kent Police warning motorists to expect delays while crews work in the area. According to the department, intermittent closures occurred along Farmers Mills Road between Miller Hill Road and Meads Court on Wednesday, and are expected to …
'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has declared victory in a close reelection race, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger Brett Yarris to secure another four years in office.
Byrne, a Republican, received 20,145 votes, or 47.99 percent, compared with Yarris' 19,550 votes, or 46.57 percent, according to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of Elections following Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The difference was just 595 votes, with Conservative candidate Tatiana Brahimi receiving another 2,271 votes, or 5.41 percent.
All 21 Election Day polling places had …
Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted
Democrats scored two major victories in Rockland County on Election Day, unseating a longtime town supervisor and a Republican state senator in races that could reshape the county's political landscape.
Democrat Eugene Bondar defeated longtime Republican Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, while Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, also a Democrat, defeated Republican state Sen. Bill Weber in New York's 38th Senate District on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
According to unofficial election results from the Rockland County Board of Elections, Bondar received 19,885 votes, or 54.39 percent, compared with 1…
New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal
Sushi lovers in Westchester County have a new spot to try, complete with a half-price grand opening deal.
Mikado is opening at 214 East Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, near the Metro-North train station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
To celebrate, the restaurant will offer 50 percent off starting Monday, Nov. 9. The Japanese restaurant, which began as a small sushi takeout business in 2010, also has locations throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
The restaurant's dinner menu features sushi…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At This Hudson Valley Convenience Store
Luck struck Rockland County this week — a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a local convenience store.
The third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Quik Stop, located at 7 New Valley Rd. in New City, for the Powerball drawing held on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the New York Lottery.
The lucky ticket was one of two third-prize winners sold in New York for the drawing, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The other $50,000 ticket was purchased at Wegmans, located at 1 Loop Rd. in Auburn, Cayuga County.
The winning numbers …
3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where
Three lucky Powerball players are each $50,000 richer after winning tickets were sold at stores in Dutchess and Orange counties.
The three third-prize-winning tickets, worth a combined $150,000, were sold in Middletown, Newburgh, and Poughquag for the Saturday, Oct. 31 Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery announced.
According to lottery officials, the winning tickets were purchased at:
QuickChek, located at 751-761 Route 211 East in Middletown;
Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh;
A Shell gas station located at 2858 Route 55 in Poughquag.
Ea…
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer.
The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company.
Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath.
Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…
Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester
Pickleball enthusiasts in Westchester County have a new place to play year-round, as a 22,000-square-foot indoor facility has opened in a former Buy Buy Baby store.
The Picklr Scarsdale, located at 1019 Central Park Ave. in Greenburgh, officially opened on Saturday, Oct. 17, and will celebrate with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The new club features eight dedicated indoor pickleball courts, including a championship-sized court, along with professional-grade playing surfaces, a pro …
$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester
A new $60 million apartment building has been completed in a Westchester County downtown, bringing dozens of affordable homes, retail space, and a restaurant.
The development, located at 36-38 Main St. in Yonkers and known as The St. Clair, features 76 affordable apartments in a 10-story building that has been completed as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
Developed by MacQuesten Development, the mixed-use property includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income. It was first…
