Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Westchester County Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Westchester County
Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Westchester County A Westchester County hair salon is beginning the long process of rebuilding after it was destroyed in the same fire that heavily damaged a neighboring day spa late last month.  Libellula Hair Salon, located at 1326 Pleasantville Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, was destroyed in the early morning blaze on Wednesday, July 29, which also left Bella Maiya Day Spa a total loss inside.  A GoFundMe campaign launched on Wednesday, Aug. 5, is now helping salon owner Tara Colavecchio recover. Organizer and friend Jessica Steiner said Colavecchio lost virtually everything needed to operate the …
These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys
These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys Television productions filmed across Westchester County are heading into this year's Emmy Awards with nearly two dozen nominations, including three contenders for Outstanding Drama Series.  Westchester County officials announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that five productions shot at locations throughout the county received nominations for the 78th Annual Emmy Awards, which will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, and will air on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.  Leading the way is HBO's "The Gilded Age," which earned eight nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. The series filmed at locations includ…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Hudson Valley After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Hudson Valley
After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Hudson Valley A temporary CVS pharmacy is now serving customers just over a month after a devastating fire destroyed a Dutchess County location during severe Fourth of July storms.  Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that a mobile CVS pharmacy is now open in the parking lot of the former CVS building in Pawling at 26 East Main St.   The temporary pharmacy comes after a July 4 fire leveled the CVS and the adjoining Pawling Yoga & Wellness building. The blaze erupted after powerful thunderstorms swept through the area, igniting what Pawling Fire Chief Ev…
$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Westchester County $11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Westchester County
$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Westchester County A sprawling contemporary estate in a sought-after Westchester County neighborhood is now on the market, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of living space and a long list of luxury amenities. The home at 64 Cushman Rd. in Scarsdale, which has an asking price of $10,999,000, features seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one half-bath, and encompasses 9,601 square feet on a 1.1-acre property, according to its listing by Nest Seekers International.  Designed with a modern architectural style, the residence opens with a dramatic two-story foyer leading into expansive living spaces highlight…
Dave Portnoy Was Shocked He’d Never Tried This NY Pizza Joint — Here’s What He Thought Dave Portnoy Was Shocked He’d Never Tried This NY Pizza Joint — Here’s What He Thought
Dave Portnoy Was Shocked He’d Never Tried This NY Pizza Joint — Here’s What He Thought Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had some surprising praise for a Capital Region pizza joint in his latest “One Bite” review. Portnoy, 49, found himself at Cusato’s Pizzeria in Ballston Spa, about 15 miles south of his home in Saratoga Springs. He cut the pizza review video despite the rain and shared it Thursday, July 30 on YouTube. “Looks pretty good,” Portnoy says before taking a bite. “Good undercarriage…very good,” he says after taking his first bite. Then after a pause, “Eh, pretty good.” “This is a basic, a little doughy, but good rainy Sunday football…” Portnoy continues before…
NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family
NY Teacher Enters Hospice After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: Here's How To Help Family Friends and family are rallying to support a longtime teacher in Orange County after she entered hospice care following a terminal cancer diagnosis.  Christine Gilpatrick, a school teacher at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, was diagnosed with cancer in May, according to loved ones. She has spent the past several months receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and White Plains Hospital, but her family has since learned that her illness is terminal. Her husband, Carl Gilpatrick, has arranged for hospice care so she can spend her remain…
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In Westchester, Orange Counties — Here's Where 3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In Westchester, Orange Counties — Here's Where
3 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In Westchester, Orange Counties — Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players in the Hudson Valley are $50,000 richer after buying winning tickets at three Hudson Valley establishments — including two bought at the same store.  The New York Lottery announced that three third-prize-winning tickets from the Saturday, Aug. 1, Powerball drawing were sold in the Hudson Valley.  Two of the winning tickets, each worth $50,000, were purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.  Another $50,000-winning ticket was sold at Beer World, located at 1723 Main St. in Peekskill. A fourth $50,000-winning ticket w…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Westchester — Here's What It Could Become Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Westchester — Here's What It Could Become
Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Westchester — Here's What It Could Become A partially vacant office building in Westchester County could be redeveloped under a proposal now under review by town officials.  The project would convert 540 White Plains Rd., near the Tarrytown border and close to the Sheraton Hotel and Stop & Shop, into a self-storage business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Friday, July 31. The proposal was discussed during this week's Town Board work session, Feiner said. If approved, the project would require a special permit from the Town Board. Feiner described the proposal as a low-impact use, noting that self-storage f…
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As Sdny's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton The Southern District of New York has a new top federal prosecutor following the resignation of US Attorney Jay Clayton.  Jamie McDonald was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, July 29, after being appointed by Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain.   McDonald succeeds Jay Clayton, who resigned earlier in the day after being confirmed by the US Senate as the nation's new Director of National Intelligence. McDonald previously served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District's Criminal Division through 2017, wh…