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NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom
NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom Striving New York singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. The dates of the online Zoom try-outs for 'American Idol.'X/American Idol Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Extras Wanted For 'Out Of This World' Comedy Filming At Shuttered Restaurant In Region Extras Wanted For 'Out Of This World' Comedy Filming At Shuttered Restaurant In Region
Extras Wanted For 'Out Of This World' Comedy Filming At Shuttered Restaurant In Region Menu choices at a bizarre new restaurant in the region include strawberry short ribs, meatsicles, and lard brûlée, but don’t worry, it’s all just make believe. In Rensselaer County, production is underway on “Flapjax,” a new independent sci-fi/horror movie that’s filming inside the former home of Ted’s Fish Fry, located in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood on Second Avenue. With the help of some eye-catching new signage, the space has been transformed into the fictitious fast food chain “Hamudders,” where an overzealous manager unknowingly executes the sinister plans of an alien race by pro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Hudson Valley Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Hudson Valley Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa
Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Hudson Valley Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa The Ranch, a health and wellness company that offers luxury spa retreats has purchased the Hudson Valley estate once owned by Alexander Hamilton's family called Table Rock for $11 million, with plans to offer wellness programs.  The company offers retreats in Malibu, California; Vail, Colorado; and Italy. The 200-acre estate, located in Rockland County in Sloatsburg, will be the company's first foray on the East Coast. “We wanted to respect and satisfy the ongoing demand from our East Coast guests to open a property closer to them," said  Alex Glasscock, f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Snooki Closing Up Shop In Hudson Valley Snooki Closing Up Shop In Hudson Valley
Snooki Closing Up Shop In Hudson Valley Fans of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's Hudson Valley shop will be bummed to learn she's closing the store. The Snooki Shop opened in Dutchess County about three years ago in Beacon on Main Street.  The "Jersey Shore" star, who has family in the area, would often stop by to help bolster sales and hold special events. The funny and charismatic star has just announced on Instagram a large 45 percent off sale and told fans she was closing the Beacon store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole "Snooki" 💋 (@snooki) Snooki didn't say w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Gilgo Beach Murders: Primetime ID Special Puts Spotlight On Case Gilgo Beach Murders: Primetime ID Special Puts Spotlight On Case
Gilgo Beach Murders: Primetime ID Special Puts Spotlight On Case A primetime TV special says it will shed new light on the Gilgo Beach serial murders case and suspect Rex Heuermann, who sits behind bars charged with the killings of three women on Long Island and who is the prime suspect in a fourth murder. New Update -  Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles' ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer premieres on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. on ID (Investigation Discovery channel) and will then be available on-demand. The 59-year-old Heuermann resided with his wife and two children at the Massa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New North Salem Resident Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast New North Salem Resident Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast
New North Salem Resident Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast Actor Richard Gere, who resides in Northern Westchester County, made a cameo appearance at a diner in Northeast for an early morning bite on Monday, July 24, according to management.  "Look who stopped by for breakfast today," the restaurant at Sharon's Place in Scranton, Pennsylvania wrote in a Facebook post.  Look who stopped by for breakfast today!!😊😊 Posted by Sharon's Place on Monday, July 24, 2023 "Obviously, he knows who has the best breakfast in town!" wrote one restaurant-goer in the comments. "That’s amazing." Earlier report: Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester…

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by Mac Bullock
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This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says
This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says When it comes to that list of must-haves for a new home, not many amenities rank higher than peace of mind. Fortunately for New Yorkers, you won’t have to look far to find it as the safest city in America is right in our backyard, according to a new ranking. Glens Falls in Warren County topped Rocket Mortgage’s “15 Safest Cities In The US” for 2023. The company came up with the ranking after looking at violent and property crime data around the country from the FBI, as well as other factors like population, median household incomes, and home prices. Glens Falls boasts a violent crime ra…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Something Is Biting Me': Shark Attack Survivor Recounts Harrowing Injury At NY Beach 'Something Is Biting Me': Shark Attack Survivor Recounts Harrowing Injury At NY Beach
'Something Is Biting Me': Shark Attack Survivor Recounts Harrowing Injury At NY Beach It's a tale not many people can tell: surviving a real-life shark attack, but that’s exactly what happened to New Yorker Lyudmila Emag. The 47-year-old  Brooklyn resident was swimming with friends on Long Island coast about 20 yards off Fire Island on Tuesday, July 4, when she felt something bite into her upper left thigh. “I screamed to my friends, ‘something is biting me.’ I felt like I was in a trap, it was holding onto me,” Emag said at a press conference at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore on Thursday, July 20. Fortunately, she managed to get her hands inside the shark’s …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lindsay Lohan, NY Native, Welcomes First Child Lindsay Lohan, NY Native, Welcomes First Child
Lindsay Lohan, NY Native, Welcomes First Child Actress and native New Yorker Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child. Shortly after Lohan’s rep confirmed to People Magazine that the “Mean Girls” celebrity had welcomed her baby boy, none other than Jamie Lee Curtis also announced the news on Instagram. “My movie daughter just made me a movie grandmother,” Curtis captioned her post, which featured a throwback picture of the two “Freaky Friday” co-stars. “Blessings to Lindsay and Bader for the birth of Luai!” The name “Luai” means “strong” or “steady” in Arabic. View this post on Instagram …

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by Sophie Grieser
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'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story 'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story
'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Northern Westchester Woman Reveals Chilling Story A shaken Hudson Valley interior designer who met suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann through a business networking group described him as "creepy," and a "weirdo." Northern Westchester resident Dominique Michelle Vidal, said in a TikTok video she met with the hulking man just months before he was scooped up by police as the prime suspect in three Long Island murders, and is a suspect in a fourth. A fact that didn't surprise her after her weird and uncomfortable meetings with Heuermann, Vidal said. Earlier story - Gilgo Beach Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Alleg…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CP Unlimited Plans Fall Formal for People with Disabilities, November 4 CP Unlimited Plans Fall Formal for People with Disabilities, November 4
CP Unlimited Plans Fall Formal for People with Disabilities, November 4 CP Unlimited is infusing some sparkle in the Hudson Valley this autumn at the Agency’s second annual “Fall Formal,” for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their dedicated staff. Local officials, partner organizations, and area business leaders will also be invited to attend and share in the shine! On November 4, more than 100 folks from across our shared communities will enjoy music, a catered meal, a raffle, photos, dancing, and more at Millcreek Caterers in Hopewell Junction, New York. Plans are being put together to make it the most glamorous event for the peopl…

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NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
NY Native, 'Abbott Elementary' Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Actress and New York native Sheryl Lee Ralph will be immortalized in Tinseltown. Ralph, who grew up on Long Island and stars in the hit series Abbott Elementary, is among 31 entertainers named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday, June 26. A visibly emotional Ralph shared the news with her fans in a video posted on Twitter. “Everybody’s blowing up my phone… I just have to thank God. I have to thank everybody who considered me for this,” she says in the video. “I’m overwhelmed, grateful, and I’m blessed.” You’ve heard me say …

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by Michael Mashburn