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Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race'
Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' A pair of New Jersey siblings will be competing on the latest season of "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Maya Mody, 20, and Rohan Mody, 23, both students from Monmouth Junction, will be participating the in 36th race around the sun, premiering Wednesday, March 13. "This was a dream we both have shared since we were kids and still cannot believe that we get to call ourselves racers," the siblings said on Instagram. Maya is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where she made Dean's List last fall. Rohan graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University with his bachelor's in neurosc…
Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor' Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor'
Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor' Two New Jersey residents are among the 18 castaways on the upcoming season of "Survivor." Brandon Donlon, a 26-year-old content producer from Sicklerville, and Sean Edwards, a 35-year-old Utah school principal who grew up in Lawrence, will be competing for the $1 million prize on "Survivor 45." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brandon Donlon (@brandondonlon) Entertainment Weekly ran a feature on each contestant. The show will air on CBS Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Meet Giants Legend Phil Simms In North Jersey Meet Giants Legend Phil Simms In North Jersey
Meet Giants Legend Phil Simms In North Jersey Phil Simms will be returning to his old stomping grounds next week. The Giants legend, who won two Super Bowls playing for Big Blue will be signing copies of "Once a Giant" on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 6 p.m. Longtime football writer Gary Myers, who wrote the book, will also be at the signing. "Once a Giant" chronicles the 1986 New York Giants, who dominated the NFL, going 14-2 and won Super Bowl XXI, the franchise's first Super Bowl. The book features new interviews with Simms, coach Bill Parcells, tight end Mark Bavaro and the team's defensive coordinator, Bill Belich…
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In NJ, PA Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In NJ, PA
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In NJ, PA A pair of tornados touched down in New Jersey and Pennsylvania during Monday, June 26's afternoon storms, the National Weather Service confirmed. Few details have been released in the twisters that touched down in Bernardsville (Somerset County, NJ) and Lower Mt. Bethel Township (Northampton County, PA). The PA tornado — rated an EF-o on the Enhanced Fujita scale — started at 2:58 p.m. and ended at 3:04 p.m., CBS reports citing the National Weather Service. The tornado reached winds of 65 mph and traveled 3.37 miles, the National Weather Service said. As of Tuesday morning, June …
NJ Man Advertises Fake Vehicle Registrations On Facebook, Sells Them In CVS Lot: Police NJ Man Advertises Fake Vehicle Registrations On Facebook, Sells Them In CVS Lot: Police
NJ Man Advertises Fake Vehicle Registrations On Facebook, Sells Them In CVS Lot: Police A man who advertised fake New Jersey temporary vehicle registrations for sale on Facebook was caught peddling them in the parking lot of a strip mall in Glen Rock. Photographer Boyd A. Loving was at the scene of the arrest. The defendant, Keith Miller, 40, had his SUV parked outside the CVS when police arrived at the Rock Road lot shortly before noon on Tuesday, June 6. Officer Andrew Magro arrested Miller, who Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said had six bogus temporary vehicle registrations with him at the time. The sale of phony temp plates has increased rapidly, Ackermann noted…
NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak
NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak Neeta Varshney, a STEM Supervisor at Clark Public Schools was on "Wheel Of Fortune" last week, though her appearance  left viewers fuming at host Pat Sajak. While playing "Toss Up", Varshey attempted to solve the puzzle and guessed "an a moment's notice."  Sajak ruled her incorrect. Another contestant buzzed in and guessed "at a moment's notice" and won the $2,000. Several fans of the show said Varshey was robbed and that she did say "at a moment's notice," only Sajak did not understand her accent. @WheelofFortune You all robbed Neetu on last night's episode. She said the first to puzz…
