Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
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Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA A 40-year-old man is accused of bringing fentanyl and crack cocaine from Connecticut into Dutchess County and selling the drugs near the state line, authorities said.  Schuyler Houis, 40, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, following an investigation into suspected drug sales at a residence in Northeast, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The investigation began after agents received information about significant suspected drug activity at the residence near the Connecticut border. Investigators identified both the home and the …

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Nassau, NY
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Child Porn, Long Gun Found In Ex-Felon’s Nassau Home: Police Child Porn, Long Gun Found In Ex-Felon’s Nassau Home: Police Child Porn, Long Gun Found In Ex-Felon’s Nassau Home: Police
Child Porn, Long Gun Found In Ex-Felon’s Nassau Home: Police A Capital Region man was found in possession of child porn and an illegal gun following a search Thursday, Oct. 1, police said. Scott Hammond, 38, of Nassau, was not allowed to own the weapon because he has a previous felony conviction, New York State Police said Monday, Oct. 5. Troopers began investigating Hammond for child porn back in 2024, eventually leading to a search of his home on Thursday, authorities said. During that search, investigators also found a loaded long gun, according to state police. Hammond was pulled over in a traffic stop that same day on State Route 66 in Nassau, …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Hagerstown, MD
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Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire
Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire There was no telling who might still be inside as flames tore through both sides of a Maryland duplex. The fire broke out shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, on Clarendon Avenue in Hagerstown's West End, where firefighters arrived to find the second floor of the two-family home engulfed. The flames were threatening a neighboring house, and firefighters did not yet know whether everyone had made it out. That sent crews into both sides of the duplex to search for anyone still inside while more help was called to the scene and the fire grew to two alarms. The searches came back clear.…

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by Zak Failla
North Salem, NY
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Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: Nysp A man faces a felony charge after police said they found him intoxicated with a 14-year-old child inside a vehicle parked along I-684 in Westchester County.  Port Chester resident Hector Villa, 49, was arrested following a welfare check in North Salem early Sunday morning, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. At around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, troopers checked on a vehicle parked on the shoulder of I-684. During the encounter, Villa, who police identified as the driver, showed signs of intoxication, according to the agency. Troopers then administered field sobri…

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by Ben Crnic
Southampton, NY
Weather
Temperatures Set To Tumble: Where Trouble Could Develop Temperatures Set To Tumble: Where Trouble Could Develop Temperatures Set To Tumble: Where Trouble Could Develop
Temperatures Set To Tumble: Where Trouble Could Develop Sunny afternoons could give way to a season-ending chill for some Northeast gardens as colder air takes hold. The National Weather Service forecasts the sharpest overnight cooldown early this week, with inland frost potential increasing Tuesday night, Oct. 6, into Wednesday morning, Oct. 7. Cooler days and chilly nights settle across the Northeast early this week, with frost or freeze risks greatest in interior areas. AccuWeather The threat will vary sharply by location. Rural communities and higher elevations face greater risks than larger cities. Some areas will feel the effe…

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Pascack Valley, NJ
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Former Pascack Valley Teacher Dies After Apparent Missing-Person Search In Cape May Former Pascack Valley Teacher Dies After Apparent Missing-Person Search In Cape May Former Pascack Valley Teacher Dies After Apparent Missing-Person Search In Cape May
Former Pascack Valley Teacher Dies After Apparent Missing-Person Search In Cape May Christine C. Back, a Jersey Shore photographer and artist who shared her passion for creativity as a high school digital arts and photography teacher, died Monday, Sept. 14, in Cape May, according to her obituary on the Spilker Funeral Home website. She was 61. Lower Township police separately identified Back, of the Villas section of the township, as missing that same day. Officers conducting a welfare check were unable to reach Back at her home before belongings identified as hers were found on the beach near the water in Cape May City, police said. The discovery prompted an extensive sea…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stafford, VA
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Now You See It, Now You Don't: Stafford Driver Had License Plate-Hiding Device, Sheriff Says Now You See It, Now You Don't: Stafford Driver Had License Plate-Hiding Device, Sheriff Says Now You See It, Now You Don't: Stafford Driver Had License Plate-Hiding Device, Sheriff Says
Now You See It, Now You Don't: Stafford Driver Had License Plate-Hiding Device, Sheriff Says Some drivers try to dodge attention. One Virginia driver came equipped to make his license plate disappear. In Stafford, First Sgt. Demirci spotted two vehicles moving erratically near Wyche Road shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, prompting a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. What started with some questionable driving quickly became a weapons investigation. Both drivers acknowledged having guns in their vehicles, investigators said. Neither had a concealed carry permit. Then deputies took a closer look at one of the vehicles. Inside, investigators found someth…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Young Massapequa Family Loses ‘Home And Everything In It’ After Towering Fire, Friends Say Young Massapequa Family Loses ‘Home And Everything In It’ After Towering Fire, Friends Say Young Massapequa Family Loses ‘Home And Everything In It’ After Towering Fire, Friends Say
Young Massapequa Family Loses ‘Home And Everything In It’ After Towering Fire, Friends Say A young Long Island family’s home was destroyed in a towering inferno over the weekend, according to officials and a fundraising campaign launched to help them. The fire on Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa was reported around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, the Massapequa Fire Department said in a Facebook post. Several more departments joined Massapequa FD in responding to the blaze, which took about two hours to bring under control, officials said. The family was not home at the time, and two firefighters suffered minor injuries, according to the department. Investigators believe the flames st…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Cornwall, NY
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Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Two officers were injured while arresting a man who threatened to shoot police before fleeing an Orange County home, authorities said.  Cornwall resident Joseph Keegan, 35, was arrested following the incident near Main Street and Willow Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced.  The incident began at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to the area for a complaint. During their investigation, officers encountered Keegan, who they said became confrontational and threatened them, including making threats to shoot officers at the scene, poli…

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by Ben Crnic
Newark, NJ
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NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Newark Wins Big It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Newark. A ticket sold in Newark matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, Oct. 3, winning $1.8 million.  The ticket was sold at El Caballo Blanco on Mount Prospect Ave. The winning numbers were 5, 10, 15, 16 and 18.

