COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Savannah Guthrie Rushes Off TODAY Set After Testing Positive 3rd Time COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Savannah Guthrie Rushes Off TODAY Set After Testing Positive 3rd Time
Covid-19: Hudson Valley's Savannah Guthrie Rushes Off Today Set After Testing Positive 3rd Time Popular TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie had to leave the set early on Tuesday, Feb. 28, after testing positive for COVID-19, according to NBC News. Guthrie, who lives in the Hudson Valley in Dutchess County, took a rapid COVID-19 test while the show was on the air after saying she didn't feel well. She did not appear again after the 7:30 a.m. hour after testing positive for the third time, NBC News said. Co-worker Sheinelle Jones, who was sitting beside Guthrie, gave an update to viewers and said on Twitter: "So, as soon as we found out, she rushed home to rest up. So Savannah, …
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 5 Westchester Stores Nearly two dozen New York locations are among a new round of scheduled closures announced by struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Another 87 stores are due to close in 2023, the company announced this week, including 23 locations in New York. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. “This store fleet reduction expands the compan…
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List A popular deli in the Hudson Valley is the lone New York eatery to make Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants list. Dutchess County staple Rossi & Sons Rosticceria Deli, located in Poughkeepsie, is among this year’s most popular and highly rated restaurants, according to Yelp users. Rossi's was cited by Yelp for "exemplary meats on fresh-baked breads." "But it’s not just about sandwiches," Yelp says. "The deli offers authentic Italian entrees like Chicken Parmigiana, meatballs, chicken marsala, and lasagne bolognese, alongside soup and a cadre of salads." Established in 19…
Transient Who Killed College Dad In Hudson Valley Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says Transient Who Killed College Dad In Hudson Valley Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says
Transient Who Killed College Dad In Hudson Valley Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says A transient who allegedly shot and killed a college dad from Long Island at a Hudson Valley hotel and attempted to kill a hotel employee while firing indiscriminately in the lobby has been hit with additional charges. The incident involving Roy Johnson, age 35, took place in Dutchess County at the Courtyard by Marriott in the town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Oct. 2. Dutchess County District Attorney, William V. Grady said Johnson was arraigned on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and charged under a superseding indictment with: Murder Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Attempted murder  …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation The largest newspaper publisher in the United States is once again starting another round of layoffs that will affect hundreds of employees across the country, according to multiple news outlets. Earlier Report - Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss On Thursday, Dec. 1, Gannett started terminating the positions of around 200 employees in an effort to cut its news division staff of around 3,440 by six percent, according to Poynter.  The layoffs come only four months after the company terminated hundreds of employees in August following a nearl…
Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed In Westchester Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed In Westchester
Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed In Westchester The invasive spotted lanternfly continues its invasion of New York. A state effort to track the spread and prevalence of the insect using community reports and digital mapping shows it has now been spotted in all five boroughs of New York City, across Long Island, and throughout the Hudson Valley. Earlier Report: Capital District Among Regions In NY That Have Been 'Infested' By Invasive Insect, Schumer Says As of November 2022, the insect, also known as Chinese blistering cicada, has been confirmed in 16 New York counties, including Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, …
Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize
Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize A Westchester County woman has claimed a $3 million New York Lottery prize. Kathleen Rosa, of Thornwood, won the Megaplier prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 22 Mega Millions drawing, state lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Rosa received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,953,001 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the winning numbers for that evening’s drawing were 14 40 60 64 66 Mega Ball 16. The lottery ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. (Unit 9) in Fishki…
Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At Hudson Valley Store Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At Hudson Valley Store
Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At Hudson Valley Store A man won a "$1,000 A Week For Life" prize from a lottery ticket purchased at a Hudson Valley store. The lottery ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. (Unit 9) in Fishkill, the lottery reported. Qi Lin, of Manhattan, claimed his CASH4LIFE second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 21 game, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Nov. 10. The second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million, and Lin received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.…
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Now that the dust has settled following New York’s contentious governor’s race, election results show exactly where voters stand between newly-elected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin. The following unofficial election results were taken directly from the New York State Board of Elections website on Thursday, Nov. 10, and represent the unofficial results reported by each County Board of Elections. Candidates with an asterisk are the projected winner. Capital Region Albany County: Hochul* by 59 to 41 percent (67,306 to 46,839 votes) C…
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing)
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) This story has been updated. New York Rep. Pat Ryan appeared likely to continue serving in Congress after results showed him leading Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in the 18th District early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, was leading Schmitt by just 0.84 percentage points, 50.42 to 49.58 percent, with more than 95 percent of the vote counted. Among the most closely watched in the state, the 18th District is located in the Hudson Valley and includes all of Orange and Putnam counties, as well as portions of southern Dutchess County and northeast…