Tag:

Pepsi

Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Daughters Of Pepsi-Loving Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 3 Crash Have Special Request Daughters Of Pepsi-Loving Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 3 Crash Have Special Request
Daughters Of Pepsi-Loving Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 3 Crash Have Special Request Next time you drink a Pepsi, think of Luis "Papo" Santiago. His daughters, in a heartfelt tribute shared to GoFundMe, are asking for just that after the 55-year-old Linden resident was killed in a fiery crash on Route 3 in Clifton on Monday morning, July 22. Santiago's truck clipped an NJ Transit bus carrying 29 passengers in the eastbound lanes then crashed into a barrier near Valley Road and Grove Street, causing the vehicle to erupt in flames, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Santiago's body was found after firefight…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a lifelong firefighter who dedicated his life to public service.  Hawthorne resident Robert McKechnie died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 86, according to his obituary.  Born in 1937, McKechnie graduated from James Bryant High School in Queens and soon after graduation, went on begin a 40-year career at Pepsi.  He also served his country in the US Army from 1960 to 1962, and married his wife, Joan, not long after in 1964.  The couple first lived in Yonkers before moving to Hawthorne, where the…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Trucker Shot In Apparent Road Rage Incident, Say Abington Police Trucker Shot In Apparent Road Rage Incident, Say Abington Police
Trucker Shot In Apparent Road Rage Incident, Say Abington Police The large police presence that shut down the Fairway in Abington early on Wednesday was in response to an apparent road rage shooting, say township authorities.  It began at 8:20 a.m. on April 5, when police were called to 1575 Fairway in Jenkintown section for reports of shots fired, the department wrote in a release hours later.  The victim, a delivery driver for Pepsi, told officers that a driver in a white van pulled in front of him, stopped abruptly, then exited the vehicle. The suspect approached the truck "in an aggressive manner" before taking out a handgun, police wrote.&…

SHARE

by Mac Bullock
Brentwood, NY
News
Watch: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan Drinks Pepsi With Milk In New Holiday-Themed Commercial Watch: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan Drinks Pepsi With Milk In New Holiday-Themed Commercial
Watch: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan Drinks Pepsi With Milk In New Holiday-Themed Commercial Lindsay Lohan gets into the holiday spirit by drinking a mixture of milk and Pepsi in a new Christmas-themed commercial for the soda brand. The actress, who grew up on Long Island, stars in the commercial which was posted on YouTube by Pepsi on Thursday, Dec. 1. In the commercial, Santa is shown pouring a can of Pepsi into the milk that was set out for him. Lohan then comes down the stairs after he leaves and gives the beverage a try. "That is one dirty soda, Santa," she says. The drink, which Pepsi is calling "Pilk," has left some viewers divided about whether they'd give it a try. Some…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Hackensack, NJ
News
Remember Rosie's Diner? You Don't Want To See It Now Remember Rosie's Diner? You Don't Want To See It Now
Remember Rosie's Diner? You Don't Want To See It Now Those saddened to see what used to be Rosie’s Diner carted away hoped the vintage greasy spoon would be cared for once it left what used to be the Little Ferry Circle on Route 46.  Didn’t turn out that way. Not only is the diner that was made famous in a TV commercial for the “quicker picker-upper” gone. So is its beauty. The tale can be told through the exploits of different people. George DenHerder is among those who’ve visited Rosie’s Farmland Diner at its current address in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Carlstadt native went there carrying decades-old memories of his mom dropping him …