GOTCHA! Offender Wanted For Throwing 70-Year-Old CVS Employee To Floor Nabbed By Fair Lawn PD GOTCHA! Offender Wanted For Throwing 70-Year-Old CVS Employee To Floor Nabbed By Fair Lawn PD
Gotcha! Offender Wanted For Throwing 70-Year-Old CVS Employee To Floor Nabbed By Fair Lawn PD Fair Lawn police captured a 22-year-old repeat offender wanted for throwing down a 70-year-old CVS worker who tried to stop him from shoplifting, authorities said. Brandon Flores fled the CVS on Broadway and avoided capture for nearly a month following the Nov. 7 shoplifting-turned-robbery. Then, on Dec. 1, he snatched more than $70 worth of merchandise from a Walgreens on River Road, Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Responding Officers Luis Vasquez, Peter Federico and Anthony Burgos quickly nabbed Flores on Route 20 in Paterson, the sergeant said.  Flores was charged with s…
NJ Daughter Beat Mom Dead With Broomstick: Report NJ Daughter Beat Mom Dead With Broomstick: Report
NJ Daughter Beat Mom Dead With Broomstick: Report A 65-year-old woman is facing multiple charges including manslaughter after she beat her 80-year-old mother dead with a broomstick, CBS reports. Florence Dicriscio was rushed to the hospital after police responded to Woodmont Circle in Washington Township for a dispute on Aug. 6, various outlets say citing the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Neighbors told CBS they heard screams. DiCriscio Florence J. "Peggy" passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Alfonso "Sonny"... Posted by Grasso Funeral Home on Thursday, August 11, 2022 Dicriscio's daughter, Loret…
'As The World Turns' Actress Marnie Schulenburg Dies In NJ At 37 'As The World Turns' Actress Marnie Schulenburg Dies In NJ At 37
'As The World Turns' Actress Marnie Schulenburg Dies In NJ At 37 "As the World Turns" actress Marnie Schulenburg died on Tuesday, May 17 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, her rep told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 37. Marnie, who played Alison Stewart on the CBS soap opera, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2020. She had recently been released from the hospital to spend time with her daughter Coda, 2, whom she shares with husband and fellow actor Zack Robidas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marnie Schulenburg (@marnschupip4) Born in Cape Cod, Marnie attended the Barnstable H…
NCAA Underdog Saint Peter's Advances After Logging 2nd March Madness Upset NCAA Underdog Saint Peter's Advances After Logging 2nd March Madness Upset
NCAA Underdog Saint Peter's Advances After Logging 2nd March Madness Upset The Saint Peter's Peacocks are on to the Sweet 16. After upsetting No. 2 seed Kentucky last week, the small Jesuit school from Jersey City — No. 15 seed — beat No. 7 Murray State (70-60) on Saturday, March 19. Coach Shaheen Holloway has high standards. Here's an exchange during a game-time interview with CBS' Jamie Edrahl. Shaheen Holloway: "We're playing like crap. It's unacceptable."Reporter: "You're up one."Holloway: "Yeah, it's unacceptable." — Thomas Casale (@TheTomCasale) March 20, 2022 Holloway's confidence is unwavering. During a post-game press conference, the coach said:" "…
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor'
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Two New Jersey natives are among the 19 castaways on the upcoming season of survivor. The retired firefighter and dietician could win the $1 million prize at stake for Season 42, airing March 9 on CBS. Lindsay Dolashewich is a 31-year-old Morganville native currently living in Asbury Park, according to EW.com. A self-described loud and intense, adrenaline junkie, Dolashewich played tackle football growing up and said it was difficult being on a team where her teammates and coaches didn't want her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
NJ Soap Opera Actor Fired For Breaking COVID-19 Protocol: Report NJ Soap Opera Actor Fired For Breaking COVID-19 Protocol: Report
NJ Soap Opera Actor Fired For Breaking Covid-19 Protocol: Report Actor and New Jersey native Richard Burgi has been fired from "The Young and the Restless" for violating the CBS show's COVID-19 protocol, Variety reports. The 63-year-old Montclair native announced the news in an Instagram live post on Jan. 11, saying he "naively and inadvertently violated the show’s COVID-19 policy," the outlet says. Burgi apparently tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas, waited five days, and produced two negative test results before returning to the production set. The breach occurred because the show's guidelines state that anyone who tests positive mus…
