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‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At Bethpage Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims
A Long Island homeowner says a man ignored her “No Soliciting” sign and refused to leave her property, prompting a wave of concern — and strong opinions — from neighbors online. The anonymous post appeared Wednesday, Nov. 26, in Facebook's “Bethpage LI Community Watch Group,” where the resident described a tense encounter with a man who came to her door despite a clearly displayed “No Soliciting” sign. According to the post, the man claimed he wanted to conduct a “brief survey” about siding and roofing but became insistent when she declined. “I had a weird experience today that I wanted t…
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Teens Caught With Guns Should Face Adult Charges, NY Senator Urges Hochul: 'It's Far Past Time'
A Hudson Valley lawmaker is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to tighten New York’s “Raise the Age” law by giving judges more power to move repeat youth offenders — including those caught with firearms — into adult court. In a letter sent this week, State Sen. Rob Rolison, a Republican representing the 39th District in the Hudson Valley, called on the governor to include changes to Raise the Age in her upcoming executive budget. Enacted in 2019, the law raised the age of adult criminal prosecution to 18, with most cases involving younger teens automatically handled in Family Court. Proponents …
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Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not
Does butta make it betta? That's something Stewart Leonard Jr. set out to answer when he tried the viral salted butter-dipped vanilla soft serve cone earlier this week. The sweet-and-salty treat is the newest creation of New York-based French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut. The dairy magnate posted his taste test on Stew Leonard's social platforms. And the verdict? "Mmmmmmm!" he gushed, wiggling his hips. "Who doesn't love ice cream? Who doesn't love butter? And who doesn't love salt?" His doctor, he joked, would not approve of the trendy dessert. @stewleona…
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Immersive Titanic Exhibit Brings Passengers’ Stories To Life In NY
You’ll soon be able to step inside a full-scale immersive experience of the RMS Titanic as a new exhibit prepares to open in Schenectady. The experience, titled “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage,” is set to debut in the coming weeks at Armory Studios, located at 125 Washington Avenue in Schenectady. Organizers said the exhibit uses 3D projections, animations, and virtual reality to recreate the ship and the emotional journey of its passengers. The experience lasts 60 to 90 minutes and is designed for all ages. More than 300 artifacts, recreated rooms, panoramic visuals, and interactive galleri…
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Nine Of New York’s 10 Priciest Places To Live Are On Long Island: Report
A new ranking of New York’s most expensive communities shows Long Island taking nine of the top 10 spots. The report, released by GoBankingRates, identified 20 New York municipalities with populations over 2,500 where residents spend at least $10,000 a month on basic necessities alone. Analysts reviewed average 2025 home values along with mortgage payments and the typical monthly costs of groceries, utilities, transportation, and health care. Long Island topped the state, claiming the top seven positions on the list. At No. 1 is Sands Point in Nassau County, where the average home value …
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Middle School Principal Resigns Amid Embezzlement Accusations In Saratoga County
The principal of a Saratoga County middle school resigned hours after being arrested for allegedly misusing union funds. Maple Avenue Middle School Principal Scott Singer stepped down from his position effective Thursday, Nov. 13. The Board of Education accepted his resignation during its meeting that same evening, Superintendent Michael Patton said in a message to families. Singer, 48, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Thursday following a two-month investigation into alleged misuse of funds tied to his role as an elected officer in the Saratoga Springs Administrators Association, a New York S…
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LI Native Ends Campaign To Unseat Lawler In NY-17 Race: Here's Who She's Endorsing
A Democrat who was running to represent the Hudson Valley in Congress and unseat incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler has ended her campaign and thrown her support behind another candidate. Jessica Reinmann, a community leader from Westchester County who had been seeking the Democratic nomination for New York’s 17th Congressional District, announced Wednesday, Nov. 12, that she is suspending her campaign effective immediately. The 17th Congressional District covers parts of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. She said the recent federal government shutdown reinfor…
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Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a leading Republican in Congress and close ally of President Donald Trump, officially announced her campaign for New York governor early Friday, Nov. 7 — almost immediately drawing a sharp response from incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a fiery announcement posted on X at 6 a.m., the 41-year-old Republican declared her candidacy and launched a scathing attack on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling her “the worst governor in America.” "Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utili…
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Election 2025: Winner Projected In Nassau County District Attorney Race
Republican Anne Donnelly is projected to win a second term as Nassau County District Attorney, according to unofficial results. Donnelly led Democratic challenger Nicole Aloise by a margin of 50% to 43%, with 76% of precincts reporting as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. The high-profile race drew widespread attention across Long Island, pitting two veteran prosecutors against each other. First elected in 2021, Donnelly has spent more than three decades in the DA’s office, serving as Deputy Bureau Chief of Organized Crime & Rackets and the Economic Crimes Bureau before taking office. He…
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Election 2025: Victory Declared In Nassau County Executive Race
Incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman declared victory Tuesday night in one of Long Island’s most closely watched political contests, securing a second term as Nassau County Executive. Unofficial returns showed Blakeman leading Democratic County Legislator Seth Koslov by a margin of 54% to 46% with 76% of precincts reporting as of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to the Nassau County Board of Elections. Speaking to supporters at his election night headquarters, Blakeman thanked voters for their continued confidence in his leadership. “I want to thank the men and women of Nassau County…
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Election Day 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Long Island
It’s Election Day across Long Island, and voters are weighing in on key local races that could shape the region’s taxes, public safety, and political balance for years to come. Polls are open until 9 p.m. Top Race: Nassau County Executive The biggest race of the day is for Nassau County Executive. Republican Bruce Blakeman is seeking a second four-year term against Democratic challenger Seth Koslow, a Nassau County legislator from Merrick. Blakeman, who has the endorsement of President Donald Trump, has centered his campaign on public safety and keeping taxes low. Koslow, meanwhile, has c…
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Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager
Walt Weiss, a native of the Hudson Valley, has been named the new manager of the Atlanta Braves. View this post on Instagram Weiss was born in Tuxedo but grew up in Suffern, graduating from Suffern High School in 1982, where the baseball field is named after him. Congratulations to Walt Weiss, a fellow Suffern HS grad on being hired as the manager of the Atlanta @Braves !Weiss, 61, managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016. Check out this great photo of Walt when he was a star baseball player for the Suffern Mounties! The field… pic.tw…
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