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'Media Maven' Gives Voice To NY's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart' 'Media Maven' Gives Voice To NY's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart'
'Media Maven' Gives Voice To NY's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart' Tiana Heath is turning heartbreak into hope. Armed with a degree in television and radio from Brooklyn College, the Long Island native, 30, has devoted herself to giving voice to Nassau and Suffolk counties’ voiceless through her budding YouTube series, “Missing on Long Island.” “I was inspired by a show called ‘Disappeared’ on Investigation Discovery. And six years ago, I was like, I want to have a show just dedicated to missing people on Long Island, because nobody is doing that,” Heath told Daily Voice. “I was like, you know what? Let me create that show.” So, in 2019 she and partner An…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Car YouTuber, Age 25, Killed In NY Crash Car YouTuber, Age 25, Killed In NY Crash
Car YouTuber, Age 25, Killed In NY Crash A New York YouTuber known for his content around cars was killed in a crash late Wednesday night, Nov. 6, crash, People reported. He was 25 years old.  Andre Beadle was on the Nassau Expressway in Queens around 1:15 a.m. driving east at a "high rate of speed," the magazine said, quoting an NYPD spokesperson.  He lost control of the 2023 BMW and swerved into a metal pole on the right side of the road.  Beadle was ejected from the sedan, People posted.  Paramedics rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Richmond Hill, where he died of his injuries, the…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Region YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Region
YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Region Social media was abuzz after YouTube star and professional boxer Jake Paul was sighted during both a police boat escort on a Hudson Valley lake and a private helicopter ride.  The sightings happened on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, when Paul, an internet icon who began a boxing career in 2018, was seen in Putnam County during a ride on Lake Mahopac.  Paul was seen being escorted by Carmel Police officers in videos posted to TikTok, including one from user ryzy15.  In addition to the boat ride, Paul was also seen taking a private helicopter to Petra Island in the middle of the lake that took…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Globe-Trotting Record Seeker Makes NY Stop On Quest To Drive 75 Countries Globe-Trotting Record Seeker Makes NY Stop On Quest To Drive 75 Countries
Globe-Trotting Record Seeker Makes NY Stop On Quest To Drive 75 Countries What drive around the world would be complete without a stop in the Empire State? Sinan Mohammad agreed, making a pit stop on Long Island Wednesday, Feb. 28, during his ambitious quest to travel by car through 75 countries in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record. The 30-year-old Indian national began his arduous trek in Mangalore, India in March 2023, setting out solo in a custom painted Mahindra Scorpio SUV. He hopes to cover roughly 60,000 miles by August 2024. As of early March, he had already driven nearly 30,000 miles across three continents. Mohammad received a warm welcome from…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
NY's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades NY's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades
NY's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades New York’s own piano man has ended a decades-long song drought with the announcement of his new single, “Turn The Lights Back On.” Billy Joel has done it again. The 74-year-old singer and songwriter, a lifelong Long Islander, dropped his brand-new song on all streaming platforms on Thursday, Feb. 1. His first single release since 2007, Joel first hinted at the release in his first TikTok video in December of 2023. “We don’t have anything new to play for you,” he had said in the video, which was taken at one of his recent concerts. “The good news…we got a little something we’re working …

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Entrepreneur From Northern Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List Entrepreneur From Northern Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Entrepreneur From Northern Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential.  Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film If you live in or around e Hudson Valley and have ever dreamed of being a part of “The Godfather,” a new casting call might just be for you. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. A new mafia-themed short film is looking for Hudson Valley actors to portray four leading roles for its December shoot in the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, according to a casting call posted on Backstage. The movie, currently unnamed, will follow five mafia members as they convene for what they believe to be a business meeting – they soon find out, however, that they’re suspects in the murder of one of…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say
YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say A 29-year-old YouTube creator is behind bars accused of stabbing his stepfather to death at a home in the region. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called to a home in Stillwater, located on Gurba Drive South, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 for a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they found 61-year-old Richard Naze stabbed to death, according to Stillwater Police.  Officers arrested Naze’s 29-year-old stepson, Stephen Surin, on suspicion of second-degree murder. There were no other reports of injuries. Police did not speculate on a possible motive for the alleged killi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series
New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series The blonde-bouffanted medium is slated to re-appear on screens nearly five years after her iconic TLC television show ended. She talks to dead people! Hicksville’s own Theresa Caputo, who launched into fame in 2011 with the TLC show “Long Island Medium,” is reviving her television career with the announcement of her new show, which is set to debut in early 2024. “Therese Caputo: Raising Spirits” will be aired on the Lifetime channel, and much like her original series will follow the 56-year-old as she meets clients and allegedly speaks to their deceased loved ones, bringing them comfort…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Cross Country For A Cause: Skateboarder From NY Riding 3,000 Miles For Charity Cross Country For A Cause: Skateboarder From NY Riding 3,000 Miles For Charity
Cross Country For A Cause: Skateboarder From NY Riding 3,000 Miles For Charity Chad Caruso isn’t in the habit of listening to naysayers. The 36-year-old Long Island resident, who grew up in Lindenhurst, didn’t listen when they told him not to drop out of high school as a teenager. Nor did he listen when friends, including a few girlfriends, told him that adults can’t skateboard. So it came as no surprise to those around Caruso when he decided to press on with his plan to take his one true passion in life - skateboarding - and do the unthinkable: ride his board across the United States from coast to coast. Skate across America 🇺🇸 Day 1 Solid day. Really happy wi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
YouTube Takes Down 'Violent, Graphic' Video Posted By Police Department In Westchester YouTube Takes Down 'Violent, Graphic' Video Posted By Police Department In Westchester
YouTube Takes Down 'Violent, Graphic' Video Posted By Police Department In Westchester A police department in Westchester ran into trouble with YouTube after the company removed a video posted by officers that they deemed was too violent.  The video-sharing website sent an email to Yonkers Police on Sunday, March 12 notifying them that it had removed a video posted by the department in 2021 that was in violation of YouTube's violent or graphic content policy.  The email, which was shared by the department on social media, said the video that had been removed had been titled "Yonkers Police arrest, charge 14 gang members in violent North Broadway assault" and that it had brok…

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by Ben Crnic
News
‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report ‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report
‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report "Dilbert" comic creator and New York native Scott Adams is showing no signs of backing down after making racist comments likening Black people to “a hate group,” The Washington Post reports.  In a text message to the outlet, Adams - who grew up in Greene County in the town of Windham and now lives in California - said, “I shook the box intentionally. I did not realize how hard I shook it.” The remarks came after newspapers across the country dropped his popular comic series following Adams’ controversial comments in a Feb. 22 episode on his YouTube channel, “Real Coffee with Scott Adams.” …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester Singer-songwriter Haley Reinhart, who is known for her successful stint on American Idol, will be bringing her latest tour to Westchester.  Reinhart will be performing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 City Place on Friday, March 17 as part of her "Off The Ground Tour 2023."  Rising to fame after appearing on the popular television show "American Idol," Reinhart originally appeared in the 9th season of the show in 2010 but failed to get to the Hollywood round. She did not let this deter her though and ended up placing third in the show's 10th season in 201…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties Gwyneth Paltrow made a joke about Martha Stewart in her company's new holiday gift guide video. The celebrities each have ties to Northern Westchester County, as Stewart is a resident of the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and Paltrow previously lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc. In the commercial, which was posted to YouTube on Thursday, Nov. 17, Paltrow playfully walks viewers through the ways that her lifestyle brand, "Goop," brings its holiday gift guide to life. The video concludes with Paltrow picking up the phone and the man on the other end informing her that Martha Stewart is on…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Ronald Reagan's Would-Be Assassin John Hinckley Planning Concert In NY Ronald Reagan's Would-Be Assassin John Hinckley Planning Concert In NY
Ronald Reagan's Would-Be Assassin John Hinckley Planning Concert In NY If you had to read that headline twice, you’ll be forgiven. More than four decades after he tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley Jr. is now a traveling musician and he’s bringing his show to New York. In a post on Twitter Saturday, Oct. 22, the 67-year-old revealed that he’s planning an upcoming performance in Albany. “Big news! I will be doing a show in Albany, NY in January! More details to come,” he said. Hinckley later added that he’s not specifying a venue yet in an attempt to “minimize backlash.” “In a couple of weeks, you’ll know the venue and date,” he sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Real Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 baths, all f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says
Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says The illegal immigrant handyman who allegedly slashed the throat of a New York mother of two and then stabbed her 55 times was obsessed with sex and crime videos on YouTube. David Bonola killed Orsolya Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens sometime after midnight on Saturday, April 16 in her Tudor-style home over the end of their sexual relationship that was on and off again for some two years, NYPD officials said. The channel, under the name David Bonola, has shared thousands of videos including more than 700 local news reports of violent crimes, the New York Post reported.  A sc…

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by Kathy Reakes