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NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'
NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' A baker from Westchester County is about to bring some magical flair to the Food Network. Yonkers resident Andy Ortega, a cake designer at Lulu Cake Boutique in Scarsdale, will appear as one of the contestants on Season 2 of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" — the competition series returning Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. on Food Network, the network announced. The show, filmed on the original Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England, pairs teams of bakers from around the world to create edible masterpieces inspired by the wizarding world. Ortega will compete alongside Stef…

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by Ben Crnic
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School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says
School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says A school bus company and its owners are accused of filing forged insurance paperwork to operate on Long Island. Cheese Bus, Inc., along with co-owners Malik Turnage Sr., 52, and Malik Turnage Jr., 27, were arraigned in Nassau County Court Tuesday, Oct. 21, on felony charges of offering a false instrument and misdemeanor insurance fraud. The company is accused of submitting forged liability insurance certificates to the Valley Stream Central High School District between 2019 and 2024, according to prosecutors. The district requested updated insurance certificates in October 2023. Turnage Jr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police
Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police A man was arrested after cannabis gummies sickened multiple William Paca Middle School students in Mastic Beach, Monday, Oct. 20, at about 8 p.m., Suffolk County Police announced. Jahsheem Jones, 18, of Mastic Beach, was arrested at his home on Robinwood Drive for selling the gummies to a student who then shared them with three others, police said. Several students reported feeling ill at school in May and were taken to a local hospital after ingesting the gummies on campus. Jones was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY $90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY
$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY In the market for a waterfall, a private movie theater, and more than 2,000 acres of secluded countryside? For $90 million, it can all be yours. The jaw-dropping Mill Farm in the Columbia County hamlet of Ancramdale has just hit the market for the first time ever, carrying a price tag that makes it the most expensive listing in the county right now. With four bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,670 square feet of living space, and endless outdoor adventure, Mill Farm blends history, sustainability, and modern luxury on a scale rarely seen. Spanning 2,151 acres at 281 County Route 3, the sprawling …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Student With Autism Sues Adelphi University After AI Cheating Accusation Student With Autism Sues Adelphi University After AI Cheating Accusation
Student With Autism Sues Adelphi University After AI Cheating Accusation A Long Island student has filed a lawsuit against Adelphi University, claiming the school wrongly accused him of using artificial intelligence to cheat on an essay. In a complaint filed in Nassau County Supreme Court in July, freshman Orion Newby alleges that his professor discriminated against him because he is on the autism spectrum, and failed to follow the school’s own policies in handling the case. The 19-year-old enrolled at Adelphi in fall 2024 and paid extra to join the university’s Bridges to Adelphi program, which is marketed to students on the autism spectrum. Through Bridges, …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says
Heated Capitol Clash: NY Reps Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries Spar Over Shutdown, Report Says A fiery exchange between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler spilled into the open this week amid tensions over the ongoing government shutdown, according to reports. The confrontation unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 8, after Lawler — who represents New York's 17th Congressional District— pressed Jeffries about his lack of an endorsement for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and criticized Democrats’ handling of the ongoing government shutdown, Politico reported on Thursday, Oct. 9.  The 17th Congressional Di…

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by Ben Crnic
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Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning
Secluded NY Abode With 'Repurposed Dungeon,' 70s Charm Has Internet Swooning Tucked away in wooded seclusion, this upstate New York abode – complete with ‘70s charm, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass – is an introvert’s dream. Listed for $439,900, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom contemporary at 249 Hoffman Road in Rochester hit the market on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and has already been viewed over 30,000 times on Zillow alone. The 1,908-square-foot residence blew up even further when a user shared it to the popular subreddit “Zillow Gone Wild,” where fans called it “cozy, stylish, and affordable.” Howard Hanna Designed in 1976 by architect Charles Lewis, it sits on j…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This NY City Named One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Retirement Boomtowns: New Study This NY City Named One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Retirement Boomtowns: New Study
This NY City Named One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Retirement Boomtowns: New Study A city in Westchester is gaining national recognition as one of the country’s top retirement hotspots, according to a new study.  According to a rankings by GOBankingRates, the city was ranked No. 29 on a list of America’s 50 fastest-growing retirement boomtowns.   The analysis, based on US Census Bureau data, looked at cities with at least 7,500 residents age 65 and older and a higher-than-average share of seniors compared to the national figure of 16.84 percent. In Mount Vernon, 18.1 percent of the population is now 65 and older, the study found. That group grew by 5.7 per…

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NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened
NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened A Rockland County native is celebrating a big win after appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank with a product designed to silence snoring and keep couples in the same bed.  Lloyd Ecker of Pomona, along with his wife Sue, pitched their new anti-snoring pillow, The Snorinator, on the show’s latest episode on Wednesday night, Oct. 1.  Their presentation impressed Sharks Lori Greiner and Michael Strahan so much that both tested the pillow on set and decided to invest.   The Eckers secured a $100,000 deal from Greiner and Strahan to help expand the brand. Ecker, who describes himsel…

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Jericho School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals Jericho School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals
Jericho School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals When it comes to schools, Long Island is at the head of the class. Four Long Island school districts have been named among the top 10 in the nation in Niche’s 2026 “Best School Districts in America” rankings. The annual list, released by the education data platform Niche, ranks school districts using a mix of academic performance, teacher quality, student and parent surveys, and resources. Long Island secured nearly half the top 10: No. 2 — Syosset Central School District Syosset landed the No. 2 spot nationwide with an overall grade of A+. The district scored top marks across the board …

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by Michael Mashburn
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LI 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage LI 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage
LI 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage A 12-year-old Long Island student is bringing a national crown back home after dazzling judges at a major pageant in Orlando. Robert Frost Middle School seventh grader Michaela DiCaro, of Deer Park, was named Miss American Pre-Teen over Labor Day weekend, topping contestants from across the country at the Miss American Coed Pageant. Michaela impressed judges in talent, fun fashion, and photogenic categories, earning a Top 5 overall spot before claiming the national crown. When she’s not on stage, Michaela stays busy as a new member of her school’s cheerleading squad and a softball player w…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Bomb Threat To Long Beach High School Leads To Juvenile Arrest: Nassau Police Bomb Threat To Long Beach High School Leads To Juvenile Arrest: Nassau Police
Bomb Threat To Long Beach High School Leads To Juvenile Arrest: Nassau Police A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a bomb threat was made to Long Beach High School in Lido Beach, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, Sept. 25. The threat was called in to the school, located at 322 Lagoon Drive West, around 7:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, detectives explained. A police investigation identified the teen as the individual responsible, according to the Fourth Squad. The juvenile was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat and released with an appearance ticket, returnable to Nassau County Family Court on Thursday, Oct. 9.

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by Jillian Pikora