Fair 44°
Lifestyle
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Look Who's Back: New York's Chevy Chase To Star In New Holiday Movie Look Who's Back: New York's Chevy Chase To Star In New Holiday Movie
Look Who's Back: New York's Chevy Chase To Star In New Holiday Movie If you celebrate the holiday season by rewatching "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," be on the lookout for a new film set to reunite Hudson Valley native and longtime Northern Westchester resident Chevy Chase and his former co-star Randy Quaid.  The 81-year-old Chase, who lives in Bedford with his wife, Jayni, makes an appearance in "The Christmas Letter," which was released on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and is the first movie to feature the Saturday Night Live alum and Quaid in almost 30 years.  The film, directed by Tori Hunter, tells the story of unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $514 million with a $244.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-29-34-37-38 with a Mega Ball of 17 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.&n…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Lindsay Lohan has officially weighed in on a viral NFL moment that paid homage to one of her most popular movies. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 38-year-old actress reacted to Minnesota Vikings players Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus performing the iconic handshake from her 1998 hit, “The Parent Trap.” The footballers acted out the intricate moves – a secret handshake between Lohan’s character Annie and her butler – after intercepting a pass from Aaron Rodgers against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6. “They did your handshake from ‘The Parent Trap,’” Fa…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’ 'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’
'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’ This ain’t your typical Thanksgiving pie. Forget pumpkin, pecan, and sweet potato: this Long Island pizzeria has people talking with its more savory Thanksgiving pie – pizza pie, that is. At Pino’s Pizza in Deer Park, the “Thanksgiving Specialty Pie” boasts all your festive favorites: turkey gravy, apple sausage stuffing, roasted turkey breast, and cranberry sauce made with dry figs, dates, and pears all piled on a pizza crust and topped with mozzarella. “Now this is a Thanksgiving meal,” owner Pino Barbieri captioned an Instagram post, where reaction to the culinary creation has been ove…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Empire State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Home…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 26 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $489 million with a $229.3 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 05-22-24-39-42 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Iconic homemaker Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving plans this year may come as a bit of a shock — they won't involve her hosting at home and turkey will not be an option at her table.  The 83-year-old Stewart, a longtime New York and former Connecticut resident, will be spending Turkey Day abroad in Rome instead of celebrating at her Katonah residence, according to the homemaker's website.  Stewart will be traveling with her daughter, Alexis, and two grandchildren, Jude and Truman, she said in an interview with People: "We decided the kids wanted to go away, the grandchildren, and so…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo
NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo Thank goodness it all worked out. While it may be true that no one mourns the wicked, fans certainly would have mourned the absence of New York native Idina Menzel had she not made her scene-stealing cameo in the spellbinding new “Wicked” movie. The musical fantasy film – a two-part adaptation of the Broadway stage musical that was loosely based on the 1995 novel – tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Menzel, who grew on Long Island in Syosset, was the first actress to portray its protagonist, Elphaba, a role for which sh…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Spotted Up Near Stage At Post-Rock Band's Show: Report Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Spotted Up Near Stage At Post-Rock Band's Show: Report
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Spotted Up Near Stage At Post-Rock Band's Show: Report Some concertgoers at a popular post-rock band's show reportedly did a double-take when they saw longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart rocking out up near the front of the stage, according to a new report.  Stewart, age 83, was seen attending a Godspeed You! Black Emperor concert in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, Nov 16, according to a report by Stereogum.  The popular Canadian post-rock band, which formed in 1994, had been playing at Charleston's Music Farm. There, those in the audience posted about spotting Stewart in the crowd on X t…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 22 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $453 million with an $208.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 13-20-26-32-65 with a Mega Ball of 02 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Restaurant, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails New Restaurant, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails
New Restaurant, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails A new restaurant and brewery on Long Island is already charming diners. The Stone Goat – located in St. James at 552 North Country Road – held its soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Under the direction of owner Nick Gounaris, the eatery features an upscale dining room on the main level with a pub-like menu and bar upstairs. Though its official website and menu weren’t immediately available, an Eventbrite announcement showed a tantalizing spread that included a raw oyster bar, duck sliders, steak tartar crostini, and wild boar ragu. Diners can also opt for the seafood dumplings, made wi…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn