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Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 103rd Birthday In Westchester — Here's His Longevity Secret Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 103rd Birthday In Westchester — Here's His Longevity Secret
Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 103rd Birthday In Westchester — Here's His Longevity Secret A 103-year-old Holocaust survivor marked a milestone birthday in Westchester County, celebrating with family, friends, and a bit of humor about the secret to a long life. Kurt Goldschmidt, the oldest resident at Waterstone of Westchester in White Plains, turned 103 surrounded by loved ones during a celebration at the Bloomingdale Road senior living community on Monday, March 30.  Born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1923, Goldschmidt survived the Holocaust before eventually immigrating to the United States, where he built a life and career spanning decades. After arriving in the US, Goldschmi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Drew Barrymore Lists Historic Westchester Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore Lists Historic Westchester Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why
Drew Barrymore Lists Historic Westchester Estate For $5M Just Years After Buying It: Here's Why Drew Barrymore is parting ways with her sprawling Westchester County estate not long after transforming it into a fully renovated countryside retreat.  The actress and talk show host has listed her home on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.99 million after purchasing it for $4.4 million in 2024, Realtor.com reported.  The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate sits on nearly 12 acres and dates back to the 1740s, blending historic charm with modern upgrades following a major renovation.  What Barrymore initially expected to be a simple cosmetic update turned into a full-scale overh…

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by Ben Crnic
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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot The series "Dexter: Resurrection" is casting extras in New York City, offering a paid opportunity for actors willing to take on some intense roles.  According to a casting notice, the Showtime production is seeking SAG/AFTRA members to appear as background actors in scenes being filmed in Manhattan.  The roles call for participants to portray victims in photo stills featured in the series. Casting directors note that applicants must be comfortable depicting characters who have been murdered, including scenarios involving staged injuries.  Filming is tentatively scheduled for…

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'Wall Street Warrior' From Westchester Makes Waves On New Hulu Dating Show 'Wall Street Warrior' From Westchester Makes Waves On New Hulu Dating Show
'Wall Street Warrior' From Westchester Makes Waves On New Hulu Dating Show A Westchester native is set to star on a new reality dating series premiering this month on Hulu. Andrew, who was raised in Rye and later lived on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, will appear on “Love Overboard,” which drops all nine episodes on Thursday, March 26, according to show officials. Get ready to hit the high seas with “Love Overboard”! Step aboard the ultimate luxury yacht, where sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle … and find love.  Hulu The series follows a group of singles searching for love aboard a luxury yacht, with competition and drama built into the experie…

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by Cecilia Levine
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School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Westchester County School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Westchester County
School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Westchester County A longtime Catholic school in Westchester County will shut its doors at the end of the academic year, officials announced.  Sacred Heart School, which opened in 1953 and is located in Hartsdale, will close at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year, according to a letter sent to families on Monday, March 16, by the Archdiocese of New York’s Superintendent of Schools Office.  The decision follows a two-year review process involving Catholic parishes and regional elementary schools across the archdiocese. "As a result of this process, we have come to the difficult determination…

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by Ben Crnic
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Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness
Meet The Freshman Phenom Fueling Hofstra Into March Madness Hofstra basketball star Preston Edmead is a rare breed in 2026 college basketball: a homegrown talent from just down the street. Edmead, a freshman and the Pride’s second-leading scorer, grew up in Deer Park, just 30 minutes away from where he’d eventually go to college. “It was always a special place because I always knew the greats who were here before me: Justin Wright-Foreman, Aaron Estrada, Jaquan Carlos, Tyler Thomas,” Edmead told Newsday. “I knew this was the place I wanted to be as soon as I stepped on campus.” Hofstra, a No. 13 seed, will need Edmead to play like one of those form…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K NY Cottage Gets Big Attention Online A tiny cottage on Long Island with no bedroom is drawing big attention online. The studio-style home at 84 Wyona Avenue in Selden is listed for $329,000 despite offering just 446 square feet of living space and no dedicated bedroom. Built in 1903, the narrow home measures roughly 10 feet wide by 37 feet long and sits on a 5,227-square-foot lot.The compact layout functions as a studio cottage with one full bathroom. “Perfect for downsizing, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to escape high rents,” reads the listing from HomeSmart Dynamic Realty.  Even with its modest footprint, the …

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by Michael Mashburn
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2 Westchester Students Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition 2 Westchester Students Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition
2 Westchester Students Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition Two Westchester County high school seniors have each earned $25,000 awards after being named finalists in one of the nation’s most prestigious science competitions.  Jashvi Desai of Yorktown Heights and Khushi Karthikeyan of Ardsley were among the 40 finalists nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a nationally recognized competition that honors outstanding high school seniors for original scientific research.  The finalists were selected from more than 2,600 entrants representing 826 high schools across the United States and internationally. Both Westchester stu…

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Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
Hochul Demands $13.5B Refund For New Yorkers After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to return billions of dollars she says were unlawfully collected from New Yorkers after the US Supreme Court struck down tariff policies enacted during the Trump administration. Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from the Capital Region Monday, March 9, to discuss the financial strain the tariffs created over the past year, according to the governor’s office. During the meeting, participants described how the tariffs increased costs and created uncertainty for businesses, farms, and families across New York. “Th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley
Shuck It Out: 'Oyster Party' Opens Brick-And-Mortar Seafood Spot In Hudson Valley A seafood catering company known for its raw bars and fresh oysters has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Ulster County — and early diners are already giving it glowing reviews. Oyster Party, located in Woodstock at 1802 Route 28, opened its doors in late 2025 after more than a decade building a reputation across New York for its mobile raw bar catering business. The new restaurant currently holds a 5-star rating on Yelp, with customers praising its oysters, lobster rolls, and laid-back coastal atmosphere. The small seafood spot leans into a simple mission: bringing people t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job
NY Teacher Who Wished Death To Trump Supporters Keeps Job A Long Island teacher who wished President Trump’s supporters a slow and painful death in a Facebook post last year will keep her job, an arbitrator ruled. Pamila Pahuja, who taught science at R.C. Murphy Junior High School in Stony Brook, won her case against Three Village School District, which sought to fire her, Newsday reported Monday, March 9. In January 2025, days before Trump’s second inauguration, Pahuja shared a Facebook post hoping for “all Trump supporters” to “slowly wither away while struggling to gasp.” “That’s what you want for people you deem not worthy right?” she wrote. …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows To Palisades Mall Comedy Club “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is set to perform live comedy shows at Levity Live in West Nyack next month. Guadagnino will appear for special events at the West Nyack comedy club on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the Levity Live website. Tickets start at $55. Guadagnino first rose to fame in 2009 on MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” which became the highest-rated series in the network’s history during its six-season run, according to his biography on the Levity Live website. The franchise returned in April 2018 as “Jersey…

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by Cecilia Levine