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'RHONJ' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit COVID-19 First Responders 'RHONJ' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit COVID-19 First Responders
'Rhonj' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit Covid-19 First Responders How much are you willing to pay? Clothes worn by "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members are being auctioned off to help those on the frontlines of coronavirus. "The Real Housewives Reunion Dress Benefit Auction" was launched by Miami housewife and celebrity chef Ana Quincoces to benefit. Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider and Margaret Josephs donated items -- some valued at more than $5,000. Bidding starts Friday at 9 a.m. and will continue for two weeks. Proceeds will go to First Responders First, which provides healthcare workers with PPE, food and more.…

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'RHONJ' Cast Members Dina, Caroline Manzo Mourn Dad's Death 'RHONJ' Cast Members Dina, Caroline Manzo Mourn Dad's Death
'Rhonj' Cast Members Dina, Caroline Manzo Mourn Dad's Death "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members Caroline and Dina Manzo are mourning the loss of their father. The sisters, two of their father's 11 kids, took to Instagram Tuesday to share the news. "His favorite song was 'My Way' and that’s exactly how he lived his life," former Franklin Lakes resident Caroline captioned an Instagram post.  "His way. A tougher man there never was, and in his final days he showed that strength over and over again." "I'll love you forever and always Daddy," Dina, formerly of Holmdel, wrote on an Instagram post. "You can rest now. 4.20.2020." Click…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'RHONJ' Star Teresa Giudice Mourns Dad, 76 'RHONJ' Star Teresa Giudice Mourns Dad, 76
'Rhonj' Star Teresa Giudice Mourns Dad, 76 "Real Housewife of New Jersey" cast member Teresa Giudice is mourning the loss of her dad, Giacinto Gorga. He died Friday morning at 76 years old. Giudice, 47, remembered her dad in a series of Instagram posts as "the life of the party" and a fighter. "I have so many amazing thoughts of you, every day seeing you in the kitchen at my home, teaching my girls to cook, my partner in crime on shopping trips, your love of the shore & my travel buddy," she wrote. "You always wanted everyone to have a good time, eat great food, have a stiff drink and enjoy life." Giudice did not disclose he…

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'RHONJ' Cast Member Margaret Josephs Stops By Dumont Bar 'RHONJ' Cast Member Margaret Josephs Stops By Dumont Bar
'Rhonj' Cast Member Margaret Josephs Stops By Dumont Bar "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Margaret Josephs knew where to go for some good pizza and beer. Josephs was spotted Tuesday at Grant Street Cafe, which was recently represented New Jersey on a list of "Great American Beer Bars." According to a social media post, Josephs enjoyed some thin-crust pizza. The Elizabeth native lives in Englewood and joined the RHONJ cast in 2017 -- and almost exclusively wore her hair in pigtails.

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Botox, Nose Job, Lash Extensions: RHONJ Alum Dina Manzo Talks Drastic New Look Botox, Nose Job, Lash Extensions: RHONJ Alum Dina Manzo Talks Drastic New Look
Botox, Nose Job, Lash Extensions: Rhonj Alum Dina Manzo Talks Drastic New Look "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Dina Manzo looks different and she nose it. The 47-year-old former Franklin Lakes resident addressed her new look in a lengthy Instagram post. Manzo says she received an influx of comments and messages from fans after Teresa Giudice posted a photo with her and mutual friend Rosana Costa Friday. Between the "Dina looks amazing!" and "Dina looks fab!" comments were some like, "What happened to Dina's face?" "Two years ago I got my nose fixed," she wrote. "Since I was going under anesthesia anyway (which I totally despise) I had [Dr. Ashk…

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'RHONJ' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement 'RHONJ' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement
'Rhonj' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement She said yes! Kathy Wakile's daughter Victoria is officially engaged to  boyfriend Teddy Kosmidis. The former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member on Saturday shared a video of the special moment, which took place at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City overlooking the Hudson River. "Overjoyed," said Wakile of Franklin Lakes, who owns restaurant Pizza Love in Wyckoff. Wakile's husband Richard Wakile posted his own video with the caption: "I’m beyond words and emotions tonight! My Victoria and our new member of our family Teddy have made it official! THE WORLD 🌎 IS INVIT…

