Jackpot! $1M Lottery Raffle Prize Split By Local Family Jackpot! $1M Lottery Raffle Prize Split By Local Family
Jackpot! $1M Lottery Raffle Prize Split By Local Family An Albany County family is celebrating a seven-figure stroke of luck after claiming a $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle. The Jackson family of Altamont — Daniel Jackson, his wife Lisa, and their son James — won the prize in the raffle drawing held Oct. 26, 2025, according to the New York Lottery. Daniel Jackson purchased the winning ticket, which was one of 15 selected statewide to claim a $1 million cash prize as part of a special raffle commemorating the Erie Canal bicentennial. Rather than taking the winnings alone, the family chose to split the prize …
Swift Makes History In Songwriters Hall Of Fame's Star-Studded 2026 Class: See Full List Swift Makes History In Songwriters Hall Of Fame's Star-Studded 2026 Class: See Full List
Swift Makes History In Songwriters Hall Of Fame's Star-Studded 2026 Class: See Full List Taylor Swift is set to add another major milestone to her career as the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Swift is among the 2026 inductees announced by the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Jan. 21. She's joined by performers like alt-rock star Alanis Morissette, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons from KISS, and guitarist Kenny Loggins. Legendary musician Nile Rodgers, who serves as the Hall of Fame's chair, praised the Class of 2026 for how each artist has shaped many genres. "We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to recognizing s…
Surprise! Meghan Trainor Welcomes Baby Girl Mikey Moon Through Surrogate (PHOTOS) Surprise! Meghan Trainor Welcomes Baby Girl Mikey Moon Through Surrogate (PHOTOS)
Surprise! Meghan Trainor Welcomes Baby Girl Mikey Moon Through Surrogate (Photos) Meghan Trainor is officially a mom of three. The Massachusetts native announced she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed a baby girl, Mikey Moon Trainor, in an emotional Instagram post shared Tuesday, Jan. 20. Instagram/@meghantrainor and @darylsabara “Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” Trainor wrote. Instagram/@meghantrainor and @darylsabara Instagram/@meghantrainor and @darylsabara The singer said she and Sabara are “forever grateful” to the doctors, nurses, and medical teams who helped make the birth poss…
New ‘Marriage Box’ Reality Show Filming In PA Casting Engaged Couples From NY, NJ, MD, MA, CT New ‘Marriage Box’ Reality Show Filming In PA Casting Engaged Couples From NY, NJ, MD, MA, CT
New ‘Marriage Box’ Reality Show Filming In PA Casting Engaged Couples From NY, NJ, MD, MA, CT A new relationship reality show filming in Pennsylvania is casting engaged couples from across the Northeast. “Marriage Box” is looking for couples in Pennsylvania and surrounding states who are planning to get married in 2026, according to a release issued on Monday, Jan. 19. The series, hosted by Terrence J and produced by Green Leaf Productions, is described as a relationship “social experiment” designed to test love, communication, and commitment in a setting meant to strip away distractions, the release said. Each episode follows three engaged couples as they spend five full days toge…
Brooklyn Beckham Says He Rewrote His Wedding Story At Westchester Property After Family Rift Brooklyn Beckham Says He Rewrote His Wedding Story At Westchester Property After Family Rift
Brooklyn Beckham Says He Rewrote His Wedding Story At Westchester Property After Family Rift Brooklyn Beckham publicly accused his parents of controlling behavior and wedding-day betrayals in a six-part Instagram story that thrust the Beckham family’s long-rumored rift into the open. On Monday night, Jan. 19, the 26-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, who is married to Rye, NY native Nicola Peltz Beckham, said he has no desire to reconcile with his family and is “standing up” for himself for the first time. The post laid out multiple grievances tied largely to his 2022 wedding. One of the most explosive claims involved Brooklyn’s wedding reception, where he a…
Shark Tank Opens Casting Call For Final 2026 East Coast Audition Shark Tank Opens Casting Call For Final 2026 East Coast Audition
Shark Tank Opens Casting Call For Final 2026 East Coast Audition Entrepreneurs hoping to pitch their businesses on ABC’s “Shark Tank” will get one last in-person shot on the East Coast this year, with casting directors announcing a Philadelphia open casting call, officials said. The tryout is set for Wednesday, March 18, at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, located at 1001 N. Delaware Ave., according to the announcement issued Monday, Jan. 19. Here’s what to know: Shark Tank Open Casting Call Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Location: The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, 1001 N. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA Schedule:  Wristbands w…
Here's Where New York Ranks Among States With Best Food, What Dishes NYers Love Most Here's Where New York Ranks Among States With Best Food, What Dishes NYers Love Most
Here's Where New York Ranks Among States With Best Food, What Dishes NYers Love Most If you had to pick a state to satisfy your cravings, many Americans already know where they would book the flight. A new nationwide survey found that California is home to the best food in the US, with respondents praising the state’s variety, flavor, and iconic dishes. The survey of 5,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research for HelloFresh, asked people across all 50 states to weigh in on homemade food, state pride, and which cuisines stand out most. New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida rounded out the top five states for best food overall. While California topped the rankings, Loui…
NY Among 10 Best States To Raise Families, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Among 10 Best States To Raise Families, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Among 10 Best States To Raise Families, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states rank among the nation's best for raising a family, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best and Worst States to Raise a Family on Monday, Jan. 12. The personal finance website evaluated each state on 50 measures tied to family life, including housing affordability, education, health care, safety, and job opportunities. The study found that rising costs continue to shape where families can thrive. "Raising a family has become significantly more expensive in recent years as the cost of living has risen quickly," said WalletHub analyst Ch…
NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life
NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life A beloved Capital Region paramedic who has spent more than four decades answering emergency calls is now fighting for his own life — and the community he served is answering back. Ed O’Brien, 61, a longtime paramedic and current supervisor with Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, is awaiting a life-saving liver transplant at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Mike McEvoy of Queensbury. Within 24 hours of the fundraiser launching, donations poured in from across the EMS community and beyond, surpassing its initial $18,000 goal and prompting organizers to raise th…
Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Hudson Valley Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Hudson Valley
Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Hudson Valley Lights, cameras, and a little Hollywood buzz landed inside Yonkers City Hall this week.  Film crews for Hulu’s upcoming drama “The Spot” set up inside City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15, for a shoot featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Claire Danes, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  The mayor added that Danes stopped for a photo with City Hall security guard Jenna, and Deputy Mayor Gerry had a chance to chat with series creator Ed Solomon.  Solomon is known for writing blockbuster films, including “Men in Black” and “Now You See Me."  According to a report from Deadl…
'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life 'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life
'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life A Long Island teenager who has battled kidney disease since birth is now urgently searching for a living kidney donor as his condition worsens. Elias Manolis, 13, is in stage 4 kidney failure and needs a transplant to survive, according to his family and the organizations advocating on his behalf. Elias was born with hydronephrosis caused by a ureterovesical junction (UVJ) obstruction, a condition that prevented his kidneys from draining properly and caused permanent damage early in life, his family said. Despite multiple surgeries and years of treatment, doctors say his kidneys can no lo…
Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!'
Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' A Long Island sports bar is scoring laughs — and new fans — after a simple Uber Eats order turned into a moment every parent instantly recognized. The relatable exchange played out after Holbrook mom Tracy Reilly McCarthy praised Rudi’s Bar and Grill in Patchogue for taking her special request seriously — and having fun with it. In a post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group, McCarthy said she ordered lunch for her children through Uber Eats and left a message pleading for plain fries so she could “watch football in peace.” “Please NO seasoning on the fries please please :) my kids ar…