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Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School freshman Carrington DaCosta Reynolds died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 aged 15. Born in Livingston, Carrington was described as a “miracle baby” and was recognized as gifted by Rutgers University at just 15 months, his obituary says. Carrington was also honored as a “S.O.A.R.” (Student Soaring Outside of Park) for serving Thanksgiving Dinner to the homeless at the Ocean Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City. Carrington was an aspiring music production company owner and “natural entrepreneur who knew how to negotiate,” his memorial says. He was also a youth us…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown
Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown It’s official — the iconic and award-winning Guerriero Gelato is coming to Morristown. The announcement came in a Thanksgiving post on the beloved brand’s Facebook page. “This Thanksgiving we want to give thanks to YOU!” reads the post. “It’s because of you, we made it 21 years. From me taking over as owner, thru name changes, pandemic, inflation, recession, you have supported us, voted for us, and helped us get some of the biggest awards and honors there are.” And it’s true — from the 1984 launch of the original Gelotti name in Paterson to the most recent rebranding in 2019, Mike and Bre…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect The projected timing of a complex, cross-country storm system on track to arrive in the region on Thanksgiving weekend has shifted. The storm system is expected to bring rainfall and gusty winds and could lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on  Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. Parts of New York farthest upstate and northern New England could see snowfall. (See the first image above.)  The initial outlook for the storm had it pushing off the coast Friday evening followed by clearing. But the latest forecast by the National Weather Service says that …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
TSA: Another Midwesterner Nabbed With A Gun At Newark Airport As Thanksgiving Travel Begins TSA: Another Midwesterner Nabbed With A Gun At Newark Airport As Thanksgiving Travel Begins
TSA: Another Midwesterner Nabbed With A Gun At Newark Airport As Thanksgiving Travel Begins The second Midwesterner of the week was nabbed with a loaded gun at a Newark Airport security checkpoint, authorities reported. The 9mm handgun seized from an Illinois traveler's carry-on bag on Thursday was loaded with 12 bullets, including one in the chamber, the TSA's Lisa Farbstein said on Friday, Nov. 18. The firearm was the 13th found at Newark Airport checkpoints this year, more than the recent high of 12 last year. Thursday's armed traveler was also toting a 9-inch hunting knife, Farbstein said. "Both weapons were detected when the TSA officer who was staffing a checkpoint X-ray m…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer
NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer A 51-year-old New Jersey Transit officer and US Marine veteran is facing one of his toughest battles yet: Cancer. A large tumor was found on Kevin Lenkowski's colon, requiring immediate surgery after a trip to the emergency room just before Thanksgiving, a GoFundMe campaign for him says. Doctors confirmed Lenkowski's worst fear was true. "Needless to say, this has been a life-changing event, not only for Kevin, but for his wife and two daughters who he is putting through college," said the campaign, founded by Dennis Wells. Lenkowski is a US Marine Corps veteran, with eight years of servic…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ COVID Cases Surge To Highest 7-Day Average Since April NJ COVID Cases Surge To Highest 7-Day Average Since April
NJ COVID Cases Surge To Highest 7-Day Average Since April COVID-19 cases continue to climb in New Jersey, the 7-day average surging higher than it's been since April, the state's Coronavirus dashboard shows. New Jersey reported another 2,471 cases and 20 confirmed deaths following Thanksgiving weekend. The uptick in cases come as we enter the busy holiday travel season and as the new Omicron variant has now been detected in the U.S.  Officials say the number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 has also increased, with 1,052 patients confirmed or suspected of having the coronavirus across 70 of New Jersey’s 71 hospitals as of las…

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by Joe Gomez
News
No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says
No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says Here's something to be thankful for: Although we’ll likely suffer the annual miles (and miles) of traffic backups, the weather in New Jersey doesn't threaten to be a problem heading into Thanksgiving. Forecasts of a pre-holiday mix of rain, snow and gusty winds were at best premature, a respected area weatherman said Saturday. At this point, in fact, “getaway” day on Wednesday looks to be sunny, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. It starts with sunshine Saturday “pretty much from start to finish,” Cioffi said. Clouds roll in Sunday morning, but temperatures should move from the mid-40…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Weather
Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say
Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Meteorologists have released a more detailed forecast of the storm systems heading to the East Coast in the days leading up to Thanksgiving (scroll down to see where snow is possible). Monday will be cloudy and -- if there's precipitation -- it will likely be light rain in New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. High winds are expected with the coldest air of the season moving into the region in the evening, AccuWeather reports. Temperatures may feel as low as 20 degrees, AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter noted. Actual temperatures will be in the low 30s, he said.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
10-Day Stay Home Order Issued In Newark 10-Day Stay Home Order Issued In Newark
10-Day Stay Home Order Issued In Newark A 10-day stay-at-home order has been issued in Newark. The advisory will take effect the day before Thanksgiving, a period during which residents are urged. by Mayor Ras J. Baraka to get tested for COVID-19. Some streets in the Ironbound District will be closed to non-residents from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday for curfew enforcement. Proof of residency will be required for that particular zip code. All non-essential stores including corner stores, barber shops, gyms and salons are advised to close from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4. We are urging all Newark residents and businesses to f…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says
Covid-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says An overwhelming majority of New Jersey residents questioned for a recent survey said they won’t be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, and nearly half blame COVID-19. “Given the recent surge in COVID-19 and the strong urging of Governor Murphy and public health officials for everyone to stay home for the holiday, the Thanksgiving travel landscape continues to change,” says Robert Sinclair Jr., the senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. Of nearly 800 New Jersey residents who responded to a new AAA survey several days ago: 88% say they’ll be staying home for the Thanksgivin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated previously released guidelines for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases," the agency said in a statement released Monday, Nov. 9. "Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." The CDC says "the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with people in your household." 'If you…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day Bad news for those looking to get an early start to Black Friday. All Walmart stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day this year, the company announced, noting its employees have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam's Clubs stores will also be closed, the company said. Walmart hasn't yet announced times for Black Friday shopping.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
VOTE: Where's The Best Thanksgiving Pie Place In Bergen County? VOTE: Where's The Best Thanksgiving Pie Place In Bergen County?
