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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Now Headed From Hudson Valley To NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Now Headed From Hudson Valley To NYC
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Now Headed From Hudson Valley To NYC The saws were buzzing as a great Norway spruce from the Hudson Valley was cut down to take the center stage at Rockefeller Center as this year's sparkling Christmas tree. The tree, in the village of Florida in Orange County, graced the front yard of Carol Schultz, who hugged the tree before the cutting began. It was cut down around 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. A large crowd, including hundreds of local students, gathered to watch the process and sing carols as the cutting began. Once the tree -- which stands 77 feet tall, 46 feet in diameter, and weighs 14 tons -- was lifted on straps and ho…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Once Again Come From Hudson Valley Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Once Again Come From Hudson Valley
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Will Once Again Come From Hudson Valley Applause, please. For the second time in as many years, the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree is coming from the Hudson Valley. The center announced on Instagram on Monday, Oct. 21, that this year's twinkling giant of a tree is a Norway spruce that hails from the Village of Florida in Orange County. Although they haven't released the details on the tree's height and owners, the center did say the tree will be cut down on Thursday, Nov. 7, and will arrive by truck at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 9.  Last year, the Rockefeller Center tree came from Wallkill, also in Orange Coun…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media
Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Disgraced former “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer is back in the spotlight. Lauer - who was fired by NBC nearly two years ago for inappropriate behavior amid the #MeToo movement - was back on social media this week, appearing on his daughter’s TikTok app social media account. In the video, Lauer lip-synchs to a popular song while his daughter, Romy, dances in the background. He also shows off some moves of his own later in the video. Lauer, who also has two sons, issued a statement responding to the allegations against him following his 2017 firing. More details are expected to come out wit…

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by Zak Failla
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Don't Miss Hudson Valley's Own Sam DeRosa On New NBC Show 'Songland' Don't Miss Hudson Valley's Own Sam DeRosa On New NBC Show 'Songland'
Don't Miss Hudson Valley's Own Sam DeRosa On New NBC Show 'Songland' A songwriter with roots in Poughkeepsie will be on NBC's new show "Songland" Wednesday night, Sept. 4. Samantha DeRosa will be performing her original song "Pill for This" at 9 p.m. in front of Charlie Puth and other producers. The show features undiscovered songwriters who pitch their original creations to superstar recording artists and a panel of chart-topping producers. Some of the stars include Leona Lewis, the Jonas Brothers, John Legend, will.i.am and more. DeRosa performs in front of Charlie Puth and others on "Songland."Sam DeRosa Instagram DeRosa started writing her own song…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says
Trump Is 'Psychotic,' 'Soulless Bastard,' Northern Westchester's David Letterman Says Donald Trump, before his election as 45th president, made more than 30 appearances on David Letterman's highly popular late night television shows. Now, Letterman, a longtime resident of Northern Westchester, says he would level hardball questions about turning "psychotic" and "soulless," according to this interview with the Hollywood Reporter.  Trump the real estate tycoon and "Apprentice" star was a frequent guest on NBC's "Late Night With David Letterman" and CBS's "The Late Show With David Letterman." "More than 30?" Letterman exclaimed in disbelief when told how many times Trump …

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by Jon Craig
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Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says
Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Westchester's Megyn Kelly is now out at NBC following a controversial comment Tuesday about blackface, according to multiple sources.  No official announcement has been made by NBC, but The Daily Mail is reporting the network will pay out the remainder of her salary, believed to be in the range of $69 million. On Thursday, the network pulled  "Megyn Kelly Today," and ran a rerun of a show from August. The whole blow-up took place following Tuesday's show in which Kelly defended a white person wearing blackface for Halloween, or a black person who put on whiteface during a panel d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property
Westchester Native Matt Lauer In Fight Over Path At $9M Property Former NBC host Matt Lauer is in a dispute with New Zealand residents who claim he is blocking their ability hike into a beautiful lakeside park unless they pay up, according to multiple media reports. Lauer purchased the lease to the $9 million Hunter Valley station ranch in southern New Zealand last year; it provides the only public access to Hawea Conservation Park. Lauer was fired from his 20-plus year run on the "Today" show in November 2017 after allegations of sexual misconduct. Lauer is a Hartsdale native who also lived in North Salem. After transferring from Woodlands Hi…

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by Jon Craig
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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…

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by Jon Craig
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Hundreds Attend Clinton, Patterson Book Tour In Westchester Hundreds Attend Clinton, Patterson Book Tour In Westchester
Hundreds Attend Clinton, Patterson Book Tour In Westchester This story has been updated. Ted Amoruso of Mount Vernon said he wouldn't miss a visit by a president, even if it meant lining up at 5 a.m. for a book signing 14 hours later. "I waited in line for Ringo in 2003. How often do you meet a Beatle? I've never met a president." And Amoruso said he has always been a fan of Bill Clinton of Chappaqua, Al Gore and Hillary Clinton, whom he did meet during her 2016 campaign against President Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford. Amid heavy Secret Service security and a sweep by dogs, former President Clinton stopped by the Barnes &…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Bill Clinton Gets Testy When Asked About Monica Lewinsky In TV Interview Bill Clinton Gets Testy When Asked About Monica Lewinsky In TV Interview
Bill Clinton Gets Testy When Asked About Monica Lewinsky In TV Interview In a feisty interview, former President Bill Clinton of Chappaqua, who was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1998 as a result of the Monica Lewinsky scandal, told NBC's "Today" show on Monday that he would not have done anything differently in light of the #MeToo movement. “If the facts were the same today, I wouldn’t,” Clinton told NBC News “Today” correspondent Craig Melvin when asked if he would have approached the accusations against him any differently today. In the interview, Clinton said he thinks President Trump, a Republican who owns an estate in Bedford, has n…

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by Jon Craig
Business
PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments
PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments PetSmart is facing backlash after a fourth dog - including three in New Jersey - was pronounced dead after being taken in for routine grooming appointments in the past few months, according to multiple reports. In the past five months, four dogs have been found dead - most recently when an 8-year-old corgi died in Toms River - during grooming appointments, leading to allegations of animal mistreatment at the nationwide store. According to a report from NBC's "Today," one of the dog owners, who lost her bulldog during a grooming appointment on Dec. 29, is planning a lawsuit, claimi…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice' Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice'
Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice' Maroon 5's Adam Levine gave Westchester, and one of its largest cities, a shoutout on NBC's "The Voice." The singer-songwriter was trying to win over contestant Johnny Bliss during his blind audition when he mentioned his entire family was from New York (4:08 in above video). "New Rochelle, represent," said the famed musician, who turned around within the first few notes. Levine also used his only block on judge Kelly Clarkson, meaning Bliss couldn't choose her as his coach. Bliss, 26 of New York City, wowed all four judges with a powerful rendition of Marc Anthony's &…

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by Cecilia Levine