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Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World's Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…

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by Chris Spiker
Real Estate
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…

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by Zak Failla
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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Federal employees across multiple agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures. The move stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News. It's also part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives in federal agencies.  The directive takes effect at the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 31. The measure has sparked concerns among workplace advocates, with som…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List
NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List The East Coast is well-represented on Yelp's just-released rankings of the best new restaurants in 2024. "For this list, the data team analyzed business rating and review volume for restaurants opened in the last 18 months," Yelp said. NY Well-Represented Leading the pack is Mēdüzā Mediterrania, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.  This top-ranked eatery specializes in “Mezze” dishes, which are typically served as appetizers or light meals in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines.  The menu is crafted for sharing and features a delightful variety of f…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across NY Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across NY
Fireball Lights Up East Coast Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across NY A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police A former high school coach from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. In Virginia, the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating Rockland County native George Porcha, age 53, originally from Spring Valley and now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "compreh…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Westchester, Report Says Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Westchester, Report Says
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Westchester, Report Says Popular pop star and actress Rihanna is set to open a brick-and-mortar location for her lingerie brand at a shopping center in Westchester County, a report by Real Estate Weekly said.  The store, which will sell Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie product line, will be located in Yonkers at the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk, according to the news outlet.  "The Savage X Fenty brand has disrupted the lingerie sector and we are excited that Cross County Center has been selected for the company’s flagship location in New York. The brand adds a fresh pop-culture vibe to…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley A popular discount supermarket chain is coming to the Hudson Valley. The new market, Lidl (pronounced Lee-dull), which could open by the end of the year in Rockland County has received Planning Board approval from Orangetown to build in the Tappan Plaza, said Orangetown Supervisor Teresas Kenny. The German-owned company has also been issued a demolition permit to remove the portion of the building where the former Bon FahyrBuffet/Duke Ocean Grill had been located, Kenny said. The new building will be constructed as a free-standing building, she added. "I am hopeful that it opens by the en…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Report Reveals Where Wealthy NYC Residents Moved To During Pandemic COVID-19: Report Reveals Where Wealthy NYC Residents Moved To During Pandemic
Covid-19: Report Reveals Where Wealthy NYC Residents Moved To During Pandemic A review of mail-forwarding requests is revealing where New York City residents moved to after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began. The United States Post Office received double the monthly average of mail-forwarding requests from New York City in March with 56,000, with that number increasing to 81,000 in April, according to The New York Times.  Most of those who moved out of the city were from the wealthiest zip codes in Manhattan, with half of the mail-forwarding requests in April from the Upper East and Upper West sides. Earlier story - COVID-19: Many Wealthy NYC…

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by Joe Lombardi