50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report 50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report
50 Cent's Docuseries On NY's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report Amid hip hop mogul and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal battles, fellow rapper 50 Cent has found a new way to take a shot at his longtime rival.  In a social media post on Wednesday, Sept. 25, famous rapper 50 Cent hinted at his upcoming docuseries focusing on Combs' alleged criminal activity, according to a report by Variety. The outlet reported that the series, directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is now in production and will go over sex trafficking and racketeering allegations against Combs, who grew up in Westchester County in the city of Mount Vernon. It will eventu…
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Do you think you're all that and can pull off a young Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde?"  Well, get that camera ready for a video and pull out the pink to dress the part. Prime Video, along with Reese Witherspoon (the original Elle Woods), has put out a nationwide call for submissions to cast the main character in a "Legally Blonde" prequel series. Witherspoon announced on her Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that the search was official: “Our search for the high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!” Witherspoon wrote in the post. “With our friends @primevideo we’re making th…
New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality
New Rankings Reveal NY's Richest Municipality Ever wonder what the richest part of New York is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state reveal just that. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smaller than …
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Walmart Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Walmart
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Walmart Check your tickets. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island Walmart. The third prize-winning ticket was sold in Centereach, at the Walmart store located at 161 Centereach Mall, for the drawing held Wednesday, Sept. 25, New York Lottery announced. Wednesday’s winning Powerball numbers are 2-26-45-46-52 and the Powerball is 21. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home 'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home After more than five years as co-anchor, "Today" show fixture Hoda Kotb says she will be leaving to spend more time with her family in the suburbs. The 60-year-old Kotb announced her upcoming exit from NBC's "Today" during the show on Thursday morning, Sept. 26, saying on the show that she realized it was time "to try something new" during her 60th birthday celebration in August.  "I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, 'This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.' And I thought it can't get better…
Former East Hampton Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report Former East Hampton Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report
Former East Hampton Resident Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report A new documentary about Martha Stewart produced by Netflix has sparked the ire of the homemaking icon and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident.  The documentary, "Martha" will be released on the popular streaming platform on Wednesday, Oct. 30. However, Stewart has already expressed her displeasure with the film ahead of its release, according to a report by OK Magazine.  During the 2024 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Stewart, a longtime resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah, called the film "lazy" and "not the story that makes me, me," the magaz…
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert 'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert Worlds collided at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island earlier this month when Pitbull brought out Jon Bon Jovi to Wantagh. Footage of the New Jersey rocker's performance of "It's My Life" alongside Mr. 305 on Thursday, Sept. 12 has been going viral on TikTok, where fans went nuts for the collaboration no one saw coming at the Party After Dark Tour. "Can they drop this remix on Spotify please?" one fan commented on a clip with 1.1M views. "Insane crossover episode," another said. A comment on a different clip with more than 1.9M views said, "Most unexpected collab I didn't know I…
This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say
This Bay Shore Restaurant Best On LI To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This fine dining restaurant overlooking the Great South Bay is the perfect spot to impress those out-of-town visitors, foodies say. A Bay Shore eatery earned the most recommendations on a post seeking a waterfront restaurant “with amazing food and ambience for a special dinner” on the Long Island Food & Drink Facebook group. “For friends from Australia,” poster Tina Finnin explained. “First time on Long Island.” Finnin’s query garnered dozens of suggestions, all certainly impressive in their own right. But it was Bay Shore’s The LakeHouse restaurant that took the crown. …
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance If you're an aspiring actor, now's your chance to work with stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a new comedy coming to Netflix.  The new show, "The Four Seasons," will be filming in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie from Monday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 18, and is looking for all genders and ethnicities (ages 18+) to portray college students to work as paid background actors (no experience required). The comedy is based on the 1981 film of the same name, which starred Alan Alda and Carol Burnett. Alda, a recurring guest on Fey's hit sitcom "30 Rock," is also one of the producers of th…
