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Easter
Bel Air, MD
Lifestyle
Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher
A lucky Maryland woman got a special blessing this Easter after winning a $50,000 prize celebrating a beloved family tradition. An adults-only Easter Egg hunt that has become a yearly thing for a Harford County family involving instant tickets and eggs resulting in a big win this year for a woman going by an apt name. Melissa Blessing's family members all bring instant tickets to the party each year, separate them randomly into groups and assign each a number, she said. Each hidden egg is then numbered, with the corresponding scratch-offs going to the finder. “We all like scratch ti…
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Fight Over Pet Guinea Pig Leads Roommates To Assault Each Other In Hudson Valley: Police
Two roommates face assault charges after a verbal dispute over a pet guinea pig on Easter turned violent in the Hudson Valley, police said. The incident happened on Easter Sunday, April 9 around 7:30 p.m., when police responded to a residence in Mahopac for a reported dispute between roommates, according to Carmel Police. The fight involved their pet guinea pig and eventually turned physical when both roommates began assaulting each other. They were then each taken to Putnam Hospital Center by emergency responders to receive treatment for their injuries. Both roommates, w…
Brentwood, NY
News
These Long Island Businesses Cited For Illegally Selling Baby Chicks
With Easter almost here, authorities are cracking down on businesses accused of illegally selling baby chicks. Earlier report - Egg-cellent: DA Cracks Down On Illegal Sale Of Chicks, Bunnies, Ducks In Suffolk Over the past month, employees at three Suffolk County businesses were arrested for illegally selling the animals in quantities less than legally permitted, according to the DA’s office. The arrests were made at the following businesses: Long Island Poultry in Calverton - On March 3, employees reportedly sold Suffolk County Police detectives four baby chicks that were only a few days…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Cooking Fire Blamed For Killing Man, Injuring 2 Western Mass Firefighters
State fire investigators said the fire that killed a Western Mass man on Friday, April 7, was a cooking fire that got out of hand. Holyoke firefighters were called to the 19 Donlee St. home just after 1:15 p.m. High winds fueled the flames inside the two-story house and kept fire crews at bay for 30 minutes as they tried to beat back the conflagration, the state fire marshal said. They found the older man dead inside the home once firefighters got in. Officials have not released his name. Two firefighters received non-life-threatening injuries in the blaze. “This i…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
SWAT Team Storms Mahwah Condo, Seizes Barricaded Fair Lawn Man Who Threatened To Shoot Them
UPDATE: A SWAT team stormed a Mahwah condo and seized a suicidal man following an hours-long Easter Sunday standoff. Mahwah officers sent to Juniper Way in the Society Hill condominium complex on a welfare check of a suicidal 64-year-old Fair Lawn man Sunday morning found his car parked nearby. They’d requested a Bergen County Sheriff’s K-9 unit and were standing near the vehicle when the man emerged on a nearby balcony around 10:30 a.m., witnesses told Daily Voice. “He began yelling at the officers and threatened to shoot them several times,” one said. Then he locked himself inside and p…
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown
With the holidays approaching, the Hudson Valley continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region saw its positive infection rate climb over 3.50 percent after plateauing earlier in 2022. The average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate in the region rose more than .20 points, up to 3.61 percent of those tested on Tuesday, April 5, though it remains one of the lowest rates of New York's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the rise, up to 3.22 percent on April 5 after hovering below 2 percent for several weeks, according to the most recent update from …
Shelton, CT
Business
Uncertainty Surrounds New Grocery Store Set To Open In Fairfield County
The opening date for the much-hoped-for Amazon Fresh store that is reportedly opening in Fairfield County has been delayed again due to supply chain issues. The opening of the Brookfield store was delayed last year until December and then again. Now it looks like the new store has a timeline for opening of Easter, said Francis Lollie, Brookfield's zoning enforcement officer. But there's still a question if the store, slated to open in the Candlewood Lake Plaza shopping center, is an Amazon Fresh, said Lollie. "We received a sign permit and it only says grocery," Lollie said. And, no one f…
Stony Point, NY
News
Covid-
19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing
As the holidays of Passover and Easter approach, officials from the Rockland County District Attorney to the County Executive, are urging residents to adhere to the rules set by the state under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related story: COVID-19: State Raises Fine For Those Failing To Social Distance County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the executive order requires all gatherings, such as parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations, of individuals of any size for any reason, not including household members, are canceled…
Stony Point, NY
Politics
Covid-
19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland
Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he is "fed up" with residents violating the social distancing rule to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Rockland County now has 29 deaths due to the virus. Day is now asking the state government for the help that would authorize the police and other officials to enforce the rules set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo under his Executive Order that limits the size of gatherings, among other rules limiting exposure to others. In a scathing statement, Day said he was done seeing people all across Rockland violate "the common-sense soci…
New City, NY
News
Covid-
19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County
