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Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail
Photographer Helps Inmates Find ‘Dignity’ Through Self-Portrait Exhibit At NY Jail Saskia Keeley has spent the last eight years in the West Bank, bringing Israeli and Palestinian women together to, in her words, break down barriers and build bridges of empathy. Her photography workshops allow the women to foster connections with one another. “At that time, I got to experience the camera in a whole new way, by seeing it as a tool for dialogue, understanding, and transformation,” she told Daily Voice. After returning to the US, Keeley vowed to continue serving populations that in her eyes have been “deprived of humanity and dignity.” Saskia Keeley. Saskia Keeley “I ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds
NYers Most Likely To Suffer From Sleep Disorders, Report Finds If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company, according to a new report. New Yorkers are the most likely to suffer from sleep disorders, according to a study from Eachnight. The website looked at Google search data for the most common sleep-related issues like “insomnia,” “sleep apnea,” and “restless leg syndrome” per 100,000 people. In 2023, New York residents averaged a monthly search volume of 569.86 for every 100,000 people, the most of any state, the report found. “Insomnia” was the most searched disorder with 28,600 monthly queries. The disor…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Westchester Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Westchester Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto
Westchester Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Christmas came early for this lucky New York Lottery winner. Northern Westchester County resident William Ciringione, of of Yorktown Heights, won big when he claimed his scratch-off prize, lottery officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. The massive $5 million prize, which he won on the Cash X100 scratch-off game, was sold at the 7-Eleven, located at 1949 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights. Ciringione took his prize as a lump sum, totaling $3,255,000 after the required withholdings. Two top Cash X100 prizes are left as of publication. The New York State Lottery reminded players…

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by Sophie Grieser
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$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where A lucky lottery player is enjoying more holiday cheer than usual after buying a winning Powerball ticket at a Westchester store.  A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold for the drawing on Saturday, Dec. 16 at a business in New Rochelle, New York Lottery officials announced.  The ticket was sold at 1-Marina Deli located at 416 Pelham Rd., officials said. The winning numbers were announced to be 03 09 10 20 62 with a Powerball number of 25.  If you're looking to join in on the fun, Powerball drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers
Combined $10M In NY Lottery Prizes Claimed By Man Using Same Set Of Numbers Playing the same numbers on separate New York Lottery tickets paid off big time for one lucky player from the region. Robert Goldup, of Schenectady, claimed a CASH4LIFE ticket worth a combined $10 million, the NY Lottery announced. After buying five sets of numbers for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 drawing, Goldup decided to use the same five numbers on four of the five games and a different number for the sixth spot – the Cash Ball – for each game. The strategy paid off big time, earning Goldup one First Prize worth $7,000 a day for life and three Second Prizes worth an additional $1,000 a week f…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Oreo's Newest Flavor Honors New York Classic Oreo's Newest Flavor Honors New York Classic
Oreo's Newest Flavor Honors New York Classic What’s black and white and tasty all over? Legendary cookie brand OREO has announced a new batch of confections to ring in the New Year, and one of them is inspired by a classic New York treat: black and white cookies. “Your eyes don’t deceive you…” the brand captioned an Instagram post launching the flavor. Sandwiched between two golden cookies, the OREO Black & White Cookie is filled with a combination of vanilla and chocolate creme in the signature half-and-half design featured on the inspiration behind the new treat. View this post on Instagram …

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by Sophie Grieser
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TV Show Seeks Participants From Northeast: Here's How To Apply TV Show Seeks Participants From Northeast: Here's How To Apply
TV Show Seeks Participants From Northeast: Here's How To Apply Think you’ve got what it takes to take the cake? A major cable network is on the search for skilled bakers to take part in an “ultimate sweets battle,” according to a new casting call. Eligible, professional bakers should be inventive and artistic, the call said, with the skills to turn cakes, cookies, and cupcakes into works of art. What’s more, they’re encouraged to be able to do so under pressure and the calls declared they must be ready to prove that they’re at the top of their professional game. Though it is currently under wraps which network will be hosting, the show is looking …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report
Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report An analysis of orders from diners across the US in 2023  by Grubhub has uncovered the biggest food and beverage trends of the year. Spoiler alert: Spice is nice. In 2023, over 53 million items were ordered with added spice, the report on deliveries says.  Classic favorites like Sriracha (a sauce made from chili peppers) were added over 91,000 times, and buffalo chicken wings came in first as the most ordered wing flavor followed by lemon pepper, BBQ, teriyaki and garlic parmesan. The report notes that in 2023 diners enjoyed stepping out of their comfort zones and break…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center
Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center Sun River Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new health center known as Sun River Health New Rochelle on Friday, December 8. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, County Legislator George Latimer, City Councilmember Shane Osinloye, Dr. Corey Reynolds, the New Rochelle Superintendent of Schools, and representatives from many New Rochelle community organizations, including the Lexington Center for Recovery, the Mental Health Association, Neighbors Link, the New Rochelle Public Library, the Department of Labor, MVP, Health First, Fidelis, Choice Case Management, and Westchester Jewish…

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Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $11K Sold At Pelham Store: Here's Where Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $11K Sold At Pelham Store: Here's Where
Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $11K Sold At Pelham Store: Here's Where A lucky lottery player received an early Christmas gift after buying a top-prize winning ticket at a Westchester store, officials announced.  The winning Take 5 ticket, worth $11,626.50, was sold for the evening drawing on Thursday, Dec. 13 at a store in Pelham, New York Lottery officials announced  The business that sold the ticket was identified as Danny's Cards and Gifts, located at 851 Pelham Pkwy., officials said. The lucky winner was not identified.  For those who want to give the game a try, Take 5 drawings are televised twice a day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. W…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy' New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy'
New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy' As officials in Westchester review a proposal to turn the former Galleria Mall into a mixed-use residential and retail development, a local muralist has had a go at beautifying the site.  Ossining-based illustrator and muralist Katie Reidy, age 38, is currently working on an original 60-by-12-foot work painted on a safety barrier surrounding the site of the former Galleria Mall in White Plains at 100 Main St., which was a mainstay in the county for over four decades and closed in March 2023. Reidy, who began the work on Tuesday, Dec. 12 near the corne…

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by Ben Crnic
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Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By New Rochelle Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By New Rochelle Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand
Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By New Rochelle Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere.  Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9.  The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11.  Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…

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by Ben Crnic