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10-Year-Old NY Girl Battling Brain Cancer Sparks Swelling Of Support 10-Year-Old NY Girl Battling Brain Cancer Sparks Swelling Of Support
10-Year-Old NY Girl Battling Brain Cancer Sparks Swelling Of Support Support is flooding in for a 10-year-old Long Island girl who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Kimberly Nugent, of Lynbrook, was taken to the hospital after suffering from headaches and nausea, according to a GoFundMe. Doctors diagnosed her with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, and performed surgery to remove most of it. While the operation was successful, Kimberly will still require long-term chemotherapy and radiation treatments, family friend Jon Gladstone wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Nearly $50,000 had been raised to support the Nugent family as of Monday, Aug. 18. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in NY Hits Market for $5.5M Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in NY Hits Market for $5.5M
Jackie Gleason’s Ufo-inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in NY Hits Market for $5.5M A one-of-a-kind Westchester estate built for comedy legend Jackie Gleason — and designed to resemble flying saucers — has landed back on the market.  Known as “The Mothership,” the Cortlandt Manor property at 196 Furnace Dock Rd. is now listed for $5.5 million with The Corcoran Group.  Commissioned by Gleason and completed in 1959 after five years of construction, the mid-century modern estate sits on 8.6 wooded acres and blends into its surroundings with floor-to-ceiling windows and curved architectural details. Zillow Designed by architect Robert Cika, the estate includes two…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hot Slice, Hot Mic: Dave Portnoy Won’t Dish On Fitness Regimen After NY Pizza Review Hot Slice, Hot Mic: Dave Portnoy Won’t Dish On Fitness Regimen After NY Pizza Review
Hot Slice, Hot Mic: Dave Portnoy Won’t Dish On Fitness Regimen After NY Pizza Review Dave Portnoy’s latest New York pizza review was heavy on the flavor but light on the waistline wisdom. The Barstool Sports founder, 48, found himself at Warren County’s Pizza Jerks in Glens Falls for his latest “One Bite” review. It started with Portnoy flipping open the box. “That looks pretty good. That’s really good,” he said, noting the pie was “very hot” with a “decent amount of flop.” When he tried to lift a slice, the heat got the best of him. Portnoy dropped it, picked it up again, and gave it a few quick blows to cool it down. One bite from the tip, another from the crust end, an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Hudson Valley Drive-In Movie Night Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Hudson Valley Drive-In Movie Night
Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Hudson Valley Drive-In Movie Night Moviegoers in the Hudson Valley got more than just popcorn and a double feature this weekend—they got Liam Neeson in the flesh. The Hollywood star made a special appearance Saturday, Aug. 2, at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia to introduce his latest film, The Naked Gun, a reboot of the 1988 slapstick classic. The $75 event included a gift bag and a double feature with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Neeson, 73, arrived on site at 4 p.m. for the meet-and-greet, snapping photos with fans and greeting guests. Among those in attendance was New York State Assemblyman Anil Beephan, who presente…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Slice Spot In Hudson Valley Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ New Slice Spot In Hudson Valley Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’
New Slice Spot In Hudson Valley Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ Craving a slice that actually lives up to the hype? This spot might just be your new go-to. Stone’s Pizza Shop might be the new kid on the block, but in just a few months, it’s already slicing its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of Dutchess County locals. Located at 2554 South Avenue in Wappingers Falls, the no-frills counter-serve spot opened in April inside the former Pacini’s Pizza space.  Now, it’s racking up five-star Yelp reviews and serious buzz for its hand-crafted pies, beef tallow-fried wings, and dedication to high-quality ingredients — no seed oils allowed. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Get Paid To Shop (On Camera): TV Show Seeking Extras For Scenes Shot In NY Get Paid To Shop (On Camera): TV Show Seeking Extras For Scenes Shot In NY
Get Paid To Shop (On Camera): TV Show Seeking Extras For Scenes Shot In NY If you’ve ever dreamed of being on TV — and don’t mind a long day in the sun — your big break might be waiting in the Hamptons. Waldron Casting is looking for locals to appear as background talent in scenes filming Friday, Aug. 1, for a new TV drama currently using the working title Filch. The gig involves portraying outdoor market staff and patrons in Bridgehampton, and producers are hoping to find real locals who can self-report to set — no transportation provided. To be eligible, you must be over 18 and non-union. The pay? A solid $181.50 for 10 hours, with overtime if the day runs lon…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Hairy Man' Sought For Diving Scene Filming In Hudson Valley 'Hairy Man' Sought For Diving Scene Filming In Hudson Valley
'Hairy Man' Sought For Diving Scene Filming In Hudson Valley Got body hair and a flair for the dramatic? You could be just the man producers are looking for. A drama series shooting under the working title “Filch” is putting out a call for one very specific kind of talent: a hairy man, willing to jump off a diving board — all in the name of gripping television. Waldron Casting is seeking a male actor “who is hairy and comfortable jumping off a diving board into a pool.” The role pays $224 for eight hours of work and is set to film Monday, August 4, somewhere in Westchester County. Photos are required — both headshots and full-body shots in swimwear …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Horrific' Paint Job On Hudson Valley Curb Draws Ire Of Locals: 'My Kid Would've Done Better' 'Horrific' Paint Job On Hudson Valley Curb Draws Ire Of Locals: 'My Kid Would've Done Better'
'Horrific' Paint Job On Hudson Valley Curb Draws Ire Of Locals: 'My Kid Would've Done Better' A Hudson Valley locale got a fresh coat of yellow on its curbs — but locals say the city missed the mark. The new curb painting job – in downtown Hudson along Warren Street – sparked a firestorm on social media Wednesday, July 23, after Lou DeCrosta noticed the work looked less like a city project and more like a rushed art class assignment. “After dinner at Savona’s we walked outside to notice a horrific curb painting,” DeCrosta wrote on the Hudson, NY - Public Community Board Facebook group. “Middle school kids would have delivered a cleaner job.” Accompanying his post are three photos …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House
Lawler To Pass On NY Governor Race, Will Run For Reelection To House US Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek re-election to Congress rather than run for governor, ending speculation about a potential 2026 challenge to Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a statement posted to social media on Wednesday, July 23, the second-term Republican said serving New York’s 17th Congressional District has been “the greatest honor” of his life and said his legislative "wins" on taxes, immigration, national security, and digital finance as reasons for continuing his work in Washington.  The 17th District includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most…

