Hartford
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West Hartford Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings West Hartford Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings
West Hartford Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings A brand-new ranking has listed the best locales in Connecticut to live in, including one town that is reportedly among the best 200 places to reside in America.  According to Niche's 2024 Best Places To Live in America, the town of West Hartford is the best locale to call home in the state and ranks No. 159 in the entire nation.  Factors used by the organization to determine its rankings include Public Schools, Crime and Safety, Housing, Nightlife, Good for Families, and Diversity.  West Hartford's high ranking was attributed to the town offering "a lot of bars, restaur…

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by Ben Crnic
South Orange
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'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Warwick Deli 'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Warwick Deli
'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Warwick Deli A favorite deli in the region is permanently closing after 10 years in business due to the high costs of everything from eggs to insurance. The owners of the popular Orange County restaurant, Wolfies of Warwick say Saturday, March 30 will be its last day. With tears, owner Sarah Carew said the rising costs are so prohibitive that the decision was made to close despite the many friends she has made, the love for her employees, and the smiles of the customers. "We just can't keep paying the high prices or pass along the increases to our customers any longer," Carew said.  The restauran…

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by Kathy Reakes
Worcester
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Support Rises For 'Wonderful' Roosevelt Elementary Teacher After Cancer Diagnosis Support Rises For 'Wonderful' Roosevelt Elementary Teacher After Cancer Diagnosis
Support Rises For 'Wonderful' Roosevelt Elementary Teacher After Cancer Diagnosis After it was discovered that a beloved Massachusetts teacher had been fighting cancer for years, her community came together to help raise support for her and her family. Worcester County resident Kara Sullivan Wroblewski has been loved by her community for quite some time. The Roosevelt Elementary School teacher was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, though, according to the GoFundMe set up by her family, the news may come as a shock to some. “Everyone knows Kara is a wonderful mother, wife, sister, friend, and teacher for the Worcester Public Schools,” Beth Flynn wrote in the fundr…

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by Sophie Grieser
Hudson
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Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ
Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Are all eyes on you when you enter the gym? A commercial filming in Jersey City may be in your future. Vitamin Shoppe is looking for one man and two women between the ages of 28 and 35 to appear in a commercial shooting in Jersey City in mid-April.  Talent must be fit, with an athletic build and have photos taken no earlier than a month ago, as they will be portraying people who live a healthy lifestyle, according to a listing. All ethnicities are welcome and the gig pays $500 to $850 for seven hours of work. Meals, hair and makeup will be provided. To apply, click here.

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by Sam Barron
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights
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Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo
Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo It took several tries, but Ramy Youssef said he was thrilled to be the first Egyptian man named Ramy from New Jersey to host "Saturday Night Live." In a promo "SNL" released on Wednesday, March 27, the Rutherford comedian said he was honored to be the first ever Arab to host the show, airing on Saturday, March 30. Not so fast as longtime "SNL" cast member Kenan Thompson pointed out he was not the first Arab to first the show. Youssef immediately pivoted and said he was honored to be the first Egyptian to host the show.  Thompson corrected him again but Youseff had an ace up his sleeve…

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by Sam Barron
Norfolk
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This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
This Norfolk County Locale Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity. With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…

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by Michael Mashburn
St. Mary's
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Five Winning 'Mega Millions' Tickets Worth $10K Sold In Maryland Five Winning 'Mega Millions' Tickets Worth $10K Sold In Maryland
Five Winning 'Mega Millions' Tickets Worth $10K Sold In Maryland No Marylanders won the $1.13 billion "Mega Millions" jackpot - that went to a lucky New Jersey lotto player - but five tickets worth $10,000 were sold across the state for Tuesday's drawing. The winning numbers on Tuesday, March 26 were 07-11-22-29-38, with a gold "Mega Ball" of 04, and five players matched four of the regular numbers plus the "Mega Ball" to win a $10,000 prize.  Winning tickets were sold at:  7 to 10 Market on 29th Street in Mt. Rainier (Prince George's County); 7 to 10 Market, 4002 29th Street, Mt. Rainier Google Maps street view Giant on Arliss Street in …

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by Zak Failla
Hudson
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Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In Hudson County Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In Hudson County
Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In Hudson County If you were walking around Hudson County and thought, "Wait, is that Jennifer Lopez," well, it probably was. Jennifer Lopez is in town shooting the new movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman," according to Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.  The movie is filming at Cinelease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny. "Kiss of the Spider Woman" is an adaption of the 1992 Broadway musical about a gay hairdresser who while imprisoned in brutal conditions in 1980s Argentina, imagines films starring an actress, Au…

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by Sam Barron
Montgomery PA
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$100K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Tobacco Shop $100K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Tobacco Shop
$100K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Tobacco Shop Are you a winner? Someone just won $100,000 (before taxes) playing a Powerball ticket with Power Play on Monday, March 25, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission. The winning ticket sold at King Tobacco Express, 49 West Market Street, York, which will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winning ticket matched all four of the five balls drawn with the numbers 7-11-19-53-68, and the red Powerball 23 and the Power Play in the drawing on Monday, September 11. Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would only have been worth $50,000. More than 119,900 othe…

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by Jillian Pikora
Northern Valley
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Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale Valerie Bertinelli is ready to indulge. The star of "One Day at a Time" is signing copies of her new cookbook "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share" on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom) In the cookbook, Bertinelli discusses how when she turned 60, she decided to stop counting calories and enjoy being alive, starting in the kitchen, according to a synopsis. Recipes include garlic confit BLT, sausage and olive chees…

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by Sam Barron
Greenburgh
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Pair Of Greenburgh Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings Pair Of Greenburgh Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
Pair Of Greenburgh Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings A pair of locales in the Hudson Valley are among the 300 best places to live in America, according to brand-new rankings. According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were: Public Schools Crime & Safety Housing Nightlife Good for Families Diversity The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County: Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Capital District
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Jackpot! $19.2M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Schenectady Jackpot! $19.2M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Schenectady
Jackpot! $19.2M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Schenectady An incredibly lucky player hit a multimillion-dollar payday on a lottery ticket sold in the region. One jackpot-winning New York LOTTO ticket – worth $19.2 million – was sold in Schenectady for the drawing held Saturday, March 23, New York Lottery announced. It was not immediately clear where the ticket was purchased. The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing are 06-20-38-48-52-54 and the Bonus Number is 46. New York LOTTO drawings are televised every Wednesday and Saturday. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. Find out more on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn