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Hudson Valley Native Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock Hudson Valley Native Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock
Hudson Valley Native Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is again making headlines for an accident that left him bruised and battered, according to reports.  Leno, age 74, a native New Yorker who grew up in Massachusetts, is recovering from injuries sustained from falling down a 60-foot hill and hitting a rock while trying to make his way to a restaurant in Pennsylvania, the comedian told TMZ in an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  In his interview with the outlet, Leno, seen with an eyepatch and bruised face, explained that he had been trying to take a shortcut to the restaurant from his hotel about 30 m…
Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Hudson Valley Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man' CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man'
CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man' After a programming error cut off the final two minutes of Billy Joel’s televised concert at Madison Square Garden, CBS announced it would re-air the show. “Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden,” which originally aired on Sunday, April 14, will now be rebroadcast on Friday night, April 19 due to a programming snafu that cut the program off early, according to a statement released by CBS. The show, which was recorded in March to celebrate Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden, was partway through the singer’s iconic “Piano Man” when the program abru…
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Island Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors 'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Island Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Island Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Billy Crystal, who is from New York, was one of five other iconic figures celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors. Billy Crystal, known for his roles in movies such as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers,” received his honors at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC in a pre-recorded show that was broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The 75-year-old Crystal, who was born in the Bronx and later moved to Long Beach on Long Island, was honored alongside Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick. “It was magical, …
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole 'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole It was a Halloween to remember for the ghouls and goblins gathered at a popular New York tavern as none other than Eddie Munster himself showed up to mark the festivities. Butch Patrick, who portrayed the wolf-like son of Herman and Lily Munster on the hit CBS sitcom “The Munsters,” headlined the Halloween bash at Albany’s famed War Room Tavern on Tuesday night, Oct. 31. “Hanging with Eddie Munster and HBO star Zach Erdem on Halloween at the War Room Tavern,” owner Todd Shapiro captioned a Facebook photo of the three men. Earlier Report: 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region R…
ID Released Of Accused Teen Gunman In Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket ID Released Of Accused Teen Gunman In Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket
ID Released Of Accused Teen Gunman In Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket The identity has been released of the teenage gunman now in custody who live-steamed a mass shooting at a a supermarket in Buffalo that left 10 dead in what authorities say was a racially motivated hate crime. A total of 13 people were shot in the incident that happened just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in a Black neighborhood, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said. The three others shot have non life-threatening injuries. The alleged gunman, now identified as 18-year-old Payton Gendron, of the town of Conklin in Broome County, New Yo…
18-Year-Old Gunman Live-Streamed Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket 18-Year-Old Gunman Live-Streamed Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket
18-Year-Old Gunman Live-Streamed Mass Shooting Leaving 10 Dead At Buffalo Supermarket Updated story: ID Released Of Accused 18-Year-Old Gunman In Mass Shooting Of 10 At Buffalo Supermarket This story has been updated. Ten people are dead after a teenage gunman live-steaming the event who is now in custody opened fire inside a supermarket in Buffalo in what authorities say was a racially motivated hate crime. A total of 13 people were shot in the incident that happened just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said. The three others shot have non life-threatening injuries. Gramaglia said…
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…
Hit Show Featuring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez Filming In Westchester Hit Show Featuring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez Filming In Westchester
Hit Show Featuring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez Filming In Westchester Star watchers will want to head for Westchester County where some top-tier movie stars will be filming a hit Hulu series. Hulu's hit show, "Only Murders in the Building" will film in the village of Elmsford on Thursday, March 17, according to city officials.  "We are happy to announce once again a major film production had chosen Elmsford to film some scenes," officials said on Facebook.  The series, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, will be filming at Maxwell's Pub, located 38 East Main St., in the village. Crew members will be in the village o…
COVID-19: GRAMMY Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant' COVID-19: GRAMMY Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant'
Covid-19: Grammy Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant' This year's GRAMMY Awards Show has officially been postponed due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The 64th annual show, which was set to take place on Monday, Jan. 31, was postponed to protect the health and safety of all involved in the show, CBS and the Record Academy said in a joint statement on Wednesday, Jan. 5. After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, we have postponed the 64th #GRAMMYs. https://t.co/oMzV1U9Tsc — Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 5, 2022 …
COVID-19: Longtime TV News Anchor Loses Job For Refusing To Get Vaccine COVID-19: Longtime TV News Anchor Loses Job For Refusing To Get Vaccine
Covid-19: Longtime TV News Anchor Loses Job For Refusing To Get Vaccine A longtime and popular TV news anchor was let go after refusing to comply with a companywide COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Meggan Gray, who worked as a morning news anchor at dual ABC/CBS-affiliated WLOX in Biloxi, Mississippi, said she made the decision not to get vaccinated, despite Gray Television's requirement for employees. She said she decided not to get vaccinated because she already had COVID-19, along with other "more powerful" reasons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it recommends that people who have had COVID-19 get vaccinated because research hasn'…
First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air
First Prime-Time Network TV Special On Gabby Petito Homicide Case To Air What happened to Gabby Petito? That's the name of the first prime-time network TV special on the homicide case of the 22-year-old Long Island native that's captured the attention of the nation. The 48 Hours episode will air Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Jericka Duncan is the anchor. The program will detail how the fact that Petito and boyfriend Brian Laundrie openly shared their lives on social media has made the case especially personal for millions. A timeline of events leading up to Petito's death may be found here. Click here for an eight-minut…
NY Teacher To Compete On 'Survivor' NY Teacher To Compete On 'Survivor'
NY Teacher To Compete On 'Survivor' A New York educator who attended college in New England is ready to fight to win on season 41 of "Survivor," which is set to air this month on CBS. The third Long Island teacher in two years to hit the beaches attempting to win the $1 million prize, Nassau County resident Tiffany Seely, age 47, of Plainview, has been busy since March shooting the upcoming season in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands. According to her LinkedIn account, Seely was born and raised in Queens.  She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1995 with a degree in elementary education, and a master's degree in educational leaders…
Sales, Marketing Consultant From NY Accused Of Killing Dog On Golf Course Sales, Marketing Consultant From NY Accused Of Killing Dog On Golf Course
Sales, Marketing Consultant From NY Accused Of Killing Dog On Golf Course A prominent sales and marketing consultant from New York is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing a dog that interfered with his game on a golf course at a popular resort, officials announced. Salil Zaveri, a former Long Island resident, was arrested in Puerto Rico after allegedly murdering a dog that stole his ball at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort in Rio Grande by shooting it repeatedly with a 9mm pistol. Zaveri, the CEO of Zaveri Consulting, LLC now based in Puerto Rico, allegedly shot a dog several times in the north coastal town after it stole his golf ball on the cours…
COVID-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants? COVID-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants?
Covid-19: Could A Return To Normalcy Be Near, Despite Concerns Over Variants? As COVID-19 rates continue to decrease, many people are feeling cautiously optimistic that normal life will soon resume. A survey of 21 experts found that most of them believe the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, according to research by The New York Times. Americans may be able to get back to their pre-pandemic lives this summer. Unless … Researchers cautioned that people should not underestimate COVID-19.  Although signs are pointing to the end of the pandemic, a shift in the virus or how people respond to it could send infection and death rates to rising again. Fa…
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores Godiva Chocolate is closing all of its North American stores. The mass closure will affect 128 stores in the United States and Canada. Outposts in Europe, the Middle East, and China will remain open. Godiva will stay open through Valentine’s Day, but closures will be completed by March, according to CNN and other media sources. The news comes as a new Godiva CEO steps in, Nurtac Ziyal Afridi, who was appointed in mid-December 2020. Godiva said, in a press release, that its business has been shifting from in-store purchases to online orders through its own and partner websites. The near…