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Hartford, CT
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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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by Chris Spiker
Stamford, CT
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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States: Check Your Bottles
Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States: Check Your Bottles More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled, giving shoppers across dozens of states a reason to check their bottles. PepsiCo Inc. is recalling 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade because they contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, according to the FDA enforcement report. The New York-based company is located in Purchase, in Westchester County. The recall covers four varieties: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. The drinks were distributed in 37 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Cal…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House
Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed her next major role after leaving President Donald Trump's administration. Leavitt will join Fox News as an on-air contributor, The New York Times reported on Monday, Oct. 5. The 29-year-old is expected to appear on programs across the conservative network, including both news and opinion shows. The Atkinson, New Hampshire, native is expected to begin her Fox News tenure on Sunday, Nov. 1. "Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal
Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal A former House speaker whose Washington career ended in disgrace has died, leaving a legacy overshadowed by the secrets he tried to bury. Dennis Hastert was 84. Authorities in Kendall County, Illinois, confirmed Monday, Oct. 5, that he died at home over the weekend from natural causes. The Illinois Republican served as speaker from 1999 to 2007, becoming the longest-serving Republican in the role. His criminal downfall came years after he left Congress. Hastert pleaded guilty in 2015 to illegally structuring cash withdrawals to evade federal reporting requirements. US District Judge Thoma…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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Woodbridge, NJ
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$79M Sale Of Woodbridge Luxury Apartments Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Woodbridge Luxury Apartments Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Woodbridge Luxury Apartments Brings New Name, Owner
$79M Sale Of Woodbridge Luxury Apartments Brings New Name, Owner A 232-unit luxury apartment complex steps from a New Jersey train station has sold for $79 million and been renamed, according to the real estate firm that represented the sellers. Avenue & Green, at 10 Green St., in Woodbridge, was sold by Prism Capital Partners and Northwestern Mutual to Pantzer and renamed The Point Woodbridge. The sale marks Pantzer's second acquisition in the tri-state area this year, following its July purchase of the 641-unit The Point Stamford in Connecticut. Completed in 2021, the Woodbridge property includes 232 apartments and 10,000 square feet of fully …

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by Cecilia Levine
East Brunswick, NJ
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$4.5M Sale Of East Brunswick Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal $4.5M Sale Of East Brunswick Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal $4.5M Sale Of East Brunswick Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal
$4.5M Sale Of East Brunswick Industrial Building Marks Full-Circle Deal A Central Jersey industrial property has sold for $4.5 million, 32 years after the same broker last handled its sale. The 18,000-square-foot building at 12 Elkins Rd., in East Brunswick, was sold by No Tilt Realty LLC to Twelve Trinity LLC, doing business as Hanna Mechanical Contractors, NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. announced Monday, Oct. 5. NAIDB Executive Vice President Marc Shein represented the seller and secured the buyer. Shein originally sold the building to No Tilt Realty, doing business as Alpha Omega Amusements, 32 years ago. The industrial building sits on approximately two acre…

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by Cecilia Levine
Montclair, NJ
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Netflix Movie Transforms Montclair State Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms Montclair State Campus Into UCLA Netflix Movie Transforms Montclair State Campus Into UCLA
Netflix Movie Transforms Montclair State Campus Into UCLA A North Jersey university got a Hollywood makeover, transforming into UCLA for a new Netflix movie. Montclair State University's 252-acre campus was used to film scenes for “Best of the Best,” which debuted on Netflix Friday, Sept. 18. Images shared by the university show familiar campus locations standing in for UCLA, including the Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, Feliciano School of Business, and amphitheater. Montclair State's Spanish Mission Revival architecture bears similarities to UCLA's Northern Italian Romanesque Revival style, with both campuses featuring red-tiled…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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by Chris Spiker
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Steinert HS Student Was Doing Schoolwork Between Takes With Scarlett Johansson Steinert HS Student Was Doing Schoolwork Between Takes With Scarlett Johansson Steinert HS Student Was Doing Schoolwork Between Takes With Scarlett Johansson
Steinert HS Student Was Doing Schoolwork Between Takes With Scarlett Johansson Most high schoolers don't have Scarlett Johansson waiting for them to finish tutoring. Most high schoolers are not Roman Engel. It was June 2025, and the then-16-year-old was wrapping up his junior year at Steinert High School while filming James Gray's "Paper Tiger" alongside Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller. Even as the school year wound down, required on-set tutoring would often pull Roman away from where he most wanted to be: in front of the camera. "I'd be in super deep conversations on set and they’d be like, 'Roman, you gotta go to school,'" Engel told Daily Voice. But som…

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by Cecilia Levine