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by Ben Crnic
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Bell-To-Bell Ban: NY Schools Have Days Left To Finalize Smartphone Restrictions Bell-To-Bell Ban: NY Schools Have Days Left To Finalize Smartphone Restrictions
Bell-To-Bell Ban: NY Schools Have Days Left To Finalize Smartphone Restrictions “More learning, less scrolling:” That’s the message behind New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools Law, which will restrict smartphone use from the first bell to the last across K-12 public schools starting this fall. Gov. Kathy Hochul hosted a roundtable on Monday, July 14, with Capital Region school leaders and the state teachers union to discuss how the statewide ban will be implemented when the 2025-2026 school year begins. The new law — signed earlier this year — requires all public school districts to publish their distraction-free device policies by Friday, August 1. Nearly 150 distr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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170-Acre Luxury NY Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M 170-Acre Luxury NY Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M
170-Acre Luxury NY Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M A one-of-a-kind luxury estate in Dutchess County has hit the market for the first time, offering Adirondack-style elegance, expansive views, and a stunning array of year-round amenities—all set on 170 private acres in the heart of the Hudson Valley.  Located at 367 Prospect Hill Rd. in Pine Plains, the property is now listed for $8,475,000 and has been on the market for just under two weeks, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing.  Designed by architect Lloyd Taft and built by a third-generation camp builder known for his work in upstate New York and the Thousand Islands, the …

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'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home 'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home
'Hate! Him!' Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former CT Home "Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere's decision to sell his Connecticut estate that once belonged to famed singer-songwriter Paul Simon has irked Simon's daughter enough to wish a curse upon him. Why such vitriol from the 30-year-old daughter of one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel? According to an Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 8, by Lulu Simon, Gere promised to "take care of the land as condition of his purchase."  This was particularly important to Simon, who has followed her dad into the music business, as her childhood pets are buried on the 32-acre property, l…

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