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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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Armonk Man Believed to be Westchester’s Last Living WWII Fighter Pilot Reflects on a Life Well Lived

It’s not only that retired Capt. Peter Hahn, who is turning 103-years-old in less than two weeks, doesn’t think of himself as a hero, like most World War II veterans. The P-51 pilot also acknowledges how, despite the gravity of war, Air Force service for him, as a young man, was quite simply a thrilling experience.

Armonk, NY · 2d
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Over 400 Gather in Westchester for “Gather for Gaza” Community Bazaar

The community-led initiative responds to compounding humanitarian disasters in Gaza, where families face severe seasonal flooding, lack of winterized shelter, and a collapsed medical infrastructure. The region currently shelters an estimated 70,000 orphaned children and remains home to the world’s largest population of child amputees. Organized by Seeds of...

Westchester County, NY · 1d
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Mobil gas station re-opening remains uncertain

Village of Chester Building Inspector John Queenan said, during the Nov. 9 village board meeting, the Mobil Station on Brookside Avenue had no plans to reopen yet as they recover from a fire at the station’s convenience store, Chestnut Market. Currently they are dealing with insurance companies, Queenan said.

Chester, NY · 2d
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Dems Share Message With Mt. Pleasant GOP Old Guard: ‘We See You’

As Republicans in Mount Pleasant reckon with last week’s historic electoral wipeout, with voters handing the opposition party control of the Town Board for the first time in history, the panel’s only sitting Democrat has a message for his local GOP friends: we see you. Despite being pleased...

Mount Pleasant, NY · 1d

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Rockland County Braces For Rain, Possible Snow, And Slick Roads Ahead Of Friday Morning Commute

Rockland County residents are being advised to prepare for potentially slippery road conditions as a period of rain is expected to move into the region overnight and continue into Friday. According to Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, colder air moving into the region could cause rain to mix with...

Rockland County, NY · 1d

News 12

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From 1800s antiques to a motorized Schwinn, Peekskill shop celebrates the thrill of the hunt

Early Electrics owner Steven Ernberg says his collection grew from a lifelong love of antiques and the thrill of finding something he has never seen before.

Peekskill, NY · 1d

Mass Market Retailers

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New York grocer scales physical AI with Simbe Store Intelligence

Cicco & Sons sees 35% fewer out-of-stocks following pilot program.

New York · 2d

New York Post

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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

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

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

New Jersey Globe

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At 21, Anthony Miller becomes youngest person ever elected to Mahwah Council

Anthony Miller was just 5 years old when he began accompanying his grandfather, Mahwah’s longtime municipal court judge, to court proceedings. Sixteen years later, he has made some local political history of his own. Miller, a Villanova University senior who turned 22 after Election Day, became the youngest person...

Mahwah, NJ · 2d

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Byrne victorious in Putnam County Executive’s race by 332 votes

CARMEL – It was a nailbiter, but Republican incumbent Kevin Byrne has withstood a challenge from Democrat Brett Yarris and has been elected to his second term as Putnam County Executive. Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted by the Putnam Board of Elections Tuesday and Byrne, who was leading...

Putnam County, NY · 2d

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

Richner Communications

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Long Island Association celebrates 100 years of business leadership

The Long Island Association marked its 100th anniversary Nov. 4 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, honoring business leaders and reflecting on a century of economic development across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Suffolk 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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Eastchester, Putnam Valley, John Jay Win NY Cheer Titles

Three Section 1 teams captured New York state game day cheer titles Nov. 8 in Troy: Putnam Valley in Class C, Eastchester in Class B and John Jay-East Fishkill in Class A. Eastchester extended its championship streak to three, Putnam Valley won its second straight, and John Jay-East Fishkill claimed its first state title.

Putnam Valley, NY · 2d

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Chester employee raises concerns about Meyer’s access to confidential records during investigation

TOWN OF CHESTER – A Town of Chester employee has raised concerns with Supervisor Brandon Holdridge and the Town Board about Comptroller Neil Meyer’s access to confidential records while he is under investigation, alleging that he has shredded paperwork and entered the town’s confidential file room. Holdridge...

Chester, NY · 1d

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

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 · 1d