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Caldwell, NJ
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The Amazing Kreskin, Famed Caldwell Mentalist, Dies At 89 The Amazing Kreskin, Famed Caldwell Mentalist, Dies At 89 The Amazing Kreskin, Famed Caldwell Mentalist, Dies At 89
The Amazing Kreskin, Famed Caldwell Mentalist, Dies At 89 The Amazing Kreskin, a mentalist who captivated audience for decades with his seemingly supernatural abilities, died in Caldwell on Tuesday, Dec. 10, his manager announced. Kreskin, who performed hundreds of live shows a year, was known for his signature flourish: he would have an audience member hide his paycheck for the performance and he would have to find it. If he didn't find it, Kreskin wouldn't get paid. Born in Montclair, Kreskin a.k.a. George Joseph Kresge, Jr. grew up in Caldwell and later attended Seton Hall University. He said in interviews he was inspired to go into mentalism a…

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by Sam Barron
Rye, NY
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Rye Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside Rye Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside Rye Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside
Rye Home Once Owned By Johnny Carson Listed For $5.3 Million: Here's Look Inside Fans of The Tonight Show with millions of dollars to spare now have the chance to be the proud owners of a six-bedroom suburban New York City estate in Westchester County once owned by Johnny Carson. The 9,923 square foot residence, located in Rye at 7 Puritan Rd., is now listed for $5.3 million by Christina Murphy of Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty. Featuring six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and built on a 1.94-acre lot, the property offers plenty of character, sophistication, and amenities, according to the listing.  The interior of the residence offers "grand living …

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by Ben Crnic
Northern Highlands, NJ
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75 Years In Music: NJ Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli Dies 75 Years In Music: NJ Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli Dies 75 Years In Music: NJ Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli Dies
75 Years In Music: NJ Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli Dies Legendary New Jersey jazz and pop guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli died Wednesday at his Saddle River home at 94. The cause was complications from the coronavirus, his son, John, said. A pillar of the American music scene, Pizzarelli performed for presidents, played alongside fellow legends – from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Miles Davis to Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney – and was synonymous with the Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival and the Fair Lawn Summer Concert Series. The Paterson-born Pizzarelli lived in New Jersey his entire life, settling in Saddle River with his wife, Ruth, after…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
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Jay Leno Will Appear On Long Island Jay Leno Will Appear On Long Island Jay Leno Will Appear On Long Island
Jay Leno Will Appear On Long Island Long Island fans of Jay Leno will have chance to catch him live at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury The comedian and New Rochelle native will hit the stage in Westbury at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. A standup comedian for years, Leno is best known for hosting NBC's "The Tonight Show," which he hosted for more than 20 years after taking the reins from legendary host Johnny Carson. True fans will know that Leno hosted until he was inched out in 2009 by Conan O'Brien, who only lasted a year. Leno returned in 2010 and stayed until he was ousted once again, this time in favor of "Saturday Night…

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by Kathy Reakes
Briarcliff, NY
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Westchester Native Jay Leno To Appear In Area Westchester Native Jay Leno To Appear In Area Westchester Native Jay Leno To Appear In Area
Westchester Native Jay Leno To Appear In Area Fans of Jay Leno who have been missing him on late-night TV will have a chance to catch his new act in person when he makes an appearance at the Ulster Performing Arts Center. The comedian and New Rochelle native is scheduled to appear on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Broadway Theater at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston during a show presented by the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie. A stand-up comedian for years, Leno is best known for "The Tonight Show," which he hosted for more than 20 years after taking the reins from legendary host Johnny Carson. True fans will know that Le…

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by Kathy Reakes