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Mother's Day Jackpot! Toms River Woman Wins Big At  AC Casino Mother's Day Jackpot! Toms River Woman Wins Big At  AC Casino
Mother's Day Jackpot! Toms River Woman Wins Big At AC Casino One Toms River woman definitely enjoyed Mother's Day. Jacqueline B. won $101,566.53 playing Dragon Link at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday, May 9, the casino said. Jacqueline won the six figure sum by betting only $5, the casino said.
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified 'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified The woman killed in a Mother’s Day murder-suicide home explosion in South Jersey has been identified by loved ones as Michelle Whiting, a devoted mother of three remembered as “full of life” and “the rock” of her family. According to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Tammy Ventura, Whiting died unexpectedly on Mother’s Day. “It wasn’t her time to go,” Ventura wrote. “There is a criminal investigation being done… but the ending will not change.” Whiting leaves behind three children—Gavin, Dakota, and Summer. “Her kids were her world!!! Dakota & Summer are in HS, this being Dakota's gr…
3 Young Men Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures' 3 Young Men Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures'
3 Young Men Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures' They were best friends. They were beloved sons. And they were only 20 years old. The Long Island community is reeling after a devastating Mother’s Day weekend crash claimed the lives of three former classmates: Vincent Cavaliere, Gino Vicale, and Nicholas Rivera. The trio, all 2022 graduates of Plainedge High School, were remembered this week as vibrant young men full of promise. Their sudden deaths in a fiery car crash early Sunday morning, May 11, left loved ones and neighbors shattered, as Daily Voice reported. Fox 5 reporter Briella Tomassetti, whose younger brother was close friends w…
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a questionable swim with his family to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday.  Kennedy shared photos of himself and his grandchildren on Sunday afternoon, posing and playing in the water in Rock Creek. "Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek," he wrote on X.  Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek. pic…
Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner
Moms Know Best: Danbury Restaurant Voted As Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner They gave you life, endless love, and advice you only realized was right years later. Now it's time to listen to your mom to ensure she has a special Mother's Day — and help you claim favorite child status.  A recent survey of 3,000 women highlighted the restaurants they are most excited to dine at on their special day, and three in Connecticut made the cut.  According to Mixbook, the photobook company behind the poll, the most wanted local reservation this year is Café on the Green in Danbury. Known for its classy setting and Italian dishes like lobster ravioli and seared sea sca…
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving If flowers are on your Mother’s Day list this year, you’re not alone—and you may want to order sooner rather than later. Online florists like Teleflora and Ode à la Rose are already rolling out standout arrangements, and there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re going for cheerful, classic, or something a bit more refined.  Teleflora makes it easy to find flowers at a wide range of price points, with nationwide delivery and same-day options available in many areas. Fan favorites include the Playful Daisy bouquet (from $29.99), a bright mix of pink roses, white daisies, and lilies, a…
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu For the first time in more than five years, a sweet fan-favorite is back on KFC's menus nationwide. KFC is bringing back chicken and waffles on Monday, April 28, the fast-food chain announced in a news release. The sweet and savory pairing features KFC's famous crispy fried chicken, Liège-style waffles, and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. The limited-time return marks the first nationwide offering of the item since its brief comeback in 2019. "We believe chicken and waffles is an American icon, said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC's US president. "Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried s…
Ho-Ho-Kus' Chloe Troast Roasted By Mom On 'SNL' Ho-Ho-Kus' Chloe Troast Roasted By Mom On 'SNL'
Ho-Ho-Kus' Chloe Troast Roasted By Mom On 'SNL' Now we know where Chloe Troast, a Bergen County native, gets her comedy chops from. In honor of Mother's Day, Troast, a featured player on "Saturday Night Live," and a native of Ho-Ho Kus, was joined by her mom, Joanie in the cold opening, which featured the moms of the show's cast poking fun at their children. Joanie Troast Facebook View this post on Instagram A post shared by chloe troast (@chloe_troast) "I love watching you on the show honey, it's the best part of my Sunday," Joanie said. "Wait, you watch the show on Sunday?" Chloe aske…
