Waldorf, MD
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Brazen Thieves Hit Waldorf Store Twice In One Day, Caught With $20K Haul In Flashy SUV: Sheriff Brazen Thieves Hit Waldorf Store Twice In One Day, Caught With $20K Haul In Flashy SUV: Sheriff
Brazen Thieves Hit Waldorf Store Twice In One Day, Caught With $20K Haul In Flashy SUV: Sheriff Talk about bold. Two Maryland suspects are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of fragrances from a department store in Waldorf — then coming back for more the very same day, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The luxury crime spree came to a crashing halt after officers say the pair stuffed the stolen goods into a bright electric blue Range Rover and parked it at a nearby restaurant before going inside. Patrol officers were called to the restaurant's parking lot on Saturday, May 10, after store loss prevention spotted the suspects, later identified as Robert Lee …

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by Zak Failla
Port Jervis, NY
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This Port Jervis Burger Just Made the Cut in NY’s Top 10, New Rankings Says This Port Jervis Burger Just Made the Cut in NY’s Top 10, New Rankings Says
This Port Jervis Burger Just Made the Cut in NY’s Top 10, New Rankings Says A Hudson Valley favorite is getting statewide recognition for serving up one of the best burgers in New York.  Orange County's Ben’s Fresh, located in the heart of downtown Port Jervis, was named one of the Top 10 finalists in the 9th Annual Best NY Burger Competition, hosted by the New York Beef Council. The finalists, which were announced in April, were selected based on public votes, with burger lovers across the state nominating and supporting their favorite spots. The list includes restaurants from Syracuse to Rochester—but for the Hudson Valley, it’s Ben’s Fresh that made the cut…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent Mother's Day in Philadelphia with the Kelce family, according to fan photos posted online on Sunday, May 11. The 35-year-old pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were seen dining at a popular Center City restaurant with Kelce’s mother Donna, brother Jason, and sister-in-law Kylie. Fan-captured images circulating on Instagram show Swift wearing a black tank top and purse, while Kelce appeared relaxed in a cream-colored shirt with his signature longer hair. This was the couple’s first public sighting together in nearly two months. Following the Ch…

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by Jillian Pikora
Suffern, NY
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Music Venue Sold, Will Close For Renovations In Sloatsburg: 'Big Plans' Music Venue Sold, Will Close For Renovations In Sloatsburg: 'Big Plans'
Music Venue Sold, Will Close For Renovations In Sloatsburg: 'Big Plans' A beloved Rockland County bar and live music venue is preparing for its final round of cheers under current ownership before it closes for renovations.  Rhodes North Tavern, a longtime staple in Sloatsburg located at 40 Orange Turnpike, has officially been sold, according to a social media announcement by Jenny Rhodes on Friday, May 2.  The restaurant and bar will close for reservations beginning Saturday, May 10, with its last full day of service on Friday, May 9, when the venue will host a "Farewell Rhodes Party" featuring Mr. LoveJoy live from 8 p.m. to midnight.  “Rhodes…

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by Ben Crnic
Farmingdale, NY
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Farmingdale Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities Farmingdale Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities
Farmingdale Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities Long Island shoppers can now make a big difference with small change. Several merchants in downtown Farmingdale are inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to support local cancer-related nonprofits. The new “Round-Up Campaign” is a partnership between the Farmingdale Village Business Improvement District and the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Each month, business owners will vote to select a Long Island-based cancer charity to receive the funds. For May, the chosen beneficiary is the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides dir…

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
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Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers
Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers No, two fast-food chains in a bustling Westchester square haven’t shut down permanently, but they are temporarily closed due to a gas leak, city officials confirmed.  On Tuesday, April 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano addressed growing rumors on social media, clarifying that Burger King and Popeyes at 53 South Broadway in Getty Square were closed only after Con Edison shut off gas service to the building last week.  According to the mayor, Con Ed crews detected a gas leak and turned off service as a safety precaution. The two restaurants, which are individually responsible for their …

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by Ben Crnic
Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
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This Pine Plains Restaurant Among Top 15 In US, New Ranking Says This Pine Plains Restaurant Among Top 15 In US, New Ranking Says
This Pine Plains Restaurant Among Top 15 In US, New Ranking Says Fancy an extraordinary dinner in a setting that takes you back to the 18th century? Then check out a Hudson Valley restaurant that Food & Wine says is among the top 15 in the entire country.   In a new ranking released on Wednesday, April 2, Food & Wine named Dutchess County's Stissing House, located at 7801 South Main St. in Pine Plains, as the 10th best restaurant in the United States.  In their write-up, the magazine gave a shout-out to Chef Clare de Boer, who runs the kitchen Stissing House and was named a 2018 F&W Best New Chef. She took over the sp…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains A sky-high penthouse suite at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown White Plains has just hit the market, carrying a jaw-dropping $10.5 million price tag and offering over 10,700 square feet of ultra-custom living.  Located at 5 Renaissance Square, Penthouse 41 is perched atop the 41st floor of the Ritz-Carlton's exclusive Westchester tower. Known simply as “P10,” the residence features six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, with sweeping panoramic views in every direction, according to the listing by Christie's International Real Estate.  Every inch of the spraw…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse — containing thousands in cash — was reportedly stolen on Easter Sunday. According to reports, Noem was eating dinner at a DC restaurant when an unknown thief stole her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license and other valuable items. The incident was first reported by CNN. "The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant," a law enforcement source told the …

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by Zak Failla
Atlantic City, NJ
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Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming
Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is going big — again. The beachfront property announced a $50 million investment for 2025, bringing even more luxury suites, restaurants from top chefs, a new hologram-filled mini golf bar, and double the Asian gaming space, officials said. The upgrades are part of a $270 million transformation project that’s been in motion since 2018. Ocean will roll out more than 500 new Blu Rooms and Suites, capping off its complete hotel renovation. These beach-inspired rooms will feature oversized showers, marble floors, wet bars, and lounge space for hosting small…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Rochelle, NY
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New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When
New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When Sushi lovers in Westchester will soon be able to indulge in a curated, high-end omakase experience that will soon open a new location in the county.  Sushi by Boū, which will be located in New Rochelle at 40 Westchester Pl. inside The Atelier, is set to open on Friday, May 2 and will be the latest expansion for the fast-growing hospitality group simplevenue, which has launched 23 venues across the country since 2017 under brands like Sushi by Boū, Sushi Suite, Omakaseed, and Fins and Scales.  Inspired by Japanese sushi counters and elevated with modern flair, Sushi by Boū wil…

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale Food lovers in Westchester County have a new sizzling new hot pot restaurant to explore that will soon celebrate its opening.  Located in Scarsdale at 825 Central Park Ave., KPOT Scarsdale, a new Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The new restaurant promises an “unforgettable dining experience,” according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Monday, April 14. KPOT is known nationwide for its interactive, all-you-can-eat style, combining traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BB…

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by Ben Crnic