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Second Director Says Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Tenafly’s Mira Sorvino Second Director Says Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Tenafly’s Mira Sorvino
Second Director Says Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Tenafly’s Mira Sorvino TENAFLY, N.J. – The director of Bad Santa said Friday that Harvey Weinstein discouraged him from casting Tenafly native Mira Sorvino in the 2003 film. Lord of the Rings director Pete Jackson has also said that Weinstein told him not to cast Sorvino, who has said she is among the many women who have been sexually harassed by Weinstein. “I was interested in casting Mira Sorvino in BAD SANTA, but every time I mentioned her over the phone to the Weinsteins, I'd hear a CLICK,” Director Terry Zwigoff wrote on Twitter. “What type of person just hangs up on you like that?! I guess we all know what …

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson
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Dark Side Threatens West Nyack Star Wars Buff's 10,000 Piece Collection Dark Side Threatens West Nyack Star Wars Buff's 10,000 Piece Collection
Dark Side Threatens West Nyack Star Wars Buff's 10,000 Piece Collection ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Scott Gunther of West Nyack has seen the dark side. In a way, he's is still there, as he's still working to repair the damage from a waterline break that flooded his basement in October. The waters threatened to wipe out his entire empire, comprised of 10,000 collectibles he keeps stored in display cases and boxes. But it seems that The Force was with Gunther the whole time, as not one of the items the date back to the late 1970s received even a scratch. Could it have been his uncompromising positivity that saved him? "It is what it is," he said with a s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Issue Warning About Holiday 'Porch Pirates' In Rockland Police Issue Warning About Holiday 'Porch Pirates' In Rockland
Police Issue Warning About Holiday 'Porch Pirates' In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - With the holiday season fast approaching, police are cautioning homeowners to be on the alert for “porch pirates,” who have been plaguing the area, stealing packages. Police issued an alert to residents this week as reports continue to rise throughout the county of “porch pirates” who become more opportunistic as more packages begin to arrive as the holidays near. According to police, “‘porch pirates’ are criminals who walk/drive around neighborhoods looking for unattended delivery packages that are left in front of houses and in apartment building lobbies. They quic…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Port Authority Officer Being Hailed As Hero In NYC Terror Attack Rockland Port Authority Officer Being Hailed As Hero In NYC Terror Attack
Rockland Port Authority Officer Being Hailed As Hero In NYC Terror Attack The first four police officers to arrive at the scene of the attempted terrorist attack at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday, including one from Rockland, are being hailed as heroes for stopping the bomber from reaching for his cell phone. The Port Authority Police Benevolent Association identified the four officers as officers as 36-year-old Drew Preston of Theills, a soldier who served in Iraq and Afghanistan; Jack Collins, 45, who is also a lawyer; Sean Gallagher, 26, an ex-Marine; and Anthony Manferdini, 28, a former Marine and bomb technician, were the first to reach Akayed Ulla…

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by Kathy Reakes
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World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade
World War II Vet Leading Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- A true American hero will be the Parade Commander of the 2018 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade.Francis Duffy, a Silver Star recipient who was wounded in Iwo Jima when serving in the Marines was given the honor for next year's parade, being held on March 18. “He put his life on the line during one of the darkest periods in our nation’s history," said Rockland County Legislator Vincent D. Tyer. "Thanks to Frank and others like him, good prevailed over evil. We can never say thanks enough."  Tyer and Legislator Patrick Moroney presented Duffy, a Pear…

