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Bidding wars for Long Island homes are so brutal, even all-cash buyers are getting burned

Frank DiMaio had the cash, a signed contract and $230,000 sitting in escrow. He still lost the house he wanted to buy. The orthopedic surgeon, who recently hung up his scalpel after four decades, spent much of this year trying to swap the Old Brookville estate he and his wife have called home for about 25 years for something smaller on Long Island’s North Shore. Instead, the couple got a front-row seat to the most cutthroat housing scrum in the country. “I’ve never experienced anything like this,” DiMaio told The Post. Long Island has become the hardest place in America to buy a home, with Redfin repeatedly ranking Nassau and Suffolk counties as the nation’s strongest seller’s market even as most big metros tilt toward buyers. Bloomberg via Getty Images He’s got plenty of company. Redfin has crowned Nassau and Suffolk counties the strongest seller’s market in America again and again, most recently clocking roughly 36% fewer sellers than buyers. Across most of the country, the pendulum has swung the other way, with 39 of the nation’s 50 biggest metros now favoring house hunters. On Long Island , nobody seems to have gotten the memo. The DiMaios thought they’d scored

Woodbury, NY · 1d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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NFA alumna returns home to star as Glinda in ‘The Wiz’

NEWBURGH- Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) is bringing the magic of The Wiz to the stage this weekend, featuring a special guest performer with deep ties to the school. Mina Thomas Brett, an NFA graduate from the Class of 2005, will return to her alma mater to play Glinda in the school’s production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical. The production puts a soulful spin on the classic Wizard of Oz story, blending gospel, funk, R&B, and high-energy choreography.

Newburgh, NY · 2d
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Daily Voice

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$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction

Construction has begun on a $178 million apartment complex in Westchester County that will bring nearly 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park close to a Metro-North train station. The development, called North White Plains, is located at 20 Haarlem Ave. and features 296 apartments acr…

White Plains, NY · 2d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Chris Winward to replace Cathy Croft as Putnam Elections Commissioner

CARMEL – Nelsonville Mayor Chris Winward will be sporting a new title on January 1—Putnam County Elections Commissioner. Winward and Kelly Primavera received the unanimous support of the Putnam Legislature’s Rules Committee Tuesday evening, which forwarded the recommendation to the full legislature for its approval next month.

Putnam County, NY · 2d
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Daily Voice

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Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In White Plains

A Japanese retailer known for its minimalist clothing, home goods, and everyday essentials is expanding beyond New York City for the first time, with a new store soon opening in Westchester County. MUJI will open its first New York State location outside the five boroughs at The Westchester sh…

White Plains, NY · 2d

CBS Baltimore

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Navy football unveils new uniforms for 2026 Army-Navy game

The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has unveiled its new uniforms for the 2026 Army-Navy football game.

Annapolis, MD · 23h

Lohud | The Journal News

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Eastchester, Putnam Valley, John Jay-East Fishkill win NY cheer titles

Three Section 1 teams won state championships at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Game Day Cheer meet Nov. 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. In the competition, which was divided by enrollment, Putnam Valley won in Class C, Eastchester won in Class B and John Jay-East Fishkill won in Class A. The victory for Eastchester was their third consecutive state title - a first in the sport since its inception at the state championship level in 2023. The win for Putnam Valley was its second straight state title and third in four years. And John Jay-East Fishkill won its first state title and the first ever for a Dutchess County school. Cheer has two different competition seasons in New York. Game day cheer is for activities and routines - as is evident in the name - that happen on a game day. The other season is competitive cheerleading, more based on routines, which takes place in the winter, with state championships held in March in Binghamton. Eastchester, as it was in its other two state championships, is coached by Stephanie Leone. "What made this season so strong was our ability to evolve while maintaining

Putnam Valley, NY · 2d

News 12

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Officials, advocates question Holtec’s Indian Point restructuring plan

Holtec, which owns Indian Point and is overseeing the site's decommissioning, is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission to transfer certain decommissioning assets and liabilities to an affiliate known as DEAMCO while continuing to provide decommissioning services.

Westchester County, NY · 1d

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Vizhnitz Rebbe To Spend Friday Night Of Shabbos Vayeitzei At Newly Purchased Beis Medrash Ohr Mordechai Vizhnitz In Spring Valley

The Vizhnitz Rebbe Shlita will spend Friday night, Parshas Vayeitzei, at the newly purchased Beis Medrash Ohr Mordechai Vizhnitz in the Union neighborhood of Spring Valley, marking a special Shabbos for the growing Vizhnitz kehillah. The Rebbe will lead the tefillos and conduct a special Friday night tish, drawing a...