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'RHONJ' Cast Member Leaves Franklin Lakes For Nevada: 'Not The Armpit Of The Earth' 'RHONJ' Cast Member Leaves Franklin Lakes For Nevada: 'Not The Armpit Of The Earth'
'Rhonj' Cast Member Leaves Franklin Lakes For Nevada: 'Not The Armpit Of The Earth' Jacqueline Laurita, out. The original "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member whose Franklin Lakes mansion is facing foreclosure has left the Garden State for Nevada with husband Chris. "I’m sure going to miss New Jersey and all of the people who have made it so special for me and my family," the reality star wrote on Instagram. "We have SO many incredible memories here that we will cherish forever! I thank you all! I was born here, left and returned, only to leave again! NJ is not the armpit of the earth after all! 😘 It’s beautiful and so are most of the people in it! We’ll be back to…

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Bayonne Man Arrested In Real Housewives Home Invasion Has Extensive Criminal Record: Report Bayonne Man Arrested In Real Housewives Home Invasion Has Extensive Criminal Record: Report
Bayonne Man Arrested In Real Housewives Home Invasion Has Extensive Criminal Record: Report A Bayonne man accused of attacking "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Dina Manzo and her ex-fiancé touted a laundry list of criminal convictions before the violent 2017 incident. James Mainello -- who wracked up six disorderly persons offenses and 36 criminal convictions since 1993 -- was charged earlier this month with robbery, aggravated assault, theft, weapon possession, burglary and criminal restraint in connection with the Holmdel attack. The 51-year-old was charged with aggravated assault for using a baseball bat during a different attack. He also was charged with federal rob…

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Franklin Lakes 'RHONJ' Couple Sells Things On Facebook Marketplace In Wake Of Foreclosure Franklin Lakes 'RHONJ' Couple Sells Things On Facebook Marketplace In Wake Of Foreclosure
Franklin Lakes 'Rhonj' Couple Sells Things On Facebook Marketplace In Wake Of Foreclosure "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members Christopher and Jacqueline Laurita took to Facebook marketplace to sell some belongings from their Franklin Lakes mansion currently facing foreclosure. According to Christopher Laurita's Facebook page, he has already sold a $1,200 coffee table, $500 home gym, $800 leather sofa and more.  He listed a $5,000 chandelier, free 74-inch Mitsubishi flatscreen TV, $1,800 poker table, signed photo of The Sopranos cast and many more items. The Lauritas' lenders for the home initiated foreclosure proceedings in 2015 but dismissed them the following year. …

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Bayonne Man Arrested In Connection With Violent RHONJ Home Invasion Bayonne Man Arrested In Connection With Violent RHONJ Home Invasion
Bayonne Man Arrested In Connection With Violent Rhonj Home Invasion A 51-year-old Bayonne man was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution after his arrest in connection with a violent home invasion of a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member, authorities said. James Mainello was charged last Friday with robbery, aggravated assault, theft, weapon possession, burglary and criminal restraint, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccion said. David Cantin and his fiancée Claudine “Dina” Manzo were confronted by two men waiting for them inside of their Holmdel townhouse around 10:55 p.m. May 13, 2017, reports say. …

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Is Third Time The Charm For RHONJ Cast Member Listing Franklin Lakes Mansion? Is Third Time The Charm For RHONJ Cast Member Listing Franklin Lakes Mansion?
Is Third Time The Charm For Rhonj Cast Member Listing Franklin Lakes Mansion? Will the third time be the charm for Jacqueline Laurita? The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member has listed her Franklin Lakes mansion for the third time since 2014.  The custom-built Water View Drive home hit the market on Saturday for $1.95 million, according to the Zillow listing. Laurita and her husband, Christopher Laurita, purchased the property for $1.72 million in 2001, property records show. They listed the house in January 2014 for $2.85 million, and again in August 2017 for $2.3 million, NorthJersey.com says. Features include a two-story entry foyer and library, six b…

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Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M
Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M The Morris County spec mansion that Carmela Soprano convinced Tony to build has been sold for $2.3 million.  Located in Montville, the Briarcliff Road mansion was last sold in 2010 for $2.8 million (and it wasn't to Carmela's cousin Brian), property records show. The mansion is located in the same area as the "dream home" of "RHONJ" star Melissa Gorga, on the market for nearly $3.3 million. Featured in Season 6 of the hit HBO series, the more than 8,700-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, six full and two half baths and a two-story entry foyer. Carmela's spec has soldWikipedia/Trul…

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