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Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site
Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site The Washington Commanders just gave fans their first real look at the future, and it’s a moonshot aimed straight at the heart of the District. The team and global design firm HKS unveiled the first conceptual renderings of a massive, $3.7 billion, roofed, next-generation stadium planned for the former RFK Stadium site, authorities announced. If built as envisioned, the stadium would seat more than 70,000 fans, host year-round events, and anchor a sweeping redevelopment of the RFK campus, turning one of the city’s most historic sports sites into a modern football-forward destination. …
MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In NY: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In NY: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says
MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In NY: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says Local leaders are calling for an investigation after MGM Resorts abruptly withdrew its bid for one of New York’s three downstate casino licenses in Westchester County.  The MGM Empire City Casino proposal in Yonkers had been seen as one of the frontrunners, especially after becoming the first project to receive unanimous approval from its Community Advisory Council, a key step before final selection of licenses expected in December, CBS News reported.   The outlet said MGM had pledged a $2.3 billion expansion featuring 183 live dealer games, 14 new restaurants and bars, …
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day'
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' The Washington Commanders are officially coming home. The DC City Council voted 11-2 late on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to give the final approval for a $3.8 billion project to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. The plan also calls for a mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as affordable housing in the area. "Today is a historic day for DC, the Commanders organization, and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "With the Council's approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasti…
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid 300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant will be released and returned home, officials said. South Korea finalized negotiations with the US on the workers' release, according to Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff for President Lee Jae Myung. A charter plane will return the detainees to South Korea once the remaining administrative steps are completed, the Associated Press reported. The Korean nationals were among more than 475 people arrested at the construction site for a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery facility o…
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia South Korea and immigrant rights advocates are criticizing the Trump administration after federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers at Hyundai's $4.3 billion battery plant in Georgia. The raid happened at the HL-GA Battery Company facility in Ellabell, a community about 30 miles west of Savannah, on Thursday, Sept. 4. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced the operation in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. More than 400 agents, led by Homeland Security Investigations, raided the 3,000-acre site, halting construction on a facil…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…
This Dutchess County City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report This Dutchess County City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report
This Dutchess County City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report A city in the Hudson Valley has officially earned its bragging rights. The City of Poughkeepsie has climbed to No. 82 on World’s Best Cities.com’s list of the top 100 cities in the US for 2025, which recognized it for its revitalized downtown, walkability, and vibrant community life—all nestled alongside the scenic Hudson River.  "It is no secret that the City of Poughkeepsie faces a pivotal turning point in its lifespan," said Mayor Yvonne Flowers in response to the rankings, also adding, "That's why it was especially encouraging to be recognized once again as one …
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss. Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany. “Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.” Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in a major redevelopment on the site of the NFL team's former home for decades. The Commanders officially announced plans for a $2.7 billion domed stadium at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on Monday, April 28. The move means all of DC's major sports teams will have their home venues within the borders of the nation's capital. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy just 11% of the 180-acre site, leaving room for housing, green space, hotels, and retail. "We are thrilled to welcome the Command…
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
Hudson Valley West Point Grad Awarded Rhodes Scholarship Hudson Valley West Point Grad Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Hudson Valley West Point Grad Awarded Rhodes Scholarship A West Point grad from the region is one of only 32 students nationwide to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in the fall of 2025. Orange County resident Shepherd Dzina of Tuxedo Park and three other cadets were awarded the scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 16. Dzina is an economics major currently serving as the Brigade Executive Officer at West Point, managing logistics and operations for over 4,400 cadets. He also leads the Finance Club and conducts research with the Army’s Office of Economics and Manpower Analysis. He has interned with the US International Develop…
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.  The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…