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22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice' 22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice'
22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice' Bella DeNapoli, a 22-year-old New Yorker, had made it to the live shows of the singing competition "The Voice." The Long Island native, a resident of West Islip, grew up "surrounded by music," according to her contestant profile.  She has been performing on the show's 21st season, which debuted on Monday, Sept. 20, and most recently made in through the show's "Knockout Rounds." During her audition for the competition, which aired on NBC in September, DeNapoli performed her own rendition of Danity Kane's song "Damaged." After impressing the judges, she chose to perform on judge Ariana Gra…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Popular TV Show Producing Episode In Hudson Valley Popular TV Show Producing Episode In Hudson Valley
Popular TV Show Producing Episode In Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley is a popular location for film and TV productions, and that's just the case this week with NBC's "The Blacklist," filming in the area. On Friday, Oct. 15 in Rockland County, several downtown streets in Pearl River are closed to parking as the crew and stars, including James Spader, of the popular drama moved into the hamlet to film for several hours. Carmel Reilly, director of economic development and tourism for Orangetown, said the group was busy filming in private residences Friday morning and will be filming at the Pearl River Post Office during the afternoon and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice' Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice'
Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice' A new contestant appearing on the season premiere of the super popular "The Voice," is from the area. Westchester resident David Vogel, of Valhalla, will have his chance to impress the judges on Monday, Sept. 20 when he hits the stage. The show airs on NBC at 8 p.m. According to Vogel's Instagram page, he started writing songs when he was age 13 or 14 and loves to play his acoustic guitar. He describes himself as "a starry-eyed lover.” He said songwriting and performing was something he always wanted to do, but it didn't come easy for him, and still doesn't. "I wrote a lot of songs over …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to return this year with spectators and giant helium balloons. It will be on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. and televised on NBC. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying that public viewing will return in New York City for its 95th annual event. Last year, the parade was scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and turned into a made-for-television event.  “For our 95th celebration, we are delighted to return this cherished holiday tradition closer to its original form as we march down the streets of New York City an…

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by Nicole Valinote
Events
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is returning to the streets of New York City for its 95th celebration after being curtailed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying the parade will be delight crowds once again on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. This year's parade will feature the signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, marching bands, performance groups, celebrities, clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus, Macy's said. “We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Rachel Maddow Gets New $30M Annual Contract, Will Appear On Air Less Rachel Maddow Gets New $30M Annual Contract, Will Appear On Air Less
Rachel Maddow Gets New $30M Annual Contract, Will Appear On Air Less Political pundit Rachel Maddow, who calls New England home, has inked a new multi-million dollar deal that will see her pocketing more cash while doing fewer shows once her deal expires in the spring. Maddow, who owns a Manhattan apartment and a getaway home in Hampshire County reportedly has a new deal at MSNBC that will amount to around $30 million annually for approximately 30 shows per year. The deal will take effect once Maddow runs out her current contract, which ends early in 2022. She is reportedly locked into the new deal through the 2024 presidential election. Maddow will now rep…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Kathy Hochul Says She'll Run For Full Term As Governor In 2022 Kathy Hochul Says She'll Run For Full Term As Governor In 2022
Kathy Hochul Says She'll Run For Full Term As Governor In 2022 Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is set to serve out the remainder of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s third term in less than two weeks following his resignation, announced her plans for 2022. In an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, Hochul made the announcement that she intends to run for a full term in 2022 when the current term expires. “Yes, I will. I fully expect to,” she said. “I am prepared for this. I have led a life working in every level of government, from Congress to local government. Earlier story - 'I'm Ready For This': Hochul Distances Herself From Cuomo, Vows Big Change In Workplac…

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by Zak Failla
News
Cuomo Accuser Speaks Out, Calls For Governor's Impeachment Cuomo Accuser Speaks Out, Calls For Governor's Impeachment
Cuomo Accuser Speaks Out, Calls For Governor's Impeachment One of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first accusers is calling for his impeachment after he was found complicit in allegedly sexually harassing at least 11 women, including state staff members. Charlotte Bennett, a Northern Westchester native and the second woman to accuse Cuomo of sexual harassment, was on the TODAY show on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with NBC senior national correspondent Kate Snow, where she and a lawyer representing other victims spoke about the issue. Original story - Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment During her appearance, Bennett called for the governor’s imp…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Swimmer From Westchester Wins Medal At Olympics Swimmer From Westchester Wins Medal At Olympics
Swimmer From Westchester Wins Medal At Olympics A former high school swimming standout in the Hudson Valley can add a new accomplishment to her resume after earning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Early on Wednesday, July 28 in Tokyo, the 19-year-old Kate Douglass, a Westchester native who starred for Pelham High School, won the bronze medal in the 200-meter individual medley, behind Japan’s You Ohashi and her teammate at the University of Virginia, Alex Walsh. In earning the bronze medal and a spot on the podium, Douglass posted a personal best time in the pool with a 2:09.04 finish. Her time was less than .50 seconds behind Walsh’s fin…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
NY Athlete Will Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympic Opening Ceremonies NY Athlete Will Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympic Opening Ceremonies
NY Athlete Will Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympic Opening Ceremonies WNBA legend Sue Bird, a UConn alum and New York native, can add a new impressive checkmark to her already impressive resume of accomplishments. Bird, age 40, a basketball icon who hails from the hamlet of Syosset in Nassau County on Long Island has been chosen to serve as one of Team USA’s flag bearers at the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 23. Bird becomes the second American women's basketball player to carry the flag, joining now coach Dawn Staley, who carried it while a player in the 2004 Olympics. “I know this isn’t about me," Bird said in a statement. "Th…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics
These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics Some of the Hudson Valley's top athletes will be wearing the red, white, and blue in Tokyo as they represent the country at the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Japan. The summer games will include more than two dozen athletes from New York - featuring a group of prominent players from the Hudson Valley - who are looking to etch their marks in history with an Olympic medal. Athletes from the region set to compete for medals are: Patrick Kilvehan, age 31, of West Nyack, who will be making his Olympic debut after playing baseball and football at Rutgers University before being drafted by t…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization
Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization With the Trump Organization expected to face a criminal indictment this week, one of the nation’s top legal experts said that it could be "devastating" for the former president, and could potentially lead to bankruptcy for the company. Attorneys for the Trump Organization were advised that criminal charges will be filed in Manhattan as soon as Thursday, July 1, including top target, Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, and other lead members of the organization. The former president himself is not expected to be charged with anything criminal. Related story - Trump Foundation Will C…

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by Zak Failla