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by Sam Barron
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Suffern Doctor Honored By Women In Business Awards Suffern Doctor Honored By Women In Business Awards
Suffern Doctor Honored By Women In Business Awards SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Dr. Mary Leahy has been recognized for giving back. The CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System/Good Samaritan Hospital was named one of the honorees of Hudson Valley Magazine sixth annual Women in Business Awards The awards pay tribute to a select group of female executives and entrepreneurs who were nominated by their supervisors, peers, and co-workers. Leahy, an internist, has been practicing medicine in Rockland for more than 25 years. Leahy was named CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System in 2013 and played a key role in facilitating the joint venture between Bon S…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Hudson Valley's Newest Millionaires: NY Lottery Winners Identified Meet Hudson Valley's Newest Millionaires: NY Lottery Winners Identified
Meet Hudson Valley's Newest Millionaires: NY Lottery Winners Identified It was easy for four Hudson Valley residents to offer up huge smiles when handed giant checks from the New Lottery making them the area's newest millionaires. The winners, Paul and Norma Fox of Cortlandt won $5 million playing the Mega Millions megaplier, and Katherine Lukin of West Nyack won $1 million on a Cashword scratch-off game, received their winnings during a ceremony Wednesday. Along with them was Anthony Vitolo of Wallkill in Orange County, who picked up his $10 million winnings from a luck $350 million Cash Spectacular scratch-off tickets. Lukin, who said she likes to play her f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hometown Hero: Pearl River Man Gets Key To County For Bravery In NYC Attack Hometown Hero: Pearl River Man Gets Key To County For Bravery In NYC Attack
Hometown Hero: Pearl River Man Gets Key To County For Bravery In NYC Attack ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day awarded the Key to the County to a Pearl River man who helped apprehend a terrorist in the New York City truck attack on Halloween. William V. "Billy" Harris IV  was the third Rockland County resident to receive the award, which was presented at the Central Nyack Fire House, where Harris is a volunteer firefighter. "Today we are presenting the Key to a resident who has demonstrated immense bravery during a crisis," Day said. "Billy Harris did that on Oct. 31 when once again our way of life was attacked by som…

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900 Bicyclists Compete For Supercross Cup At Rockland Community College 900 Bicyclists Compete For Supercross Cup At Rockland Community College
900 Bicyclists Compete For Supercross Cup At Rockland Community College Thousands of people spent the weekend in Rockland County for a bicycle race that brought tourism and prestige to the Hudson Valley region, according to Rockland County Executive Ed Day. Nearly 900 racers competed in the Supercross Cup weekend. Medalists traveled from as far away as Vermont to compete in the Hudson River classic, which took place on the  Suffern campus of Rockland Community College. Bike riders from all over the Northeast attended along with their families. There were numerous free activities for children. "We were happy to welcome the racers and their families who sta…

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Talks Turkey, Distributing Food For 32,000 Hungry New Yorkers Cuomo Talks Turkey, Distributing Food For 32,000 Hungry New Yorkers
Cuomo Talks Turkey, Distributing Food For 32,000 Hungry New Yorkers Just in time for Thanksgiving, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Monday that New York state is partnering with Walmart, Wegmans, FreshDirect and The Coca-Cola Co. this week to deliver meals to feed more than 32,000 people statewide. "New Yorkers have a long and proud history of helping neighbors in need, and Thanksgiving provides a special opportunity to give back and reflect on what we are thankful for," said Cuomo of New Castle. "I am proud to partner with these organizations to provide thousands of families throughout the state with a warm meal. I encourage all New York…

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by Jon Craig
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Pearl River Hero In NYC Terror Attack Will Get Key To The County Pearl River Hero In NYC Terror Attack Will Get Key To The County
Pearl River Hero In NYC Terror Attack Will Get Key To The County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - The Pearl River Marine veteran who chased down the truck driver in Manhattan following the Halloween Day terrorist attack that took the lives of eight is back in the spotlight. Rockland County Executive Ed Day will present Bill Harris with the Key to the County at the Central Nyack Firehouse on Friday, celebrating his heroic role in stopping Sayfullo Saipov after he ran down eight Manhattan bike riders in a rented Home Depot truck in October, injuring another 11. On Oct. 31, when Saipov committed his act of terror, Harris said he spotted the terrorist and began to ch…

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by Zak Failla
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Organs Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins Will Help Others Live Organs Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins Will Help Others Live
Organs Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins Will Help Others Live DUMONT, N.J. – The family of a Dumont mother who died while delivering twin girls last week has donated her organs to help others. “Julia’s selflessness continued after her death. The final gift was her organ donation,” Julia Roman’s sister-in-law, Lucelenia Pimentel, wrote on a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for Julia’s family. The page had garnered more than $40,000 in donations by Tuesday afternoon. Roman died of an amniotic fluid embolism at HUMC at Pascack Valley, leaving her husband Victor to care for their 5-year-old-daughter Victoria and newborn twins Isabella and Grace. Roma…

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson