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NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas
NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas A beloved New Jersey mall Santa who nearly lost his leg to diabetes is back to spreading holiday cheer, thanks to a life-saving surgery at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center. Santa is used to giving gifts, not receiving them, but this holiday season, 73-year-old Ronald Fierro will once again take pictures with children sitting on his lap, thanks to a unique surgery that saved his leg. Fierro, a retired high school teacher and Boy Scouts shooting instructor from Brick Township, has been delighting families as Santa Claus for years at the Freehold Raceway Mall.  In Marc…
Two Celebs Confirmed For Big Santa Lighting At Westfield's Garden State Plaza Two Celebs Confirmed For Big Santa Lighting At Westfield's Garden State Plaza
Two Celebs Confirmed For Big Santa Lighting At Westfield's Garden State Plaza Two celebrities will be on hand at this year's Big Santa lighting at Westfield's Garden State Plaza. The Paramus mall announced "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Melissa Gorga and "American Idol" Season 7 semi-finalist David Archuleta will both be at the event on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will also feature a 200-drone show and live performances from some of your favorite movie characters and holiday icons, the mall said. Santa is expected to make his grand entrance on a fire truck. Guests can grab food from food trucks, enjoy exclusive one-day and weeklong deals and discounts, an…
Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where
Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where Spirit Halloween is decking the halls with Spirit Christmas. The pop-up Halloween costume and decor company is opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (scroll for a list of locations). "Each store offers a unique shopping experience, brimming with a vast assortment of holiday décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers," company spokeswoman Nikki Balles said in a statement to Daily Voice.  "Guests can meet Santa for their annual Christmas card photo and receive a free digital postcard featuring you and Santa. Wander …
Grinch Steals From Santa In North Jersey Holiday Crime Spree (VIDEO) Grinch Steals From Santa In North Jersey Holiday Crime Spree (VIDEO)
Grinch Steals From Santa In North Jersey Holiday Crime Spree (Video) The Grinch is continuing to run afoul of the law in North Jersey. After being busted in Paramus and Clifton, the green creature set his sights on North Bergen.  A video posted by police shows the man whose heart is two sizes too small stealing a red bin from Santa Claus, only to be immediately busted by officers riding in on motorcycles. The Grinch stood no chance against the North Bergen PD! 🎅🏻 Posted by North Bergen Police Department on Friday, December 15, 2023 The Grinch is led away by an officer in an elf costume, but not before he exchanges thumbs down with Santa. …
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar One New Jersey police department is getting extra festive this Christmas season with its holiday-themed speed radar. “Santa is still making his naughty and nice lists,” reads a Facebook post from Hackettstown Police alongside a photo of the radar signs, which are set up on Warren and Willow Grove Streets. Drivers’ speeds are displayed by the radar as they pass by — underneath, of course, they’ll be able to see if they were “naughty” or “nice” based on their mph. Christmas is just around the corner, but we are reminding 🚗drivers Santa🎅 is still making his naughty and nice lists 📜.... P…
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair or two of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid to up…
Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100 Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100
Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100 Want to make an easy $100?  A California-based production company is looking for people across the U.S. willing to dress up as Santa Claus and record a holiday advertisement for TikTok. The 20- to 45-second script will be provided for the actor, who will film a vertical-style video sharing a message about a holiday money service, the casting call reads. The video can be taken from anywhere convenient for the actor. Click here to apply.
Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest
Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in effect, see t…
Special Santa Visit: Garfield Firefighters Surprise Single Mom, 3 Kids Burned Out Of Home Special Santa Visit: Garfield Firefighters Surprise Single Mom, 3 Kids Burned Out Of Home
Special Santa Visit: Garfield Firefighters Surprise Single Mom, 3 Kids Burned Out Of Home The true meaning of Christmas brought tears to the eyes of some of Garfield's bravest Wednesday night when they brought Santa Claus, and more, to a family burned out of their home. Erika Juarez, her 8-year-old daughter, Ivonne, and two sons, Joshua and Joseph, 6 and 10, were among 25 residents displaced when flames ripped through their three-story brick walkup on 4th Street in Passaic during last week's snowstorm. "They were all lucky enough to get out alive with pretty much only the clothes on their backs," Assistant Garfield Fire Chief E.J. Morano said. After learning that a social work…