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Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five.
The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access.
"Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
Happy Trails: This Hudson Valley Locale Among Best Places To Retire In America, Report Says
Forget the palm trees and year-round beach weather in Florida; it turns out the best place to while away your golden years is right here in the Empire State, according to a new ranking.
The New York village of Lake Success, located on Long Island in Nassau County, snagged the number one spot on Niche’s 2023 list of “Best Places to Retire in America.”
To come up with its ranking, the site looked at several factors of interest to retirees, including weather, crime rates, housing costs, and access to amenities like restaurants, golf courses, fitness centers, and doctors.
The most recent censu…
Yolanda Vega Is Calling It A Career After Decades As Iconic Voice Of New York Lottery
The face, and of course, that voice of I’m Yo-LAHNNN-da Vega is calling it a career and retiring from the New York Lottery.
The New York Lottery announced this week on Twitter, that Vega, age 66, is retiring after 32 years of calling numbers, handing out giant checks, appearing on New Year's Eve in Times Square, and cheering on the Lottery in any way she could.
"Yolanda Vega, our iconic Draw Team member, has retired after an incredible 32 years. We truly hit the jackpot by having her as a part of the New York Lottery family," The NY Lottery wrote in the Tweet before asking Vega's fans to "s…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After More Than Three Decades In Business
A popular, family-run restaurant in the Hudson Valley has closed its doors after decades in business.
The Postage Inn, located at 838 NY-32 in the Ulster County hamlet of Tillson, officially, closed on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
The owners shared in a Facebook post on Monday, Oct. 4, that after nearly 34 years running the restaurant, they were ready to retire from the business and begin a new chapter.
✨ A Special Announcement from The Jerkowski Family ✨ Posted by The Postage Inn on Monday, October 4, 2021
"On behalf of the entire Jerkowski family, we want to thank everyone who has been a part…
