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‘Thank You For Existing’: New Brunch Spot In Region Wins Early Fans ‘Thank You For Existing’: New Brunch Spot In Region Wins Early Fans
‘Thank You For Existing’: New Brunch Spot In Region Wins Early Fans A new breakfast-and-lunch spot in Albany is already earning rave reviews from diners who say the food, coffee, and cozy atmosphere make it a standout addition to the neighborhood. Little City Luncheonette, which opened in early February at 281 New Scotland Ave., has quickly built buzz among locals looking for an all-day breakfast and brunch destination. The restaurant occupies the former Albany Ale and Oyster space and describes itself as a neighborhood gathering place serving coffee, cocktails, milkshakes, pie, and more. The restaurant currently holds a 4.5-star rating on Yelp, with many…

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NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job
NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job A Long Island teacher who wished President Trump’s supporters a slow and painful death in a Facebook post last year will keep her job, an arbitrator ruled. Pamila Pahuja, who taught science at R.C. Murphy Junior High School in Stony Brook, won her case against Three Village School District, which sought to fire her, Newsday reported Monday, March 9. In January 2025, days before Trump’s second inauguration, Pahuja shared a Facebook post hoping for “all Trump supporters” to “slowly wither away while struggling to gasp.” “That’s what you want for people you deem not worthy right?” she wrote. …

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‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is set to perform live comedy shows at Levity Live in West Nyack next month. Guadagnino will appear for special events at the West Nyack comedy club on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the Levity Live website. Tickets start at $55. Guadagnino first rose to fame in 2009 on MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” which became the highest-rated series in the network’s history during its six-season run, according to his biography on the Levity Live website. The franchise returned in April 2018 as “Jersey…

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Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER
Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For NY Children’s ER A New York family is honoring the memory of a 16-month-old boy whose sudden, unexplained death stunned loved ones by raising thousands of dollars to support families facing similar emergencies. Liam Chadwick was born Jan. 4, 2024, and died on May 8, 2025, after collapsing during a nap at daycare, according to a family statement shared through the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation. After Liam’s death, an autopsy determined the cause to be SUDC, a rare condition diagnosed only after doctors rule out every known medical explanation. The diagnosis came months after Liam’s…

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Why Primary Care Matters Why Primary Care Matters
Why Primary Care Matters Primary care plays an important role in helping people stay healthy across their lifespan. Primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants build long-term care relationships with their patients which include knowing their patients’ medical history and staying on top of any changes in their health. They also can help patients navigate the complicated health care system by coordinating with specialists, making referrals, and ordering screening exams. Let’s talk about some of the ways that regularly seeing a primary care doctor can help keep you …

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$3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing $3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing
$3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing A newly built luxury estate tucked onto more than 20 acres in Guilderland currently holds the title of Albany County’s priciest home on the market. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 8 Jani Lane is listed for $3.2 million as of Thursday, March 5, according to its listing with Venture Fox Realty. The massive residence spans about 8,635 square feet and sits on a secluded 20.65-acre lot overlooking the dramatic cliffs of the Helderberg Escarpment. Built in 2023 and still nearing completion, the custom four-story home gives future owners a rare opportunity to help choose the final finishes…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers
Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers A New York state senator has introduced legislation that would raise the base salary for state lawmakers and tie future pay increases to inflation. State Sen. James Sanders Jr., a Democrat representing Queens, introduced a proposal that would increase compensation for members of the New York State Senate and Assembly by 27%, to $180,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2028. Under the proposal, lawmakers’ salaries would go up following the next election cycle after the bill becomes law. The legislation also calls for automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Co…

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Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront
Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront A towering Queen Anne Victorian overlooking Kingston’s Rondout waterfront — complete with stained glass, a turret library, and a sauna — has quietly hit the market for the first time in four decades. The historic Coykendall House at 77 West Chestnut Street was listed in early January for $2.25 million, offering a rare chance to own one of Kingston’s most striking late-19th century homes. Built in 1896, the 5,424-square-foot home sits on a half-acre lot above the Rondout district and features three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms spread across three levels. But square footage only tells part of …

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'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral 'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral
'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral A police department in New York took to the Iron Throne to command its subjects (local residents) to stay safe while a blizzard slammed into the Northeast.  As the Nor'easter swept through Westchester on Monday, Feb. 23, the Ossining Police Department ditched standard storm warnings in favor of full-on "Game of Thrones" roleplay — and Facebook absolutely loved it.  In its most recent post just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, the department went full medieval, admitting defeat as Winter had arrived and warning residents about Westchester County's extended road ban: "TRAVEL BAN EXTENDED…

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ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (UPDATE) ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (UPDATE)
ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (Update) Plans to locate a federal immigration detention facility in Orange County have reportedly been halted, according to State Assemblymember Brian Maher’s office.  Maher, who represents New York's 101st Assembly District, which includes parts of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties, announced Friday, Feb. 20, that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials told him they will not move forward with a Chester warehouse site following a review process. According to a press release from Maher’s chief of staff, Meghan Hurlburt, the assemblyman spoke virtually with a senior advisor to the …

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ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report
ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report Federal immigration officials have confirmed they purchased a vacant warehouse in Orange County with plans to convert it into a large-scale detention center, according to reports.  US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed it bought the former Pep Boys distribution warehouse on Elizabeth Drive in Chester, NBC 4 New York reported.  The facility is expected to house up to 1,500 detainees.  The confirmation comes as opposition continues to grow across the Hudson Valley.  Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge told NBC 4 that local officials have no record of…

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'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused NY Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds 'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused NY Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds
'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused NY Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds A retired Long Island elementary school teacher was found guilty of sexually abusing children decades ago, marking the first time he has been held criminally accountable. Thomas Bernagozzi, 75, of Babylon, was convicted Friday, Feb. 13, in Suffolk County Court of course of sexual conduct against a child, criminal sex act against a child, and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Jurors acquitted him of two additional counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Bernagozzi was arrested in December 2023 following a Suffolk County Police investigation that determined he sexuall…

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