Hudson Valley Resident Goes 'Hollywood' With NYC Bus Tours Hudson Valley Resident Goes 'Hollywood' With NYC Bus Tours
Hudson Valley Resident Goes 'Hollywood' With NYC Bus Tours WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  It's lights, camera, action for Georgette Blau. Which, in her case, means putting everything in "drive." Blau, a New Rochelle resident, is the owner of On Location Tours, the world's largest TV and movie bus tour company. And yes, that means she knows a lot of TV and movie trivia, including where the apartment was for Carrie from "Sex and the City," where the rich kids hung out on "Gossip Girl,” and the pub that was the inspiration for "How I Met Your Mother." Not to mention a host of other TV and movie "secrets." T…
Indoor Cat Goes Missing In Dobbs Ferry Indoor Cat Goes Missing In Dobbs Ferry
Indoor Cat Goes Missing In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. - A family in Dobbs Ferry is hoping for their community’s assistance as they search for their indoor cat that got out of the house and is on the loose. Coco, a black, white and orange Calico cat was reported missing on Thursday morning after springing loose from his family on Shady Lane. The family noted that Coco is not wearing a collar, is not chipped and this is the first time he’s been outside before. If anyone spots the 1-year-old cat, they’ve been asked to contact the family by calling (914) 693-4429.
From All-American To Acting: Former Westchester Star Athlete Makes His Mark From All-American To Acting: Former Westchester Star Athlete Makes His Mark
From All-American To Acting: Former Westchester Star Athlete Makes His Mark An ankle injury his junior year at Horace Greeley High School ended up being very fortuitous to Lowell Byers. Byers, a Chappaqua native, is an actor based in New York City. He recently gained notice for a Choice Hotel commercial now running frequently on TV in which he says the catchphrase, "Badda book. Badda boom." For Byers, he started taking acting seriously after the ankle injury derailed a promising football season. "Everything I worked for was gone," Byers said. "We were the No. 2 team in New York State." While at Greeley, Byers played quarterback, was …
Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine
Burke Physician Named Best Doctor By New York Magazine WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Dr. Barry Jordan is one of the best of the best.For the 16th consecutive year, Dr. Jordan, assistant medical director and director of neurorehabilitation at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, was named one of the Best Doctors for Neurology by New York Magazine. “It is an honor to be named one of the Best Doctors in New York again this year, especially to be included in a group of such distinguished physicians," Dr. Jordan said.  At Burke, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive neurorehabilitation programs for those who have experienced a life changing neurological inj…
White Plains' Jonathan Gordon A Big Hit As TV Anchor In Binghamton White Plains' Jonathan Gordon A Big Hit As TV Anchor In Binghamton
White Plains' Jonathan Gordon A Big Hit As TV Anchor In Binghamton WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Jonathan Gordon, a White Plains native, has become the go-to for local news in Binghamton.Gordon is the weekend news anchor and weekday news reporter for WICZ-TV, a Fox affiliate in Binghamton. Gordon has been at the station for eight months, getting a job there after graduating from Syracuse University. "Growing up, I always knew I wanted to do something with my voice," Gordon said. "When I was in fifth grade, I developed a really deep voice. I was so embarrassed but then I got used to it. I always used to watch the Mets and do my own play-by-play."…
Westchester Resident Jeffrey Tambor Gets 2017 Emmy Nod Westchester Resident Jeffrey Tambor Gets 2017 Emmy Nod
Westchester Resident Jeffrey Tambor Gets 2017 Emmy Nod WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The 2017 Emmy nominations are out and once again, Westchester's own Jeffrey Tambor is on the list. Tambor, who's won in the past for his role in Amazon's "Transparent," was selected again. The Cross River resident, selected as "Best Actor in a Comedy Series," is up against Anthony Anderson of "Black-ish," Aziz Ansari, of "Master of None," Zach Galifianakis of "Baskets," Donald Glover of "Atlanta," and William H. Macy of "Shameless." The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which honors the best i…
