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  The Baker House The Baker House 1650, the historic luxury boutique hotel in the heart of East Hampton Village, has once again been recognized by Condé Nast Johansens, winning the 2027 Award for Excellence for Best House, Villa or Residence in the North America (USA and the Caribbean) category. The latest honor marks the second consecutive year that the property, owned by hospitality entrepreneur Antonella Bertello, has received recognition from the international luxury travel guide. The award was announced during the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence ceremony at the Montcalm Mayfair in London on November 2nd, 2026. It follows The Baker House 1650's 2026 distinction as Best House, Villa or Serviced Apartment in North America, further establishing the East Hampton landmark's standing among the region's notable independent luxury accommodations.  For Antonella, whose vision for The Baker House 1650 combines historic preservation with personalized hospitality, the co...

  Randy Jones With James Edstrom And Actor Chris Mulkey At Irish Pub THE IRISH PUB IN ATLANTIC CITY: A LEGENDARY LANDMARK FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFE AS CLOSURE DRAGS ON There are bars, there are restaurants, and then there are places that become part of a city's history. The Irish Pub in Atlantic City is one of those rare establishments. For generations, the Irish Pub, located at 164 St. James Place, just steps from the Boardwalk, has been a gathering place for celebrities, entertainers, casino employees, politicians, tourists and longtime Atlantic City regulars. But today, one of Atlantic City's most recognizable landmarks is dark, and its future remains uncertain. The pub, which has been owned by Cathy and Richard Burke since 1972, initially announced that it was closing for renovations and cleaning. Customers were told that the closure was temporary. However, as the months passed, it became clear that the problems were considerably more complicated than a routine renovation. WHAT W...

  Stanley Zabar With Brother Saul Zabar  The man behind one of Manhattan's most beloved food institutions helped build a family business that became a New York City landmark. New York City has lost another member of a family whose name has been part of Manhattan life for generations. Stanley Zabar, co-owner of the legendary Zabar's gourmet food store on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has died at the age of 94. He passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. For generations of New Yorkers, Zabar's was never just another grocery store. It was a destination, a neighborhood gathering place, and one of those uniquely New York businesses that became famous far beyond the city limits. Stanley helped make that happen. Founded in 1934 by his parents, Louis and Lillian Zabar, the business began as a small neighborhood grocery and fish market on Broadway near West 80th Street. Over the decades, it grew into an internationally recognized food destination, famous for its smoked fish, extr...

  Stacy Keach Dead At 85 The acclaimed actor leaves behind a remarkable legacy spanning Broadway, Hollywood, television and Shakespearean theater. The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Stacy Keach, the distinguished American actor whose extraordinary career took him from the Broadway stage to Hollywood and into millions of homes as the legendary private detective Mike Hammer. Keach died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home in Magdalenka, Poland. He was 85. His wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, announced that he had died following a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in American entertainment. A FACE AND VOICE THAT AUDIENCES NEVER FORGOT For television audiences, Stacy Keach will forever be remembered as Mike Hammer, the tough, street-smart private investigator created by crime novelist Mickey Spillane. Keach brought the character to life in several television productions during t...

  Jessica Sacrist With Rob Basch, Julie Won, Barbara Etzel & Hunters Point Conservancy 2026 A well-deserved tribute to Rob Basch, Jessica Sechrist, Barbara Etzel and the dedicated board, staff and volunteers who have helped transform and maintain LIC's waterfront parks. Long Island City has a new street name, and it belongs to an organization that has spent nearly three decades making the neighborhood a more beautiful place to live. On Saturday, November 7, Council Member Julie Won joined representatives of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to officially celebrate the co-naming of the intersection of 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard as Hunters Point Parks Conservancy Way. It was a special recognition for an organization whose work has become an important part of life along the Long Island City waterfront. The street naming honors 28 years of dedication to Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park, two of the most popular and recognizable green spaces in the neighbo...

   The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald    The tragic shipwreck that inspired Gordon Lightfoot's legendary song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" November 10, 2026, marks 51 years since one of the most haunting tragedies in American maritime history: the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all 29 men aboard. More than five decades later, the tragedy remains etched in the memories of Great Lakes communities and countless people who have heard the haunting ballad that made the ship famous around the world. That song was Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," released in 1976. It transformed a terrible maritime disaster into one of the most memorable musical tributes to lost sailors ever recorded. THE FINAL VOYAGE The Edmund Fitzgerald was no ordinary freighter. At 729 feet long, she was one of the largest and most celebrated ships sailing the Great Lakes. Built in Michigan and launched in 1958, the ve...