Sandy Hook Victim's Dad Wears Disguise During '60 Minutes' Interview Due To Death Threats Sandy Hook Victim's Dad Wears Disguise During '60 Minutes' Interview Due To Death Threats
Sandy Hook Victim's Dad Wears Disguise During '60 Minutes' Interview Due To Death Threats The father of the youngest victim of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut was on national television over the weekend, though even his closest friends and family may not have recognized him. Lenny Pozner, the father of 6-year-old Noah, who was among the 20 children killed during the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in December 2012, was a special guest on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Jan. 3, though not before he received “a full Hollywood style” makeover to make himself unrecognizable to the camera. CBS posted images of the makeover (pictured above) prior to his appearance on Sun…
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, is the first presidential debate between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden. The debate will be held in Cleveland and Fox news program host Chris Wallace will be the moderator. The event will begin at 9 p.m. and will last for about 90 minutes without commercial breaks. Topics for tonight’s debate include the Supreme Court, COVID-19, economy, race and violence in America, and election integrity, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates. There are two other debates scheduled for Oct. 15 and 22. On Oct. 7, the vice-pr…
COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes
Covid-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes Families in New York are calling for an independent investigation into the state’s handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, before the outbreak peaked and projections were daunting, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order to send recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals into nursing homes to free up beds for potential patients. That move has drawn criticisms from many, with some who lost family members joining some elected officials in calling for an independent probe into that decision, something Cuomo has rebuffed. “If Gov. Cuomo’s administration had spent …
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…
COVID-19: First Scripted US TV Series Resumes Production Amid Pandemic COVID-19: First Scripted US TV Series Resumes Production Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: First Scripted US TV Series Resumes Production Amid Pandemic One of the nation’s longest-running television shows has become the first scripted American television show to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bold and the Beautiful, the popular soap opera which has aired on CBS since 1987, returned to the studio to resume production last month, with its first new episode since March scheduled to air on Monday, July 20. Since restarting production, the show has put several safety precautions in place, and have been social distancing to the best of their ability. It first resumed to its Television City stages on Wednesday, June 17, with f…
COVID-19: Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Tests Positive COVID-19: Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Tests Positive
Covid-19: Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Tests Positive A popular actor who was born and raised in the Hudson Valley says he's tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Orange County native Aaron Tveit made the announcement to his 322,000 followers on Instagram. "Hey everyone," he began. "I just wanted to update you all that I’ve found out that I’ve tested positive for Covid-19. I’ve been in quarantine since Broadway shows shut down on Thursday, March 12, and I’m feeling much better." The 36-year-old Tveit graduated in 2001 from Middletown High School, where he played soccer, basketball and golf.   In addition to his…
Netflix Acquires 'Seinfeld' Global Streaming Rights: Here's When It Will First Be Available Netflix Acquires 'Seinfeld' Global Streaming Rights: Here's When It Will First Be Available
Netflix Acquires 'Seinfeld' Global Streaming Rights: Here's When It Will First Be Available Netflix has flexed its muscles again, acquiring the streaming rights to "Seinfeld," beginning in 2021, according to company officials. In a statement to the Los Angeles Times, the company said that as part of a deal with Sony Pictures Television, Netflix will offer all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” in the U.S. and its 151 million subscribers throughout the world when the deal's "go button" date hits in 2021. “‘Seinfeld’ is a one-of-a-kind, iconic, culture-defining show,” Sony Pictures Television Chairman Mike Hopkins said in a statement to The Times. “Now, 30 years after its premiere, ‘Seinfe…
Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says
Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says Donald Trump, before his election as 45th president, made more than 30 appearances on David Letterman's highly popular late night television shows. Now, Letterman, a longtime resident of Northern Westchester, says he would level hardball questions about turning "psychotic" and "soulless," according to this interview with the Hollywood Reporter.  Trump the real estate tycoon and "Apprentice" star was a frequent guest on NBC's "Late Night With David Letterman" and CBS's "The Late Show With David Letterman." "More than 30?" Letterman exclaimed in disbelief when told how many times Trump …
