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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day
All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day A Rockland County sushi restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat offerings has announced its last day in business.  AJ's Sushi & Cajun Seafood, located at 8 North Airmont Rd. in Suffern, announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that it will permanently close on Monday, Oct. 26.  The restaurant shared the news in an emotional message to customers on social media.  "To our loyal customers, friends, and everyone who has supported us along the way, we cannot thank you enough. From the familiar faces who visited us week after week to the new friendships we’ve made, you have all been …
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…
Owners Selling NY Restaurant After Over 10 Years — But Keeping Their Deli Open Owners Selling NY Restaurant After Over 10 Years — But Keeping Their Deli Open Owners Selling NY Restaurant After Over 10 Years — But Keeping Their Deli Open
Owners Selling NY Restaurant After Over 10 Years — But Keeping Their Deli Open An Italian restaurant in Orange County is changing hands after more than a decade as its owners shift their attention to their other business next door that has served the community for nearly 50 years. The owners of Scalia & Co. Craft Kitchen and Bar, located at the ShopRite Plaza in Monroe, announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that they have made the difficult decision to sell the restaurant to focus on their neighboring business, The Best of Little Italy Deli, and spend more time with their families.  In an Instagram post shared on the deli's page, Vito "VJ," Peter, and Marco Scalia…
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $24K Sold At This Hudson Valley Store Lottery Ticket Worth Over $24K Sold At This Hudson Valley Store Lottery Ticket Worth Over $24K Sold At This Hudson Valley Store
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $24K Sold At This Hudson Valley Store Visitors to one Rockland County convenience store may want to check their tickets — as one worth over $24,000 was sold at the business recently.  The winning ticket, worth $24,432, was purchased at Guzzels Store, located at 362 North Main St. in Spring Valley, according to the New York Lottery.  The ticket matched all five numbers in the TAKE 5 Evening drawing held on Sunday, Oct. 11. The winning numbers were 11, 18, 20, 23, 37.  The Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the drawing. Officials did not say if a winner came forward.&nb…
Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Westchester Playground Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Westchester Playground Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Westchester Playground
Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Westchester Playground An unexpected visitor caused quite a commotion at a Westchester County elementary school when a baby goat escaped from a nearby yard and began chasing students around the playground, prompting a response from police.  The unusual incident happened at DiChiaro School on Bronxville Road in Yonkers on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Yonkers Police Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 14.   Police said the young goat managed to escape through a fence from a neighboring property before wandering onto the school's playground. Once there, the four-legged visitor apparently decide…
Longtime Bagel Shop Reopens Under New Ownership In Westchester — Here's What's Changed Longtime Bagel Shop Reopens Under New Ownership In Westchester — Here's What's Changed Longtime Bagel Shop Reopens Under New Ownership In Westchester — Here's What's Changed
Longtime Bagel Shop Reopens Under New Ownership In Westchester — Here's What's Changed A Westchester County bagel shop that has been around for more than 20 years is beginning its next chapter under new ownership.  Traditional Bagel Cafe, located at 1279 North Ave. in New Rochelle, celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8, introducing a refreshed space, updated bagel recipes, and an expanded coffee menu.  The business is now operated by Prince A. Sanders and his family, who are hoping to preserve the cafe's longtime neighborhood appeal while introducing new features.  Sanders, a New Rochelle native, is the general manag…
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health has launched a new initiative connecting services across its 28 hospitals to help older adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life as they age. The Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging brings together hospital services, physician practices, outpatient programs, research facilities, and community resources to better coordinate care for aging adults and their families. According to Northwell Health, the initiative focuses on preventing illness, addressing changing healthcare needs and supporting caregivers who help older adults manage their health. The i…
NY Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family NY Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family NY Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family
NY Girl Undergoes 9 Brain Surgeries In 7 Months: Here's How To Help Her Family A Dutchess County family is receiving an outpouring of support as their 4-year-old daughter battles serious medical complications that have required nine brain surgeries in just seven months. Libby Keefe of Poughkeepsie underwent her latest brain surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Boston Children's Hospital, where she remains hospitalized following complications, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Friday, Oct. 9.  In the wake of Libby's medical struggles, IAEP Local 20 and IAFF Local 2623 have organized the campaign to support Libby's parents, Debbie and Ryan Keefe, w…
'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where
'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where A Westchester County village had some excitement this week when cameras rolled for an upcoming episode of NBC's hit crime drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," with one of the show's stars spotted on location.   Filming took place in Addyman Square in Ardsley on Wednesday, Oct. 7, bringing cast members, production crews, and cameras to the village's downtown area.  Among those spotted was Peter Scanavino, who plays Assistant District Attorney Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. on the long-running series. Scanavino was seen walking toward a blue car with New Jersey license plates alongside…
1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract
1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract More than 1,300 building service workers across Westchester County and the Hudson Valley will receive wage increases and improved pensions after union members approved a new four-year contract.  Members of 32BJ SEIU, which represents doorpersons, porters, building superintendents, and maintenance workers, voted to ratify the agreement on Thursday, Oct. 8, the union announced Friday, Oct. 9.  The contract was negotiated between the union and the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region, with the two sides reaching a tentative agreement on Monday, Sept.…
Repair Work On Popular Lake Trailway In Hudson Valley Begins — Here's When It Will Reopen Repair Work On Popular Lake Trailway In Hudson Valley Begins — Here's When It Will Reopen Repair Work On Popular Lake Trailway In Hudson Valley Begins — Here's When It Will Reopen
Repair Work On Popular Lake Trailway In Hudson Valley Begins — Here's When It Will Reopen A popular walking trail in Rockland County that has been partially closed for nearly six months is finally getting repaired, with the full loop around the lake expected to soon reopen.  Repair work began this week on the Congers Lake Trailway in Clarkstown, according to an announcement from Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and Council members Mike Graziano and Bob Axelrod on Thursday, Oct. 8.  The trailway has been partially closed since April 2026 after several support pilings separated from the boardwalk decking, prompting the town to shut down the section between location marker…
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…