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Grateful Dead's Founding Member Played Some Of His Last Shows In Hudson Valley Before Death Grateful Dead's Founding Member Played Some Of His Last Shows In Hudson Valley Before Death
Grateful Dead's Founding Member Played Some Of His Last Shows In Hudson Valley Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…
These NY Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings These NY Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
These NY Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The Hamptons’ Sagaponack (zip code 11962) and Water Mill (11976) rank as No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, with each just shy of $6 million, behind No. 1 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb.  NYC remains the top city for expensive real estate, claiming six of the country’s top 100 zips with TriBeCa’s 10013 in the lead at No. 23 nationally. One Westchester County municipality made the To…
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem'
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Its menu features just five entrees and six appetizers, yet this new restaurant in the region is still wowing diners. Coray Kitchen – located in Albany County at 360 Delaware Avenue in Delmar – opened in late November 2023 under the direction of life and business partners Javier Villatoro and Casey Carroll. Originally from Honduras, Villatoro spent 15 years helming kitchens in San Francisco, while Carroll brings her front-of-house and food marketing experience. “Coray Kitchen tells the story of how migration shapes who we are, and influences the flavors we find on the plate,” reads its web…
These NY Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings These NY Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings
These NY Zip Codes Among Most Expensive In US, According To New Rankings The Northeast is well-represented in new rankings of the 100 most expensive zip codes in the nation. Two of the top 10 zip codes according to Property Shark Real Estate Reports are in New York, with both on Long Island, in the Hamptons: No. 2 Sagaponack (zip code 11962) with a median home sale price in 2023 of $8,075,000, No. 6 (tie) Water Mill (11976) with a median home sale price in 2023 of $4,500,000. Six of the Top 10 zip codes are in California, including No. 1 Atherton (94027), located near San Francisco, ($8,300,000 median sales price). California has 79 of the 100 p…
These NY Zip Codes Among Top 20 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says These NY Zip Codes Among Top 20 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says
These NY Zip Codes Among Top 20 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says Four zip codes in the Northeast rank in the Top 20 for most expensive in the United States, according to a brand-new report. The findings by RealtyHop were determined by real estate listings so far this year. The majority of the wealthiest Americans live in California and New York. The two New York zip codes making the Top 10 are both in the Hamptons on Long Island: No. 3 Sagaponack (11962) with a median home listing price of $5.9 million. No. 5 Water Mill (11976) where the median price in 2023 is $4,950,000. Area code 10013, the SoHo section in Manhattan, ranks 20th with a med…
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Citing incidents involving violence and theft, Target announced it is closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York. The New York store is in Manhattan, at 517 E 117th St. Three other stores are in California, in the San Francisco/Oakland market, and three in Oregon, in Portland. The other two stores are in Seattle, Washington. "We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance," the company said in a statement released Tuesday afternoo…
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup A pizzeria owner in New York is riding high after bringing home the gold from the Pizza World Cup. Albany County’s Anthony Berghela, owner of Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont, took first place in the Traditional American Division at the World Pizza Championship in Naples, Italy on Wednesday, June 21. The largest pizza competition in Italy, the event features pizzaiolos (pizza makers) from over 20 countries who are judged on preparation, taste, bake, and presentation. “Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, who brought home the Pizza World Cup to Albany County!” Count…
Returning Champ From NY Was Voted 'Most Likely To Win Jeopardy!' Returning Champ From NY Was Voted 'Most Likely To Win Jeopardy!'
Returning Champ From NY Was Voted 'Most Likely To Win Jeopardy!' You could say it was written in the stars - or at least it was in the high school yearbook. While New York teacher Dan Wohl may have been surprised that he made it onto Jeopardy!, his students certainly were not. During his first year of teaching social studies at Syosset High School on Long Island, seniors voted Wohl “most likely to win Jeopardy!,” according to a Facebook post shared by his mother, Danielle Wohl. "The seniors in my son's current high school said THIS a year ago about my son, their teacher," the proud mom, who watches the show from San Francisco, said. The seniors …
Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman
Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman A New York woman is none too happy with the social media site Nextdoor after claiming the company “hacked” her name to advertise its services. Columbia County resident Celeste Alexander, of Ghent, recently discovered that Nextdoor has been sending out letters to her neighbors, inviting them to join the site, according to a post in the Facebook group Chatham New York Community Board. The letters appear to come directly from Alexander and are signed, “Your neighbor, Celeste Alexander.” They also mention what street she lives on. “I did not send letters and I didn’t authorize the use of m…
Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees
Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees Just months after breaking the American League single-season home-run record, star outfielder Aaron Judge has signed a nine-year, $360 million contract to stay with the New York Yankees, according to multiple reports. If you're scoring at home, that's $40 million per season, the second-largest contract in Major League Baseball history. The 30-year-old Judge hit 62 home runs this past season, breaking the league record of 61 established by Roger Maris in 1961. There had been speculation that Judge, a California native, might sign with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, or San Di…
This NY Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In US, Ties For Best In World According To New Top 50 Listing This NY Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In US, Ties For Best In World According To New Top 50 Listing
This NY Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In US, Ties For Best In World According To New Top 50 Listing Those in search of America’s best pizza need look no further than New York City, according to a new ranking from 50 Top Pizza.  The annual listing of the world’s top 50 pizza restaurants named Una Pizza Napoletana, located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, as the best in the country. Owner Anthony Mangieri’s popular eatery landed in a dead heat tie with a Naples, Italy restaurant for the honor of best pizzeria in the world. The ranking describes Mangieri as a “true pioneer” of the Neapolitan style in New York, praising his dough leavening process and use of fresh, quality ingredients. …