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Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M
Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M This urban hideaway is in a league of its own. New York native Rosie O’Donnell has listed her Manhattan penthouse condo – located in Midtown East at 255 East 49th Street – for a cool $7.5 million. The 62-year-old “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Flintstones” star is again trying to unload the swanky four bedroom, three bathroom abode after originally listing it for $8.3 million in the spring of 2023, according to People. Inside, new buyers will enjoy 3,381-square-feet of “meticulously designed space” spread across three floors offering an “unparalleled living experience,” reads the listing from…
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say If the shorter, darker days of winter have you singing the blues, you’re not alone. Nearly 10 million Americans experience what psychologists have dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, according to Boston University. A form of depression, SAD typically rears its head during late fall or early winter and dissipates during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Symptoms may include feeling sad most of the day, losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, and having low energy. Some sufferers also report oversleeping, overeating, and having difficulty concentrating. While the best c…
CEO At Center Of $43 Billion Deal To Merge Discovery, WarnerMedia Is Hudson Valley HS Grad CEO At Center Of $43 Billion Deal To Merge Discovery, WarnerMedia Is Hudson Valley HS Grad
CEO At Center Of $43 Billion Deal To Merge Discovery, WarnerMedia Is Hudson Valley HS Grad The mastermind set to take over what would be one of the world’s largest entertainment conglomerates got his start as a high school graduate of New York's Hudson Valley. On Monday, May 17, AT&T and Discovery announced an agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s assets with Discovery’s businesses to create a standalone entertainment company that will be led by Discovery CEO David Zaslav, a graduate of Ramapo High School in Rockland County. Born in Brooklyn in 1960, Zaslav moved to the Hudson Valley at the age of 8. He was a captain of the Ramapo High School varsity tennis team.  He …
Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round
Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round An 18-year-old from the area was one of the first players selected in the National Hockey League Draft. Northern Westchester's Trevor Zegras, a two-way forward who starred on the US Under 17 national team, was taken with the ninth pick in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, June 21 in Vancouver, British Columbia. "I really wanted to go to whatever team wanted me the most," the 6-foot, 175-pound center from Bedford said. "I'm thrilled with Anaheim and I'm happy to be a Duck." Zegras has signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiate hockey at Boston Univer…
Teen Hockey Standout From Northern Westchester Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft Teen Hockey Standout From Northern Westchester Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft
Teen Hockey Standout From Northern Westchester Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft Click here for an updated story: Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Selected With Ninth Pick In NHL Draft  An 18-year-old athlete from the area is about to make a big splash in the hockey world. Northern Westchester's Trevor Zegras, who starred on the US Under 17 national team, is expected to be among the top picks in the NHL Draft on Friday, June 21. The draft, being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, begins at 8 p.m. and will be televised live on NBC Sports Network. Most hockey experts have the 6-foot, 175-pound center from Bedford as a probable top 10 pick, with many slott…
'We As A Party Have Compromised Too Much,' Says Ocasio-Cortez In '60 Minutes' Interview 'We As A Party Have Compromised Too Much,' Says Ocasio-Cortez In '60 Minutes' Interview
'We As A Party Have Compromised Too Much,' Says Ocasio-Cortez In '60 Minutes' Interview Just days after dancing her way -- literally -- into her new Congressional office, Westchester County high school graduate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be getting more national attention following that viral dance video that now has nearly two million views on Instagram and an earlier one that led to it. The 29-year-old Ocasio-Cortez is described as a bartender turned congresswoman some view as an uninformed insurgent who wants to challenge the way Washington works in an interview with Anderson Cooper that will air on CBS-TV's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, Jan. 6. Asked …
Ocasio-Cortez Compares Controversy Over Northern Westchester Roots To Birther Theory Ocasio-Cortez Compares Controversy Over Northern Westchester Roots To Birther Theory
Ocasio-Cortez Compares Controversy Over Northern Westchester Roots To Birther Theory Just days before officially taking office, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is blasting cynics questioning her roots as a self-described "girl from the Bronx" despite moving to Northern Westchester when she was age 5, comparing the controversy to the birther conspiracy theory. The just-turned 29 Ocasio-Cortez, tweeting a reference to Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny from the block," wrote above a  photo of a plaque representing her 14th congressional district, which is made up of parts of the Bronx and Queens: "Don't be fooled by the plaques that we got. I'm still / I'm still Alex from the Bro…
Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast
Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast This story has been updated. Whether you love her, or hate her, New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising national political presence. On network TV, and now, on both U.S. Coasts. The 28-year-old Democratic Socialist who upset top congressional Democrat Joe Crowley in the June primary appeared at two, large sold-out campaign fundraising appearances in San Francisco. And thousands more Ocacio fans and/or supporters unsuccessfully tried to book tickets via social media websites, according to multiple reports. "We need to reclaim this party," Ocasio-Cort…
Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates
Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital's auxiliary awarded five local high school students with scholarships for their academic achievements, display of character and level of commitment to study in the field of healthcare.  Three of the students were celebrated at a hospital ceremony by the Auxiliary’s Scholarship Committee. Among those honored were Jhoely Duque, a Lakeland High School graduate who will study at Boston University; Jessie Zhanay, a Peekskill High School graduate who will study at NYU; and Danielle Merante, a graduate of Walter Panas High School who will study at Pace …
Yorktown HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez Says She Didn't Oversell 'Bronx Girl' Story Yorktown HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez Says She Didn't Oversell 'Bronx Girl' Story
Yorktown HS Grad Ocasio-Cortez Says She Didn't Oversell 'Bronx Girl' Story Can you grow up in Westchester County and not be considered comfortable financially? Upstart Democratic Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says yes, and the Yorktown High School graduate's brutal honesty remains a cornerstone of her campaign strength. The 28-year-old Ocasio-Cortez is blasting cynics questioning her working class roots as "a girl from the Bronx," following the revelation she moved to upscale Westchester County when she was age 5, as reported here by Daily Voice. John Cardillo, a host of Newsmax's "America Talks Live," shared a picture of Oc…
Primary Upset Winner Ocasio Cortez Graduated From Yorktown HS Primary Upset Winner Ocasio Cortez Graduated From Yorktown HS
Primary Upset Winner Ocasio Cortez Graduated From Yorktown HS The 28-year-old seeking to become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress is a graduate of Yorktown High School and has an asteroid named after her.  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated incumbent Joseph Crowley in Tuesday's New York primary race. She now faces Republican Anthony Pappas in the predominantly Democratic 14th District in the November election. Ocasio-Cortez, a native of the Bronx, was about five years old, when her family moved to a modest two-bedroom house on a quiet street in Yorktown Heights, in search of better schools. At Yorktown High, Ocasio-Cortez excelled as a scien…
Fairfield County Resident Appointed To Post In Trump Administration Fairfield County Resident Appointed To Post In Trump Administration
Fairfield County Resident Appointed To Post In Trump Administration Kathleen McShane of New Canaan has been appointed to a top business post within the Trump Administration. Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced McShane's appointment as the head of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO). McMahon resides in Greenwich. McShane founded Ladies Launch Club, a popular area business, in 2006. The company was dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs launch or expand their business. As Assistant Administrator for OWBO, McShane will oversee the agency’s efforts to promote the growth of women-owned busine…