$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store A pair of $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Saturday, Oct. 19 in New York -- one on Long Island, and the other in the Hudson Valley. The third-place tickets were sold at: Lucky Star Liquor and Winer in Nassau County, located in Bellerose, on Hillside Avenue. Smokes 4 Less in Orange County, located on North Plank Road in Newburgh. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. 
Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, NY Actor Chris Jericho Warns Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, NY Actor Chris Jericho Warns
Not Even Kids Are Safe In New Horror Film Topping Box Office, NY Actor Chris Jericho Warns In scary movies, children typically fare alright. Not in this new slasher flick. Terrifier 3, a Christmas-themed gorefest that continues the murderous rampage of Art the Clown, was released in theaters on Friday, Oct. 11.  It’s currently number one at the box office, having raked in more than $30 million worldwide on a budget of just $2 million, according to data from Box Office Mojo. The film holds a “certified fresh” score of 73 percent on the review site Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics consensus heralds the movie as “a bloody fantastic stocking stuffer for the holidays seas…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 07-16-19-45-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $437 million with a $210.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied …
These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Superstar Comedians Spotted At Popular Diner In Region While Filming Netflix Series Superstar Comedians Spotted At Popular Diner In Region While Filming Netflix Series
Superstar Comedians Spotted At Popular Diner In Region While Filming Netflix Series Steve Carell and Tina Fey were spotted at the same diner, only on different nights, while filming in the Hudson Valley. The duo is in the area filming a new Netflix series based on the 1981 movie "The Four Seasons," which starred Carol Burnet and Alan Alda. While filming, both ate at the Dutchess County Yankee Clipper Diner in Beacon.  The diner is known for its, well, diner food, including goodies like the Turkey Gobbler, which consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce smothered in gravy.  They also have a wide selection of sandwiches, breakfast items, …
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Oct. 18 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 04-09-26-39-58 with a Mega Ball of 23 and a Megaplier of 4X The estimated jackpot is $205 million with an $97.5 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 15 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 22-34-44-54-62 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X The estimated jackpot is $169 million with an $80.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 14-18-33-64-67 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $388 million with a $186.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 04-30-39-44-60 with a Powerball of 11 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $408 million with a $196.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be mul…
'Jaws'? 'Rosemary's Baby'? This Is Best Horror Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll) 'Jaws'? 'Rosemary's Baby'? This Is Best Horror Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll)
'Jaws'? 'Rosemary's Baby'? This Is Best Horror Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll) You’re gonna need a bigger TV. As another spooky season dawns, eyeballs are once again focused on the cavalcade of ghosts and goblins parading across our screens. One frightful flick in particular seems to have endeared itself to viewers in the Empire State: “Jaws” is considered the best horror movie set in New York, according to Buzzfeed. The 1975 thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, along with a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a homicidal shark terrorizing beachgoers in the …
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 05-14-20-41-57 with a Powerball of 06 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $364 million with a $175.2 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied …
New York's Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband New York's Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband
New York's Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, the homemaking icon casually drops a stunning revelation.  In the trailer for "Martha," an upcoming Netflix film to be released on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Stewart confirms that she cheated on her first husband, Andy Stewart, during their 25-year marriage.  Immediately after, Stewart, age 83, drops another bombshell — her ex-husband never found out.  "Young women, listen to my advice: If you’re married and your husband starts to cheat on you, he’s a (expletive deleted)" Stewart says in the trailer, adding, "Ge…
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Oct. 11 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 03-10-29-52-57 with a Mega Ball of 20 and a Megaplier of 2X The estimated jackpot is $150 million with a $71 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2. 
Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show
Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show It took just three seconds for New York native Shye Roberts to get Gwen Stefani to hit that red button. The 17-year-old, originally from Long Island’s Glen Cove, ultimately convinced all four coaches to turn their chairs during her blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice,” in an episode that aired Tuesday, Oct. 8. Performing Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit, “Superman,” Roberts had both Stefani and Reba McEntire up on their feet in applause before the coaches made their cases, each pleading for the vocal powerhouse to join their team. “Wow. Your voice is like butter,” McEntire said. “It is just so …
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 25-32-43-53-66 with a Powerball of 10 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $336 million with a $165.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied by …
NY Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office NY Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office
NY Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office A New York couple you have heard of is riding high, with each starring in blockbuster movies released about the same time this summer. After actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married in 2012, they decided to call Northern Westchester County home, moving to the same town -- Bedford -- where iconic television personality Martha Stewart has lived for decades. Shortly after, Reynolds, age 47, and the 37-year-old Lively bought a new multi-million dollar estate tucked away in a wooded area of neighboring Pound Ridge. But it's not as if they've had much time to spend around the house. Lively…
2 With NY Ties Among Top 10 Richest People In US, Forbes Says 2 With NY Ties Among Top 10 Richest People In US, Forbes Says
2 With NY Ties Among Top 10 Richest People In US, Forbes Says Two billionaires with strong ties to New York are among the Top 10 richest people in America, according to brand-new rankings released by Forbes. Checking in at No. 3 is the founder of Meta Platforms/Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, age 40, a White Plains native who was raised in the neighboring village of Dobbs Ferry. He has a net worth of $181 billion, says Forbes. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, age 82, the owner of Bloomberg LP, is ranked 10th. Bloomberg's net worth is $105 billion. Bloomberg maintains a resident in Northern Westchester, in the town of North Salem. Checking in a…
NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews
NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong The oldest pizzeria in the Hudson Valley also comes with an impressive view. Located in Dutchess County at the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie, Aloy's Italian Restaurant served its first pizza in 1929 and has remained virtually unchanged since. Only three people have owned the restaurant since opening.  Hey, when you are voted the top thin-crust pizza in the Hudson Valley by "Hudson Valley Magazine" and recognized by NewYorkUpstate.com as the #1 pizza in Dutchess County, why change perfection?  The point hits home when you check the five-star ratings on …
$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Region $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Region
$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Region Wow, a winning second-prize Mega Millions ticket was sold at a lucky Hudson Valley business. The $1 million ticket matched all five white balls for the Tuesday, Oct. 1 game and was sold in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less Store on Plank Road in Newburgh. According to New York Lottery officials, the winning numbers for the game were 27-35-47-50-66 and a Mega Ball of 25. No one hit the jackpot on Tuesday, so the prize will grow to $108 million for the Friday, Oct. 4 drawing. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70, and the Mega Ball is drawn…
Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors
Restaurant In Region Located In Unassuming Building Cited For Distinct Flavors A restaurant in an unassuming building in the region is gaining traction with local foodies. Ulster County's Stone House Tavern, located in the hamlet of Accord, has garnered a five-star rating on Yelp. There seem to be many favorites from reviewers, and nightly specials and smells draw you in.  Some include truffled pot roast and little neck clams with pancetta, chorizo, bacon, tomato, onion, and a white wine and garlic sauce. Others go for the seafood, thinking bourbon-glazed salmon and jumbo shrimp with garlic celeriac purée.  Here's what Michelle D. had to say on Yelp this w…
50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report 50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report
50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report Amid hip hop mogul and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal battles, fellow rapper 50 Cent has found a new way to take a shot at his longtime rival.  In a social media post on Wednesday, Sept. 25, famous rapper 50 Cent hinted at his upcoming docuseries focusing on Combs' alleged criminal activity, according to a report by Variety. The outlet reported that the series, directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is now in production and will go over sex trafficking and racketeering allegations against Combs, who grew up in Westchester County in the city of Mount Vernon. It will eventu…
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Do you think you're all that and can pull off a young Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde?"  Well, get that camera ready for a video and pull out the pink to dress the part. Prime Video, along with Reese Witherspoon (the original Elle Woods), has put out a nationwide call for submissions to cast the main character in a "Legally Blonde" prequel series. Witherspoon announced on her Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that the search was official: “Our search for the high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!” Witherspoon wrote in the post. “With our friends @primevideo we’re making th…
New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality
New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality Ever wonder what the richest part of New York is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state reveal just that. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smaller than …
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home 'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home After more than five years as co-anchor, "Today" show fixture Hoda Kotb says she will be leaving to spend more time with her family in the suburbs. The 60-year-old Kotb announced her upcoming exit from NBC's "Today" during the show on Thursday morning, Sept. 26, saying on the show that she realized it was time "to try something new" during her 60th birthday celebration in August.  "I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, 'This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.' And I thought it can't get better…
Cherished Winter Walk Will End After 26 Years In Capital Region Cherished Winter Walk Will End After 26 Years In Capital Region
Cherished Winter Walk Will End After 26 Years In Capital Region For nearly three decades, a beloved Capital Region winter event will end due to ballooning costs and a lack of donations. On Friday, Sept. 20, the city announced that the Winter Walk, which took place in Columbia County in Hudson Hall, will not occur in 2024. The event has taken place the first weekend in December since 1997 on a mile of the city's main thoroughfare. Performers entertain the crowds, shops stay open and serve hot chocolate and whimsical window displays are featured, all to honor a visit from Santa and the winter season. Hudson Hall However, costs have risen over the year…
New York's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report New York's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report
New York's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report A new documentary about Martha Stewart produced by Netflix has sparked the ire of the homemaking icon and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident.  The documentary, "Martha" will be released on the popular streaming platform on Wednesday, Oct. 30. However, Stewart has already expressed her displeasure with the film ahead of its release, according to a report by OK Magazine.  During the 2024 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Stewart, a longtime resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah, called the film "lazy" and "not the story that makes me, me," the magaz…
Hudson Valley Woman Competing For $1M On 'Survivor' Hudson Valley Woman Competing For $1M On 'Survivor'
Hudson Valley Woman Competing For $1M On 'Survivor' A flight school owner from the Hudson Valley who has paved her own path in life since escaping challenging beginnings will appear on the newest season of CBS's "Survivor."  Putnam County resident Sue Smey of Putnam Valley will be one of the new cast members of "Survivor 47," which premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m.  Originally from the upstate NY Broome County town of Kirkwood, Smey, who is 59 years old, comes from a self-described rough childhood, according to her interviews with Parade and Entertainment Weekly.  During these early years, she would stay on her …
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance If you're an aspiring actor, now's your chance to work with stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a new comedy coming to Netflix.  The new show, "The Four Seasons," will be filming in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie from Monday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 18, and is looking for all genders and ethnicities (ages 18+) to portray college students to work as paid background actors (no experience required). The comedy is based on the 1981 film of the same name, which starred Alan Alda and Carol Burnett. Alda, a recurring guest on Fey's hit sitcom "30 Rock," is also one of the producers of th…
US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic
US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before Covid-19 Pandemic Real median household income in the United States rose for the first time in four years. The amount of to $80,610 in 2023 marked the first annual increase since 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a US Census Bureau report released this week. The report, Income in the United States: 2023, compares median household income by different characteristics, including race and Hispanic origin, and shows that not all groups had an increase in median household incomes from 2022 to 2023. Household characteristics are determined by the person, or one of the people, who owns or rents t…