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NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals
NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals A Hudson Valley elementary school student is making waves on the national stage after nearly taking home a top title at one of the most prestigious youth golf competitions in the country.  Mario Vilardi, a fourth grader at Fishkill Plains Elementary School in the Wappingers Central School District in Dutchess County, finished second overall in the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, held at the famed Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.  The annual competition draws thousands of young golfers from across the country, with only 80 finalists advancing to compete at Augusta,…

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by Ben Crnic
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World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In Nassau County — See The Details World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In Nassau County — See The Details
World Cup Commercial Seeks Actors, Extras In Nassau County — See The Details A major grocery store chain is looking for actors and extras on Long Island to be part of a World Cup commercial. The application on Backstage.com expires Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and seeks “one male hero and a diverse (in age and ethnicity) background cast for a TV and social commercial.” The commercial films April 23 in West Hempstead, according to the posting. The lead will make $1,000 for 10 hours of work, while the extras will be paid $100 for about five hours. A supporting role of grocery store cashier will also be cast, but that person will make the same amount as the extras, the …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Controversial Ex-MLB Star Signed By Long Island Minor League Team Controversial Ex-MLB Star Signed By Long Island Minor League Team
Controversial Ex-mlb Star Signed By Long Island Minor League Team A Long Island minor league baseball team has signed controversial former MLB star Trevor Bauer. Bauer, 35, signed with the Long Island Ducks on Thursday, April 2, the team announced. It will be the first time Bauer has pitched professionally in the U.S. since he was suspended in 2021 under MLB’s domestic violence policy. “We are excited to welcome Trevor to Long Island,” said Ducks President/CBO Michael Pfaff. “His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unpreceden…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Fox Game Show Seeks New York City-Area Contestants Fox Game Show Seeks New York City-Area Contestants
Fox Game Show Seeks New York City-Area Contestants The game show “25 Words or Less” is seeking contestants from the New York City area to participate in the eighth season. Former NBC host Meredith Vieira leads the show, which airs on Fox in the New York area and also streams on Tubi. The show challenges one person to get their partner to guess five secret words based on clues they give. But the clues themselves can only be a total of 25 words or less. “Want to be a contestant on ‘25 Words or Less?!’” the show posted Thursday, March 26 on social media. “We’re currently casting for Season 8 in the NYC Metro Area!” Unlike other casting calls,…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why
Drew Barrymore Lists Historic NY Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore is parting ways with her sprawling Westchester County estate not long after transforming it into a fully renovated countryside retreat.  The actress and talk show host has listed her home on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.99 million after purchasing it for $4.4 million in 2024, Realtor.com reported.  The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate sits on nearly 12 acres and dates back to the 1740s, blending historic charm with modern upgrades following a major renovation.  What Barrymore initially expected to be a simple cosmetic update turned into a full-scale overh…

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by Ben Crnic
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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot The series "Dexter: Resurrection" is casting extras in New York City, offering a paid opportunity for actors willing to take on some intense roles.  According to a casting notice, the Showtime production is seeking SAG/AFTRA members to appear as background actors in scenes being filmed in Manhattan.  The roles call for participants to portray victims in photo stills featured in the series. Casting directors note that applicants must be comfortable depicting characters who have been murdered, including scenarios involving staged injuries.  Filming is tentatively scheduled for…

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North Shore Ice Cream Man, Wife Hit By Back-To-Back Health Crises — Community Steps Up North Shore Ice Cream Man, Wife Hit By Back-To-Back Health Crises — Community Steps Up
North Shore Ice Cream Man, Wife Hit By Back-To-Back Health Crises — Community Steps Up A beloved Long Island ice cream truck driver and his wife underwent back-to-back medical emergencies, and the community has rallied to support them. Ice cream truck driver Sonny Taluy suffered a stroke Nov. 2, 2025, and his wife, Lynn Taluy, had a heart attack on Jan. 29, 2026, the Taluys' son-in-law, Christopher Mandrachio, told Daily Voice. "For over 30 years, Sonny has been more than just an ice cream truck driver, he has been a cherished part of the North Shore Long Island community,” Mandrachio wrote in a GoFundMe for the couple. “Sonny didn’t just serve ice cream; he built connec…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness
Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Hofstra basketball star Preston Edmead is a rare breed in 2026 college basketball: a homegrown talent from just down the street. Edmead, a freshman and the Pride’s second-leading scorer, grew up in Deer Park, just 30 minutes away from where he’d eventually go to college. “It was always a special place because I always knew the greats who were here before me: Justin Wright-Foreman, Aaron Estrada, Jaquan Carlos, Tyler Thomas,” Edmead told Newsday. “I knew this was the place I wanted to be as soon as I stepped on campus.” Hofstra, a No. 13 seed, will need Edmead to play like one of those form…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online A tiny cottage on Long Island with no bedroom is drawing big attention online. The studio-style home at 84 Wyona Avenue in Selden is listed for $329,000 despite offering just 446 square feet of living space and no dedicated bedroom. Built in 1903, the narrow home measures roughly 10 feet wide by 37 feet long and sits on a 5,227-square-foot lot.The compact layout functions as a studio cottage with one full bathroom. “Perfect for downsizing, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to escape high rents,” reads the listing from HomeSmart Dynamic Realty.  Even with its modest footprint, the …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Third-Alarm Fire Rips Through Historic Nassau County Elementary School Third-Alarm Fire Rips Through Historic Nassau County Elementary School
Third-Alarm Fire Rips Through Historic Nassau County Elementary School A fast-moving fire tore through part of a historic Long Island elementary school early Tuesday morning, March 10, heavily damaging the building’s library. Firefighters from multiple agencies rushed to West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow after an automatic fire alarm sounded around 4:40 a.m. When crews arrived at the Laurel Hollow Road campus, they found flames burning through the building, with heavy fire pushing through the roof as firefighters began attacking the blaze. The fire appears to have started in the school’s library, where flames spread through books and paper stored …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to return billions of dollars she says were unlawfully collected from New Yorkers after the US Supreme Court struck down tariff policies enacted during the Trump administration. Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from the Capital Region Monday, March 9, to discuss the financial strain the tariffs created over the past year, according to the governor’s office. During the meeting, participants described how the tariffs increased costs and created uncertainty for businesses, farms, and families across New York. “Th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job Long Island Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job
Long Island Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job A Long Island teacher who wished President Trump’s supporters a slow and painful death in a Facebook post last year will keep her job, an arbitrator ruled. Pamila Pahuja, who taught science at R.C. Murphy Junior High School in Stony Brook, won her case against Three Village School District, which sought to fire her, Newsday reported Monday, March 9. In January 2025, days before Trump’s second inauguration, Pahuja shared a Facebook post hoping for “all Trump supporters” to “slowly wither away while struggling to gasp.” “That’s what you want for people you deem not worthy right?” she wrote. …

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