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Teen Filmed Moment Pastor, NY Native Was Gunned Down In Front Of Wife, Children Teen Filmed Moment Pastor, NY Native Was Gunned Down In Front Of Wife, Children
Teen Filmed Moment Pastor, NY Native Was Gunned Down In Front Of Wife, Children After being displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Nick Davi and his wife Sarah relocated to Las Vegas to start a family. Nearly two decades later, the beloved pastor – a New York native who graduated from Long Island’s Riverhead High School – was shot to death outside his home in front of his horrified wife and two children. North Las Vegas Police said the family’s 36-year-old neighbor, Joe Junio, opened fire on the couple inside their gated community at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Junio was upset that the family had made a complaint about her to their homeowner’s association…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pair Of Hudson Valley Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 List Of Best Taco Shops In US Pair Of Hudson Valley Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 List Of Best Taco Shops In US
Pair Of Hudson Valley Eateries Make Yelp's Top 100 List Of Best Taco Shops In US It might not be Taco Tuesday, but there's big news in the Hudson Valley when two taco shops make Yelp's Top 100 Taco Spots In US for 2023. Both restaurants are located in Rockland County in Nyack and New City, and both are the only ones in the state besides New York City to make the list.  While they might not have come in at the top, both did make the list that is compiled by Yelp who came up with the list by identifying businesses in the restaurants and tacos categories, then ranked those restaurants by the total volume and ratings of reviews.  Believe it or not, the top taco spot in th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final
Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Tough as nails, strong as a young boxer, and as agile as a tiger are just a few words to describe a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who is crushing it on this season of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." On Monday, Aug. 21, Northern Westchester resident Emily Gardiner, of Bedford Hills, will show just how tough she is on the finals of the show at 8 p.m. in Las Vegas. The grand prize is a cool $1 million.  Known around town and school, as the "Ninja girl," Emily made it through the entire season of ANW competing with -- and beating -- her father Rich Gardiner to make it to the finals. She trai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search
Alleged Serial Killer's Family Returns To Long Island Home After Police Search Nearly two weeks after being forced out of their Long Island home while police searched for evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case, the family of suspect Rex Heuermann has been allowed back inside. Heuermann’s 59-year-old wife, Asa Ellerup, and their two adult children were seen returning to their Massapequa Park home in Nassau County on Thursday, July 27, where investigators spent 12 days looking for additional evidence in the case. The extensive search of the property included digging up the backyard with a backhoe and using ground-penetrating radar. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home
Gilgo Beach Case: Suspected Killer Now Believed To Have Lured, Killed Victims Inside His Home Click here for a new, updated story - Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case Investigators on the Gilgo Beach serial killer case have been working to prove the suspect, Rex Heuermann, committed the murders at his Long Island home while his family was away, according to news reports. Sources told CNN that investigators are operating on the theory that the Nassau County resident killed the three sex workers in his Massapequa Park home where he had access to tape and burlap bags in which the victims were found, The source pointed to the fact that the murders of Meliss…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case
Long Island Serial Murders: New Reports Shed Light On How Suspect's Wife Became Key To Case The wife of Rex Heuermann, the suspected Long Island Gilgo Beach killer, unknowingly helped investigators zero in on her husband when two of her hairs were found on the bodies of two of the victims, according to new reports. Heuermann, of the village of Massapequa Park in Nassau County, is charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello and burying their bodies in a grassy area of Gilgo Beach, located in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County. He's also a suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Investigators said, those hairs helped link Heuermann but d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup A pizzeria owner in New York is riding high after bringing home the gold from the Pizza World Cup. Albany County’s Anthony Berghela, owner of Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont, took first place in the Traditional American Division at the World Pizza Championship in Naples, Italy on Wednesday, June 21. The largest pizza competition in Italy, the event features pizzaiolos (pizza makers) from over 20 countries who are judged on preparation, taste, bake, and presentation. “Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, who brought home the Pizza World Cup to Albany County!” Count…

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by Michael Mashburn
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20-Year-Old From Yonkers To Audition On 'American Idol': 'Unique Experience' 20-Year-Old From Yonkers To Audition On 'American Idol': 'Unique Experience'
20-Year-Old From Yonkers To Audition On 'American Idol': 'Unique Experience' Fans of "American Idol" will soon be able to watch two women from the Hudson Valley sing their hearts out on the show and fulfill their childhood dreams.  Both Westchester County resident Amara Valerio of Yonkers and Rockland County resident Dany Epp of Suffern will appear on the beloved show in an episode airing on Sunday, March 12 on ABC at 11:35 p.m.  Valerio and Epp, both lifelong fans of the show, sang in front of celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie in Las Vegas and said that the auditions were something that they felt their whole lives had led up to.  Ameri…