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Families looking for a cute way to celebrate Mother's Day may want to look into spending time on a Northern Westchester farm where they can witness sheep get their much-needed haircuts. Muscoot Farm, located at 51 Route 100 in Somers, will hold its weekly Farmers Market and annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 12, Westchester County officials announced. The Farmers Market will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the Sheep Shearing Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  During the Sheep Shearing event, the farm's sheep will receive their annual haircuts to prepare for th…
Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops
Mother's Day Scams: BBB Warns NYers Of Fake Gifts, Shops Long Islanders looking for last-minute gifts for Mom should keep an eye out for potential scams, business officials warned. The Metro New York branch of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a non-profit organization reviewing the trustworthiness of businesses, encouraged residents in the region to do their research when purchasing Mother’s Day gifts. The BBB’s Tuesday, April 30 announcement comes after the organization announced that three Long Island florists were being investigated for running alleged scams. One such business is on Long Island at Sarata Flowers, a Melville florist that, a…
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary A much-loved Italian restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrated its 35th anniversary by throwing it back to the late eighties.  Little Sorrento, located in Yorktown Heights at 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202) since 1989, celebrated its 35th year in business during an event held on Wednesday, April 3.  To celebrate the momentous occasion, the business, owned by the DePaterio family, offered traditional dishes at the prices they would have been offered in 1989.  This meant dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Dinner and Large Pizza were $10.95 and $8.00, respectiv…
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Norelis Mendoza's family is grieving following the discovery of her body on Route 440 on Wednesday, May 17. Mendoza, a Lindenwold resident, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evening of Saturday, May 13 and never returned home.  Her family reported her missing on Mother's Day. Footage of Mendoza on the night of her disappearance was discovered on Tuesday, May 16 and her body was recovered the next morning. The family has set up a fundraiser to assist her two young daughters, ages three and one. As of Thursday, May 18, more than $14,000 has been raised in ho…
10-Year-Old Girl 'Fighting For Her Life' After Being Shot By Stray Bullet In DC, Police Say 10-Year-Old Girl 'Fighting For Her Life' After Being Shot By Stray Bullet In DC, Police Say
10-Year-Old Girl 'Fighting For Her Life' After Being Shot By Stray Bullet In DC, Police Say Mother’s Day took an ugly turn for a family in DC when a child was shot after being caught in the middle of a “barrage of bullets” driving through the area. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Andre Wright said that 10-year-old Arianna Davis was hit by a bullet in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE, after dozens of shots rang out in the area. Wright said that the family heard gunshots, and later realized that the girl had been struck in her upper body, and she was taken to an area firehouse, where first responders treated her before rushing the child …
Man With Sword Sparks Police-Involved Shooting In Central Massachusetts: DA Man With Sword Sparks Police-Involved Shooting In Central Massachusetts: DA
Man With Sword Sparks Police-Involved Shooting In Central Massachusetts: DA A man armed with a sword was the catalyst for a police-involved shooting in Central Massachusetts on Mother's Day, according to officials. The incident happened in the area of 407 Main Street in Oxford around 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office reports.  The man, who was shot by a police officer, is accused of charging at the officer with a sword. He is being treated at an area hospital for unknown injuries, according to the DA's Office. The officer, who was not harmed, was placed on paid administrative leave as a result. No other information was …
NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video
NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video A pair of New Jersey twin sisters asking their step-mom to adopt them on Mother's Day has caught the attention of millions of people on TikTok (scroll down for video). The 37-second clip shows 20-year-old Gabby and Julianna Ruvolo presenting stepmom Becky, of Middletown, with a photo book that contains the message, as Coldplay's "Yellow" plays. The RuvolosRebecca Ruvolo Facebook "After 12 years we finally asked our step-mom to adopt us," reads the caption.  When Becky sees it, she breaks down. Then the twins do, too. "Is that a yes?" one twin asks.  "Of course I will," Becky responds b…
Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report
Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report A risque Mother's Day gift sold at a Philadelphia Catholic school has gone viral. The St. Anselm School sold faux flowers intended to be thoughtful Mother's Day gifts, but when a student's parents unraveled the gift, they discovered that the "rose" was actually a bright red thong, NY Post reports. The video, uploaded by Storyful, had garnered more than 300,000 views and 700 comments on Facebook as of Thursday, May 12. Here’s the flower St. Anselm Catholic School gave out to grade schoolers for Mother’s Day 😆 Posted by JDB SHOW on Monday, May 9, 2022 "Wow! My grade school has certainly…
Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (UPDATE) Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (UPDATE)
Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (Update) UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect but have not released their name. No victims have been announced and no charges have been made. The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who was unlawfully filming women inside a local business on Mother's Day. An employee at the Black Sheep Restaurant in Manassas found a man recording women under the bathroom stalls with his cellphone around 2:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, police said.  When the manager confronted to man, he fled to a nearby wooded area. No victims have been identified yet…
Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day
Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day A man threw cash down to shoppers at Freehold Raceway Mall this weekend while shouting "Happy Mother's Day," NJ Advance Media reported. A shopper told the news outlet that the unidentified man does this on holidays several times a year. His generosity caught shoppers by surprise at about 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at the mall in Monmouth County.  The man appeared to pull the cash out of a Wawa shopping bag from a second-floor balcony, the outlet said. “Afterward, he just left. It was like a little Santa Claus moment,” Sarah Mostafa told NJ.com. Click here for the complete story by N…
Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (UPDATE) Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (UPDATE)
Dead Man With Gunshot Wounds Pulled From Baltimore House Fire (Update) A Baltimore firefighter was injured and a dead body was pulled from a house fire Mother's Day, fire officials said. The victim, an unidentified male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds when they were pulled from the fire at a home in the 300 block of Furrow Street Sunday evening, Baltimore Police said The fire had been contained as of 8 p.m., the chief said, and the cause was under investigation. Homicide detectives are also investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-396-2100. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line a…
Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect
Mother's Day, Start Of New Week Mark Big Change In Weather Pattern: Here's What To Expect A very un-springlike stretch of rainy and raw days can now be put in the rearview mirror as dry and warmer conditions will mark a big shift in the weather pattern. In fact, temperatures will climb past the 70-degree mark after weeks of unseasonable temperatures for this time of year. Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8 will be dry throughout the day with mostly cloudy skies and the high temperature in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, May 9 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature climbing to the low 60s. Tuesday, May 10 will be sunny with the high temperature …
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Dampen First Half Of Weekend; Here's Brand-New Outlook For Mother's Day A storm system bringing drenching rain and gusty winds will put a damper on much of Mother's Day weekend. It will be rainy and raw throughout the day on Saturday, May 7. Wind gusts, meanwhile, will be up to 20 miles per hour, making Saturday's high temperature in the mid 40s feel even colder. Rain will taper off overnight heading into Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, with most of the region seeing about an inch-and-a-half of rainfall combined from Friday and Saturday. Wind gusts will pick up in speed to around 25 to 30 mph overnight and during the day on Sunday. Mother's Day now looks to b…
STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day
Storm Watch: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day New Jersey and Pennsylvania are in for two very rainy days. Between two and three inches of rain with wind gusts up to 50 miles an hour were expected across the states beginning sometime Friday morning and lasting through Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Flooding was possible along the coasts of New Jersey and along the Delaware River. Temps will hover around 50. Things were expected to dry out in time for Mother's Day, AccuWeather says, with only a slight chance of drizzling. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, May 5, 2022 …
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day
Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Rain and gusty winds will put a damper on the end of the workweek and much of the Mother Day's weekend. "A storm rolling in from the central United States will slow down long enough to make rain at least a two-day event" on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, according to AccuWeather.com. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with rain at times in the morning becoming steadier in the early to mid-afternoon and lasting into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the upper 50s. Rain will continue at times through the overnight hours and wind…
Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day
Damp Day Will Be Followed By Clearing, With Uncertain Outlook For Mother's Day An top-turvy weather pattern will see swings between periods of wet weather and clearing with some uncertainty as to what's in store on Mother's Day. "A train of storms that is crossing the country this week will bring an unsettled stretch of weather to the Northeast, and AccuWeather meteorologists say the caboose of the storm train will end up putting a significant damper on at least part of Mother’s Day weekend in the region," according to AccuWeather.com. There will be showers at times during the day on Wednesday, May 4 with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms, the National Weather Serv…
HERO: Mother's Day Motorist Lauds NJ Trooper's Tender Heart HERO: Mother's Day Motorist Lauds NJ Trooper's Tender Heart
Hero: Mother's Day Motorist Lauds NJ Trooper's Tender Heart A mother of five, who broke down along a South Jersey highway in the middle of the night, shared a Mother's Day story about her gratitude for New Jersey State Police. The resident of Lansdale, PA, in Montgomery County, said her minivan's alternator broke along Route 55 in Vineland, NJ, in Cumberland County on Sunday. Stranded with five children and a puppy, the woman praised the professionalism and compassion of Trooper Jason Frazier, of Troop “A” Port Norris Station, when he responded to assist a family in their disabled van.. Nearly 60 miles away from home, she said that the state …
Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast
Have Outdoor Mother's Day Plans? Expect A Mixed Bag: Here's Latest Forecast Happy Mother's Day. Plan on celebrating outdoors? Then here's what you need to know weather-wise. Most of the day on Sunday, May 9 is expected to be dry across the region. But you will want to get those outdoor plans done early enough because rain is expected to develop right around dinnertime (at about 5 p.m.) and continue through the overnight into Monday morning, May 10, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday will be a bit cool for early May with the high temperature climb only reaching the low 60s. Rain is likely to become steady after 8 p.m. Sunday, with about a quarter-i…
Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day
Weekend Will Start With Showers, End With Steady Rain; Here's Latest Outlook For Mother's Day The weekend won't be a washout, but it will start out with plenty of showers and end with steady rain. Temperatures will feel more like early April than May, with daytime highs topping out in the 50s across the region on Saturday, May 8. There will be showers at times throughout the day, starting in the morning. For a computer model projection of mid-morning conditions by the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Showers will taper off during the overnight hours before daybreak on Mother's Day. Morning clouds will be followed by clearing and sunshine during the day on Sunda…
Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers? Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers?
Weekend Outlook: Will Mother's Day Plans Be Hampered By Showers? An unsettled weather pattern will arrive to start the weekend, but will rain hamper Mother's Day plans? It's a bit complicated, and it's not a certainty, but right now, it looks like it will be dry for most of the day on Sunday, May 9, according to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service. Friday, May 7 will be partly sunny, with a high temperature in the low 60s. Clouds will increase during the day. Showers will arrive overnight, with the low temperature falling to the mid 40s. Saturday, May 8 will be cloudy and cool with showers at times. The high temperature will be in the …
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties Mother's Day will be here before you know it, have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of brunch spots in Hudson, Union and Essex counties to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. sam-am, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by sam a.m. (@sam_am_cafe) Anthony David's, Hoboken View this post on Instagram …
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County Mother's Day will be here before you know it, have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of brunch spots in Bergen County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. The Hill, Closter Sofia, Englewood Candlewyck Diner, Rutherford View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candlewyck Diner (@candlewyckdiner) Willow and Whisk, Wyckoff …
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Sussex County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bell’s Mansion (11 Main St., Stanhope) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell's Mansion (@bellsmansion) Hampton Diner & Family Restaurant (36 Hampton House Rd., Newton) Lake Ho…