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NY Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside NY Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside
NY Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside Fans of The Tonight Show with millions of dollars to spare now have the chance to be the proud owners of a six-bedroom suburban New York City estate in Westchester County once owned by Johnny Carson. The 9,923 square foot residence, located in Rye at 7 Puritan Rd., is now listed for $5.3 million by Christina Murphy of Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty. Featuring six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and built on a 1.94-acre lot, the property offers plenty of character, sophistication, and amenities, according to the listing.  The interior of the residence offers "grand living …
LI Rep. George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of NY Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report LI Rep. George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of NY Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report
LI Rep. George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of NY Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report Ahead of a third floor vote on his expulsion from the US House, NY Rep. George Santos is calling for the removal of his colleague, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, for pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building, according to a report by ABC News.  Santos, a Republican, made his comments against Bowman while addressing reporters outside the Capitol Building on Thursday morning, Nov. 30, only one day before the House is set to vote on an expulsion resolution that could kick the embattled New York representative out of his office.  According to ABC News, Santos said he would introduce a res…
These Suffolk County Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings These Suffolk County Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings
These Suffolk County Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings The Northeast is well-represented in new rankings of the 100 most expensive zip codes in the nation. Two of the top 10 zip codes according to Property Shark Real Estate Reports are in New York, with both on Long Island, in the Hamptons: No. 2 Sagaponack (zip code 11962) with a median home sale price in 2023 of $8,075,000, No. 6 (tie) Water Mill (11976) with a median home sale price in 2023 of $4,500,000. Six of the Top 10 zip codes are in California, including No. 1 Atherton (94027), located near San Francisco, ($8,300,000 median sales price). California has 79 of the 100 p…
New Update: NY Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says New Update: NY Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says
New Update: NY Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says In response to being criminally charged with a misdemeanor for pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building in Washington, DC, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has promised to pay a fine to resolve the situation.  Bowman (NY-16), a Democrat, was charged with falsely pulling a firearm in connection to an incident that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, according to numerous reports.  Earlier Report - Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including th…
NY Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report NY Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report
NY Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been criminally charged with a misdemeanor after pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building in Washington, DC while rushing to make a vote, according to a report by NBC News.  New, updated report - New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says Bowman (NY-16), a Democrat, now faces a charge of falsely pulling a firearm in connection to an incident that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, NBC News reported.  The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including the suburban citie…
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY $1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY New York is one of three states in which a second-place ticket worth $1 million for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Sept. 23 was purchased. It was sold in Westchester County at Chestnut Mart on 69 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye. The two other $1M tickets were sold in California and Florida. There was no first-prize winner in the $748,300,000 drawing. The jackpot for the new drawing on Monday, Sept. 25 is now at $785,000,000.
Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer
Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer 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…
Brentwood Man Charged With Robbing Hotel: Was Already In Jail, Police Say Brentwood Man Charged With Robbing Hotel: Was Already In Jail, Police Say
Brentwood Man Charged With Robbing Hotel: Was Already In Jail, Police Say A Long Island man who was already in jail for another robbery and subsequent police chase faces more charges after allegedly stealing cash from a hotel's register in Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 11 around 4:45 a.m., when police in the city of Rye responded to the Courtyard Marriott located at 631 Midland Ave. for a reported robbery.  Upon arriving, the hotel's front desk agent told officers that a man had entered the hotel around 4:40 a.m. and had demanded money from the register. The agent added that the suspect had his hand in his pocket during the robbe…
$6.28 Million NY Home Used To Film Netflix's 'The Watcher,' Report Says $6.28 Million NY Home Used To Film Netflix's 'The Watcher,' Report Says
$6.28 Million NY Home Used To Film Netflix's 'The Watcher,' Report Says A New York home used as a filming location for Netflix's new show, "The Watcher," is much bigger than its real-life counterpart, House Beautiful reports.  Earlier report - Netflix's 'The Watcher' Films In Rye, Report Says The Westchester County residence, located in Rye at 1 Warriston Lane, was used for exterior shots in the show, which is based on actual events that happened in Westfield, New Jersey, according to House Beautiful.  Built in 2016, the 10,166 square foot home includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, which is much larger than the 3,869 square foot New Je…
34-Year-Old Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Top Of Car In Region 34-Year-Old Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Top Of Car In Region
34-Year-Old Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Top Of Car In Region A woman was killed after a tree fell on her car on a busy roadway in the region. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Westchester County on I-95, in Harrison, between exits 18B (White Plains) and 19 (Rye/Harrison). State Police say that a preliminary investigation determined that Susan D. Braga, age 34, of Mount Vernon,  was traveling southbound in the area of mile marker 10.5, when the tree fell on top of her 2009 Toyota Prius.  The tree bounced off the roof upon impact and the Toyota continued a short distance until it came to rest against a Ford F2…
Ex-Yankees Star Mariano Rivera Sells NY Home At $2M Loss, Report Says Ex-Yankees Star Mariano Rivera Sells NY Home At $2M Loss, Report Says
Ex-Yankees Star Mariano Rivera Sells NY Home At $2M Loss, Report Says Retired Yankees pitcher and Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera has sold his longtime home in Westchester County. Rivera and his wife, Clara, unloaded the 13,000 square-foot, nine-bedroom mansion, located in Rye, for $3.783 million, as was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The home hit the market in 2020 for $3.995 million and the buyer spent the past year renting the home for nearly $19,000 a month, according to the outlet. Despite the impressive sale price, the Riveras actually took a loss, having purchased the home for $5.7 million in 2006, the report says. Sitting on 1.2 acres, the …
