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Adam Sandler Netflix film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ seeks talent for NJ taping
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A Netflix production is searching for background talent for a planned “Happy Gilmore” sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.” “Since 1992, Grant Wilfley Casting has […]
New Jersey simplifies working paper application for teens
⚫Teens under the age of 18 need working papers in New Jersey. ⚫ The state has made the application easier and online. Teens under the age of 18 who are looking for a job in New Jersey are being reminded that they need working papers before they can start. But...
NJ homeowner’s electricity-savings DIY project sets house on fire
EDISON — A homeowner's attempt to save some money on his electric bill backfired Tuesday afternoon when the lithium ion phosphate batteries in his garage caught fire. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan said it took firefighters over an hour to put out the flames after the batteries being used as the power source for his a home on Hill Road caught fire in the garage attached to a home.
Update: Rip current statement issued for 4 N.J. counties from Saturday to Monday
On Friday at 4:55 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday midnight until Monday midnight for Monmouth, Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Dangerous rip currents expected," explains the weather service. "The high risk of rip currents may persist through early...
Man critically injured in shooting, woman closing smoke shop grazed by bullet in the Bronx
A woman closing up a smoke shop was one of two people struck by bullets that flew outside a Bronx bodega.The 37-year-old woman was closing the store on West Fordham Road in University Heights when shots were fired outside the bodega at around 1:10 a.m. Friday.A 43-year-old man was shot once in the back and taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in critical but stable condition.The woman heard the commotion and only realized minutes later that she had also been struck in the gunfire.She was grazed in the right thigh and took herself to New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she is...
Search for man who threw liquid at car, slashed 3 people in Morris Park
Three people were slashed during a dispute with a man in the Morris Park section of the Bronx.The victims had just left a bar and were getting into their car on Williamsbridge Road and Sacket Avenue at around 2:40 a.m. Friday.That's when a man passing by threw an unknown liquid at the vehicle.The group got out of their car and confronted the man, who pulled a small pocket knife and slashed the three people.A 47-year-old woman, a 34-year-old man, and a 26-year-old man were all taken to nearby Jacobi Hospital, where they were in stable condition with minor injuries.The suspect...
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
New exhibit examines life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm
The late Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman ever elected to Congress, would have turned 100 years old later this year. Chisholm was a political trailblazer, paving the way for future generations of Black leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris. To commemorate her centennial birthday, a new exhibit...
Peruvian gang leader arrested in Endicott, wanted for 23 killings in home country
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, New York, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest […]
Hurricane Ernesto spares NYC, but ‘dangerous beach conditions expected’
NEW YORK (PIX11) – As Hurricane Ernesto makes its way through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, New York City will be spared from its path, according to the National Weather Service. However, City officials are issuing weather alerts for New Yorkers who plan to hit the beach this...
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
NYC presents positive finances, but challenges could be ahead
Top state and city officials met in Midtown Thursday for an annual meeting of the State Financial Control Board, which provides oversight over the city budget. The panel signed off on the city’s budget, passed back in June, but not before some argued that the city needs to proceed with caution when it comes to future spending.
Paterson’s Legacy Revived: Mr. G’s Diner Set to Reopen Under New Ownership
On Friday, August 16, 2024, the famous Mr. G’s Diner will mark its comeback with an elaborate grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Now in the hands of new owners, Vaughn and Marnie McCoy, the popular eatery will remain Paterson’s only diner. Sadly, Paterson has had many of its iconic eateries leave the city, like Libby’s Lunch on McBride Avenue, which closed down for good in 2020, or others like Johnny and Hanges that was founded in Paterson in 1939 but eventually moved to nearby Fair Lawn. Egg Platter Diner was open for 70 years in the city before closing in 2017. Thankfully, the reopening of Mr. G.’s Diner represents a piece of history returning.
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