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Westchester's Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater Westchester's Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater
Westchester's Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater A hat and glasses couldn't hide the identity of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" star and Westchester County resident Ryan Reynolds when he walked into a popular Fairfield County theater to take in a movie. Reynolds, married to acclaimed actress Blake Lively, took his children to the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield this week. And even though Reynolds wanted to see the movie InsideOut 2 with his kids, which was sold out, they bypassed his own movie and headed for "Despicable Me 4" instead. The star, who lives with Lively and their four children in a $5.7 million mansion in Pound Ridge, just…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos
Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos A Northern Westchester resident was lucky enough to get a surprise visit from a black bear at her home.  The bear was seen on the porch of a Bedford residence on Hissarlik Way on Saturday, July 27, according to the home's resident.  In photos of the sighting provided to Daily Voice, the bear is seen approaching the homeowner's glass door and peering inside the home.  Daily Voice According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, those who encounter bears should not approach them and should stay inside or in a safe location until it leaves the ar…

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by Ben Crnic
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This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winning $1 Million Cash4Life Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning $1 Million Cash4Life Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning $1 Million Cash4Life Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley A lucky player will receive $1,000 a week for life with a guaranteed minimum of $1 million after picking all the right numbers on a Cash4Life ticket in the Hudson Valley. The ticket was purchased in Orange County for the Sunday, July 28 game at the Smokes 4 Less tore at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh, said New York Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 23, 42, 43, 49, 56, and cash ball 2. No word on who the winner is yet. The winning numbers for the game are drawn from a field of one to 60. The cash ball is drawn from a separate field of one to four.  The Cash4Life drawing ta…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester's Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award Westchester's Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award
Westchester's Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim
Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim Overactive imaginations or something more out of this world? The skies above New York have been rather crowded this summer, at least according to these eagle-eyed residents. At least 18 unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across the state have been reported to the National UFO Reporting Center since the beginning of May 2024, its online database shows.  The sightings – spanning from Long Island to the Great Lakes – run the gamut from “odd triangular” and “cigar shaped” objects to orbs and fireballs and even one purported alien abduction. In Rensselaer County, the most recent UFO repor…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Westchester has once again proved itself to be a winning destination when it comes to filming, as shows produced in the county over the past year have earned over 30 Emmy nominations.  The nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, July 17. Of the list, a whopping 32 were garnered by productions filmed in Westchester, county officials said. Some of these productions include: Amazon Prime's "Fallout," which was filmed at the Verplanck quarry in Cortlandt and secured 16 nominations in acting, production, and writing categories; FX's "Feud: Capote & The…

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by Ben Crnic
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Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting
Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting Westchester's largest-ever mural has been completed after a months-long painting process. The mural, created by Na’ye Perez and titled "From the Source," was painted on the north façade of 500 Main St. in downtown New Rochelle and is now complete as of Monday, July 22. The 20-story-tall mural was commissioned by BRP Companies and was painted to honor Black and Brown communities in New Rochelle.  Perez explained his thinking behind the artwork: "The mural is depicted as a collage reminiscing my body of work of paintings and drawings...The works selected to create the mural ar…

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by Ben Crnic
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Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says
Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says A new ranking by CNBC has found that both New York and Massachusetts are part of the top 10 most expensive states to live in. The CNBC report, which was published on Friday, July 12, used an index of prices for a broad range of goods and services, which was calculated by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), alongside housing affordability and the cost to insure a median-priced home, to determine the list of spendy states. New York, which ranked in ninth place (tied with Florida, Rhode Island, and Washington), earned a grade of D- from CNBC’s “Top States for Business 202…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Westchester County? Vote Now Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Westchester County? Vote Now
Poll: Where Is The Best Ice Cream In Westchester County? Vote Now Here’s the scoop on where to find the best ice cream this summer. Daily Voice asked readers for their favorite ice cream spots in Westchester County. The most popular responses are listed in the poll above. Vote on your favorite now! Voting ends Sunday, July 21, at 11 p.m. Winner gets bragging rights. In the meantime, try not to get brain freeze with these fun ice cream facts, courtesy of Ben & Jerry's: Ice cream cones were invented at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, by concessions vendors as a way for people to eat ice cream easily while they enjoyed the fair. New Zeal…

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by Michael Mashburn
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CEO Of Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Be Honored At Festival In Westchester CEO Of Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Be Honored At Festival In Westchester
CEO Of Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Be Honored At Festival In Westchester Westchester officials are soon putting on a public fun-filled event celebrating Italian food and culture that will also put a spotlight on one of the founders of a popular area supermarket chain. The Italian Heritage Festival, which will also celebrate special honoree John DeCicco of DeCicco's & Sons Supermarkets, will be held at the Kensico Dam "Piazza" in Valhalla on Sunday, July 21 from noon to 6 p.m.  Those who attend will get to enjoy tasty Italian food and partake in cultural activities such as dancing, music, cultural exhibits, and arts and crafts.  The event will also…

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by Ben Crnic
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Film Shoot For TV Series To Take Place Near Westchester Eatery Film Shoot For TV Series To Take Place Near Westchester Eatery
Film Shoot For TV Series To Take Place Near Westchester Eatery An all-day film shoot for an upcoming television series will soon occur in front of a Westchester coffee shop and part of a much-used parking lot.  City officials announced that the shoot, for an upcoming Apple+ series called "Swipe" starring Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Hamm, will take place in Rye on Wednesday, July 17, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in part of the Highland parking lot and a portion of Car Park 4 next to School Street.  The film crew will use 35 spaces in the northeast section of Car Park 4 and four spaces directly in front of Sunshine Coffee Roasters at 12 Purdy Ave.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic