Mamaroneck, NY
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is trending in the right direction after dropping for three straight days. In the region, over the past three days, the seven-day average percent of positive tests in the Hudson Valley dropped from 7.82 percent to 6.88 percent as of Monday, May 9, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the decline, dipping from 7.23 percent on Saturday, May 7 to 7.03 percent of those tested on May 9. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York in the l…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say Breakfast aficionados won’t want to miss this Long Island coffee shop, according to voters. This year, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Druthers Coffee in Stony Brook as having the best egg sandwich around. The Druthers Egg Sandwich features a fried egg with smoked cheddar, crispy shallots and Calabrian chile aioli, all served up on an everything bagel from Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn. “You think it's just an egg sandwich until you find that the bagel is warm and pillowy with a satisfying chew and the egg is garnished with mild chili-flavored topping that really brings up …

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
Politics
These Are Top Issues For NY Voters, Brand-New Statewide Poll These Are Top Issues For NY Voters, Brand-New Statewide Poll
These Are Top Issues For NY Voters, Brand-New Statewide Poll New Yorkers have a near-universal consensus about what concerns the state faces, according to a newly released poll. Crime and economic issues - including jobs, inflation, and taxes - are the top issues mentioned by voters as the most important to them in deciding which candidate to support in the 2022 gubernatorial race in New York. The complete Siena College poll can be found here. According to the poll, 25 percent of voters said that crime will be the single most important issue in determining which candidate gets their support in November, with economic issues coming in second at appro…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
News
COVID-19: 'Rising Tide' Of NY Cases Sparking Concern, Hochul Says COVID-19: 'Rising Tide' Of NY Cases Sparking Concern, Hochul Says
Covid-19: 'Rising Tide' Of NY Cases Sparking Concern, Hochul Says Some alarm bells are sounding for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as new COVID-19 sub-variants have been spreading around parts of the state, causing concern as the number of new infections continues to rise. Hochul said that state health officials have identified two mutated strains of the high-transmissible Omicron variant that are the main culprit behind the “rising tide” of new cases of the virus in New York. The governor noted that health experts have found no evidence that the newly emerging strains of the virus are more severe than others, just more easily transferred. According to the D…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Yonkers Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Yonkers
Man Wanted For Rape Of 4-Year-Old Twins Nabbed In Yonkers A man accused of raping a pair of 4-year-old twins and attacking two NYPD officers attempting to arrest him in a homeless shelter was tracked down and arrested in Westchester, authorities announced. US Marshals were able to track down 22-year-old Isaiah Metz in Yonkers at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19 inside a different shelter on West 30th Street, where he was arrested on dozens of charges. It is alleged that Metz was adopted into a foster family in York County, Pennsylvania, where he is accused of raping the young twin girls. According to police, Metz was taken into custod…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
News
IDs Released For Two Killed In Boating Accident Off Stamford Coast IDs Released For Two Killed In Boating Accident Off Stamford Coast
IDs Released For Two Killed In Boating Accident Off Stamford Coast State officials have released the identities of two men killed in a boating accident off the coast of Fairfield County. The men have been identified as Cristofer Cifuentes, age 26, and Ludyn Cifuentes, age 41, both of New York City, said Will Healy, spokesman for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The men were found with two other boaters who were pulled from the cold waters of Long Island Sound off of West Beach in Stamford, following a boating accident on Sunday, April 17, Healy said. The two other men remain in critical condition. See Earlier Story: Secon…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
NYC Developer Buys Hackensack Building For $36M NYC Developer Buys Hackensack Building For $36M
NYC Developer Buys Hackensack Building For $36M A New York City developer has bought a luxury apartment building in Hackensack for $36 million, TheRealDeal reports. The VUE Hackensack on Polifly Road is now owned by Sutton Equity, whose executives claim the off-market purchase was motivated by New York City's recent rent control increase, according to the outlet. The building has 78 units, most of which are two bedrooms in the 1,200 square feet range, Apartments.com says. The average monthly rent is $2,650. Click here for more from TheRealDeal.

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by Nicole Acosta
Yonkers, NY
News
10 Shot, 16 Injured On NYC Subway By Suspect Possibly Wearing Gas Mask, Vest 10 Shot, 16 Injured On NYC Subway By Suspect Possibly Wearing Gas Mask, Vest
10 Shot, 16 Injured On NYC Subway By Suspect Possibly Wearing Gas Mask, Vest Click here for a new, updated story: Police ID Suspected Gunman In Rush-Hour NYC Subway Attack This story has been updated. Ten people were shot on the platform of a New York City subway station during the morning commute and 18 were injured on Tuesday, April 12, according to authorities. A male suspect, reportedly wearing a gas mask and construction vest, fled the scene in Brooklyn at Sunset Park in the area of 36th Street and 4th Avenue after events unfolded just before 8:30 a.m. The suspect is described as being Black, around 5-foot-5, heavy set, wearing a green vest and a gray swea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mamaroneck, NY
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Cases; Here's Latest Data By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Cases; Here's Latest Data By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Cases; Here's Latest Data By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley ticked down slightly, though the number of newly reported cases is on the rise. In the past week, the average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 2.27 percent on Monday, March 21 to 2.33 percent the following day before dropping slightly to 2.32 percent of those tested on Wednesday, March 23.  Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up from 1.78 percent to 2.02 percent during the same time frame. Just five new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the …

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by Zak Failla
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Business
Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County
Hong Kong Inspired Ice Cream Shop Opens In Bergen County New Territories Ice Cream from New York City has expanded its footprint into Bergen County. Unique flavors like Tokyo Banana, Earl Gray, Cinnamon Donut, Cookie Dough Oreo and Matcha are on the menu. New Territories Ice Cream is scooping up 12 flavors, where ice cream can be served atop sweet, eggy bubble waffles (Hong Kong’s famous street snack) that are crisp on the outside and cakey on the inside or spun into an over the top milkshake.  Unique flavors like Tokyo Banana, Earl Gray, Cinnamon Donut, Cookie Dough Oreo and Matcha are on the menu.@newterritoriesny New Territories, 13-24 Ri…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cortlandt, NY
News
New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt
New Test Of Sirens Scheduled For Indian Point In Cortlandt Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. Original story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m.. on Wednesday, March 23, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Sirens are expected to sound through approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the Hudson Valley Officials noted that, because this is a test, the publi…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings
Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings A Long Island restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine has seen praise for its cocktails and fresh dishes. Greek restaurant Kyma is located at 1446 Old Northern Boulevard in the Nassau County village of Roslyn. The owners also operate a location in New York City. The eatery offers guests a variety of dishes, such as spanakopita, grilled octopus, seafood linguini, and lamb chops. For dessert, guests can order baklava, Greek cookies, molten chocolate cake, and more.  Online reviewers have praised the selection of dishes offered on the menu. "Great spot when craving G…

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by Nicole Valinote