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by Ben Crnic
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Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission
Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission A 73-year-old man has admitted to threatening employees at the New York State Gaming Commission and mailing the agency envelopes full of white powder. Brent Carter, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conveying a hoax and false information in federal court in Albany Friday, Jan. 13. Federal prosecutors said Carter left numerous voicemails for employees at the Gaming Commission’s headquarters in Schenectady between October 2017 and November 2018, often using threatening language. Carter also admitted that between 2019 and 2021, he mailed four letters containing white powder and other substan…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says Popular pop star and actress Rihanna is set to open a brick-and-mortar location for her lingerie brand at a shopping center in Westchester County, a report by Real Estate Weekly said.  The store, which will sell Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie product line, will be located in Yonkers at the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk, according to the news outlet.  "The Savage X Fenty brand has disrupted the lingerie sector and we are excited that Cross County Center has been selected for the company’s flagship location in New York. The brand adds a fresh pop-culture vibe to…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester's Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron Westchester's Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron
Westchester's Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron Martha Stewart advertised the natural, "stripped back" flavors of a coffee brand's seasonal brew in a brand-new video where she wears nothing but an apron. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident posted a video on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 8, promoting Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' Pumpkin Spice brew. "It's made with natural flavors," she said. "That means they stripped away the artificial, and left nothing but goodness. What can I say? We have a lot in common." Watch the full video here. Earlier this summer, Stewart, who owns a country farmhouse in the Bedford hamlet of Katona…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe Martha Stewart's new Las Vegas restaurant is already creating buzz for some of the dishes offered on its menu. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident named the restaurant after her country farmhouse, which is located in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah. Earlier report - Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant The Bedford's menu includes French-inspired cuisine and some of Stewart's favorite recipes.  Some entrées featured on the menu include lemon r…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 A Hudson Valley resident who worked in the hospitality industry in different states across the nation has died at the age of 51. Jason Antonelli died from an "unexpected cardiac event" in Newburgh on Wednesday, July 6, according to his obituary. Antonelli, who was known in his early years as Jason Reichgut, grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the varsity crew and varsity soccer teams. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta and went on to work in the hospitality industry. According to his obituary, his career took him across the country. "H…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart' 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart'
25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart' Family and friends are mourning a young Hudson Valley native who died this month in a car crash. Keith Jornov, age 25, from Ulster County, was killed Tuesday, May 10, in Herkimer County when his car was struck by a box truck on State Route 5S near Washington Street in German Flatts, according to New York State Police. Investigators said Jornov was hit after failing to stop at a stop sign. The impact sent his car off the roadway and knocked the box truck onto its passenger side, police said. Jornov was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was hospitalized with non-life-threaten…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town
Martha Stewart To Open Restaurant Named After Westchester Town Martha Stewart will soon open a restaurant that pays homage to the New York town where she has been a longtime resident. The exact opening date of “The Bedford,” has not yet been announced, but the restaurant, which will be in Las Vegas, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, according to Paris Las Vegas. The eatery was designed by Stewart and takes inspiration from her country farmhouse in the hamlet of Katonah, located in the town of Bedford in Northern Westchester County. It will have 194 seats and serve seasonally-inspired American cuisine. "It's a charming restaurant," Stewart t…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Yonkers Native Named Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal Yonkers Native Named Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal
Yonkers Native Named Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal A veteran football coach from the Hudson Valley who graduated high school in Fairfield County is set to showcase his skills under the bright lights in Las Vegas. Yonkers native Rich Bisaccia, age 61, has been named interim head coach of the National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders following the overnight resignation of embattled former coach Jon Gruden, who stepped away following the emergence of racist and homophobic comments he made in emails a decade ago. Bisaccia, who graduated from New Fairfield High School, is in his 20th year as a coach in the NFL, but this will be his first appo…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Product Due To Possible Health Risk Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Product Due To Possible Health Risk
Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Product Due To Possible Health Risk A popular frozen product sold at some Trader Joe’s grocery stores across the country has been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA announced that Las Vegas-based Tesoros Trading Co. has recalled certain codes of “Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame” after the contamination was discovered during routine testing. Products being recalled came in 16-ounce plastic packages and are stamped on the back bottom portion of the packages with: “22LA102 M,” “22LA102 N,” or “22LA102 P..” The company has removed the affected lots from distribution as the FDA and the com…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone
Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone Half-hour deliveries may soon be a reality. A fleet of drones is now poised to deliver packages for Amazon  Prime now that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the mogul company approval to deliver unmanned packages on Monday, Aug. 31. The company said that it went through a rigorous approval process, including demonstrating the safety and efficiency of its drones to FAA officials.  “This certification is an important step forward for Prime Air and indicates the FAA’s confidence in Amazon’s operating and safety procedures for an autonomous drone delivery service that w…

