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Long Island Legend Charles Dolan, Founder Of HBO, Cablevision, Dies At 98
Charles Francis Dolan, a pioneer in the cable television industry and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98.
Dolan died Thursday, Dec. 28, of natural causes.
Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dolan began his career producing and distributing sports and industrial films.
In the early 1960s, he founded Sterling Manhattan Cable, the first company to wire buildings for cable access in New York City. This led to exclusive deals with teams like the New York Knicks and Rangers.
In 1972, he launched HBO, the first premium cable channel, changing television by offering uncut movies and …
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Luxury French Department Store Printemps Set To Open First US Location in NYC
A touch of Parisian luxury will soon be arriving in America.
Printemps, the iconic French department store, is prepares to open its first US location in the spring of 2025.
The new store, which will be located in Manhattan, will occupy 55,000 square feet within the historic One Wall Street building in the Financial District, blending classic architecture with modern elegance.
Founded in 1865, Printemps is celebrated for its high-end fashion, beauty, and lifestyle offerings.
The Manhattan location aims to capture the spirit of its flagship Paris store, showcasing a carefully cu…
Shirley Man Who Forced Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter Sentenced
A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison for forcing an 18-year-old homeless woman into prostitution.
Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 11, after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and related charges.
Prosecutors said Persaud met the victim in July 2023 on Omegle, an online chat platform. She had been sleeping in New York City subways and told Persaud she was homeless.
Persaud offered her food, clean clothes, a shower, and a place to sleep. He then drove the victim to a parking lot in Shirley …