New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience'
New Bay Shore Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' You don’t have to leave Long Island for a culinary journey across America. Roadtrip restaurant in Bay Shore – located at 3 East Main Street, at the former site of Rock City Dogs – held its soft opening in late September. Billed as “a celebration of American cuisine and cocktails,” the eatery’s menu features dishes that are inspired by the different states, with a new state highlighted on its specials menu each week. The Herb-Infused Lollipop Lamb Chops – marinated in fresh herbs and served with chilled cucumber and tomato salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette – highlights Wyoming’s rich trad…
US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic
US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before Covid-19 Pandemic Real median household income in the United States rose for the first time in four years. The amount of to $80,610 in 2023 marked the first annual increase since 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a US Census Bureau report released this week. The report, Income in the United States: 2023, compares median household income by different characteristics, including race and Hispanic origin, and shows that not all groups had an increase in median household incomes from 2022 to 2023. Household characteristics are determined by the person, or one of the people, who owns or rents t…
Islip Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet Islip Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet
Islip Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet As Will Weiss rides high on his Jeopardy! winning streak, viewers find themselves bemused by something else entirely. The technical program manager from New York, a resident of Long Island's town of Islip, will return for a third go on the iconic game show on Thursday evening, Sept. 12. But it’s not Weiss’ impressive trivia skills that have the internet abuzz, but rather his curious stance behind the podium: He keeps his wrists crossed for much of the episodes, even when pressing his buzzer. “Will has quite the unique buzzer stance tonight on #Jeopardy,” said one user on X, where another s…
Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store
Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store Someone’s bank account is in for a hefty boost. A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $35,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $34,689 – was purchased in Southampton, at the Shell station located at 1630 North Highway. It was sold for the evening drawing held Saturday, Sept. 7. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Move over breakfast burritos, the rise of breakfast pizzas is upon us. Picture this: an everything-bagel crust topped with crispy bacon, crumbly sausage, scrambled egg, and melted cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese. Throw in some green peppers and mushrooms for good measure and what’s not to love? While decidedly not as compact or travel-friendly as its burrito brethren, breakfast pies are a perfectly acceptable way to break one’s fast – just ask members of the “pizza” subreddit: “Love me some breakfast pizza. Some hash browns on it are a game changer!” one user wrote. …
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found In Setauket, Northport New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found In Setauket, Northport
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found In Setauket, Northport As families gathered over Labor Day weekend, these lucky crustaceans enjoyed a reunion of their own. Days after an ultra rare orange lobster was saved from a New York Stop & Shop, two of her siblings were rescued from businesses on Long Island. “Meet Tangerine and Navel, Clementine's sisters who were rescued and released this Labor Day following an influx of calls about orange lobsters turning up at the East Setauket Stop & Shop and Northport Fish & Lobster!” Humane Long Island announced on Facebook Tuesday, Sept. 3. Earlier Report: Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Might this lucky ticket be yours? A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $20,247 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The ticket was purchased in West Hempstead, at the Stop & Go store located at 485 Hempstead Turnpike, for the drawing held Saturday, Aug. 31.  TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Long Island Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Long Island
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Long Island If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” is earning high praise weeks into business. Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Its menu boasts over a dozen varieties of ramen, including the Tonkotsu Ramen, made with chashu pork belly, minced pork, fish cake, a half-cooked egg, mushrooms, green onions, and black garlic oil. Diners can also choose from several curry and donburi bowls, as well as stir fry plates, salads, and bento boxes. Dive into a world of gourmet indulgence, where each plate tells a…
Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’
Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Forget red sauce or white sauce, thin crust or deep dish — the real question is salad or no salad? On top, that is. New Yorkers are talking after a curious image popped up on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page: a slice of pizza topped with a chicken Caesar salad. “It’s a bad picture, but in your experience, is a salad slice normally on a regular slice?” Sam Marshak asked his fellow foodies. “I’ve never seen this, so just curious what the norm is.” Yes, if you’re like this reporter and didn’t know, “salad pizza” is a thing. The pies are typically made sans the tomato sauce, with either…
Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At West Babylon Convenience Store Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At West Babylon Convenience Store
Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At West Babylon Convenience Store Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket – for the drawing held Wednesday, Aug. 28 – was purchased in West Babylon at the Shell Food Mart on Straight Path, New York Lottery announced. Wednesday’s winning Powerball numbers are 5-33-47-50-64 and the Powerball is 20. Drawings for the game are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Are you feeling lucky? A top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold in North Merrick, at the Fast Break convenience store on Merrick Avenue, New York Lottery announced. The ticket – worth $17,145 – was sold for the Midday drawing held Monday, Aug. 26. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop This lucky crustacean is officially 86’d from the menu. An ultra rare orange lobster was saved from becoming someone’s dinner after being rescued from a New York Stop & Shop. “Clementine” – as she’s now affectionately known – arrived on Long Island at a Stop & Shop store in Southampton with a shipment of traditional brown lobsters sometime before Thursday, July 4. Her 1-in-30-million amber glow made her an instant celebrity at the store, where she was fed shrimp by management and given the name “Pinky” by the manager’s daughter, according to Humane Long Island. When the store’s o…
'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' 'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes'
'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' Its name translates to “one more,” and that’s just what customers will be asking for at this new Long Island restaurant. Uno Mas Southampton – located in Southampton at 44 Hampton Road – opened in late June 2024, serving up a simple menu of “tacos” and “not tacos.” Inside the brick-wall and wood-beam-ceiling interior, patrons can chow down on an array of taco goodness, including carne asada (grilled steak), pollo (chicken), and adobada (marinated park). There are also shrimp, cod, and pulled mushroom varieties. Instagram/unomastacosytequila Adorning the “not tacos” portion of the menu …
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Patchogue Don’t let the name fool you; all body types are welcome at this new Long Island restaurant. Fat Boy’s Burrito opened its latest store in Patchogue, at 74 East Main Street, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Founded in 2017 by Tony Othman, the fast-casual Mexican eatery specializes in “fat” burritos, as well as quesadillas, tacos, and street corn. Customer favorites, according to Yelp, include the Fat Hawaiian Burrito – made with marinated steak, grilled pineapple shrimp, rice, arugula, salsa, onion strings, and Fat Boy’s sauce. View this post on Instagram …
Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…
New Suffolk Co. Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island' New Suffolk Co. Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island'
New Suffolk Co. Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island' It’s a bold claim, but this new eatery may just be the best Italian restaurant on Long Island, at least according to one foodie. Patrizia’s Marquee – located in Commack at 6300 Jericho Turnpike – held its grand opening in May 2024. Its menu boasts a number of enticing entrees from both land and sea, including raw oysters, chicken parmesan, veal marsala, and an array of pasta dishes. Diners can also choose from several soups and salads, as well as appetizers like fried calamari and crab cakes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patr…
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary 'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary It’s your anniversary, Charlie Brown. More than 75 farms across the United States and Canada are busy preparing “Peanuts”-themed corn mazes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ beloved comic strip this fall. Together with design company, The MAiZE Inc., the farms are growing their own unique mazes that range in size from 1.5 acres to 20 acres, and feature iconic characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Woodstock. Among the eye-popping designs are one with Snoopy atop his doghouse, Charlie Brown and friends in a pumpkin patch, and even a “Snoopy 4 Prez” maze. Par…
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The second prize-winning ticket was purchased in Shirley, at the BP station located at 741 Montauk Highway, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, New York Lottery said. Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers were 34-55-59-65-70 and the Mega Ball was 12. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors' 'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors'
'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors' A new restaurant on Long Island promising the “rustic charm and timeless flavors of Italy” is earning top marks from foodies. Casa Stellina – located in Farmingdale at 300 Main Street – opened in late March 2024. Under the direction of Executive Chef Fabrizio Facchini, the restaurant serves an array of enticing pasta dishes, made in house daily, like the Agnolotti di Vitello e Tartufo, made with braised veal and truffles, reggiano cream, and veal demi. Instagram/Casa Stellina Its menu also boasts nearly a dozen varieties of Roman-style pizza pala, served on a wooden paddle. Among them is…
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date The men have arrived. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor from West Babylon, NY; 60-year-old Ken, a property management treasurer from Peabody, MA; 63-year-old Pablo, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, MD; 62-year-old Thomas, and an FDNY chief from New York, NY. Introducin…