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Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend
Got a dad who loves bacon? Wendy's has you covered.
Starting on Friday, June 14, and lasting through Sunday, June 16, national fast-food chain Wendy’s is offering up a buy-one-get-one Baconator deal for Father’s Day.
The deal applies to all four types of Baconators — including the Baconator, Son of Baconator, Pretzel Baconator, and Breakfast Baconator — and is an in-app-only promotion, meaning customers will need to sign up for free, according to People Magazine.
An original Baconator includes two beef patties (about a half-pound of beef total), American cheese, six pieces of Applewood …
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Island Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors
Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Billy Crystal, who is from New York, was one of five other iconic figures celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors.
Billy Crystal, known for his roles in movies such as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers,” received his honors at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC in a pre-recorded show that was broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 27.
The 75-year-old Crystal, who was born in the Bronx and later moved to Long Beach on Long Island, was honored alongside Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick.
“It was magical, …
I-95 Will Re-Open For Traffic This Week, Says Gov. Shapiro
Nine days after a tanker truck caught fire and caused a port of I-95 to collapse in Philadelphia, Governor Joshua Shapiro says the highway is soon to reopen.
"Based on the tremendous progress these crews made over the weekend, I can now say, we will have I-95 back open this weekend," Gov. Shapiro said in a press conference at the site on Tuesday, June 20.
"We have worked around the clock to get this done, and we’ve completed each phase safely and ahead of schedule," he said.
Crews worked round-the-clock, including through Father's Day and Juneteenth, to bring the thorough…
Baltimore Soul Food Restaurant Owner Killed On Father's Day
A 40-year-old dad and Little Italy restaurant owner was shot and killed Father's Day in Baltimore has left the community in shock.
Trevor White was one of the owners of RYMKS Bar & Grille, a soul food restaurant on East Pratt Street, sources say.
He was shot multiple times on Lakeside Avenue in Northeast Baltimore around 4 a.m. Sunday, June 19, police say.
His family released the following statement:
"Trevor was many things to many people – a husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, Fraternity Brother, and friend. The youngest member of the White family, he was an incredible sour…
NJ Steakhouse Named Among Best In America
Want to give dad a break from the grill this Father's Day? A food and dining website suggests heading to one steakhouse in North Jersey.
The River Palm Terrace — in business for more than 35 years — was named the best steakhouse in New Jersey by Eat This Not That.
Posted by The River Palm Terrace, Edgewater on Thursday, January 2, 2020
The restaurant, which has a Fair Lawn location, says its focus is "Quality, quality, quality."
"...each steak is dry-aged, hand-selected, and cut by the in-house butcher," Eat This Not That said. Sushi and pasta are also on the menu.
River Palm Terrace,…
Strong Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds Possible In Region
More humid air has arrived in the region following a stretch of pleasant, dry days.
As a result, conditions will be ripe for possible storm activity.
The best chance for possibly strong thunderstorms will be in the evening on Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19.
It will be partly sunny during the day, with a high temperature in the mid 80s, and just a slight risk for showers and storms.
That chance increases during the evening, mainly after around 7 p.m., and into the early overnight hours on Sunday, June 20.
Some of those storms could bring drenching rain, gusty winds, and lightning, wit…
Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day
It's the first weekend of summer and it's going to feel like it.
Warm temperatures, high humidity and scattered, pop-up thunderstorms -- all summer staples -- will mark the weather pattern for the days to come.
The June solstice, marking the start of summer, is Saturday, June 20, at 5:44 p.m.
Saturday will be partly sunny, hazy, hot and humid with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s.
There will be a chance for passing showers and thunderstorms starting late in the afternoon. The chance increases in the evening and will continue until around 9 p.m. Saturday.
It will be mo…
Horse, Carriage Ride Highlights Father-Daughter Ball In Norwalk
Looking to fill your schedule for Father’s Day weekend? Tickets are still available for Norwalk’s fourth annual Father-Daughter Ball, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Stepping Stones Museum For Children (303 West Avenue).
The ball is open to all fathers, dads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, brothers, nephews, cousins, family friends and more. It begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner and a horse and carriage ride. Formal attire is requested.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the LIFT Foundation, Inc. as well as the John-Dolo-Ragin Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships f…
