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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy As NHL Rookie Of The Year
New York Islanders star defenseman Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie on Wednesday, May 13. Schaefer, 18, fought back tears when he received the trophy during a surprise segment on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. “We’ve gone through a lot as a family,” Schaefer said after his father, Todd, told him he’d won the trophy. “This definitely means a lot.” View this post on Instagram The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Schaefer was the Islanders’ second-leading scorer during the 2025-26 season and a runawa…
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Port Jefferson Teacher Semifinalist For ‘America’s Favorite’ — But Still Needs More Support
A Long Island educator competing to be “America’s Favorite Teacher” has advanced to the competition’s semifinal round but still faces an uphill battle. Melissa McMullan, a sixth-grade teacher at JFK Middle School in Port Jefferson, won her quarterfinal group at the last second following a furious late-night push on Thursday, May 7, she shared with Daily Voice. But with semifinal round voting set to end Thursday, May 14, McMullan sat in fifth place in her eight-person group on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, with only the top vote-getter making the final round. “This entire contest is a s…
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America’s Favorite Teacher? Port Jeff Middle School Educator Competes For The Honor
A beloved Long Island middle school teacher is competing to be “America’s Favorite Teacher” and has already reached the quarterfinals. JFK Middle School sixth-grade teacher Melissa McMullan, 54, was in third place in her group with hours to go in the voting process on Thursday, May 7. Only the first place teachers in each group of 16 advance to the semifinals when voting ends at 10 p.m. Thursday, according to the organization’s website. McMullan has taught in Comsewogue School District since 2001, according to her LinkedIn page. After the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, she and h…
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Fired Giants Coach Brian Daboll Lists NJ Mansion For $5.4M
The North Jersey home of former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is on the market for $5,395,000 following his departure from the team. Daboll was fired last November, after a 2-8 start to the season, his 4th year with Big Blue. In January, he was hired as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, where he will work under former Jets coach Robert Saleh. Daboll finished his tenure with a 20-40-1 record, though in his first season, he was named NFL Coach of the Year and guided the Giants to their only playoff win since 2011. The property at 128 Birch Rd. in Franklin Lakes sits o…
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aised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …
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Gasoline Mistake Sparks Explosion At Amish School House In PA, 3 Burned Girls Airlifted To NY
An explosion caused by a fuel mix-up left three girls with severe burns at an Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, according to a fundraiser created to support their recovery. The incident happened at the Hidden View Amish Schoolhouse in Spartansburg on Friday, March 27, when gasoline was accidentally used to start a wood stove instead of kerosene, according to the GoFundMe organizer. The blast severely burned a teenage teacher and two young girls, all of whom were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Buffalo, New York. One of the children was later transferred to a hospital in Rochester,…
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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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How To Get Paid To Star In World Cup Commercial On Long Island
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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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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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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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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‘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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