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NY Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night NY Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night
NY Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night A Long Island native with a knack for literature, teaching, and even social media moderation is set to take her shot at trivia glory. Hebah Uddin, who grew up on Long Island and now lives in Pittsburgh, will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy! Friday, Sept. 19. Uddin, a PhD candidate in children’s and adolescent literature at the University of Pittsburgh, is also a published author.  In 2017, she released her debut novel, The Gauntlet, under the pen name Karuna Riazi through Simon & Schuster’s Salam Reads imprint. The book drew national praise for its groundbreaking representation…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters ‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters
‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters An unusual phenomenon is sweeping across movie theaters around the globe involving some teen viewers going to see "A Minecraft Movie." "Chicken Jockey," a term familiar to players of the popular video game, is causing chaos in some theaters, as some moviegoers have taken to tossing trash and debris at the sight of the zombie character during the film.  The trend has led to attendees cheering and throwing popcorn when the line is said, and some theaters are now putting up warnings. Incidents have been reported in New Jersey — resulting in some teens being banned - Michigan, Utah — wher…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report
Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Suicide Watch Before Sex Trafficking Trial: Report Days after being federally charged with sex trafficking and racketeering offenses, hip-hop producer and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs is on suicide watch as he waits for his trial in prison, according to a report by People.  Following his arrest, the 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon was remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Tuesday, Sept. 17, where he has been placed on suicide watch, according to People.  The outlet reported that it is not known if Combs is suicidal or how exactly how long he …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: Feds Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: Feds
Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: Feds Following several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and other abuses, successful hip-hop producer and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces federal sex trafficking charges, officials announced.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, was arrested on Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  According to federal officials, beginning as far back as 2008, Combs ran a criminal enterprise that involved sex trafficking, forced…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report
Westchester's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Subject Of New Federal Criminal Investigation: Report A federal criminal investigation is focusing on well-known hip-hop artist and longtime New Yorker Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to a report by NBC.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, was told that he is a focus of an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York, NBC reported.  The outlet added that as part of the probe, a federal grand jury is hearing evidence. There is nothing to suggest that charges are coming, though.  Combs has not received a lett…

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by Ben Crnic