  Russell Brand Sentenced The British comedian's dramatic transformation from left-wing social commentator to outspoken Trump supporter added another chapter to his controversial public life. Russell Brand, once one of Britain's most recognizable comedians, television personalities and Hollywood actors, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following convictions for rape and sexual assault in a London courtroom. The 51-year-old entertainer was sentenced Monday, November 9, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court after a jury found him guilty of four criminal offenses involving four women. The verdict marks a stunning fall for a celebrity who once enjoyed enormous success in television, radio, stand-up comedy and motion pictures. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The incidents took place between 2004 and 2009, during the period when his entertainment career was rapidly expanding. He was acquitted of two additional rape charges ...

  THE DEATH OF THE MAGA MOVEMENT   America Sends Donald Trump and His MAGA Republicans a Message They Cannot Ignore November 3, 2026, may go down as one of the most important political nights in modern American history. Voters went to the polls and delivered a powerful message to Donald Trump and the Republican Party: ENOUGH! Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, taking away the Republican majorities and handing Trump a major political defeat just two years after his return to the White House. This was more than an ordinary midterm election. It was a warning that millions of Americans are tired of the anger, the insults, the constant political warfare, the broken promises and the division that have come to define the Trump era. The question now is whether November 3 was the beginning of the end of MAGA as a dominant political force. The voters have spoken. And Washington had better listen. THE OUTRAGE BUSINESS: MAKING MONEY FROM AMERICA'S A...

   Bob Dylan Meets The Pope    Bob Dylan and Pope Leo XIV come from very different worlds, but both have made an extraordinary impact on American and international culture. Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota, became one of the most influential songwriters in modern music. His songs about war, civil rights, peace and the human condition helped define generations. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, made history in 2025 when he became the first American elected pope. Their meeting at the Vatican brought together two remarkable Americans whose influence extends far beyond their respective professions. Although the details of their private conversation were not disclosed, the encounter highlighted the enduring connection between music, faith and the universal search for peace.   THIS WASN'T DYLAN'S FIRST MEETING WITH A POPE There is also history behind another Pope encounter. Back on September 27, 1997, Dylan performed before Po...

  Susan Collins Loses Election The political landscape in Washington has changed dramatically. Republican Senator Susan Collins has conceded her race to Democrat Troy Jackson, bringing an end to a Senate career that began in 1997. Collins personally called Jackson to concede Tuesday evening. Her defeat is a major development in the 2026 midterm elections. But there is a much bigger question behind this election: Did Susan Collins lose because Maine voters no longer believed she was the independent Republican she had spent decades presenting herself to be? For Democrats, the answer is tied to a long history of decisions Collins made during Donald Trump's presidency. THE TRUMP LOYALTY QUESTION For years, Collins presented herself as a moderate Republican, someone willing to cross party lines and occasionally challenge her own president. But her record during the Trump years became a major issue. According to CQ Roll Call data reported by PolitiFact, Collins voted in agreement with Tr...

  Tom Suozzi Wins Election Some election victories are more personal than others. For me, the reelection of Congressman Tom Suozzi is one of them. I grew up with Tom Suozzi, long before the political campaigns, television appearances, newspaper headlines and his years in Washington. I knew him as a person, and one thing I can say about Tom is that he was always a standup guy. You can learn a lot about someone by watching how they treat people before they become powerful or famous. I knew Tom growing up, and the person I remember is someone who carried himself with decency and stood up for what he believed in. Now, years later, Tom has once again won the confidence of voters in New York's Third Congressional District. A big win on Long Island Suozzi defeated Republican challenger Michael LiPetri in the November 3, 2026 election, winning reelection to Congress. NBC News called the race, with early returns showing Suozzi ahead by a substantial margin. The victory is particularly notew...

    Vivek Ramaswamy With Amy Actions Mom   In a stunning political victory that will be remembered in Ohio history, Democrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the state's next governor. But this election was about much more than two candidates competing for political office. It became a national story about campaign tactics, personal attacks, family tragedies and just how far a candidate is willing to go to win an election. Acton made history by becoming the first woman elected governor of Ohio. She also becomes the first Democrat to win the governorship in two decades, ending a long stretch of Republican control. And for Ramaswamy, who had the backing of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, the defeat comes after a campaign that generated considerable controversy. The campaign that crossed a personal line One of the most controversial moments of the entire election came when Ramaswamy's campaign aired an advertisement featur...

  Greg Abbott Loses Texas Election Texas has long been considered one of the Republican Party's most dependable political strongholds. But Election Night 2026 is bringing a potentially historic change to the state's political landscape. Governor Greg Abbott and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton are facing major challenges from Democrats, with early election returns showing Democrats building substantial leads in both contests. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa has taken an early lead over Abbott, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has opened a significant advantage over Paxton. The results are particularly significant because Texas has been a cornerstone of Republican political power for decades. Abbott's hold on Texas faces a major test Greg Abbott has served as governor since 2015 and has been one of the most influential Republican governors in the country. His political career has been closely associated with conservative policies, ...