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This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York. According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings. For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more. Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity. With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
Move Over Florida: Lake Success Best Place To Retire In America, Report Says Move Over Florida: Lake Success Best Place To Retire In America, Report Says
Move Over Florida: Lake Success Best Place To Retire In America, Report Says Forget the palm trees and year-round beach weather in Florida; it turns out the best place to while away your golden years is right here in the Empire State, according to a new ranking. The New York village of Lake Success, located on Long Island in Nassau County, snagged the number one spot on Niche’s 2023 list of “Best Places to Retire in America.” To come up with its ranking, the site looked at several factors of interest to retirees, including weather, crime rates, housing costs, and access to amenities like restaurants, golf courses, fitness centers, and doctors. The most recent censu…
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list. The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said. Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US. The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness. Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings: 3. Penn Wynne 6. Ardmore 28…
Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey
Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey Drive down Route 9W in Bergen County and you'll see more bicyclists than cars. Spend some time on any Jersey Shore beach and you'll see surfers and muscles galore. As for healthy food? There seems to be a Whole Foods, Kings and boutique health food stores on any main road. It should come as no surprise, then, that New Jerseyans like to stay fit. BarBend.com is running down the towns with the fittest lifestyles by considering obesity rates, smoking, physical inactivity, exercise opportunities, access to healthy food and more. Packed with plenty of exercise opportunities, few smok…
New Milford Dad Blends Health + Fitness With Growing Juice Bar New Milford Dad Blends Health + Fitness With Growing Juice Bar
New Milford Dad Blends Health + Fitness With Growing Juice Bar Finding somewhere to run has never been difficult for New Milford dad Albert Colon. Finding a healthy place to eat, however, proved to be more challenging. "I used to run a lot but there were not that many healthy food places around here," said Colon, who still tries to run a few times a week. "If I wanted something healthy to eat I'd have to go to Edgewater or Hoboken." Colon took matters into his own hands and opened The Raw Squeeze on River Road in 2017. Next month, he plans on opening a second location in Westwood. The dad of two hopes the two storefronts will make life easier for …
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles For Francis “Chip” Estenes, living his life overweight had become the unfortunate norm. However, after climbing to nearly 425 pounds and finding everyday tasks to be a challenge, the 49 year old realized he needed to take back his life - and looked to the weight loss experts at the Westchester Medical Center Health Network for help. “I struggled with my weight for most of my life. I tried programs to lose weight but would gain back even more,” he said. “Weight was hindering my lifestyle and affecting my health. My joints ached, and I had chronic back problems and fatty liver disease. I saw m…
This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY
This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY A Hudson Valley hamlet is among the most desirable places to live in upstate New York, according to a brand new report released this week. NewYorkUpstate.com compiled data from community research site niche.com to rank every community in America, determining the best places to live, including a locale in the Hudson Valley. According to the study, Niche uses more than a dozen key "grades" to each community in its ranking using data from sources such as the U.S. Census, National Parks Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies. Those “g…
YOU DECIDE: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'? YOU DECIDE: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'?
YOU Decide: Who's North Jersey's 'Fittest Cop'? You've seen the bodybuilders and the marathoners, the cyclists, personal trainers, CrossFitters and military vets -- but of all the "Fit Cops" in Bergen and Passaic counties brought to you by Daily Voice this year, whom do you consider fittest of all? *** (Due to problems reported by iPhone users, best to vote on computers. Apologies for the inconvenience) *** Our first-ever "Fit Cops" competition highlights the 10 law enforcement officers whose stories received the most clicks in the series.  The winner will receive apparel from Fit & Blue and a banner to hang at he…
Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live
Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live New rankings confirm what you probably already think. Fairfield County is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Niche.com's 2018 Best Counties to Live in Connecticut rankings weighed such factors as crime rates, housing trends, the quality of local schools, employment statistics and local amenities. The No. 1-ranked county in the state is -- drum roll, please -- Fairfield County. It drew A rankings for good for families, outdoor activities and diversity and A- for public schools and nightlife and an A+ for health and fitness. To view the complete Niche rankings, click here.
