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Wappingers Falls, NY
Sports
Fishkill Plains 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals Fishkill Plains 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals
Fishkill Plains 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals A Hudson Valley elementary school student is making waves on the national stage after nearly taking home a top title at one of the most prestigious youth golf competitions in the country.  Mario Vilardi, a fourth grader at Fishkill Plains Elementary School in the Wappingers Central School District in Dutchess County, finished second overall in the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, held at the famed Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.  The annual competition draws thousands of young golfers from across the country, with only 80 finalists advancing to compete at Augusta,…

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by Ben Crnic
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Charged With Assaulting Officer Before PGA Championship Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Charged With Assaulting Officer Before PGA Championship
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Charged With Assaulting Officer Before PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world and a Bergen County native, has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer just before the second round of the PGA Championship, court records show. Scheffler, 27, was trying to drive past the scene of a fatal crash scene involving shuttle bus at the Valhalla Golf Club around 5 a.m. Friday, May 17, when he allegedly dragged an officer at the scene, as reported by ESPN. The reigning Masters champion was ultimately arrested and charged with  felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with lesser charges of third-de…

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Masters Tournament Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Masters Tournament
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Masters Tournament When it comes to golf, it's Scottie Scheffler's world and we're just living it. The Bergen County native won his second Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 14, continuing a dominant run that has seen him win three tournaments since March as he continues to be ranked #1 in the world. Scheffler, 27, got off to a blistering start at Augusta National, scoring a 66 in the first round and entering the final round on a path to victory. He clinched his victory on the last six holes, with three birdies, finishing with a 68. He won his second green jacket by four strokes, taking home $3.6 million in …

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by Sam Barron
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Garden State continues to show why it's so star-studded. Three celebrities with New Jersey roots were among a number of entertainers selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.  They are Kevin Feige, Jim Nantz and Jane Krakowski. Feige was raised in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School. As the producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is the highest grossing producer of all-time. Combined, the MCU has grossed more than $29 billion worldwide, with no signs of slowing down…

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship
Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, a Bergen County native, is back on top. Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the PGA Tour following his second place finish at the PGA Championship in Rochester, where he finished two strokes behind winner Brooks Koepeka.  At the PGA Championship, Scheffler got off to a hot start, with a -5 after two rounds. He struggled in the third round, carding a +3, but rebounded in the final round with a -5. With his second place finish, Scheffler earned $1.54 million in prize money. Last year, Scheffler became the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. The…

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by Sam Barron
Cambridge, MA
News
Cambridge 'Jeopardy!' Legend Returns To Show For 'Masters' Tourney Cambridge 'Jeopardy!' Legend Returns To Show For 'Masters' Tourney
Cambridge 'Jeopardy!' Legend Returns To Show For 'Masters' Tourney Matt Amodio, one of the greatest "Jeopardy!" champions ever, will return to the show on Monday, May 8, to face down some of the gameshow's other legends as part of the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament.  Amodio, a postdoctoral researcher in Cambridge, won 38 games and more than $1.5 million in cash during his run on "Jeopardy!" in 2021.  The "Master's Tournament" will pit six of the show's most prolific winners against one another for a $250,000 purse. Joining Amodio in the three-week series are James Holzhauer, Sam Buttrey, Andrew He, Mattea Roach, and Amy Schneider.  Amodio is putting his …

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, NJ
Sports
Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer
Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Katherine Gaal has gone from Miss New Jersey runner-up to dating Mr. US Open. Gaal, who was first runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant in 2013, is linked to Matt Fitzpatrick, who won the 2022 US Open.  Fitzpatrick also won the 2023 RBG Heritage Open on Sunday, April 16. When she's not hitting the links with the guy she's linked with, Gaal works for Commvault, a data protection company, in Monmouth County. Fitzpatrick seems thrilled to have Gaal by his side. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Fitzpatrick (@mattfitz94) …

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters
Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Scottie Scheffler's time as reigning Masters champion is over.  The Bergen County native finished in a tie for 10th place at the Masters Tournament after winning the tournament last year. Scheffler shot a -4, eight strokes behind the winner, Jon Rahm.  Scheffler got off to a hot start at the tournament in round 1, but stumbled in round 2, carding a +3. He rebounded in the final two rounds, shooting a combined -3. Don't feel too bad for Scheffler though. By finishing in 10th place, he earned $432,000 in prize money. Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Hav…

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters It's been a rough round for Scottie Scheffler at the Masters. The Bergen County native is attempting to win his second straight green jacket. Scheffler is shot a +3 in the second round of the tournament on Friday, April 7. In the first round, Scheffler shot a -4. Scheffler is currently tied for 28th place. Scheffler's second round got off to a tough start when he bogeyed the first hole. He redeemed himself with a birdie on the eighth hole but then double bogeyed the ninth hole, as he continues to struggle with his putting game. He bogeyed the 18th hole.  Scheffler is the first New Jer…

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title
Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Scottie Scheffler is looking to don the green jacket again. The Bergen County native is teeing off at the 2023 Masters Tournament, which begins on Thursday, April 6. Last year, Scheffler won the tournament and the coveted green jacket, taking home $2.7 million in prize money.  Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Having recently won the Players Championship, Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer in the world and is the betting favorite to win the tournament again. Scheffler was born in Ridgewood and lived in Montvale. His father used to take him to …

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by Sam Barron