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'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified 'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified The woman killed in a Mother’s Day murder-suicide home explosion in South Jersey has been identified by loved ones as Michelle Whiting, a devoted mother of three remembered as “full of life” and “the rock” of her family. According to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Tammy Ventura, Whiting died unexpectedly on Mother’s Day. “It wasn’t her time to go,” Ventura wrote. “There is a criminal investigation being done… but the ending will not change.” Whiting leaves behind three children—Gavin, Dakota, and Summer. “Her kids were her world!!! Dakota & Summer are in HS, this being Dakota's gr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
3 Young Men Killed In Fiery NY Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures' 3 Young Men Killed In Fiery NY Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures'
3 Young Men Killed In Fiery NY Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures' They were best friends. They were beloved sons. And they were only 20 years old. The Long Island community is reeling after a devastating Mother’s Day weekend crash claimed the lives of three former classmates: Vincent Cavaliere, Gino Vicale, and Nicholas Rivera. The trio, all 2022 graduates of Plainedge High School, were remembered this week as vibrant young men full of promise. Their sudden deaths in a fiery car crash early Sunday morning, May 11, left loved ones and neighbors shattered, as Daily Voice reported. Fox 5 reporter Briella Tomassetti, whose younger brother was close friends w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a questionable swim with his family to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday.  Kennedy shared photos of himself and his grandchildren on Sunday afternoon, posing and playing in the water in Rock Creek. "Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek," he wrote on X.  Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek. pic…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving If flowers are on your Mother’s Day list this year, you’re not alone—and you may want to order sooner rather than later. Online florists like Teleflora and Ode à la Rose are already rolling out standout arrangements, and there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re going for cheerful, classic, or something a bit more refined.  Teleflora makes it easy to find flowers at a wide range of price points, with nationwide delivery and same-day options available in many areas. Fan favorites include the Playful Daisy bouquet (from $29.99), a bright mix of pink roses, white daisies, and lilies, a…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Business
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu For the first time in more than five years, a sweet fan-favorite is back on KFC's menus nationwide. KFC is bringing back chicken and waffles on Monday, April 28, the fast-food chain announced in a news release. The sweet and savory pairing features KFC's famous crispy fried chicken, Liège-style waffles, and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. The limited-time return marks the first nationwide offering of the item since its brief comeback in 2019. "We believe chicken and waffles is an American icon, said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC's US president. "Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried s…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Celebrate Mother's Day With Sheep-Shearing Festival In Northern Westchester Celebrate Mother's Day With Sheep-Shearing Festival In Northern Westchester
Celebrate Mother's Day With Sheep-Shearing Festival In Northern Westchester Families looking for a cute way to celebrate Mother's Day may want to look into spending time on a Northern Westchester farm where they can witness sheep get their much-needed haircuts. Muscoot Farm, located at 51 Route 100 in Somers, will hold its weekly Farmers Market and annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 12, Westchester County officials announced. The Farmers Market will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the Sheep Shearing Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  During the Sheep Shearing event, the farm's sheep will receive their annual haircuts to prepare for th…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops
Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops Long Islanders looking for last-minute gifts for Mom should keep an eye out for potential scams, business officials warned. The Metro New York branch of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a non-profit organization reviewing the trustworthiness of businesses, encouraged residents in the region to do their research when purchasing Mother’s Day gifts. The BBB’s Tuesday, April 30 announcement comes after the organization announced that three Long Island florists were being investigated for running alleged scams. One such business is on Long Island at Sarata Flowers, a Melville florist that, a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Celebrates 35 Years Yorktown's Little Sorrento Celebrates 35 Years
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Celebrates 35 Years A much-loved Italian restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrated its 35th anniversary by throwing it back to the late eighties.  Little Sorrento, located in Yorktown Heights at 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202) since 1989, celebrated its 35th year in business during an event held on Wednesday, April 3.  To celebrate the momentous occasion, the business, owned by the DePaterio family, offered traditional dishes at the prices they would have been offered in 1989.  This meant dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Dinner and Large Pizza were $10.95 and $8.00, respectiv…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect
Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect A very un-springlike stretch of rainy and raw days can now be put in the rearview mirror as dry and warmer conditions will mark a big shift in the weather pattern. In fact, temperatures will climb past the 70-degree mark after weeks of unseasonable temperatures for this time of year. Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8 will be dry throughout the day with mostly cloudy skies and the high temperature in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, May 9 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature climbing to the low 60s. Tuesday, May 10 will be sunny with the high temperature …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day A storm system bringing drenching rain and gusty winds will put a damper on much of Mother's Day weekend. It will be rainy and raw throughout the day on Saturday, May 7. Wind gusts, meanwhile, will be up to 20 miles per hour, making Saturday's high temperature in the mid 40s feel even colder. Rain will taper off overnight heading into Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, with most of the region seeing about an inch-and-a-half of rainfall combined from Friday and Saturday. Wind gusts will pick up in speed to around 25 to 30 mph overnight and during the day on Sunday. Mother's Day now looks to b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain and gusty winds will put a damper on the end of the workweek and much of the Mother Day's weekend. "A storm rolling in from the central United States will slow down long enough to make rain at least a two-day event" on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, according to AccuWeather.com. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with rain at times in the morning becoming steadier in the early to mid-afternoon and lasting into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the upper 50s. Rain will continue at times through the overnight hours and wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day
Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day An top-turvy weather pattern will see swings between periods of wet weather and clearing with some uncertainty as to what's in store on Mother's Day. "A train of storms that is crossing the country this week will bring an unsettled stretch of weather to the Northeast, and AccuWeather meteorologists say the caboose of the storm train will end up putting a significant damper on at least part of Mother’s Day weekend in the region," according to AccuWeather.com. There will be showers at times during the day on Wednesday, May 4 with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms, the National Weather Serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast
Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast Happy Mother's Day. Plan on celebrating outdoors? Then here's what you need to know weather-wise. Most of the day on Sunday, May 9 is expected to be dry across the region. But you will want to get those outdoor plans done early enough because rain is expected to develop right around dinnertime (at about 5 p.m.) and continue through the overnight into Monday morning, May 10, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday will be a bit cool for early May with the high temperature climb only reaching the low 60s. Rain is likely to become steady after 8 p.m. Sunday, with about a quarter-i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day
Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day The weekend won't be a washout, but it will start out with plenty of showers and end with steady rain. Temperatures will feel more like early April than May, with daytime highs topping out in the 50s across the region on Saturday, May 8. There will be showers at times throughout the day, starting in the morning. For a computer model projection of mid-morning conditions by the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Showers will taper off during the overnight hours before daybreak on Mother's Day. Morning clouds will be followed by clearing and sunshine during the day on Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers? Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers?
Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers? An unsettled weather pattern will arrive to start the weekend, but will rain hamper Mother's Day plans? It's a bit complicated, and it's not a certainty, but right now, it looks like it will be dry for most of the day on Sunday, May 9, according to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service. Friday, May 7 will be partly sunny, with a high temperature in the low 60s. Clouds will increase during the day. Showers will arrive overnight, with the low temperature falling to the mid 40s. Saturday, May 8 will be cloudy and cool with showers at times. The high temperature will be in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Eye Of The Storm: Latest On Rare May Winter-Like System, Bringing Snowfall To Parts Of Region Eye Of The Storm: Latest On Rare May Winter-Like System, Bringing Snowfall To Parts Of Region
Eye Of The Storm: Latest On Rare May Winter-Like System, Bringing Snowfall To Parts Of Region Snowfall totals for a rare out-of-season winter-like, spring storm that will sweep through the Northeast have been adjusted. The time frame for snowfall, mainly north and inland, is overnight Friday, May 8 into Saturday morning, May 9.  Gusty winds that could cause scattered power outages will accompany the storm system. The strongest winds will be on Saturday.  Overnight wind-chill factor temperatures will range from 10 to 20 degrees. (Yes, it really is spring.) About 1 to 2 inches of snowfall accumulation is now possible farthest north and inland, especially in higher elevatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm Snowfall totals for a rare out-of-season winter-like, spring storm that will sweep through the Northeast have been released. The time frame for snowfall, mainly north and inland, is overnight Friday, May 8 into Saturday morning, May 9.  Gusty winds that could cause scattered power outages will accompany the storm system. The strongest winds, however, will be on Saturday.  About 1 to 2 inches of snowfall accumulation is now possible farthest north and inland, especially in higher elevations in the area, up until about 8 a.m. Saturday. For a look at snowfall projections for areas m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow Way! Rare May Cold Blast Could Bring Snow To Parts Of Region Snow Way! Rare May Cold Blast Could Bring Snow To Parts Of Region
Snow Way! Rare May Cold Blast Could Bring Snow To Parts Of Region Don't adjust your calendar. It really is spring - even if the weather has been more like March than May. But things are really going to go to extremes later this week. A rare out-of-season cold blast could bring some snowfall to parts of the region. "It's like a late-spring version of the polar vortex," said Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather's top long-range forecaster. "If this same pattern was going on during January and February with the major blocking in the jet stream, we would be in a deep freeze with frequent snowstorms in the eastern United States." The time frame for potential snowfall, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Mother's Day Weekend Starts With Sun Before Big Change Comes Mother's Day Weekend Starts With Sun Before Big Change Comes
Mother's Day Weekend Starts With Sun Before Big Change Comes A warm front that swept through the area overnight brought showers and some isolated thunderstorms to the region. But skies will clear during the morning on Saturday, May 11 with the sun returning for the first half of the weekend. Then we'll see a big change as a new stretch of wet weather starts with rain returning for Mother's Day. Here's what to expect: Saturday, May 11: It will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s, calm winds of between 8 and 2 miles per hour. Clouds will increase during the evening, followed by a chance of overnight rain. Sunday, May 12: Rain becomes l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Here Are Three Places In Westchester North Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day Here Are Three Places In Westchester North Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day
Here Are Three Places In Westchester North Of I-287 To Take Mom On Mother’s Day You're running out of time to get a table at many of the popular Northern Westchester and Putnam restaurants for Mother's Day, but here are three places you may still try for a reservation or walk in Sunday, May 12 with your favorite mom. Eveready Diner, 90 Independent Way, Brewster-(845) 279-9009: From Buffalo wings to pork dumplings to meatball sandwich, Reubens on a colossal menu with all-day breakfast choices, naturally, there are so many ways to enjoy a meal with your favorite mom here. The diner is open around the clock on weekends with easy on and off Interstate 84 exit 19. …

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by Donna Christopher
Weather
New Round Of Rain, Storms Will Soak Area To Start Mother's Day Weekend New Round Of Rain, Storms Will Soak Area To Start Mother's Day Weekend
New Round Of Rain, Storms Will Soak Area To Start Mother's Day Weekend A warm front that swept through the area overnight will bring about some big changes in the weather pattern. Here's the outlook through the weekend: Friday, May 10: Cloudy and warmer with a high near 70 degrees. There's a chance for showers during the morning and afternoon with isolated thunderstorms moving in after sunset. Severe storms and gusty winds are possible. The most likely time frame for storms is from 7 p.m. until around midnight.  Saturday, May 11: The showers and storms will lead to a delightful day on Saturday, which will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 60s a…

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by Joe Lombardi