HRHCare Offers Advice On Caring For A Sprained Ankle HRHCare Offers Advice On Caring For A Sprained Ankle
Hrhcare Offers Advice On Caring For A Sprained Ankle During the summer, awkward moments when you lose your balance on a hike, playing sports or even just taking a stroll can sometimes result in an ankle sprain. They are one of the most common injuries – around 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day! So, if you find yourself with a sprained ankle, here are some helpful tips to get you back on your feet in no time. What Is a Sprained Ankle? An ankle sprain happens when one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched or torn. The most common type of sprain is called an inversion sprain, when the ankle is rolled inward and the…
Your New Workout Plan: Five Reasons To Begin Strength Training Today Your New Workout Plan: Five Reasons To Begin Strength Training Today
Your New Workout Plan: Five Reasons To Begin Strength Training Today Sometimes the terms ‘weight lifting’ or ‘strength training’ can seem intimidating and conjure up images of buff men pumping iron. Don’t be fooled – or scared – by this notion! When done right, strength training can help you lead a much healthier life. Strength training can come in all shapes and sizes – you could attend a CrossFit or Boot Camp class, perform bodyweight exercises at home or hop in the pool for some resistance exercises. Not convinced yet? Here are five benefits to strength training: 1. Increase your quickness and agility. By growing your muscle strength, you will see more …
Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring
Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead." “Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). To shed those extra pounds and reclaim warm-weather figures, she encourages people to get m…
NHLPA Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams' NHLPA Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams'
Nhlpa Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams' Some of the youngest athletes had their “goals and dreams” realized as they teamed with the National Hockey League Players' Association to form one of Westchester's newest sports teams. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the newly formed Yonkers Force Youth Hockey team has received a donation of 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment from the NHL Players’ Association’s Goals and Dreams fund. According to Spano, the Yonkers Force Youth Hockey is a learn-to-play program which will be administered and coached by Yonkers Police Officers. The program will be open to boys and girls ages 7 thr…
Lyndhurst CrossFit Coach Who Beat Anorexia: Strong Is The New Sexy Lyndhurst CrossFit Coach Who Beat Anorexia: Strong Is The New Sexy
Lyndhurst CrossFit Coach Who Beat Anorexia: Strong Is The New Sexy LYNDHURST, N.J. — Tara Shoebridge-Ramos of Lyndhurst makes CrossFit look easy. The 28-year-old breezes through burpees and throws hundreds of pounds around like confetti. Ramos can do strict pull-ups from the high bar with a 45-pound plate strapped to her torso and muscle-ups on the rings, an exercise that most athletes have to scale back. And to Ramos, that's pretty crazy, especially considering where she was six years ago: rock bottom of anorexia. "It took over my life," said Ramos, a Wayne native. "I didn't realize how sick I was until I saw how many things I wasn't able…
Weight Loss Success: How An Irvington Teen Lost 100 Pounds Weight Loss Success: How An Irvington Teen Lost 100 Pounds
Weight Loss Success: How An Irvington Teen Lost 100 Pounds He was 10-years-old when, one day, his father “just didn’t wake up." Soon after, Yonkers native John Pike sunk into a deep depression. His father, also named John Pike, was an active Yonkers resident that taught in public and parochial schools, was a lector at St. Anthony’s Church, and was a much-loved stay-at-home dad. The junior Pike moved to Irvington in 2008 following his father's death, but it only deepened his depression. He had to adjust to a new school where friends were few. To deal with his new reality, he slept all day and turned to food.  At 16, he weighed 260 pounds. Pik…
Town Of Poughkeepsie Captain Graduates From FBI Academy Town Of Poughkeepsie Captain Graduates From FBI Academy
Town Of Poughkeepsie Captain Graduates From FBI Academy Town of Poughkeepsie Capt. Kevin Faber recently graduated from the FBI National Academy's 270th session, according to Chief Ronald J. Spero. The 11-week session included 222 law enforcement executives from 49 states, 20 countries, three military organizations, and four federal civil organizations. The academy is a professional course of study for law enforcement managers and provides programs on every from intelligence theory, terrorism, forensic science to health and fitness, communications and behavioral science. It also serves to improve law enforcement standards and gives participants …