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Nassau
Lifestyle
First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix
First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix Netflix has released the first image from its new romcom “Irish Wish,” starring actress, native New Yorker, and new mom Lindsay Lohan. Posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Feb. 1, the streaming service shared an image of Lohan, the star of the film, sitting on the floor of what looks like a ruined wedding ceremony. The film will follow Lohan, who plays Maddie, who travels to Ireland to be a bridesmaid for her best friend. One little catch? Her friend is engaged to the love of Maddie’s life. “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend get…

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by Sophie Grieser
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says
LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says When it comes to how far he’d go to defend his famous daughter, for Michael Lohan the limit does not exist. Actress Lindsay Lohan’s father is on the warpath following the release of a new musical adaptation of her 2004 hit “Mean Girls.” On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Mr. Lohan told TMZ that he’s “pissed” over a scene in the reboot that appears to reference an old clip of music manager Brandon Davis referring to his daughter as “a fire crotch.” Earlier Report: Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Davis and Lohan were rumored to have briefly dated in 2006. In the new film, …

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Lifestyle
Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child
Lindsay Lohan, Long Island 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
Arlington
Weather
DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red
DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red The Canadian wildfire smoke has descended upon the Washington DC area Thursday, June 29, which had the second-worst air quality in the world, according to iqair.com. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued a "code red" for Thursday. Chicago had the worst air quality in the world and Dubai had the third worst, according to iqair.com. 🔴Air Quality Alert: COG forecasts Code Red air quality for the DC region tomorrow, Thursday, June 29 due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. Area residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities. Stay air quality aware: https://t.co/vujQ…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mt. Kisco
Lifestyle
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location In Mount Kisco Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location In Mount Kisco
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location In Mount Kisco A popular restaurant has brought its flavorful dishes to a new part of Northern Westchester County with its second location. Melike Turkish Cuisine, whose flagship eatery is in Ossining, has now opened up a Mount Kisco venue, located at 15 East Main Street. On an Instagram post announcing the new location, one person commented, “Great news! Can’t wait to eat clean and good Turkish food in Mt Kisco!” Owner Erdal Nehir learned traditional Turkish recipes from his father and grandmother, according to the eatery’s website.  After training as a chef in Dubai, Nehir traveled back to America…

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by Sophie Grieser
Fairfield
Business
Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield
Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield A popular fast-casual eatery has just launched its first location in Connecticut. Just Salad, a restaurant chain based in New York City, opened the eatery in Fairfield at 2267 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in late January.  Offering over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, and smoothies, the eatery aims to bring "health and sustainability" to Fairfield, a spokesperson for the restaurant said.  Some of these salads include popular menu items such as the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens, which are known as "Iconic Salads."  W…

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by Ben Crnic
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
UMass Lowell Alum Reflects On Being First Above Knee Amputee On 'Survivor' UMass Lowell Alum Reflects On Being First Above Knee Amputee On 'Survivor'
UMass Lowell Alum Reflects On Being First Above Knee Amputee On 'Survivor' A New England athlete who become the first above knee amputee to compete on a popular reality competition show has no plans of slowing down after being voted off the show this past week.  Noelle Lambert, a New Hampshire native who played Division I lacrosse for UMass Lowell, finished in the top 8 on season 43 of "Survivor." After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Lambert went on to make the US Paralympic Team in 2019.  She later broke the US women's record for the 100-meter dash at the World Para Athletics Championship in Dubai, according to her website. Little did L…

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by David Cifarelli
Dauphin
News
Former Steeler Antonio Brown Caught Exposing Himself At Hotel Pool: Report Former Steeler Antonio Brown Caught Exposing Himself At Hotel Pool: Report
Former Steeler Antonio Brown Caught Exposing Himself At Hotel Pool: Report A former Pittsburgh Steelers player with a history of misconduct was caught on video exposing himself at a hotel pool, the New York Post reports. Antonio Brown, 34, was all smiles when he stuck his bare butt in a woman's face and flaunted his penis in her direction at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on May 14, according to footage obtained by the outlet. The All-Pro wide receiver was asked to leave following the incident and had apparently been the subject of complaints from hotel guests for failing to follow UAE guidelines and laws, the outlet says. Brown was drafted by the Steelers in 201…

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by Nicole Acosta
Atlantic
Police & Fire
HERO: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay HERO: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay
Hero: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay An Atlantic City police officer rescued a man who was drowning, authorities said. The visitor from Dubai had fallen off a dock, they said. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:52 p.m., Officers Rebecca Seabrook and John Bell responded to a residence in the first block of North Trenton Avenue for a report of a male in distress and drowning in the bay.  Officers arrived and located the victim, a 43-year-old man, floating and resting against the pilings of a dock in the rear of the residence.  The victim was unresponsive and in and out of consciousness, police said. Officer Seabrook, who is…

