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Rocky Hill, CT
News
Rocky Hill Police Officer Steals Show On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Bad Guess, Last-Second Heroics Rocky Hill Police Officer Steals Show On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Bad Guess, Last-Second Heroics
Rocky Hill Police Officer Steals Show On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Bad Guess, Last-Second Heroics A former US Coast Guard member and Connecticut school resource officer appeared on the Veteran's Day episode of "Wheel of Fortune." While he finished in third place, he had the most memorable moments on the game show.  Rocky Hill Police Officer Will Jordan took his turn at the wheel on Monday's episode, Nov. 11, where he walked away with $8,000 in prize money.  Related: Internet Roasts Rocky Hill Officer Following "Wheel Of Fortune" Faux Pas Jordan struggled with the puzzles throughout the game. He was in a position to answer three of them but misspoke one — reading "give yoursel…

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by Josh Lanier
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Alessandra Curcio said she suffered "game show blackout" when she was told to "Come On Dowwwwwwn" on a recent episode of "The Price is Right." The Elmwood Park resident appeared on the episode which aired Monday, June 3, winning $65,000 in prizes and cash, getting to play the Showcase Showdown, and winning Master Key.  CBS/Price Is Right (Provided by Alessandra Curcio) As part of her prizes, Curcio won a cruise to Margaritaville, a stay in the Bahamas and a trip to the Cook Islands near New Zealand. Curcio's trip out to Los Angeles involved a connection to another iconic game s…

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by Sam Barron
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
'He Loved His Job': Fox News Radio Anchor, NY Resident Matt Napolitano Dies At Age 33 'He Loved His Job': Fox News Radio Anchor, NY Resident Matt Napolitano Dies At Age 33
'He Loved His Job': Fox News Radio Anchor, NY Resident Matt Napolitano Dies At Age 33 Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a rising star in the broadcasting world following his untimely death. Fox News Radio reporter and anchor Matt Napolitano died Saturday, Dec. 23 at the age of 33, his husband Ricky Whitcomb confirmed. “With a heavy heart I have to share that my husband @MattNapolitano passed away yesterday morning,” Whitcomb said in a Christmas Eve post on X. “He loved his job and he loved bringing the news to your radios and televisions. An honest journalist who truly cared about facts. “You can thank him for the last-minute Jets win today.” In a memo se…

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by Michael Mashburn
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?'
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Maggie Sajak replace Vanna White on "Wheel Of Fortune?" White herself certainly thinks so, she told E! News. She's filled in before, anyway. We’re keeping it in the family – meet our special guest letter-turner, Maggie Sajak! @patsajak #Family #FamilyTime #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/QJCEqzuXtz — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) January 7, 2020 Maggie, 28, grew up in Severna Park, MD, and earned her undergrad degree from Princeton University, before completing law school at Columbia University. She currently handles social correspondence for "Wheel Of Fortune," and as her d…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
Lifestyle
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…

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by Zak Failla
Glen Burnie, MD
Lifestyle
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage
Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage It’s going to be a family affair for Maryland native Maggie Sajak, who is set to fill in for famous father Pat Sajak as a temporary co-host on Wheel of Fortune. Maggie Sajak will take the stage on Wednesday, temporarily taking over for her father and longtime co-host Vanna White, who will take their turn as contestants during a special episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” We already knew @TheVannaWhite was more than just a pretty left face! 🤪 Watch her tables turn during Ultimate Host Night on #CelebrityWheelOfFortune Wednesday at 9/8c on ABC, and stream on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/lP…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak
NJ School Official 'Robbed' On 'Wheel Of Fortune'? Twitter Users Slam Host Pat Sajak Neeta Varshney, a STEM Supervisor at Clark Public Schools was on "Wheel Of Fortune" last week, though her appearance  left viewers fuming at host Pat Sajak. While playing "Toss Up", Varshey attempted to solve the puzzle and guessed "an a moment's notice."  Sajak ruled her incorrect. Another contestant buzzed in and guessed "at a moment's notice" and won the $2,000. Several fans of the show said Varshey was robbed and that she did say "at a moment's notice," only Sajak did not understand her accent. @WheelofFortune You all robbed Neetu on last night's episode. She said the first to puzz…

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by Sam Barron
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Video: Hudson Valley Man Wins $50K On Wheel Of Fortune Video: Hudson Valley Man Wins $50K On Wheel Of Fortune
Video: Hudson Valley Man Wins $50K On Wheel Of Fortune “A GLORIOUS OCCASION,” indeed. A Hudson Valley man won big on Wheel of Fortune, claiming a $50,000 grand prize on an episode that aired on Saturday, May 2. Ulster County resident Michael Desisto, of West Hurley, made the most of his time on the show, racking up $32,050 in the opening rounds before picking the right letters in the final round. Desisto chose “event” as the final category, and selected C, D, G, and O, to go along with the traditional R, S, T, L, N, E that are provided to contestants in the final round. When the letters were placed on the board by co-host Vanna White, De…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Man Will Appear On Wheel Of Fortune Hudson Valley Man Will Appear On Wheel Of Fortune
Hudson Valley Man Will Appear On Wheel Of Fortune A Hudson Valley man is going to “spin that wheel” as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune this week. Ulster County resident Michael Desisto, a musician from West Hurley, will take center stage on national television on Friday, April 24, when he battles it out against two other contestants for cash and prizes on the famed game show. Desisto, an accomplished musician and SUNY New Paltz graduate, is a music instructor who plays bass at the Woodstock Playhouse. A longtime fan of the show, Desisto earned a spot on “America’s Game” after submitting a video and comprehensive application to become a …

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by Zak Failla