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Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025 Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025
Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025 From celebrities packing up and leaving the country to surprise appearances, viral TV moments, and hometown returns, New York found itself at the center of pop culture conversation again and again this year. Whether it was a political statement that crossed borders, a meet-and-greet that left fans frustrated, or a single unscripted moment that lit up social media, these stories captured how quickly local moments can ripple far beyond New York. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s top 10 New York celebrity stories of 2025, ranked by pageviews. Rosie O’Donnell and President Donald Trump.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids
Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Social media platforms that use features designed to keep young users scrolling are now required to display mental health warning labels under new legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The law requires social media companies that offer features such as addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll to post warning labels alerting young users to potential mental health risks, according to the governor’s office. The warnings must appear when a young user first encounters the feature and periodically thereafter, and they cannot be skipped or dismissed. State officials said the legislation …

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by Michael Mashburn
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New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’ New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’
New York Woman Trades Modern Life For Amish Rules In TLC’s ‘Suddenly Amish’ A group of outsiders is trading Wi-Fi, electricity, and indoor plumbing for bonnets, buggies, and strict rules in TLC’s newest reality series set deep in Amish country in Pennsylvania. In TLC’s new reality show “Suddenly Amish,” six people from across the United States leave behind their modern “English” lifestyles and immerse themselves in a traditional Amish community in Lancaster County, where they must decide whether they are willing to permanently convert to Amish life. “While ‘Rumspringa’ offers Amish the chance to experience the outside world, very rarely are outsiders allowed in,” t…

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NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores
NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores With the holiday shopping season wrapping up, New York officials are urging consumers to review store return policies closely to avoid surprise fees, denied refunds, or wasted trips. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued new guidance Wednesday, Dec. 24, reminding shoppers that return and refund rules vary widely by retailer, both in-store and online. “Before making a trip to the store, keep in mind that return and exchange policies vary by retailer,” said Secretary of State Walter Mosley. Reviewing those policies ahead of time can help consumers save time…

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Longtime Athletic Director Steps Down After Over 3 Decades At Westchester School District Longtime Athletic Director Steps Down After Over 3 Decades At Westchester School District
Longtime Athletic Director Steps Down After Over 3 Decades At Westchester School District After more than three decades shaping athletics and student life at a school district in Northern Westchester, a longtime athletic director is saying goodbye. Hendrick Hudson School District Athletic Director Tom Baker, who spent 34 years with the district, shared a farewell letter with the community on Tuesday, Dec. 23, reflecting on a career that began in September 1992 and grew into a defining chapter of his life. “Beginning in September 1992, I embarked on the most wonderful career in the Hendrick Hudson School District,” Baker wrote, noting that after 10 years teaching m…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows
Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows Dozens of school districts across the Hudson Valley have detected lead in their drinking water this year under New York’s tightened safety standards, according to newly released state data. The findings come after New York lowered the allowable limit for lead in school drinking water from 15 parts per billion to five parts per billion in 2022. Under the stricter standard, 47 school districts in the Hudson Valley tested above the legal threshold, according to the New York State Department of Health. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children and can cause serious health effects, inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown $30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown
$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown A newly built apartment and retail complex is stepping into a new chapter after being sold for $30.675 million in a deal that underscores continued investment momentum in a Westchester County village's downtown. Real estate firm KABR Group has acquired 1 North Main St., a mixed-use, market-rate development located steps from the Port Chester Metro-North station, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from JLL Capital Markets, which brokered the sale.  The five-story property, completed in 2022, includes market-rate studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments above 7,630…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards
Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly announced her support for New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, saying the measure balances individual choice with strict safeguards for vulnerable patients. Hochul outlined her position in an op-ed published Wednesday, Dec. 17, by the Albany Times Union, marking her most direct endorsement yet of legislation that would allow terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live to receive medical assistance to hasten death under limited circumstances. The governor said her decision followed extensive deliberation and conversations with patients and families…

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Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation
Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation Administrators at a Westchester County school are investigating an incident involving hate speech graffiti discovered on campus. According to administrators at the Rye Country Day School, a swastika, described by officials as an “abhorrent insignia of hate and violence," was drawn in water on a campus walkway. Because it was made with water, the marking is no longer visible, administrators said in a letter sent to families. The school’s administration and security department launched a full investigation into the incident, and counselors have been made available to any students or staf…

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Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong'
Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is speaking out after President Donald Trump blamed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife on "Trump Derangement Syndrome." "This statement is wrong," Lawler, who represents New York's 17th congressional district, which covers Rockland County, Putnam County and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, said on social media. "Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son," Lawler said. "It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period." Tru…

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From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students
From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students A Westchester County high school teacher recently played a special role in the love story of two former students—by officiating their wedding.  The Briarcliff Manor School District announced this week that Briarcliff High School English teacher Samantha Fishman officiated the wedding of Zoe Koff, Class of 2015, and Greg Kramer, Class of 2016, marking a full-circle moment years after the couple first met as students. According to the district, Koff and Kramer met in math class in 2013 while attending Briarcliff Manor High School. Although they did not begin dating until 2019, both remai…

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These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations
These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations Westchester County is celebrating a major awards-season milestone after productions filmed across the region earned 31 nominations between the 2026 Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards. The nominations span top categories, including Best Motion Picture, Best TV Series, acting, directing, and craft honors, reinforcing Westchester’s position as one of the most in-demand filming locations in the region, county officials said. Film and TV Projects Lead Awards Season The county said its diverse locations, from Hudson River towns to northern farms, as well as mid-century architecture to…

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