Medical Helicopter Carrying Baby Crashes In PA Medical Helicopter Carrying Baby Crashes In PA
Medical Helicopter Carrying Baby Crashes In PA A medical helicopter heading to Philadelphia from Maryland crashed Tuesday in Delaware County, according to sources and developing news reports. A mom and baby were among the four occupants onboard the Eurocopter EC135 that crashed outside of the Drexel Hill United Methodist Church on Burmont Road near School Lane around at 12:55 p.m., according to the FAA and Daily Voice sources. All were able to self-extricate, but the pilot suffered the most serious injuries, CBS reports. A medical helicopter crashed next to my house today. Everyone survived including a baby who was being transferr…
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Star, PA's Michael Constantine Dies At 94 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Star, PA's Michael Constantine Dies At 94
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Star, PA's Michael Constantine Dies At 94 "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Michael Constantine died on Aug. 31 at the age of 94, his agent confirmed to CNN. Constantine was surrounded by family when he died of natural causes at his Reading home, the outlet reports. "As some of you know, we lost my dad a week ago, 8/31/21. It's like half the sky is suddenly missing. He was our hero and the kindest man we knew. I want to tell you about him, but just now I haven't the heart," his son, Brendan Constantine said in a tweet. As some of you know, we lost my dad a week ago, 8/31/21. It's like half the sky is suddenly missing. He was our…
Mayim Bialik Spotted In North Jersey As Her Star-Studded Movie Preps Filming Mayim Bialik Spotted In North Jersey As Her Star-Studded Movie Preps Filming
Mayim Bialik Spotted In North Jersey As Her Star-Studded Movie Preps Filming Mayim Bialik's new film featuring big name actors will be filming in New Jersey. The film marks the directorial debut for Bialik, most well-known for her roles  on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" and NBC's "Blossom." View this post on Instagram A post shared by mayim bialik (@missmayim) Bialik wrote the script for "As Sick As They Made Us," which follows a divorced mom trying to balance raising a family with her own love life.  Dustin Hoffman, Dianna Agron, Candice Bergen, Simon Helberg -- who starred alongside Bialik on "The Big Bang Theory" -…
Queen Latifah Spotted Filming In Jersey City Queen Latifah Spotted Filming In Jersey City
Queen Latifah Spotted Filming In Jersey City Queen Latifah is back in her home state. The Newark native was spotted this week in Jersey City to film upcoming crime drama "The Equalizer." The do-it-all entertainer and producer was seen Monday on Jersey Avenue, photos published in the Jersey City Times show. Flyers posted in the neighborhood around Van Vorst Park say the show will film this week at a home in the area. City officials said in a tweet the show will be filming in the following locations: Residents, please be advised: The film “Equalizer”, is filming on Wayne St btwn Barrow & Grove tomorrow (11/12) 8am-11pm. The p…
WATCH: Biden Supporters Stage Dance Parties Outside Pennsylvania Convention Center WATCH: Biden Supporters Stage Dance Parties Outside Pennsylvania Convention Center
Watch: Biden Supporters Stage Dance Parties Outside Pennsylvania Convention Center The streets of Philadelphia looked more like disco parties Thursday evening as workers continued to count ballots inside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Disco music echoed through Arch and 12th streets, where Joe Biden's supporters -- dressed in costume and holding signs -- danced the night away. Some of Donald Trump's supporters stopped by early in the evening and were apparently chanting "Four more years!" CBS reports. But Biden's supporters yelled back: "Count every vote!" and continued dancing. "There are currently 9 sad Trumpers corralled in a pen of their own making outside t…
WATCH: Video Captures Woman Tased During Brawl On Spirit Airlines Flight From Newark WATCH: Video Captures Woman Tased During Brawl On Spirit Airlines Flight From Newark
Watch: Video Captures Woman Tased During Brawl On Spirit Airlines Flight From Newark A woman refusing to wear a face mask was tased by police after a brawl broke out on a Spirit Airlines flight from Newark to Puerto Rico. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday, after the plane landed at the Luis Munoz Marin airport in San Juan, CBS Lead National Correspondent David Begnaud reports. Nyasy Veronique Payne “provoked an incident by acting in what witnesses called an aggressive, hostile, & defiant behavior," Begnaud said on Twitter, citing Puerto Rico police.  Begnaud posted a video of the incident recorded by a passenger on Twitter. Caught on Camera: A fight over …
2 NJ Natives Compete For Love On CBS Dating Show 'Love Island' 2 NJ Natives Compete For Love On CBS Dating Show 'Love Island'
2 NJ Natives Compete For Love On CBS Dating Show 'Love Island' One is from the Jersey Shore, the other Morris County. Both are looking for love as contestants on Season 2 of CBS dating show "Love Island," which runs every night at 9 p.m. Meet Moira Tumas, 28, of Brielle, and Justine Nbida, 27, of Rockaway. Tumas grew up just a mile from the Jersey Shore in Brielle and studied communication design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has acting experience at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England, Bustle reports. Tumas currently works as a “shopping-channel model” and loves to draw, her CBS biography says. She also l…
Edgewater CrossFit Trainer, Jersey City PD Officer On 'Survivor' Edgewater CrossFit Trainer, Jersey City PD Officer On 'Survivor'
Edgewater CrossFit Trainer, Jersey City PD Officer On 'Survivor' Could you go one night without electricity? How about weeks without food or shelter or water?  These North Jersey residents have done it on previous seasons of the CBS hit show "Survivor" -- and they're doing it again. The following three castaways are back for the show's 40th season that pits winners against winners for "Winners at War," airing Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Natalie Anderson Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Edgewater resident is a CrossFit trainer and the winner of "Survivor Season 29: San Juan del Sur." Anderson describes herself as “strong, relentless and adapt…
WATCH: Ridgewood Man A Dead Ringer For Actor George Clooney WATCH: Ridgewood Man A Dead Ringer For Actor George Clooney
Watch: Ridgewood Man A Dead Ringer For Actor George Clooney The husband of prominent human-rights attorney Amal Clooney, the actor George Clooney, has a lookalike in Bergen County.  A real estate agent from Ridgewood, David Siegel told CBS he turns heads when he walks down the street or goes shopping at the mall, thanks to his uncanny resemblance to the star of such movies as From Dusk Till Dawn, Ocean's 11 and its sequels, The Perfect Storm and a slew of others.  Siegel even makes a little extra money on the side as a Clooney impersonator.  Check out the video above and see for yourself. 
Ridgewood Mom: HS Teacher Offered Students Extra Credit For Money, Report Says Ridgewood Mom: HS Teacher Offered Students Extra Credit For Money, Report Says
Ridgewood Mom: HS Teacher Offered Students Extra Credit For Money, Report Says A Ridgewood mom came forward at a recent Board of Education meeting saying a teacher at the public high school offered students extra credit only if they purchased a $20 ticket to a fundraiser, CBS reports. The teacher -- who was not named -- sent an announcement to the class and told students to forward their receipts for proof, the media outlet says. Superintendent Daniel Fishbein told CBS he is investigating the incident. Tretola said the teacher later denied her child the opportunity to do extra credit work, saying it was too late in the semester, CBS said. The concerned mom asked the…
Sports TV Production Genius Gary Lang Of Hillsdale Dies, 53 Sports TV Production Genius Gary Lang Of Hillsdale Dies, 53
Sports TV Production Genius Gary Lang Of Hillsdale Dies, 53 Hillsdale native and Emmy Award-winning sports television producer Gary Lang died April 21 after a brief illness at his home in Redondo Beach, California, Deadline reports. He was 53 years old. Lang grew up with his four siblings Bill, Richard, Chris, and Lisa on Arthur Street in Hillsdale. Fox Sports played a piece during a NASCAR race to show "the genius of Gary Lang." His career began in 1991 with CBS' sports tape vault, before becoming a producer for the network during the 1994 Winter Olympics.  Lang moved from New York to Los Angeles to become part of Fox Sports' production team, ea…
Come On Down! Don't Miss Teaneck Senior, Mom On 'The Price Is Right' Come On Down! Don't Miss Teaneck Senior, Mom On 'The Price Is Right'
Come On Down! Don't Miss Teaneck Senior, Mom On 'The Price Is Right' TEANECK, N.J. -- Teji Vega of Teaneck won't be forgetting his 18th birthday anytime soon. The high school senior and his mom, Rhona Vega, celebrated on "The Price is Right." The two were touring colleges in Los Angeles but took a slight detour to CBS studios. The Vegas' episode will air on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m.