Alert Neighbor Prevents BMW From Being Stolen From Driveway In Region Alert Neighbor Prevents BMW From Being Stolen From Driveway In Region
Alert Neighbor Prevents BMW From Being Stolen From Driveway In Region A quick-thinking neighbor in Westchester interrupted a would-be car thief attempting to steal a BMW out of a driveway in broad daylight. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 in Rye, police said that a man dressed in all black on Coolidge Avenue attempted to steal a BMW from the driveway of an area home. While the thief was attempting to gain access to the car, a Rye police spokesperson said that he was interrupted by a neighbor who yelled and chased the suspect away. After being chased off, the suspect fled in a gray Hyundai Santa Fe that had been reported stolen out of Newark, New…
NY Doctor Charged For 'Prolific Seven-Year Fraud Scheme,' Feds Say NY Doctor Charged For 'Prolific Seven-Year Fraud Scheme,' Feds Say
NY Doctor Charged For 'Prolific Seven-Year Fraud Scheme,' Feds Say An eye doctor from Westchester who had practices throughout the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County who was previously charged with healthcare fraud has been sentenced for attempting to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic through loan fraud. Westchester resident Ameet Goyal, age 58, of Rye, who operated The Eye Associates Group, with practices in Rye, Mount Kisco, Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County, and Greenwich, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for orchestrating a seven-year fraud scheme and for obtaining government loans intended for small businesses during the pandemic. In addition t…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Acting New York Mets GM Placed On Administrative Leave Following DWI Bust Acting New York Mets GM Placed On Administrative Leave Following DWI Bust
Acting New York Mets GM Placed On Administrative Leave Following DWI Bust Zack Scott, the acting general manager of the New York Mets had his driving privileges revoked after being arraigned for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was found asleep behind the wheel in the Hudson Valley. Scott, age 44, of Rye, was charged in White Plains City Court with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, while being cited for disobeying a traffic control device, illegally stopping on a highway, and failure to notify the DMV of an address change, all infractions. During his arraignment, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that Scott’s driving privileg…
Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester
Long Island Man Arrested For Fleeing State Police On I-95 In Westchester A Long Island man took New York State Police troopers on a short chase on I-95 in Westchester in an attempt to flee from a traffic stop. New York State Police troopers on patrol on I-95 in Harrison attempted to stop Valley Stream resident Salim Rasberry, age 30, at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, March 26 for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. Police said that Rasberry refused to stop, and a pursuit was launched, though it was shortly terminated thereafter as the driver exited I-95 at exit 19 in Rye. The investigation led police to Rasberry, who turned himself in to State Police cus…
Gambino Crime Family Member From Suffolk Among 12 Admitting To Crimes Gambino Crime Family Member From Suffolk Among 12 Admitting To Crimes
Gambino Crime Family Member From Suffolk Among 12 Admitting To Crimes A dozen members and associates of the Gambino organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra admitted to multiple crimes, including racketeering conspiracy, fraud, obstruction of justice and related offenses for criminal activities throughout the New York metropolitan area committed as part of the illicit activities of the Gambino family. One additional defendant pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return.  The defendants also agreed to pay $1.6 million in penalties. The pleas were entered throughout the past week at federal court in Brooklyn. According to court filings and facts presente…
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in  the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…
Beloved Owner Of Restaurant On Long Island Sound Dies Beloved Owner Of Restaurant On Long Island Sound Dies
Beloved Owner Of Restaurant On Long Island Sound Dies Beloved Westchester restaurant owner John Ambrose died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 16 at the age of 65. Ambrose, a Rye resident, co-owned the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar at Playland Park in the Long Island Sound and the former Seaside Johnnie's at Rye Town Park. "It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of our beloved John Ambrose, the heart and soul of the Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar," the restaurant posted on Facebook. "He will be missed beyond words and we will continue to keep his memory and mission alive of 'Everyone goes home happy' for years to come. Known for hi…
New Round Of Scattered, Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area New Round Of Scattered, Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area
New Round Of Scattered, Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area A new round of scattered, severe thunderstorms is moving through the area. There have been reports of strong storms both in the southern portions of the region, including the New York City area, and farther inland in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. At 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, a strong thunderstorm was located over Scarsdale, near New Rochelle, moving east at 20 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include Stamford, New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Glen Cove, Syosset, Rye, Oyster Bay, Greenwich,…
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area This story has been updated. Lines of strong thunderstorms are moving west to east and will affect much of the area. One line, located along a line extending from Rockland County to Central Westchester were located around 4 p.m., moving southeast at 20 miles per hour. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4. The storms could also include heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Locations impacted include Yonkers, Stamford, New Rochelle, White Plai…
Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound
Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound A bottle of white, a bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rose instead? It's unclear what beverage he ordered, but one thing is not. Long Island's own Billy Joel traversed the Long Island Sound to frequent a popular waterfront restaurant in Westchester. The music legend left his Centre Island home in Oyster Bay to take a trip across the Sound to the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye, where he dined before heading back home to Long Island on Tuesday, July 16. In photos posted on Facebook by the restaurant, Joel’s boat, “Alexa” can be seen docked near the popular restaurant, though no …
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, the mother of Fox News host and former Westchester District Attorney Jeanine Pirro has died at the age of 90. Pirro announced the news on her social media accounts. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Graham Funeral Home in Rye for the native of upstate Elmira. "She was my muse, my hero," Pirro said of her mother. "I have lost my best friend. My mother stood up for the victim, for the abused, before it was vogue. She was a great influence on me and everyone around her. She took care of the people who couldn't take care of themselves." Ferris was a passionate volunt…