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'Arrested Development,' Ben Stiller earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Ben Stiller, Jason Bateman and Megan Neuringer share

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Among this week's top Twitter contributors with Hudson Valley connections are the narrator and stars of "Arrested Development," proving once again there's always money in the banana stand.

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'Arrested Development' trailer: 3 ways to celebrate

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Now that the "Arrested Development" trailer has gone viral, it's the "Final Countdown" for the fourth and final season, whose 15 episodes will be released via Netflix on May 26.

Newsday Westchester breaks it down to offer three ways you can gear up for the release.

1. Celebrate your weird family. Like Rye native Jason Bateman's character, are you the one seemingly...

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Martha Stewart, Joan Rivers earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

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It's the first edition of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week to honor excellence in Vine, the fledgling social network that's similar to Instagram but features 6-second videos in lieu of photographs. But is that honoree Martha Stewart, Joan Rivers, Richard Blais or Peter Gallagher?

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Robert Ebert hailed on Twitter by Hudson Valley celebrities

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In this special edition of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, local celebrities ranging from Howard Stern to Joan Rivers were among those to take to Twitter to honor heralded film critic Roger Ebert, who died Thursday at age 70.

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'Arrested Development' to premiere May 26 on Netflix

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“Arrested Development” fans, your day has finally come! Netflix has announced that 15 episodes of the acclaimed comedy series will debut Sunday, May 26, at exactly 12:01 a.m.

The new episodes about the wealthy, self-absorbed Bluth family are unique in that each of them is told from a different character’s point of view. And like “House of Cards,” the Netflix drama starring Bedford's Kate Mara...

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Waffle Day: Where to get them in the Hudson Valley

The Orange-Lemon Waffles, topped with fresh fruit, are

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International Waffle Day, marked annually on March 25, is a time to indulge in the batter-based cake that can be eaten as a meal, snack or dessert. If you’re looking to eat some waffles locally, here are three spots in Westchester where you can get your fix.

City Limits Diner in White Plains

“At City Limits, our goal is to introduce guests to approachable fine dining and reimagined comfort...

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Daryl Hall, Peter Gallagher earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

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A singer, an actor and a comedy writer are tops for this edition for the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week.

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At No. 3 is Byram Hills grad and "The O.C." star Peter...

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Ron Howard ready for TV Hall of Fame induction

Star: Ron Howard Best known for: quot;Arrested Development,quot;

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Ron Howard will be among the broadcasting legends honored tonight by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at a Los Angeles gala.

The Academy Award-winning director, who turned 59 March 1, kicked off his showbiz career in 1960, when he played young Opie Taylor on CBS' "The Andy Griffith Show." Although many child stars can struggle to find their way on and off the screen as...

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Ben Stiller to guest-star on 'Arrested Development'

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“Arrested Development” fans, rejoice! Ben Stiller will be appear on one episode of the revived cult comedy.  According to Entertainment Weekly, the Chappaqua resident will be reprising his role as magician Tony Wonder, the nemesis of GOB Bluth (Will Arnett).

Stiller is just the latest high-profile star with Hudson Valley ties who will appear on the series. Liza Minnelli, a former Scarsdale...

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Dave Barry on his new novel, 'Insane City'

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“Insane City,” the latest work by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry, is on sale today. Although the Armonk native has more than 30 books in print, the novel is his first solo work of fiction in more than a decade.

Barry told Newsday Westchester in an email interview that the reason so much time had passed since his last adult novel was that he was focused on another project.

“About...

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