As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths continues to escalate in Rockland County, officials are pleading with residents to stay home at the same time as providing a map to track cases. "Lives are hanging in the balance," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "Stay home." As of Monday afternoon, March 30, there have been 18 reported deaths, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Most of the deaths included residents over the age of 60, many with pre-existing conditions, Ruppert said. The map has differing numbers from the state total…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: NY Pause Act, Which Bans Non-Essential Gatherings, Extended Through Passover, Easter
The order for non-essential employees to work from home and bans non-essential gatherings of any size in New York State amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been extended through the Passover and Easter holidays, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The PAUSE measure in which only essential businesses can have workers commuting took effect Sunday night, March 22. It's now in effect until Wednesday, April 15. That means there can be no religious services or large gatherings during Passover (which begins Wednesday evening, April 8 and ends on Thursday, April 16) or Easter (Sunday, April 12). "I…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
'Back By Easter': Assistant DA Turned NJ Comedian Goes Viral For Trump Impersonation
A North Jersey comedian who left his job as an assistant district attorney had racked in more than 3 million views as of Thursday on a video of him impersonating President Trump's response to "bringing the economy back" by Easter. J-L Cauvin of Bloomfield (Essex County) hilariously nailed the impression on Tuesday moments after hearing about the president's plan. “I have decided, I’m announcing today, we are going to bring back the economy on Easter Sunday," the comedian said as Trump. "Because God who, to be honest is, you know, he’s a good God, he’s done some strong things, some -- …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Covid-
19: Trump Wants US To Be Open ‘By Easter’ As More States Impose Extreme Measures
With much of the country hunkering down and attempting to avoid the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), President Donald Trump said that he wants the United States to be “opened up and raring to go by Easter.” Despite the virus continuing to spread - with its apex potentially hitting within three weeks - Trump made the comments in a Fox News virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 24. Easter falls on Sunday, April 12 this year. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 396,592 confirmed cases of coronavirus globally, which resulted in 17,229 deaths. There have been 46,168 confirmed cases i…
Paterson, NJ
News
Photos
: Clifton Dentist's Sexy Summer Display Brings The Heat
Clifton dentist Wayne Gangi's Playboy bunny-themed Easter display certainly rubbed some people the wrong way. But that isn't stopping him from bringing the dolls back for summer fun. Gangi's Grove Street lawn is sporting a colorful spread of 13 dolls donning sunglasses, floaties, bikinis and more. Ask the dentist what he's after and he'll tell you: "Giving people a good laugh." "My intention was never to desecrate Easter," he said Sunday evening while fine-tuning the colorful Christmas lights. "The intent is to drive by, have a good laugh and go throughout your day. "There's so muc…
Paterson, NJ
News
Clifton Dentist Promises Resurrection Of Easter Bunnies 'Napping In Rehab'
Clifton dentist Wayne Gangi is bringing back his girls -- and some new friends. The scantily-clad Easter bunnies were trashed from the dentist's Grove Street lawn Tuesday by neighbor Desiree Shepstone, who was charged with criminal mischief Wednesday. Gangi promised the bunnies will be back -- and they're bringing "new friends to the party," he said on Facebook. "The bunnies are beginning to wake from a rehab nap and will be coming back out of the nest in the near future," Gangi joked. Although many people at first were angered by Gangi's display, his post announcing the new decor garner…
Paterson, NJ
News
Report
: Clifton Woman Who Destroyed Sexy Easter Display Just Wanted Attention
A Clifton woman who trashed a local dentist's sexy Easter display was only after some attention, according to a recent report. She got it, too -- from police (see below). Tom Mozek, who answered the door at Desire Shepstone's house Tuesday, said he urged her not to take down dentist Wayne Gangi's Playboy display -- right as Pix11 was filming, NorthJersey.com reports. The five scantily-clad mannequins on his lawn served as a tribute to the late Hugh Hefner, who would have turned 93 on Tuesday, the dentist said. Gangi says he plans on filing a restraining order against Shepstone for tearin…
Monroe, NY
Lifestyle
Been There? Hudson Valley Resort Named One Of World's Top Family Hotspots
Are you looking for the largest Easter Egg hunt in the Hudson Valley? Unlimited horseback riding? Mini bowling? Or, has the long winter got you down, and you can use a ride down an 85-foot indoor slide? If you are planning a school field trip or weekend family getaways, Rocking Horse Ranch may an ideal destination. It was named the nation's No. 2 family hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in this survey. Rocking Horse also was ranked the No. 9 destination in the world by TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor's "Top 25 Hotels for Families" list is part of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards wh…
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Police Ramp Up Patrols Around Houses Of Worship In Clarkstown
As many residents celebrate their religious holidays of Passover and Easter, the Clarkstown Police Department will be increasing their marked patrol presence around houses of worship. The department said that although no credible threats have been made to these locations, they are continuing to monitor state and federal intelligence agencies to prevent any problems. Drivers should be aware of an increase of worshipers walking to their houses of worship. Use caution and slow down as to avoid an accident. The department also asked residents “If you see Something, Say Something," by cont…
Bergenfield, NJ
Neighbors
'Ashes To Go': Bergen Churches Take Ash Wednesday To The Streets
DUMONT, N.J. -- Area clergy and lay church members will be out distributing ashes among the public this Ash Wednesday in Dumont, Demarest, Bergenfield and elsewhere as part of a growing nationwide movement. “Ashes to Go” is about bringing “beliefs and symbols of our faith out into the places where people who may treasure them no longer prioritize them as part of their everyday lives,” said the Rev. Susan Kerr of Old Reformed Church in Dumont, which will participate for the first time on Feb. 14. It will also be offered at local bus stops by Calvary United Methodist Church in Dumont, the Uni…