Spring Valley, NY · 2d

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Local soccer players welcome 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome into their game

When nine-year-old Luca Marrero wanted to join an older group playing soccer at a Putnam County roller rink, the three boys welcomed him as an equal and spent over an hour playing together. His mother was so moved that she offered them money as a thank-you, but the boys kindly refused, insisting that their friendship was free.

Putnam County, NY · 2d

hudsonvalleypress.com

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Northwell Health Opens $1.6M Women’s Practice

WHITE PLAINS – Northwell Health has opened Northwell Katz Institute for Women’s Health Multispecialty Care at White Plains, a $1.6 million state-of-the-art facility providing integrated and convenient women’s health services to the community. Located at 244 Westchester Ave., Suite 316, the 3,535-square-foot practice features seven exam rooms,...

White Plains, NY · 2d

rcbizjournal.com

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The 41 Percent Problem-Elections Have Consequences. So Does Staying Home

Fresh Eyes Can Question Old Habits, Open Closed Doors And Bring New Energy To Local Government. Rockland County is home to 338,329 people. Of them, 214,260 are eligible to vote. This November, about 126,199 voted, roughly 59 percent. That means about 41 percent, more than 88,000 of our neighbors, stayed home.

Rockland County, NY · 1d

News 12

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Black veterans honored at Mount Moor Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony

Memorial plaque unveiled to recognize local veterans who helped preserve historic cemetery and its legacy

West Nyack, NY · 1d

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Rockland Parents Explore ‘Chinuch in a Changing World’

In honor of Chof Cheshvan, the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, a nice crowd gathered in Rockland County for an inspiring evening titled “Chinuch in a Changing World,” exploring the Rebbe’s perspective on technology and raising children with strong Chassidishe values in today’s changing world. The...

Rockland County, NY · 1d

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HISTORIC MILESTONE: Scheiner’s Shul To Move Into Magnificent New Bais Medrash On Sunday, December 13, With Grand Double Hachnosas Sefer Torah

An exciting milestone is approaching for the Scheiner’s Shul kehilla, as preparations are underway for the long-awaited move into their beautiful new Bais Medrash following Chanukah. The special occasion will be celebrated, IYH, on Sunday, December 13, Parshas Vayigash, with a grand double Hachnosas Sefer Torah, bringing together mispallelim,...

Monsey, NY · 2d

riverjournalonline.com

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The History We Were Never Told: Activist Michelle Browder Comes to Westchester

JtC Experiences (Journeys to Change) is proud to bring nationally recognized artist, activist, and storyteller Michelle Browder of Montgomery, Alabama, to Westchester for community programs November 16–17. All of the listed events are free. Seating is limited and registration is required. This extraordinary opportunity is in partnership with Sister to Sister International, Westchester Women’s Agenda, the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, and YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester.

Westchester County, NY · 2d

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OSHA Cites NY, NJ Construction Companies for Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed more than $648,000 in penalties against six construction employers in New York and New Jersey for exposing workers to serious safety hazards at a project in Monroe, N.Y. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the violations involved excavation work at the site...

Monroe, NY · 2d

westchestermagazine.com

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Tarrytown Local Introduces a Fresh Store and Dining Concept

Opened in October, Tarrytown Local is a hybrid grocery store, restaurant, and bakery owned and operated by people who are obsessed with food, including food systems, sourcing, and flavor. The team behind the new culinary concept is owner and operator Steve Wazny and chef/culinary director Fox Schanzer. On the bakery side, baker and miller Katrina Poulin mills the locally sourced grains every morning and bakes the bread. With a background in the arts, sous chef Rick Krebs is passionate about the essence of local cooking.

Tarrytown, NY · 1d

hudsonvalleypress.com

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Tenth Annual “Beacons of History” Awards Held

BEACON – The Beacon Historical Society presented its annual “Beacons of History” awards on Nov. 5 to a group of individuals and a business that have made substantial contributions to Beacon and helped to preserve its history and sense of community. It was the most successful installment to date of the ten-year tradition, raising more money to support the non-profit’s operations than ever before. More than 200 people attended the friend- and fund-raiser at the historic Roundhouse event space. The 2026 recognition was presented to:

Beacon, NY · 2d

rocklandreport.com

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Ramapo Clarifies Senior Center on Haverstraw Road Is Not for Sale

The Town of Ramapo is addressing public concerns and online speculation surrounding the future of its Senior Center at 319 Haverstraw Road, emphasizing that the Town is not selling the Senior Center or its building. According to the Town, Veolia Water New York Inc. submitted an unsolicited proposal to purchase...

Ramapo, NY · 2d