Car Crashes Through Storefront At CVS In Northern Westchester Car Crashes Through Storefront At CVS In Northern Westchester
Car Crashes Through Storefront At CVS In Northern Westchester A car accidentally crashed into a CVS in Northern Westchester, leading to the temporary closure of the store. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred Wednesday night, April 17 at the location in Somers, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department said. Somers FD Car 2441 and 2442 quickly responded after the vehicle went through the front vestibule of the location, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Somers Volunteer Fire officers coordinated with the Somers Building Inspector to make sure the building was safe for people to be inside.  The store remain…
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title It’s one-to-go for a former Westchester County high school basketball standout who will help lead top-seeded Virginia into the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Monday night, April 8. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, will have his shot at cutting down the nets as the Cavaliers face the third-seeded Texas Tech in the NCAA Final. Just one year removed from becoming the first ever top-seed to lose to a 16-seed in the first round of the tournament, Jerome and Virginia will take on Texas Tech at 9 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minne…
Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says
Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says Presidential hopeful, U.S. senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Westchester resident and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua are reportedly not on speaking terms, according to The New York Times. The two once shared a “close relationship,” according to the report, though their friendship reportedly soured two years ago when Gillibrand made comments about former President Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. Gillibrand announced her intention to run for president in 2020 during an appearance on CBS’-TV's “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” throwin…
Ocasio-Cortez Defends Her 70-Percent Billionaires Tax Rate Proposal Over Ice Cream With Colbert Ocasio-Cortez Defends Her 70-Percent Billionaires Tax Rate Proposal Over Ice Cream With Colbert
Ocasio-Cortez Defends Her 70-Percent Billionaires Tax Rate Proposal Over Ice Cream With Colbert Another prominent New York politician took center stage on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” taking aim at some of the nation’s wealthiest. Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx/Queens), a 2007 Yorktown High School graduate, appeared on the CBS late night show on Monday to debunk rumors regarding her proposed 70 percent marginal income tax, which would target multi-millionaires.  “When we talk about a 70 percent marginal tax rate,” she said to Colbert. “It’s not on all of your income. It’s on your 10 millionth and one dollar. So after you make 10 million dol…
Netflix Hiking Prices For 58M US Subscribers Netflix Hiking Prices For 58M US Subscribers
Netflix Hiking Prices For 58M US Subscribers Streaming shows and movies are about to get more expensive for more than 55 million Americans. For the second time in two years, Netflix announced that it will be raising subscription prices in the United States, affecting an estimated 58 million customers. Netflix’s basic standard definition plan is going up from $8 to $9 a month, its standard HD plan is going up from $11 to $13 a month, and its premium 4K plan is going up from $14 to $16 a month.  The basic plan lets users stream one show or movie on a single device at a time in standard definition; the standard plan allows users to…
Ready For Prime-Time: Top CBS Show Films In Westchester Ready For Prime-Time: Top CBS Show Films In Westchester
Ready For Prime-Time: Top CBS Show Films In Westchester Lights, cameras, action! A-Game Sports in New Rochelle traded in bats and balls this week for television props and boom mics as CBS took a trip to the area to film an episode of their popular Sunday night show "God Friended Me."  "God Friended Me.” stars Brandon Michael Hall as Miles Finer, an atheist “whose life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from ‘God’ and unwittingly becomes an agent of change in the lives and destinies of others around him.” This week, production for the show set up shop at A-Game Sports, as they filmed an episode…
'48 Hours' Spotlights Case Of Pace University Football Player Shot, Killed By Cop Outside Bar '48 Hours' Spotlights Case Of Pace University Football Player Shot, Killed By Cop Outside Bar
'48 Hours' Spotlights Case Of Pace University Football Player Shot, Killed By Cop Outside Bar “48 Hours: Defending DJ,” a special airing on CBS Saturday, Dec. 1, tells the tragic story of one of the most publicized fatal shootings ever in Westchester. Danroy “DJ” Henry, a 20-year-old Pace University football player, was shot and killed by Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess outside a bar in October of 2010. Correspondent James Brown will take viewers on a journey back to that fatal night, featuring candid interviews with friends and family members in the ongoing search for answers. While Henry’s family has received a $6 million settlement as a result of the wrongful death case,…