Comedian Susie Essman Dines At Rockland Restaurant Comedian Susie Essman Dines At Rockland Restaurant
Comedian Susie Essman Dines At Rockland Restaurant A popular Hudson Valley restaurant had a big-time TV comedian stop by for dinner, and well, we hope a laugh or two. Susie Essman, known for her yelling and high jinks with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," on Max made a stop in Orange County at II Fresco in Orangeburg on Wednesday, Jan. 3. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frank Garritano (@ilfresconewyork) Owner Frank Garritano was quick to post her visit to Instagram and commented on how the show was one of his family's favorite shows. No word on if she yelled at Garritano,…
Rockland County Player Walks Away With $50K In Third-Prize Powerball Win Rockland County Player Walks Away With $50K In Third-Prize Powerball Win
Rockland County Player Walks Away With $50K In Third-Prize Powerball Win A Powerball fan started off the New Year in the Hudson Valley with a pocket full of cash after winning $50,000 as a third-prize winner. The player, who purchased the ticket in Rockland County at the Super 7 Express, 75 Orange Turnpike, in Sloatsburg, for the Wednesday, Jan. 3 game, selected four correct numbers plus the Powerball. The winning numbers were 30 - 31 - 38 - 48 - 68 with a Powerball of 8. The Powerball drawing is held at 11 p.m. every, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Hudson Valley Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Hudson Valley Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket
Hudson Valley Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket A Northern Westchester man is starting the new year off right by claiming a $1 million prize won from a top-prize lottery ticket.  Bedford Hills resident Rene Sandoval Guzman claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing a winning VIP Millions scratch-off game ticket at a Mount Kisco business, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Jan. 2.  The top-prize winning ticket was bought at Henry’s Delicatessen located at 351 Lexington Ave., officials said. After claiming his prize, Guzman received a one-time lump sum payment of $591,000 once the IRS …
Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years
Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years With plenty of five-star reviews and legions of fans, many foodies in the region will be sad to hear that one of their favorites is closing its doors. Sullivan County's Soy Asian Cusine, in Monticello, known for their homemade dumplings, sushi, and "very good Japanese food," according to a Yelper, announced on their Facebook page they will be closing on Monday, Jan. 15. The restaurant didn't give a reason for the closure but did say they wanted to thank everyone for their business and that they would be missed. Always popular with foodies, one diner had this to say just last month on Yelp:…
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors 'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, NY Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Billy Crystal, who is from New York, was one of five other iconic figures celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors. Billy Crystal, known for his roles in movies such as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers,” received his honors at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC in a pre-recorded show that was broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The 75-year-old Crystal, who was born in the Bronx and later moved to Long Beach on Long Island, was honored alongside Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick. “It was magical, …
'Food Was DEE LISH': New Taco Spot Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley 'Food Was DEE LISH': New Taco Spot Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley
'Food Was DEE Lish': New Taco Spot Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley Just months after holding its grand opening, a new eatery in the Hudson Valley has already become a hit amongst taco lovers.  Tacoland, located in Putnam County at 4 Church St. in the town of Carmel, has received a rave reception from visitors since opening on Friday, Sept. 1. Those who stop by will be able to try tacos with a wide variety of fillings, including steak, birria, marinated pork, grilled chicken, beef tongue, grilled tilapia, and shrimp.  People’s favorites Birria Tacos!!! 📍 4 church St. Carmel NY Come and try our varieties of meats and salsas, or call to Pic…
50 Cent Makes Stop At Stew Leonard's Location In Hudson Valley, Meets With Fans, Officials 50 Cent Makes Stop At Stew Leonard's Location In Hudson Valley, Meets With Fans, Officials
50 Cent Makes Stop At Stew Leonard's Location In Hudson Valley, Meets With Fans, Officials Elected officials, police, and fans had their chance to be star-struck when famous rapper 50 Cent made a stop at a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester to hold a signing event.  The 48-year-old acclaimed rapper stopped by Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers, located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr., on Thursday night, Dec. 28 to promote his cognac brand, Branson, and his champagne, Le Chemin du Roi.  Earlier Report - 50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers While there, 50 Cent met with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County Legislator Jam…
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold In Hudson Valley
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Rather than silver and gold, two lucky lottery players received large sums of cash for Christmas after purchasing winning Powerball tickets at stores in the Hudson Valley.  The third-prize-winning Powerball Powerplay tickets were sold for the Christmas drawing on Monday, Dec. 25 at locations in Westchester and Orange counties, New York Lottery officials announced.  The winning tickets included: A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Yonkers at Le-Mac Pharmacy located at 623 McLean Ave.; A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Newburgh at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd. The winning …
Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail
Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail Saskia Keeley has spent the last eight years in the West Bank, bringing Israeli and Palestinian women together to, in her words, break down barriers and build bridges of empathy. Her photography workshops allow the women to foster connections with one another. “At that time, I got to experience the camera in a whole new way, by seeing it as a tool for dialogue, understanding, and transformation,” she told Daily Voice. After returning to the US, Keeley vowed to continue serving populations that in her eyes have been “deprived of humanity and dignity.” Saskia Keeley. Saskia Keeley “I ha…
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company, according to a new report. New Yorkers are the most likely to suffer from sleep disorders, according to a study from Eachnight. The website looked at Google search data for the most common sleep-related issues like “insomnia,” “sleep apnea,” and “restless leg syndrome” per 100,000 people. In 2023, New York residents averaged a monthly search volume of 569.86 for every 100,000 people, the most of any state, the report found. “Insomnia” was the most searched disorder with 28,600 monthly queries. The disor…
Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto
Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Christmas came early for this lucky New York Lottery winner. Northern Westchester County resident William Ciringione, of of Yorktown Heights, won big when he claimed his scratch-off prize, lottery officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. The massive $5 million prize, which he won on the Cash X100 scratch-off game, was sold at the 7-Eleven, located at 1949 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights. Ciringione took his prize as a lump sum, totaling $3,255,000 after the required withholdings. Two top Cash X100 prizes are left as of publication. The New York State Lottery reminded players…
Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers
Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers Playing the same numbers on separate New York Lottery tickets paid off big time for one lucky player from the region. Robert Goldup, of Schenectady, claimed a CASH4LIFE ticket worth a combined $10 million, the NY Lottery announced. After buying five sets of numbers for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 drawing, Goldup decided to use the same five numbers on four of the five games and a different number for the sixth spot – the Cash Ball – for each game. The strategy paid off big time, earning Goldup one First Prize worth $7,000 a day for life and three Second Prizes worth an additional $1,000 a week f…