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The Fiber-Rich Vegetable That Once Started A War Between Farmers And The Mafia

Organized crime set its sights on this unique vegetable loaded with fiber, leading to a long and violent conflict with the farmers who grew it.

New York, NY · 1d

News 12

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Aerosmith founding member hosts benefit concert in Elmsford for New York veterans

Ray Tabano, one of the original founding members of Aerosmith, hosted a benefit concert at Pete's Saloon in Elmsford to raise money for veterans.

Elmsford, NY · 22h

myfamilytravels.com

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Before Hollywood Took Over, This New Jersey Town Was Making Movies And Inventing The Cliffhanger

Some film historians trace the term ‘cliffhanger’ to the dramatic silent-film serials shot along New Jersey’s Palisades. Silent-film star Pearl White helped make those rocky cliffs famous through her daring screen adventures in the 1910s. That’s the detail I can’t get over. Audiences left theaters wondering if...

Fort Lee, NJ · 22h
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Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 2d

wpubeacon.com

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William Paterson Mourns the Loss of Beloved Clown Professor

Tears fell for a beloved college professor. And for the first time in his career, they weren’t tears of laughter. William Paterson mourned the loss of beloved comedy professor and chairman of clown studies Bozo Giggleson on Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Student Center ballrooms, following his untimely death three days earlier.

Paramus, NJ · 6h

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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Why Do NYC Buildings Have Wooden Water Towers on the Roof?

New York City buildings have wooden water towers on their roofs because the city’s street-level water pressure is not always strong enough to reach the upper floors. In a traditional system, a pump lifts water to a tank above the apartments. When someone turns on a faucet or takes a shower, gravity sends that stored water back down through the building’s pipes. The rooftop tank is there to provide a dependable source of water and pressure, not to decorate the skyline.

New York, NY · 1d

The Bergen Record

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Paterson native Fetty Wap marries Alexis Hill in luxe NJ ceremony

Paterson native Fetty Wap and model Alexis Hill have officially tied the knot. The 35-year-old rapper, born Willie Maxwell II, married Hill in a lavish ceremony at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains on Nov. 5. The couple announced their nuptials in an Instagram post , captioned "Mr. And Mrs. Maxwell." The intimate ceremony, which reportedly drew about 90 to 100 guests, came less than four months after their engagement in July 2026. The marriage marks another milestone for Fetty Wap after his release from federal prison earlier this year. The "Trap Queen" rapper pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in August 2022 and was sentenced in May 2023 to six years in prison. He served about three years before transitioning to home confinement and supervised release in January 2026, with his full sentence term scheduled to conclude on Nov. 8. Since returning home, Fetty Wap has focused on rebuilding his music career, releasing his fourth studio album " Zavier " in March. The album centers on themes of personal growth, time away from the spotlight and navigating a return to the music industry. The musician also embarked on his Nostalgia Tour earlier this year, making stops across the United

Paterson, NJ · 1d

Idyllic Pursuit

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This New Jersey City Was Built Around a Waterfall Instead of a Town Square

Paterson is a New Jersey city whose industrial core was planned around the Great Falls...

Paterson, NJ · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Relive The Sopranos At These 7 Unforgettable Filming Locations In New Jersey

Ready to relive Sopranos filming locations in New Jersey?. These 7 unforgettable spots deliver real TV history and pure Jersey magic!. 1. Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant (Bloomfield) There’s no better place to start a Sopranos tour than Holsten’s in Bloomfield. This is the spot where...

New Jersey · 1d

Country Herald

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New Jersey Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Newark-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

New Jersey · 2h

ABCNY

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New Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons take first flight

Bluey, Joe Cool Snoopy and Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey have officially taken flight. Macy's newest Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons completed their first public test runs at BalloonFest ahead of their parade debut.

East Rutherford, NJ · 1d

allhiphop.com

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Queen Latifah Brings Newark Housing Mission To BET Documentary

Queen Latifah‘s effort to build housing in Newark is headed to BET, which set a Friday, November 27 premiere for “You Can Go Home Again.”. The documentary follows the rapper’s return to the New Jersey community that raised her and the years of work behind RISE Living. The mixed-use development includes affordable apartments, with a name that honors her late mother, Rita.

Newark, NJ · 2d

News 12

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White Plains drivers face months-long traffic change at library parking garage

Vehicles can still enter the garage from Martine Avenue, but the exit onto Martine Avenue is now completely closed.

White Plains, NY · 9h

insideedition.com

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America's Tallest Mural Unveiled in the Bronx

America’s tallest mural has been unveiled in the Bronx, New York, but the accolade was earned by accident. Street artist Néstor Omar García, whose tag name is Angurria, spent 22 days crafting the 307-foot mural which covers 29 stories at the Morrisania Air Rights Houses. Angurria, who is from the Dominican Republic, had help from a local artist and used more than 700 spray cans to create the mural titled “Un MAR de Gente / From Every Shore.” Initially, the artist said he was told the work would be the tallest mural in The Bronx. Later it was designated the tallest mural in New York City. Now , now it's titled the tallest mural in the U.S.

Bronx, NY · 1d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 4d

CBS News

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 10d

radioworld.com

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 16d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Famous Comedians You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York

New York City has long been one of America’s great comedy capitals, from earlier vaudeville theaters to Manhattan’s stand-up clubs and television studios. But some of the people who helped define American comedy came from places well beyond the five boroughs. Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Jamestown, Saratoga Springs, and the smaller towns of Upstate New York have their own connections to late-night television, sketch comedy, sitcoms, stand-up, and comic writing.

New York · 26d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Historic Hudson Valley Estates and Mansions With Remarkable Stories

The Hudson Valley has been home to some of New York’s most remarkable country houses for more than three centuries. Long before the Gilded Age brought railroad fortunes, elaborate gardens, and grand weekend retreats to the river, colonial landowning families were establishing farms, trading centers, and estates along its banks. The Hudson was both a transportation route and a source of wealth. Land, agriculture, river commerce, and the labor of enslaved people and tenant farmers helped sustain the households that later became known for their imposing mansions.

New York, NY · 26d

newyorkalmanack.com

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45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology October 24th

The 45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology in New York and New Jersey will take place on October 24th in Hoboken, New Jersey. The day will feature talks from from varied professions on the archeology, history and heritage of industrial sites in the New York and New Jersey region. Deadline for registration is October 16, 2026.

Hoboken, NJ · 10-09