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by Jon Craig
Hartford
Lifestyle
CT Attorney General Issues Alert For Dating App Scams CT Attorney General Issues Alert For Dating App Scams
CT Attorney General Issues Alert For Dating App Scams Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has issued an alert about common scams residents have experienced on dating apps. Scammers often attempt to earn an individual's trust by beginning an online relationship with them in order to steal the victim's money, Tong said in an announcement on Tuesday, Feb. 22. In addition to dating apps, scammers also contact victims on social media apps, such as Instagram and Facebook. “These heartless scammers prey upon people’s loneliness, isolation and their desire to be loved,” Tong said. “Be hypervigilant when a stranger contacts you online and a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hudson
Police & Fire
US Airman From NJ Arrested For Sexually Assaulting His 9-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor US Airman From NJ Arrested For Sexually Assaulting His 9-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
US Airman From NJ Arrested For Sexually Assaulting His 9-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A US Airman from New Jersey was arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted his 9-year-old daughter, authorities in Hudson County announced.  The 30-year-old Jersey City man's name was being withheld to protect the victim's identity, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The defendant was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 8 by members of the United States Marshals Service Arizona Violent Offender Task Force, in conjunction with the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. At least one of the crimes occurred while the defendant was stationed in Dubai as a member of the U…

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by Cecilia Levine
Somerset
Lifestyle
She Said Yes! Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement She Said Yes! Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement
She Said Yes! Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement Lindsay Lohan is getting married. The 35-year-old actress announced her engagement to Bader Shammas on Sunday, Nov. 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) "My love. My life. My family. My future," Lohan captioned photos posted on Instagram, showing her engagement ring, and tagging Shammas in the post.  According to a report from People, Shammas is Credit Suisse's assistant vice president, and he lives in Dubai. Lohan was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island.

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by Nicole Valinote
Pleasantville
Lifestyle
NY Native Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement NY Native Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement
NY Native Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement Lindsay Lohan is getting married. The 35-year-old actress, who was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island, announced her engagement to Bader Shammas on Sunday, Nov. 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) "My love. My life. My family. My future," Lohan captioned photos posted on Instagram, showing her engagement ring, and tagging Shammas in the post.  According to a report from People, Shammas is Credit Suisse's assistant vice president, and he lives in Dubai.

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by Nicole Valinote
New Haven
Business
Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County
Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Opens in New Haven County A Stamford chef who attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York has returned to his home state to offer around-the-clock breakfast and tacos good enough to eat for every meal. Chef and owner Christopher Batemann has fed eaters in New York City at the Pierre Hotel and the Essex House, in Hawaii at the Four Seasons locations in Maui and Hualalai, overseas in Dubai at the Emirates Towers Hotel and Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. In 2014, the prodigal chef returned to Connecticut, working with Chopped judge Aaron Sanchez at Palmona in his hometown of Stamford, then opene…

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by Christina Coulter
Somerset
Police & Fire
NJ Man Admits Stealing 300 iPhones From Federal Evidence Storage NJ Man Admits Stealing 300 iPhones From Federal Evidence Storage
NJ Man Admits Stealing 300 iPhones From Federal Evidence Storage A Somerset County man admitted Monday that he stole 300 iPhones seized by federal immigration authorities by stuffing them in his pants, boots and jacket over the course of a month or so. Joel Cruz, 27, of Franklin Park, was working for a government subcontractor hired to manage property seized by Customs and Border Protection agents that was being stored in a warehouse in the Dayton section of South Brunswick. CBP agents had sent 628 phones bound for Dubai to the warehouse after seizing them at Boston Logan International Airport, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Cruz “scanned the locat…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Briarcliff
Lifestyle
New HBO Series Will Film In Westchester New HBO Series Will Film In Westchester
New HBO Series Will Film In Westchester "Big Bang Theory" fans will want to be on the lookout when "Penny," or in real life, Kaley Cuoco, visits the area to film scenes for her new HBO Max series. The word got out this week when residents of Linda Avenue in White Plains received notice that filming of "The Flight Attendant" would be taking place on their street. The new series -- which stars Cuoco and Rosie Perez of "Cheers," fame -- is based on the book of the same name by Chris Bohjalian. Cuoco reportedly purchased the rights to the book.  The series will tell the story of a flight attendant, played by Cuoco, who wak…

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by Kathy Reakes
Morris
Lifestyle
ON TV: Watch Montville Tween Drummer In New Commercial With Questlove ON TV: Watch Montville Tween Drummer In New Commercial With Questlove
ON TV: Watch Montville Tween Drummer In New Commercial With Questlove Another line on her resume isn't the only thing a 12-year-old girl from Montville is taking away from being in a TV commercial with one of her idols. Sway Bhatia is soaking in technical advice she got from The Roots co-founder Questlove, who she got to know while filming the new Citizens Bank television ad. Bhatia, who specializes in rock drumming, also plays keyboard, classical piano, dances and has appeared in Netflix's "Master of None," HBO's "Succession" and more, NJ.com says. She's always had an aptitude for the performing arts, singing along and dancing to Bollywood movies with her …

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by Cecilia Levine
Mamaroneck
Business
Let There Be Light: Larchmont Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright Let There Be Light: Larchmont Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright
Let There Be Light: Larchmont Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright Carine Le Garrec wants to light up your life. The Larchmont resident, who's also a flight attendant for a major airline, is the founder of The Fairy Lights Factory, vibrant mix-and-match lights that hang on strings and can go anywhere. Le Garrec first saw them years ago on a layover in Thailand in 1998. She discovered them a second time in a small shop in Paris in 2010 while decorating a pied-à-terre. That's when she bought them and fell in love. "They're so colorful and fun," she said.  "And add a lot of warmth and happiness to a space." Years later, she wanted to bu…

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by Jeanne Muchnick