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Massapequa, NY
Business
Photos: New Long Island Walmart Supercenter Has Created 250 Jobs Photos: New Long Island Walmart Supercenter Has Created 250 Jobs
Photos: New Long Island Walmart Supercenter Has Created 250 Jobs Hundreds of new jobs have created at a new-and-improved Long Island Walmart Supercenter that reopened this week. The newly reopened Walmart Supercenter at 965 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale has been remodeled and expanded and includes brand-new features. A total of 250 new employees have been added as the supercenter has increased the store's size by approximately 62,000 square feet. New features include: ▪ A full grocery section, with produce and meat, including a full-service deli and an in-store bakery offering an assortment of custom items. ▪ Online grocery pickup and express …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Edison, NJ
News
NJ Family Has Yard Transformed Into Tailgate Zone NJ Family Has Yard Transformed Into Tailgate Zone
NJ Family Has Yard Transformed Into Tailgate Zone Neighbors will be green with envy as one New Jersey family roots for the NY Jets in a whole new way.  The soda company pulled out all the stops for Cindy, of Piscataway, who had her idyllic front yard transformed into a touchdown zone -- complete with 65-inch flatscreen TV, stadium light tower and more. Nearly 1,500 square feet of Cindy's idyllic Piscataway yard was paved with asphalt, which became a fully-painted end zone. Hall-of-Famer and Jets Legend Curtis Martin was on-hand, too. "This is amazing,” Cindy said after seeing her yard's new look. "This is probably the next memorable thin…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
Newark Handing Out Thousands Of Donated Turkeys Newark Handing Out Thousands Of Donated Turkeys
Newark Handing Out Thousands Of Donated Turkeys Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark will be helping distribute more than 6,000 turkeys and other food items on Monday from noon to 7 p.m. at the JFK Recreation Center, 211 W. Kinney St. (enter on Howard Street).  Residents from each of the city’s five wards have pre-registered to receive their free turkey in time for Thanksgiving, Nov. 28.  The giveaway is made possible by the Believe in Newark Foundation and multiple donors, including: HelloFresh, Goya Foods, Pepsi, Sylvia’s Restaurant, Sylvia’s Soul Food Products, Whole Foods Market, Riviana Foods, Bindi North America, Inc., and The…

SHARE

by Paul Milo
Rivertowns, NY
News
Pink Flamingo On Hudson? It Was All Part Of Pepsi Marketing Campaign Pink Flamingo On Hudson? It Was All Part Of Pepsi Marketing Campaign
Pink Flamingo On Hudson? It Was All Part Of Pepsi Marketing Campaign Did you see it? A huge, six-stories tall inflatable pink flamingo on top of a vessel made its way up the Hudson River. Pushed on a barge by a tugboat, the helium-filled bird was first spotted around 8 a.m. Monday, May 20 during the height of the morning commute. It was all part of a Pepsi "Always Pool Ready" campaign to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the soft drink manufacturer said. "We are so excited to work with Instagram and bring some of their newest technology directly to our most loyal consumers," said Todd Kaplan, VP of Marketing, Pepsi. "We know our fans love shar…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Tracy Morgan Dishes On His Alpine Neighbors, Backyard Shark Aquarium With Jimmy Kimmel Tracy Morgan Dishes On His Alpine Neighbors, Backyard Shark Aquarium With Jimmy Kimmel
Tracy Morgan Dishes On His Alpine Neighbors, Backyard Shark Aquarium With Jimmy Kimmel Tracy Morgan made his 25th appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live -- "and I didn't even get paid once," he said. The Alpine funnyman, who was on the show promoting his new movie "What Men Want," gave Kimmel the scoop on his neighbors. Despite being some of the richest people in the U.S., Morgan said they are also some of the nicest. "It's a very prestigious neighborhood," Morgan said. "One of my neighbors is the CEO of Pepsi.  "She came over with flowers and stuff and a housewarming gift. It was so nice and kind. I said 'You are so warm and thank you for welcoming me and wife and kids …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield, CT
Lifestyle
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield Everybody will be movin’ and groovin’ next month when The B-52s return to The Ridgefield Playhouse. From their timeless gems “Rock Lobster,” “Planet Claire” and “Private Idaho” to the more recent classics of “Channel Z,” “Love Shack” and “Roam” the legendary band will play only Connecticut show this summer on Tuesday, June 5. The 8 p.m. concert is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity with support from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa. Tickets are selling for $130 apiece and can be purchased at the box office, by calling 203-438-5795 or clicking here online at www.ridgefieldplayho…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Real Estate
Prime Vacant Office Space Soars To 62 Percent In Northern Westchester Prime Vacant Office Space Soars To 62 Percent In Northern Westchester
Prime Vacant Office Space Soars To 62 Percent In Northern Westchester According to the latest quarterly report by JLL, the vacancy rate for office space has hit 62 percent in Northern Westchester, more than three times higher than submarkets in southern Westchester, which have a combined vacancy rate of approximately 20 percent.  JLL's research from the third quarter of 2017 also founds rents are down in general and that countywide, the vacancy rate is nearing 25 percent -- nearly five percent higher than 2013.  It remains to be seen whether the IBM and Pepsi campuses in Somers will have futures as multi-tenant offices, the JLL report said. Average asking re…

SHARE

by Jon Craig