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by Christina Coulter
Sports
Roger Goodell To Conduct NFL Draft From Westchester Home Roger Goodell To Conduct NFL Draft From Westchester Home
Roger Goodell To Conduct NFL Draft From Westchester Home The NFL Draft is heading to the Hudson Valley… sort of. Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will conduct the first round of the draft via an in-home camera in the basement of his Bronxville home, NBC’s Peter King reported in his “Football Morning in America” column. According to King, “during each pick, a virtual montage of 15 fans of the team on the clock will be the backdrop behind Goodell, with those fans reacting (booing?) to the commissioner and to whoever their team picks.” Goodell won’t be the only one wired up. Cameras have been install…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Former Mario Batali Restaurant, Tarry Lodge In Westchester, Will Close, With 50 Losing Jobs Former Mario Batali Restaurant, Tarry Lodge In Westchester, Will Close, With 50 Losing Jobs
Former Mario Batali Restaurant, Tarry Lodge In Westchester, Will Close, With 50 Losing Jobs As famed chef Mario Batali's attorneys appeared in a Boston court on Friday, Aug. 30 in connection with charges of indecent assault and battery, news came that the Tarry Lodge in Westchester will be closing. According to a WARN notice, required by the state when jobs are terminated, the Lodge in Port Chester will close on Friday, Nov. 22, and 50 people will lose their employment.  The reason given on the notice for the restaurant's closing was "due to construction occurring on the premise." Officials who operate the company could not be reached for comment on Friday to comment wh…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy
Luxury Retailer Barneys Closing 15 Stores, Files For Bankruptcy Barneys has gone bankrupt. The luxury retailer has officially filed for bankruptcy due to decreased sales, and will be closing down 15 stores as part of a reorganization effort. “For more than 90 years, Barneys New York has been an iconic luxury specialty retailer, renowned for its edit, strong point of view, creativity, and representation of the world's best designers and brands," Barneys CEO and President Daniella Vitale said. "Like many in our industry, Barneys New York's financial position has been dramatically impacted by the challenging retail environment and rent structures that are …

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by Zak Failla
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Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Yonkers Drug Investigation Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Yonkers Drug Investigation
Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Yonkers Drug Investigation A convicted corrupt former NYPD officer will spend time behind bars after obstructing an investigation into a Westchester drug deal whom he also temporarily ran an illegal sports betting business. Brooklyn resident Saed Rabah, 46, has been sentenced to two years in prison in White Plains federal court for knowingly providing misinformation to a federal law enforcement officer to obstruct a drug investigation into an alleged Yonkers dealer. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced the sentence on Friday, which also carries a year of supervised release and a $10,000 forfeiture. The alleged dr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and a near record-breaking number of Americans are expected to hit the road to kick it off this year, according to AAA. Nearly 43 million Americans are expected to mark the unofficial start of summer on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend jaunt, making it the second most traveled since AAA began tracking travelers in 2000, only behind 2005. In total, an additional 1.5 million more people are expected to travel this year on roads, rails, and runways, AAA announced, a 3.6 percent increase from last year’s holiday. According to AAA, 37.6…

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by Zak Failla
Business
MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway
MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway MGM Resorts has officially been given the green light to purchase Empire City Casino and the adjacent Yonkers Raceway. The New York State Gaming Commission announced on Monday that it has approved the licenses to allow MGM to purchase the businesses for $850 million. The deal was originally expected to be approved earlier this month, but a vote was delayed before MGM could officially purchase the casino and racetrack from the Rooney family, which has owned it since the early 1970s. According to reports, MGM is likely looking to add a hotel and new entertainment facilities at the site,…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores
Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores While traditional brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to survive on life support, social media giant Facebook is going in the opposite direction, opening a series of pop-up stores at Macy’s throughout the country. Facebook is opening small business pop-up locations at nine Macy’s stores, marking the social media giant’s first foray into traditional retail sales. The stores will highlight nearly 100 brands that are sold and popular on social media, allowing entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their businesses. The stores will be open through the holiday season, and housed in “The …

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by Zak Failla
News
Celebrity Chef's Westchester Market Closes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims Celebrity Chef's Westchester Market Closes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
Celebrity Chef's Westchester Market Closes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims A popular gourmet food market in the area has closed its doors. One of a group of hotspots owned by celebrity chef Mario Batali, the Tarry Market on Main Street in Port Chester, which offered European and local artisanal products to Westchester and Connecticut foodies, closed on June 28, following a swirl of sexual harassment allegations against its famous owner. Tarry Wine, located next door, and the popular Tarry Lodge restaurant in Westport will remain open, for now.  Batali has been accused of harassment by a number of former colleagues and fans. He was fired as co-host on "The Ch…

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by Kathy Reakes