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April Fools' Day

Newburgh, NY
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'I Fell For It': Huge Speed Bump On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Arrives In Time For April Fool's Day 'I Fell For It': Huge Speed Bump On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Arrives In Time For April Fool's Day
'I Fell For It': Huge Speed Bump On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Arrives In Time For April Fool's Day Motorists were briefly left wondering if a dramatic new "speed control measure" on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge was coming to their commute — before realizing it was all part of an April Fools’ joke.  In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, April 1, the New York State Bridge Authority announced it was introducing an “enhanced speed control measure” on the span, warning drivers to expect a “noticeable change to the roadway” and advising low-riding vehicles to “use another bridge.”  The post was accompanied by an eye-catching image showing what appeared to be a massive speed bump bein…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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KFC's Fried Chicken Toothpaste Is Real – And It Already Sold Out KFC's Fried Chicken Toothpaste Is Real – And It Already Sold Out
KFC's Fried Chicken Toothpaste Is Real – And It Already Sold Out KFC's new toothpaste wasn't a joke, it's finger-lickin' gone. The toothpaste flavored like KFC fried chicken has officially sold out, according to Hismile's website on Wednesday, April 9. The toothpaste was launched with a KFC-branded electric toothbrush, which is also no longer available. The limited-edition toothpaste was first announced by KFC on April Fools' Day. "Not a prank," the company posted on Tuesday, April 1. "It's here. And it's Finger Lickin' Good.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by KFC (@kfc) KFC fans wer…

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by Chris Spiker
Rutherford, NJ
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American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never' American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never'
American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never' The American Dream Mall had the internet holding its breath on Tuesday morning — but it turns out the world’s first-ever underwater theme park isn't opening just yet. The East Rutherford mega mall announced on Tuesday, April 1, that it would be launching AquaDream, a fully submerged theme park with rides like Poseidon’s Plunge and Atlantis Racer, where guests could supposedly “race dolphins,” “dodge sharks,” and “ride roller coasters beneath the water.” The catch? It was an April Fools’ joke. "Opening 20-never," the website says. “We haven’t developed an underwater theme park... yet." Whi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date
Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date The Millburn Deli gave its customers quite a scare with an announcement that ended up being an April Fool's Day joke. On Sunday, March 31, the iconic deli, which has locations in Millburn, Morristown, Montclair and Westfield, told customers on Facebook it was being sold to Jersey Mike's.  Customers freaked out until the deli, a Millburn institution since 1946, revealed the ruse. "We apologize for the scare and thank you for all the love," the deli wrote. "Millburn Deli has and always will be the Millburn Deli. Don't take your hanger out on our employees this week." And yes, the deli …

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by Sam Barron
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Weather Whiplash: Big Change Follows Springlike Stretch Weather Whiplash: Big Change Follows Springlike Stretch
Weather Whiplash: Big Change Follows Springlike Stretch It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball, one of the most enduring signs of spring. But it will feel more like winter on April Fools' Day, Thursday, April 1, ending a stretch of milder air. “It’s a roller coaster ride here in the Northeast," said AccuWeather On-Air Meteorologist Brittany Boyer. "You could actually call it weather whiplash. It’s going to go from feeling like spring to feeling like winter." Rain and showers are tapering off Thursday morning, but there will be a chance for sprinkles through the early afternoon on a mostly cloudy and brisk day with a high temperatu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Some Snow, Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Some Snow, Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Some Snow, Big Change In Weather Pattern A storm system will bring a new round of rain, separate chances for snow, possible thunderstorms, and a big change in the weather pattern. The time frame for the storm system is Wednesday afternoon, March 31 into April Fools' Day on Thursday afternoon, April 1, with a chance for light snow in this region in the overnight hours toward daybreak on Thursday. Little or no accumulation is expected for this area. Wednesday will be cloudy with a high temperature in the low 60s and spotty showers arriving in the mid-afternoon before rain becomes steady and heavy at times around nightfall. There is …

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
Weather
It's Snow Joke: Storm Will Bring Up To A Foot Of Accumulation For These Parts Of Northeast It's Snow Joke: Storm Will Bring Up To A Foot Of Accumulation For These Parts Of Northeast
It's Snow Joke: Storm Will Bring Up To A Foot Of Accumulation For These Parts Of Northeast Some residents in the region may have confidently moved their snow scrapers from the car to the basement after a recent string of springlike days. They may want to rethink that, and we're not fooling, even though April 1 is almost here. That's because a storm system taking aim on the Northeast will bring a new round of rain, plus the chance for some snow in parts of this region. In fact, some areas, specifically in upstate New York, could see between 6 and 12 inches of the white stuff. Those areas are shown in dark blue in the first image above. The time frame for the storm system is Wedn…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mt. Kisco, NY
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Click here for an updated story: Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area It looks like Old Man Winter didn't get the memo that the calendar has turned from March to April. The start of the first workweek of the month will be ushered in by a quick-moving storm system that is now expected to bring 3 to 4 inches of snowfall to most of the area. Snowfall rates of around one inch per hour are possible Monday morning. And that's no April Fool's Day joke, folks. A look at projected snowfall totals for the storm, released by the National Weather Service early Sunday…

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by Joe Lombardi