Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Laurel Gas Station Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Laurel Gas Station
Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Laurel Gas Station A little extra cash turned into a lot of extra cash for a Prince George's County man who decided to test his luck and won $100,000 playing a Maryland Lottery scratcher. The computer programmer says that he had some money in his pocket while he was at the Sandy Spring Exxon on Old Sandy Spring Road in Laurel, which led to him picking up a $10 Money Drop ticket that resulted in a six-figure windfall for the self-proclaimed "casual player."  According to the winner, he made a pitstop for gas, but he happened to have a spare $10 bill in his pocket so he decided to pick up the flashy scratc…
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: Here's Where, When New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: Here's Where, When
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: Here's Where, When An all-new wine and spirits store in Westchester will soon celebrate its grand openings with free tastings and merchandise.  Ultimate Wine and Spirits, located in Elmsford in the ShopRite complex at 310 Saw Mill River Rd., will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced. The family and women-owned store, owned by Brittney and Zahid Mahir, will feature a "diverse array of fine wines and spirits from around the world," as well as personalized service, the owners said. "Whether you're an enthusiast seeking…
'Devastating' Fire Rips Through Middletown Seafood Restaurant Five Months After Opening 'Devastating' Fire Rips Through Middletown Seafood Restaurant Five Months After Opening
'Devastating' Fire Rips Through Middletown Seafood Restaurant Five Months After Opening A Middletown seafood restaurant suffered a "devastating" fire on Memorial Day, less than six months after it opened. Sirens Seafood posted on Facebook that the fire ripped through the building on Route 36 on Monday, May 27. The restaurant in the Leonardo section of Middletown was closed and no one was injured. The restaurant, which opened in December 2023, thanked the firefighters who responded "within minutes on a holiday."  "To our amazing customers, we will have more information soon, but we are not giving up hope just yet for a brighter tomorrow," Sirens posted. "We are absol…
Ethan Allen Opening In Somerset County Shopping Center Ethan Allen Opening In Somerset County Shopping Center
Ethan Allen Opening In Somerset County Shopping Center Ethan Allen is coming to Somerset County. The furniture retailer announced they will be opening a 4,321 square feet showroom at Greenbrook Commons in Watchung, at the site of a former Chase Bank. Greenbrook Commons is also home to Aldi, BJ's Wholesale Club, Buffalo Wild Wings and The Vitamin Shoppe. Ethan Allen has six other locations in the Garden State including in Whippany, Somerville, Paramus, Marlton, Englishtown and Princeton. It was recently named the Best Retailer in Premium Furniture by Newsweek. 
Well-Liked Hartsdale Pizzeria Closes, Now Up For Sale Well-Liked Hartsdale Pizzeria Closes, Now Up For Sale
Well-Liked Hartsdale Pizzeria Closes, Now Up For Sale Much to the chagrin of those who frequented it, a well-praised pizzeria in Westchester has closed.  Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave., closed its doors and put up a "for sale" sign as of Saturday, May 18.  The eatery had served a wide variety of pies with plenty of toppings, including buffalo chicken, meat lovers, and the "Gran Mama's" pizza with mozzarella, garlic, basil, and parmesan.  The pizza had been so well-received that the restaurant had collected plenty of five-star reviews on its Yelp page, including a write-up by Fran L. of Hartsdale writte…
Winning $162K 'Fast Play' Lottery Ticket Sold At Laurel Liquor Store Winning $162K 'Fast Play' Lottery Ticket Sold At Laurel Liquor Store
Winning $162K 'Fast Play' Lottery Ticket Sold At Laurel Liquor Store Lottery officials are urging players to check their wallets after a jackpot-winning ticket worth more than $162,000 was sold at a Maryland liquor store. A FAST PLAY ticket sold at All Saints Liquors in Laurel is burning a hole in a local residents pocket after winning a $162,441 progressive jackpot on the FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game on the Thursday, May 23. The $5 ticket has a progressive jackpot that starts at $40,000 and grows with the sale of each ticket until someone buys a progressive jackpot-winning ticket. This was the fifth time a jackpot has been hit since the the game went o…
Musical Pints: Asbury Park Brewery Honoring City's Music Culture In New Taproom Musical Pints: Asbury Park Brewery Honoring City's Music Culture In New Taproom
Musical Pints: Asbury Park Brewery Honoring City's Music Culture In New Taproom A brewery in Asbury Park is reopening in a new location while honoring the seaside city's rich musical history. Asbury Park Brewery said in a news release that it'll officially reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24. The new brewery is located in a 3,180-square-foot space on Cookman Avenue, just a block away from the House of Independents concert hall. The brewery originally opened in an old warehouse on Sewall Avenue in 2016 and has been run by musicians who grew up playing at nearby venues. "It’s been a grind the last few years trying to get this new space open," says brewery founder Bob McL…
Boston Hot Dog Company Closing In Salem; Chef-Owner Teases New Restaurant Boston Hot Dog Company Closing In Salem; Chef-Owner Teases New Restaurant
Boston Hot Dog Company Closing In Salem; Chef-Owner Teases New Restaurant The Boston Hot Dog company will close its doors following the holiday weekend, but that's not the end for chef-owner Mike Denk. He has some cheesy plans for the location.  Denk announced his decision to close the 60 Washington St. restaurant in a lengthy Facebook post, calling the decision to close after Monday, May 27, "bittersweet." He is keeping the location, but reinventing his vision for it.  Denk calls it "Au Gratin." The new restaurant will have a "scratch-made menu inspired by a love of cheese," he wrote.  But with every ending comes a new beginning, and he…
Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale
Shuttered Westwood Cafe Returns — This Time In River Vale Jack's is coming back. Jack’s Cafe and Market, which won acclaim in its 16 years in Westwood before closing last year, announced on Instagram it will be opening in River Vale this summer on Westwood Avenue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack's Cafe (@jacks_cafe_) Known for its fresh, never frozen breakfast, lunch, and dinner specialties and its BYOB policy, Jack’s Cafe had long been considered a staple in the heart of Westwood. Customers expressed their excitement at the news. "Can’t wait to see you and get some awesome food …
Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant
Popular Food Show Filming At Bridgewater Restaurant America's Best Restaurants has discovered a gem in Somerset County. 22 West Tap and Grill in Bridgewater will be featured on an episode of the popular online show, with filming set to take place at the end of the month.  "America's Best Restaurants" is a weekly show that travels around the country spotlighting independent restaurants. "We're humbled by this amazing opportunity and would like to thank all of our awesome customers for your support," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The restaurant is asking patrons to say what their to-go item is so it can be featured on the show. …
Busy Westchester Shopping Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary Busy Westchester Shopping Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Busy Westchester Shopping Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary A bustling shopping center in Westchester marked the beginning of its seventh decade in business with a celebration attended by local and state officials.  In a grand kick-off event held on Saturday, May 18, the Cross County Center in Yonkers celebrated its 70th anniversary as a major site of commerce in Westchester.  The event was attended by elected officials such as Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and New York State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, as well as Senior Property Manager Carl Calabro, who all celebrated the center's longevity. "Growing up in Yonkers, we always knew it wa…
Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison
Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison Now you can skydive without risking your life. A new indoor skydiving facility has opened in Edison. The grand opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 22 at 997 Route 1.  Edison Mayor Sam Joshi joined iFLY Indoor Skydiving Vice President of Field Operations Faheem Memon at the event. A wind tunnel helps participants experience the thrill of free fall. iFLY pioneered the body-flying indoor skydiving experience and is a world leader in vertical wind-tunnel technology, organizers say. Guests don’t need to be athletes or in the best shape of their lives to enjoy flying, they say.…