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Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley
Big Wins: $500K Lottery Ticket Sold For Election Day Drawing In Hudson Valley Whether or not their preferred candidates won on Election Day, someone out there is sure to be pleased after buying a winning lottery ticket worth half a million dollars in Orange County.  A $500,000 top-prize winning PICK 10 ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the New York Lottery announced.  The ticket matched all 10 numbers needed to win the game's top prize. The winning numbers were: 04 05 09 13 14 32 37 40 48 49 50 52 57 61 63 65 68 69 73 76. PICK 10 players choose 10 numbers from a field of 1 …

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Northwell Opens $1.6M Katz Institute Women's Health Practice Northwell Opens $1.6M Katz Institute Women's Health Practice Northwell Opens $1.6M Katz Institute Women's Health Practice
Northwell Opens $1.6M Katz Institute Women's Health Practice Northwell Health has opened a $1.6 million multispecialty practice bringing a range of women's healthcare services together in one location. The Northwell Katz Institute for Women's Health Multispecialty Care at White Plains is located at 244 Westchester Ave., Suite 316. The 3,535-square-foot facility features seven examination rooms, including dedicated space for OB/GYN ultrasound services available five days a week. Patients can access obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology, cardiology, breast surgery, general surgery and gynecologic oncology. The practice also offers procedures such a…
'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race 'It Was Close. Too Close': Putnam County Exec Kevin Byrne Wins Reelection In Tight Race
'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 Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted
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 New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Westchester, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal
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…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads
Mom's Topless NYC Marathon Run Was About Much More Than Turning Heads A New Jersey mother who survived two types of breast cancer is going viral for running the New York City Marathon topless, proudly displaying the scars left behind by the disease she fought to overcome. Lauren Spiezia, 33, completed the 26.2-mile race Sunday, Nov. 1, in 4 hours, 54 minutes, and 5 seconds, according to official marathon results. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, Spiezia underwent chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy, and reconstruction. Rather than cover the scars left behind, she made them part of her message: "Today, I’m running the NYC Marathon with my scars uncove…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…