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Route 17 Crash: Rockland Driver Was Drunk, Had THC Products For Sale, Bergen Prosecutor Says
A 22-year-old Rockland County man was intoxicated when his speeding sports car slammed into a tractor-trailer in a horrific overnight crash on Route 17 in Paramus over the weekend, authorities said.
Davil LaFontant, of Nanuet, was charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto, and drug possession in the crash, which injured him and a 20-year-old female passenger, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Wednesday, April 21.
LaFontant, who’s unemployed, plowed a 2019 Dodge Charger into the side of an Amazon Prime rig that was parked on the right shoulder of northbound Route 17 in front…
Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall
Amazon Prime has designated two days in October as "Prime Day," rolling out savings in all of its purchase categories and offering $10 in credit to those who buy merchandise from select small businesses selling on Amazon.
Prime Day, which will span through two days from midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Wednesday, Oct. 14, will also include deals for name brands like Panasonic, Roborock, Keurig, Under Armour, Coleman, Simple Joys by Carter's, Adidas, Lacoste, Marvel and Ticwatch.
“In the midst of an unprecedented year, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Da…
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement.
Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15.
Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…
Amazon Prime Series Films In Hudson Valley
A new series that filmed in the Hudson Valley is set to premiere on Amazon Prime and Tubi.
The series, "Big Dogs," created by author Adam Dunn and based on his novels, was filmed throughout Orange County, with many locations in the city and town of Newburgh, and in Middletown, said the Orange County Tourism Office.
The series will premiere on Wednesday, July 1, on both pay channels.
“This has been a great opportunity for our region, and many of our local film professionals, who have been able to gain professional experience while working close to home with on-location sites right her…