Vote: Where's The Best Thanksgiving Pie Place In Bergen County? Turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing -- it's all gravy. But let's not forget about the pie. Voting ends Nov. 26.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Thanksgiving Day Blaze Displaces A Dozen Little Ferry Families Thanksgiving Day Blaze Displaces A Dozen Little Ferry Families
Thanksgiving Day Blaze Displaces A Dozen Little Ferry Families A Thanksgiving Day fire displaced residents of a dozen Little Ferry garden apartments. Twelve more units in another building were evacuated, as well, but only briefly. No injuries were reported in the 8 p.m. blaze, which apparently began in a kitchen and stretched through the entire cockloft of the Ledgewood Terrace building on Liberty Avenue, members of Little Ferry Hook & Ladder Company 1 said. The American Red Cross was providing temporary housing for the condo residents who were displaced by the two-alarm blaze. “Despite cold conditions and the Thanksgiving holiday, the main body o…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Bergen Law Enforcement Feeds The Needy At Thanksgiving Bergen Law Enforcement Feeds The Needy At Thanksgiving
Bergen Law Enforcement Feeds The Needy At Thanksgiving Members of Bergenfield PBA Local 309 put together and distributed 10 Thanksgiving Day baskets for families in need, while Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton and members of his staff continued a week-long holiday tour. The Bergenfield baskets were made possible by donations from the members and their families, who bought the items, assembled the baskets and delivered them. On Thursday, Cureton’s crew -- who collected more than 700 turkeys during this year's drive -- brought Thanksgiving dinner to the needy at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Teaneck.  Sheriff Cureton's crew collecte…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County?
Last Chance TO Vote: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? Turkey is great and all, but let's be honest: Pie totally steals the show. Who is your favorite pie vendor in Bergen County? Winner will be announced Thanksgiving morning. See photos below poll: Abma's Farm: Wyckoff: Possibly more popular than their fall flavors are the summer fruit pies. You'll also see pumpkin walnut, Dutch apple crumb, Swedish apple and cranberry apple, though. Fruit pie from Abma's Farm in Wyckoff -- festive for the Fourth.Abma's Farm Butterflake Bake Shop, Teaneck: Traditional apple and pumpkin pie as well as cherry, blueberry, chocolate cream and more -- everythin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County?
Vote: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? Turkey is great and all, but let's be honest: Pie totally steals the show. Who is your favorite pie vendor in Bergen County? Winner will be announced Thanksgiving morning. See photos below poll: Abma's Farm: Wyckoff: Possibly more popular than their fall flavors are the summer fruit pies. You'll also see pumpkin walnut, Dutch apple crumb, Swedish apple and cranberry apple, though. Fruit pie from Abma's Farm in Wyckoff -- festive for the Fourth.Abma's Farm Butterflake Bake Shop, Teaneck: Traditional apple and pumpkin pie as well as cherry, blueberry, chocolate cream and more -- everythin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade We could be in for the coldest Thanksgiving in 16 years and the second-coldest since Turkey Day temperatures hit the teens 88 years ago, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. Not only that -- it'll be windy, making it feel even colder and possibly grounding some of the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attractions, according to AccuWeather.com. In North Jersey, "low temperatures Thursday morning will be in the teens to near 20 on Thanksgiving Day,” Cioffi said. Even the highs will likely be below freezing, he added. Fortunately, snow or rain don’t seem an issue for the holiday or B…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy
North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy A Teaneck cake artist encapsulated a Bar Mitzvah boy in his cake: He'd rather be on his iPad. Melissa Alt -- who in 2016 made Trump's presidential victory cake -- hit her latest job out of the park with her lifelike creation of an area teenager. The Bar Mitzvah king on his iPad.Melissa Alt The 26-year-old used modeling chocolate to sculpt the boy, who sits atop his"thrown" of books playing Fortnite on his iPad -- wearing a crown. Alt used modeling chocolate to sculpt the boy.Melissa Alt Pretty impressive, right? To Alt, it's just another day at the office. The Frisch graduate, who …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
THIS WEEKEND: Hackensack's Deputy Mayor Giving Away Free Turkeys THIS WEEKEND: Hackensack's Deputy Mayor Giving Away Free Turkeys
This Weekend: Hackensack's Deputy Mayor Giving Away Free Turkeys Giving thanks is about giving back for Hackensack Deputy Mayor David Sims.  For the second year in a row, Sims will be giving Thanksgiving turkeys to local families in need as part of of Hackensack Jr. Basketball’s (HJB) Turkey Give-A-Way. The deputy mayor will be in Carver Park on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. until noon. Recipients have been selected in advance by local churches and organizations and vouchers have been distributed.  Last year, 140 turkeys were distributed. Participating organizations this year include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Be…

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by Cecilia Levine