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Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players
Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players Three lucky Hudson Valley Powerball players will take home $50,000 after hitting four numbers. The winners purchased their tickets in Northern Westchester -- in Cortlandt Manor and Peekskill -- and in Central Westchester in Scarsdale for the Saturday, July 15 Powerball game, according to New York Lottery officials. The tickets were purchased at: Oregon Shell, 1208 Oregon Road in Cortlandt Manor Citgo, 925 Washington St. in Peekskill Coco Farms of Scarsdale, 1455 Weaver St. in Scarsdale The winning numbers for the mega-million game which no one picked all of the numbers correctly were …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Don't Let The Name Fool You, Popular Rockland Restaurant More Than Pizza Don't Let The Name Fool You, Popular Rockland Restaurant More Than Pizza
Don't Let The Name Fool You, Popular Rockland Restaurant More Than Pizza When you see the name Gio's on a restaurant you might think pizza and pasta. Well, think again when it comes to this Hudson Valley favorite. Located in Rockland County in New City, Gio's Bar & Grill at 253 South Little Tor Road, does serve some yummy pizza and pasta but is better known for its locally sourced steaks, veggies, and seafood that fly out of the kitchen. Owned by chefs Gilberto Gonzalez and Rosel Torres from Peru, the restaurant has only been open for two years but has gained quite a following of foodies and online critics who rave about the food and service. Popular items…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story 'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story
'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story A shaken Hudson Valley interior designer who met suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann through a business networking group described him as "creepy," and a "weirdo." Northern Westchester resident Dominique Michelle Vidal, said in a TikTok video she met with the hulking man just months before he was scooped up by police as the prime suspect in three Long Island murders, and is a suspect in a fourth. A fact that didn't surprise her after her weird and uncomfortable meetings with Heuermann, Vidal said. Earlier story - Gilgo Beach Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Alleg…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Actress and New York native Sheryl Lee Ralph will be immortalized in Tinseltown. Ralph, who grew up on Long Island and stars in the hit series Abbott Elementary, is among 31 entertainers named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday, June 26. A visibly emotional Ralph shared the news with her fans in a video posted on Twitter. “Everybody’s blowing up my phone… I just have to thank God. I have to thank everybody who considered me for this,” she says in the video. “I’m overwhelmed, grateful, and I’m blessed.” You’ve heard me say …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup
Pie King: Owner Of NY Pizzeria Takes First Place At Pizza World Cup A pizzeria owner in New York is riding high after bringing home the gold from the Pizza World Cup. Albany County’s Anthony Berghela, owner of Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont, took first place in the Traditional American Division at the World Pizza Championship in Naples, Italy on Wednesday, June 21. The largest pizza competition in Italy, the event features pizzaiolos (pizza makers) from over 20 countries who are judged on preparation, taste, bake, and presentation. “Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, who brought home the Pizza World Cup to Albany County!” Count…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business After a half-century of slinging some of the best hot dogs to be found in the Hudson Valley, the three owners of Smith Street Hot Dogs are hanging up their aprons and closing the business permanently. John Pavlos, one of the owners of the Dutchess County restaurant located of course on Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, told Daily Voice it's time to retire, spend some time with his wife, and travel. "It's been great," Pavlos said. "We have the best customers who have been coming for years." Yum, a couple of Smith Street hot dogs.Smith Street Hot Dogs Packed for years, Pavlos sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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This Hudson Valley Small Town Ranks As Safest In Nation, New Report Says This Hudson Valley Small Town Ranks As Safest In Nation, New Report Says
This Hudson Valley Small Town Ranks As Safest In Nation, New Report Says A new report dubs a small Westchester locale the safest in the nation, with a town in a neighboring county making the top 10. MoneyGeek’s annual report ranking the safety of small towns and cities across the nation has officially named Yorktown, New York in the number one spot, according to new data released in May 2023. In an effort to answer the question, “Are small towns really safer than big cities?”, MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics – including both violent crimes, such as murder, and property crimes, such as burglary. Additionally, MoneyGeek quantifies the cost of crime and ran…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Area Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Area
Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Area A popular HBO show is looking for actors from the region for the its new season. Grant Wilfley Casting is searching for twin babies to portray a 6-month-old daughter for scenes in “Pretty Little Liars,” according to the casting call. GWC is looking for talent in the Orange County area, and this is where scenes are scheduled to be shot on Wednesday, July 12. In addition, actors (and their parents) should be prepared for two travel days into Manhattan on Tuesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 13. The production will provide transportation. Those applying should note their children’s ages – …

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by Sophie Grieser
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This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune
This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Trailer: 'Stay Awake,' Film Shot In Hudson Valley Opens Locally Trailer: 'Stay Awake,' Film Shot In Hudson Valley Opens Locally
Trailer: 'Stay Awake,' Film Shot In Hudson Valley Opens Locally A riveting film starring Chrissy Metz of "This Is Us" fame, which was shot throughout the mid-Hudson Valley will be screening locally beginning this weekend. “Stay Awake," which is directed and written by Jamie Sisley, will be screening in Ulster County at the Upstate Films Orpheum Theatre at 156 Main Street in Saugerties on: Saturday, June 10, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 7 p.m. (Live Zoom Q/A with writer/director Jamie Sisley) Saturday, June 17, 2:15 p.m. The film is an American drama that tells the very "today" story of a mother who is an addict and the lengths her two sons go to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New York As Part Of World Tour Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New York As Part Of World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New York As Part Of World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through the Empire State as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform seven shows in New York as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife at the following New York shows: Schenectady - Jan. 31, 2024 at Proctor’s Theatre New York City - Feb. 2, 2024 at Radio City Music Hall Waterloo - Feb. 28 and 29, 2024 at del Lago Resort & Casino Syracuse - March 30, 2024 at Landmark Theatre Rife announ…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By NY Man Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By NY Man
Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By NY Man A Long Island man has claimed a winning lottery prize worth $1 million. Vincent Franco, of Patchogue, hit it big on the Cash X20 scratch-off game, according to the New York Lottery. Franco received a lump sum payment of $494,760 after paying taxes. The lucky ticket was purchased in Holbrook, at the Akshar Card & Gift at 342 Union Avenue. As of Tuesday, June 6, there were two top prizes remaining on the Cash X20 ticket, lottery officials said. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website. New York scratch-off games generated over $4.5 billion in total sales during …

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by Michael Mashburn