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All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race
All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race Just over a week after the closely watched NY-17 race ended in Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's defeat, he and Democratic Congresswoman-elect Cait Conley have appeared to have put their political rivalry aside to prepare for a change in leadership.  Conley and Lawler both shared photos of themselves smiling alongside each other in social media posts on Wednesday, Nov. 11, following a meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss the transition of New York's 17th Congressional District office. The 17th District includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, along with portions of Westchester an…

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PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside NY Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside NY Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside NY Town Hall Faces Tough Winter
Photos: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside NY Town Hall Faces Tough Winter A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches.  The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department in Orange County in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 10, along with photos showing enormous sheets of honeycomb hanging from tree branches and thousands of bees gathered in a dark cluster.  Unlike most honey bee colonies, which build their hives inside hollo…
$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester Now Under Construction $178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester Now Under Construction $178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester Now Under Construction
$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester 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 across two six-story buildings next to the North White Plains Metro-North station in White Plains, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The project, being developed by BRP Companies, will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with 30 units designated …
$5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say
$5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say A Westchester County man is accused of swindling friends, family members, and longtime acquaintances out of more than $5.7 million by promising lucrative real estate investments, only to spend their money on gambling, personal expenses, and payments to other investors, federal prosecutors said.   Goldens Bridge resident Andrew Laub, 59, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and charged with wire fraud in connection with the alleged scheme, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.   According to federal prosecutors, Laub carried out the fra…
Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester
Japanese Retailer Muji Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester 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 shopping mall in White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 14, the company announced.  The new 7,877-square-foot store at 125 Westchester Ave. will offer a wide range of products, including men's and women's clothing, furniture, kitchenware, home storage items, and stationery.  Founded in Japan in …

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NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
NY Among Nation's 10 Least Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report
ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report Daniela Bittner, the former owner of viral animal sensation “P’Nut the Squirrel,” is being held in ICE custody over what her husband called “a paperwork issue.” Daniela Bittner, a German native, and Mark Longo went viral in 2024 with their pet squirrel named “P’nut” — but then someone called New York state authorities, who decapitated P’nut for a rabies test. But now, Bittner has been locked up in immigration jails across the country for nearly a month, Longo told the New York Post on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “I really don’t have the words to put together for this caption. [Four] years of marri…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …