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NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened
NY Native Pitches Anti-Snoring Pillow On ‘Shark Tank': Here's What Happened A Rockland County native is celebrating a big win after appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank with a product designed to silence snoring and keep couples in the same bed.  Lloyd Ecker of Pomona, along with his wife Sue, pitched their new anti-snoring pillow, The Snorinator, on the show’s latest episode on Wednesday night, Oct. 1.  Their presentation impressed Sharks Lori Greiner and Michael Strahan so much that both tested the pillow on set and decided to invest.   The Eckers secured a $100,000 deal from Greiner and Strahan to help expand the brand. Ecker, who describes himsel…

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NY 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage NY 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage
NY 7th Grader Crowned Miss American Pre-Teen After Shining On National Stage A 12-year-old Long Island student is bringing a national crown back home after dazzling judges at a major pageant in Orlando. Robert Frost Middle School seventh grader Michaela DiCaro, of Deer Park, was named Miss American Pre-Teen over Labor Day weekend, topping contestants from across the country at the Miss American Coed Pageant. Michaela impressed judges in talent, fun fashion, and photogenic categories, earning a Top 5 overall spot before claiming the national crown. When she’s not on stage, Michaela stays busy as a new member of her school’s cheerleading squad and a softball player w…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New $297M Tower Opens In Hudson Valley With Over 100 Affordable Units New $297M Tower Opens In Hudson Valley With Over 100 Affordable Units
New $297M Tower Opens In Hudson Valley With Over 100 Affordable Units One of the tallest buildings in Westchester County is now open, bringing nearly 500 new homes — including more than 100 affordable units — to one city’s downtown. A ribbon-cutting for The Leaf, a 26-story, $297 million mixed-income development with 477 apartments located at 12 Church St. in New Rochelle, was held on Wednesday, Sept. 24.  Of those apartments, 119 are reserved for residents earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income, according to Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas.  Located near the New…

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‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show ‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show
‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show Hollywood buddies Adam Sandler and Kevin James surprised staff and customers at a downtown Albany coffee shop hours after packing MVP Arena for Sandler’s comedy tour. The duo, who performed Tuesday night, Sept. 16, during Sandler’s “You’re My Best Friend Tour,” dropped into Motor Oil Coffee on Wednesday for a pick-me-up. “Star power at Motor Oil Coffee this morning!” the shop wrote on Facebook, alongside a photo of Sandler and James smiling with their cups. “Huge thanks to @adamsandler and Kevin James for revving up their morning with us after an unforgettable show at the MVP Arena! We’re…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows
Hochul Widens Lead On Stefanik As Approval Climbs, New Poll Shows New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval numbers are climbing, and she now holds a double-digit lead over Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, new polling shows. Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 45–42 percent — her best showing since January 2024, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, Sept. 16. Her job approval ticked up to 54–40 percent, also her strongest in more than a year. Hochul leads Stefanik 52–27 percent statewide, the first time she has cleared 50 percent support in the Siena poll. Among Democrats, 75 percent back Hochul, while S…

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Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Orange County Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Orange County
Hundreds Gather To Remember Charlie Kirk In Orange County Less than a week after his death, hundreds gathered in Orange County on Monday evening, Sept. 15, to honor conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. About 500 people filled the village square in downtown Goshen on Monday to honor the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder, according to police estimates reported by incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  As the sun set, the crowd held candles in silence and prayer. The event was organized by the Orange County Young Republicans and featured remarks from local Republican State Assemblyman Brian Maher, who addressed …

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Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (DEVELOPING) Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (DEVELOPING)
Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (Developing) A Dutchess County high school was placed on lockout Monday afternoon, Sept. 15, due to nearby police activity, officials said. At around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Wappingers Central School District Superintendent Dwight Bonk announced that John Jay High School in East Fishkill went into lockout status after law enforcement notified administrators of an ongoing police matter near Interstate 84.  Bonk said the measure was taken “as a safety precaution.” He added that the safety of students and staff was not impacted. The lockout caused delays in dismissal, and all after-school activities at J…

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Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said he will not follow suit. Suozzi, a Democrat who represents parts of Nassau and Queens, posted his statement on X Monday, Sept. 15. “I will not be endorsing Mamdani,” Suozzi wrote. “While I share his concern about the issue of affordability, I fundamentally disagree with his proposed solutions. Like the voters I represent, I believe socialism has consistently failed to deliver real, sustainable progress.” Suozzi added that he had not discussed Hochul’s decision …

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$6M NY Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market $6M NY Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market
$6M NY Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market A sprawling Westchester County estate with a storied past and rare river views has just hit the market for $6 million. The property, known as Rolling Stone Farm, spans more than 106 acres at 99 Quaker Bridge Rd. in Croton-on-Hudson and features a 5,680-square-foot European-style home with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to its Berkshire Hathaway listing.  Originally built in the 1930s for the Sears and Roebuck family, the stone-and-shingle residence is filled with architectural details such as leaded glass windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a dramatic slate entrance …

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Cameras Inside NY School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK' Cameras Inside NY School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK'
Cameras Inside NY School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK' The recent opening of an Albany charter high school has sparked concern among parents after videos showed surveillance cameras mounted inside student bathrooms. KIPP Capital High School, which opened this fall in Albany, features a modern, open-concept design that includes bathrooms without entry doors and cameras positioned above the sink areas. A TikTok video touring the facility drew attention online, with one woman exclaiming, “I can’t believe that’s really a camera there.” The clip shows ceiling-mounted cameras near the sinks and a large window facing the school’s parking lot. The vi…

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Trump Flag Controversy: NY Village's Attempt To Enforce Zoning Code Draws President's Attention Trump Flag Controversy: NY Village's Attempt To Enforce Zoning Code Draws President's Attention
Trump Flag Controversy: NY Village's Attempt To Enforce Zoning Code Draws President's Attention A Westchester County, NY village's issuing of what they say was a routine code violation against a resident displaying a Donald Trump flag has drawn the attention of the President himself, as well as the US Department of Justice.  The controversy began over the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 6, in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when officials issued a zoning violation against resident and Vietnam veteran Leonard Amicola, who had been displaying a "Trump Is My President" flag on his property, Newsmax reported.  In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, village officials said the action was…

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Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats
Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats On Long Island, $5 million can mean a timeless waterfront compound, a state-of-the-art modern mansion, or a secluded hideaway in the woods — it all depends on where you look. Here are five homes across Nassau and Suffolk counties, each with an asking price of $5 million or more. $5M Montauk Retreat Surrounded By Lush Privacy Zillow Tucked away on nearly an acre in Montauk, this $5 million for-sale-by-owner listing offers both seclusion and potential. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built in 1968, spans 2,200 square feet and sits back from the street, surrounded by mature vegetatio…

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by Michael Mashburn