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Ex-Area Restaurateur Mario Batali Accused Of Groping Woman In New Charges
Former Westchester restaurateur and celebrity chef Mario Batali pleaded not guilty to charges that he allegedly groped and forcibly kissed a woman at a Boston restaurant.
Batali, 58, the former owner of the popular Tarry Market in Port Chester and Tarry Lodge in Westport, Connecticut, issued his plea early Friday, May 24, in Boston Municipal Court, wearing Adidas Yeezy sneakers, instead of his famous orange Crocs, said NBC News.
The charges were filed after his accuser, Natali Tene, said she was with a friend in 2017 at the now-closed Towne Stove and Spirits when she noticed the c…
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line
Just when you are sick of the cold and ready for something bright and happy to toss on, Target and Vineyard Vines are teaming up to offer a limited-edition collection.
The collection of more than 300 items will include home and outdoor goods, apparel, accessories, swim, and pets, yep, pets. The best part? Prices start at just $2 with most items under $35.
Vineyard Vines, based in Stamford, was founded in 1998 when brothers Shep and Ian Murray left their desk jobs to start selling neckties. The company — known for its smiling pink whale logo — has grown into an American lifestyle apparel br…
Celebrity Chef Gives Up All His Restaurants, Including In Area, Amid Sex Assault Claims
Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who has been facing allegations of sexual harassment for more than a year, will no longer have a stake in any of his restaurants, including his two area restaurants, his partners announced on Wednesday.
Batali, who owns the Tarry Lodge in Port Chester and in Westport, removed himself from any dealings with the group after coming under fire following accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct in December 2017.
On Wednesday, March 6, his former partners, Joe Bastianich and his sister, Tanya Bastianich Manuali, told the restaurants’ employees in a letter …
Video: Trump Tax Returns, Travel Ban ... Lowey Outlines Appropriations Committee's Priorities
Incoming House Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey of Westchester, a close ally of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, said "yes" to a long list of possible investigative targets within the Trump Administration.
In a videotaped interview with Axois, Lowey said investigations could include the Space Force, hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, White House security clearances, White House use of personal email and more.
"The funnest thing is to win," Lowey, a Democrat from Harrison began in this interview.
In the Nov. 6 elections, Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives wit…