27 Years Later, Cancer Loss Still Haunts This Westchester Runner 27 Years Later, Cancer Loss Still Haunts This Westchester Runner
27 Years Later, Cancer Loss Still Haunts This Westchester Runner WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  Evan Konwiser has made it his mission to raise funds for cancer research.  And so, for the fourth year in a row, he'll be participating in the Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium. His goal? To eradicate having one less family member lose their life to cancer. The New Rochelle resident lost his sister, Jill, then 11, in the 1980s to a rare form of the disease.  For the first time ever, his mom, Ava Konwiser, will also be participating (she's usually a spectator).  Konwiser said he supports the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation because they have the most innovative…
Family Of Slain Yonkers MLB Draft Choice Holds Scholarship Softball Tourney Family Of Slain Yonkers MLB Draft Choice Holds Scholarship Softball Tourney
Family Of Slain Yonkers MLB Draft Choice Holds Scholarship Softball Tourney YONKERS, N.Y. -- More than 700 people will be coming together in Yonkers to play softball and remember Mike Nolan. Nolan's family is hosting a softball tournament on Saturday, July 22 at Cook Field in Yonkers to raise money for the Michael Nolan Scholarship Fund from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Twenty teams will be playing, including the Yonkers Police Department, Yonkers Fire Department, and Westchester County Police.  Nolan, a baseball player drafted by the Oakland Athletics, was killed in a shooting in 2015. He was 23 years old. The scholarship fund selects eight students, one from each Yonkers Hig…
Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Bitsy Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bitsy is hoping to get out of the shelter. Bitsy is a one-year-old shepherd mix who finds life at the SPCA in Briarcliff Manor very stressful, according to the SPCA. The SPCA said the hustle and bustle of the shelter are too much for Bitsy and they are hoping to find a foster home so she can be a carefree puppy.  Medical care, food, and other necessities will be covered by the SPCA for foster homes. Bitsy loves car rides, is crate trained, gets along great with other dogs, and loves to hike and explore the outdoors, the SPCA said. Kids around 14 and up would be a …
Westchester's Willie Geist Plays Key Role In Coverage Of Trump Tweet Attack Westchester's Willie Geist Plays Key Role In Coverage Of Trump Tweet Attack
Westchester's Willie Geist Plays Key Role In Coverage Of Trump Tweet Attack "Morning Joe," the MSNBC show that has come under a Twitter attack by President Donald Trump, has quite the local flavor. South Salem's Willie Geist is one of the main anchors of the show, along with Bronxville's Mika Brzezinski. Geist anchored the show Friday and questioned Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough to get their side of the story after Trump and called them "crazy" (in Scarborough's case) and "dumb as a rock." (In Brzezinski's case). Trump also said Brzezinski was bleeding from a facelift at a New Year's Eve party at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Scarborough…
Seen Her? Rosie, Speedy Hound Mix, Missing In Greenburgh Seen Her? Rosie, Speedy Hound Mix, Missing In Greenburgh
Seen Her? Rosie, Speedy Hound Mix, Missing In Greenburgh WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - A family in Greenburgh is hopeful of the community’s help as they attempt to track down their missing dog, who ran off from the vet. Rosie, a 70-pound hound mix was reported missing in Greenburgh on Monday, after she ran away from the vet while she was being boarded. She was last seen near Yosemite Park. The family described Rosie as “very skittish and fast.” She suffers from Addison’s Disease and requires daily medication, so they are hoping for a quick reunion. She escaped at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, June 26. Anyone with information regarding Rosie’s whe…
Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Petey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Petey is seeking a forever home. The SPCA said Petey is a gentle, middle-aged terrier mix that gets along well with other dogs and really enjoys the company of people. He's super smart and already has a good handle on basic training and cues, according to the SPCA. He'd like a home where someone is home more often than not or a home where he can go to doggy daycare or have a dog walker come visit him, the SPCA said.  For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org.