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$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester
$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester A new $60 million apartment building has been completed in a Westchester County downtown, bringing dozens of affordable homes, retail space, and a restaurant.  The development, located at 36-38 Main St. in Yonkers and known as The St. Clair, features 76 affordable apartments in a 10-story building that has been completed as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  Developed by MacQuesten Development, the mixed-use property includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income. It was first…

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Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K
Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K A Westchester County convenience store was the scene of a purchase that made someone over $16,000 richer.  A winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $16,643, was sold at the 1132 Convenience Store, located at 1132 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, according to the New York Lottery.  The ticket matched all five numbers in the Monday, Oct. 26, midday drawing, making it a top-prize winner.  The winning numbers were 2 8 20 22 36.  Lottery officials did not say whether a winner came forward. 
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northern Westchester, offering everything from gourmet burgers and seafood to steaks, creative appetizers, and craft cocktails.  The Mill, located at 289 Route 100 in Somers, officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Its website said the restaurant aims to combine an upscale dining experience with a comfortable, inviting setting.  The menu features a mix of familiar comfort foods and dishes with a creative twist. Appetizers include Reuben empanadas, whipped ricotta with truffle …
WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley
Watch: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley A 700-pound runaway cow gave police in Putnam County an unusual pursuit, and now the department has released body camera footage of the chase.  The four-legged fugitive, a Scottish Highland cow named Maggie, escaped from her new home at Little Cabin's Farm in Carmel on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Carmel Police. Rather than sticking around the farm, Maggie decided to explore the neighborhood, making her way along Route 301. Her unexpected outing prompted a quick response from Carmel Police officers, who found themselves playing the role of cowboys.  The dep…
NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift
NY Police Chief's Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash After 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift The 36-year-old son of a New York police chief has been identified as the victim of a Wayne, NJ, motorcycle crash last week. Brian Philip Post, of Ringwood, died Friday, Oct. 23, in a crash involving his motorcycle, a Ford Transit van, and a Jeep Wrangler near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., authorities said. Post, who worked in maintenance for NJ Transit in Paterson, was the son of Town of Goshen Police Chief James Post, according to a GoFundMe launched to support his family.  The Town of Goshen Police Department said Brian was heading home after finishing…

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Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer
Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer A longtime Northern Westchester high school coach who spent more than three decades helping young athletes is now facing a devastating battle with terminal brain cancer, prompting his family to seek help.  Dave Fernandes, known to generations of Horace Greeley High School athletes in Chappaqua as "Coach Dave," was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in September 2026, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by his daughter, Kayle Fernandes, on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The diagnosis came suddenly, and his health has declined rapidly, his daughter said. Fernandes spent more than 30 y…

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NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash
NYC’s ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In PA Crash A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt. His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page. “He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…

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Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who purchased certain generic prescription drugs could qualify for payouts from more than $530 million in settlements. Several major drug manufacturers agreed to settle class-action lawsuits accusing them of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by working together to raise prescription drug prices. The settlements involve Apotex and Heritage, Sandoz, and Sun/Taro, USA Today reported. Consumers and third-party payers may qualify if they purchased certain generic medications in the US between Friday, May 1, 2009, and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The set…

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Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who purchased certain generic prescription drugs could qualify for payouts from more than $530 million in settlements. Several major drug manufacturers agreed to settle class-action lawsuits accusing them of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by working together to raise prescription drug prices. The settlements involve Apotex and Heritage, Sandoz, and Sun/Taro, USA Today reported. Consumers and third-party payers may qualify if they purchased certain generic medications in the US between Friday, May 1, 2009, and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The set…

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'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles
'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles One of the most recognizable voices in basketball is leaving "Inside the NBA" after hosting the iconic show for nearly four decades. Ernie Johnson said that the 2026-27 NBA season will be his last on the show. The 70-year-old made the announcement in an Instagram video on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Johnson called his departure "totally my decision." "I've always prided myself on my preparation, the hours I put in every day getting ready for the next show," he said. "I've always loved that part of my job, but I've always vowed that if that ever became more of a challenge than it is a joy…