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Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results
NJ PBA Demands Answers After Cheating Allegations Delay Sgt. Exam Results The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association wants more transparency amid allegations of cheating on a Police Sergeant's exam back in March. The PBA says the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, which administered the Saturday, March 1 exam, has not provided much transparency or communications since the allegations arose. It is unknown how many people are accused of cheating or what methods were used to cheat. In a letter to members, Peter Andreyev the state president of the PBA said he has demanded proper action be taken to ensure those who took the test receive their resul…

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by Sam Barron
Simsbury, CT
Business
McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu
McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu McDonald’s customers across the country have a new option to sink their teeth into, as the fast-food giant officially launched a new burger option on its menu. The Daily Double, previously available only in select markets such as Chicago, Miami, and Seattle, is now being served at participating McDonald’s locations throughout the US as of Tuesday, July 22.  The burger features two seasoned beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayonnaise, and two slices of tomato, offering a twist on classic McDonald’s flavors. This new menu item is part of the McValue Meal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
News
VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Into Totowa With Powerful Tribute VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Into Totowa With Powerful Tribute
Video: Procession For Slain Nypd Officer Rolls Into Totowa With Powerful Tribute Dozens of police motorcycles, vans, and trucks led a white limousine carrying the body of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam through New Jersey in a powerful funeral procession Thursday, July 31 (scroll for video). NYPD Stunning footage (below) captured by Nick Tomasso on Linwood Avenue in Fort Lee shows the caravan rolling past Route 80 and I-95, moments after leaving New York. Services began earlier in the day at a mosque in the Bronx, where hundreds of uniformed officers stood silently in rows before the procession departed for Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Islam, who leaves behind a wif…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
Business
McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return
McDonald's Adds Spicy Breakfast Menu Item As Fans Brace For Snack Wrap's Return A huge week for McDonald's fans just got spicier. McDonald's officially launched spicy versions of its iconic Egg McMuffin nationwide on Tuesday, July 8. Each sandwich is served on a toasted English muffin with egg, cheese, spicy pepper sauce, and either Canadian bacon or sausage. Customers can choose from a Spicy McMuffin with Egg, a Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and a Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg. "The word on the street is we're turning up the heat on breakfast this summer," the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter posted. "You can add some kick to your morni…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
Business
You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How
You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How America now flies on Dunkin' too. JetBlue is offering travelers a chance to fly on its new Dunkin'-themed plane called "Brewing Altitude." Flyers on the coffee brand's livery can earn free elite status with both JetBlue and Dunkin' for three months. Travelers must book and complete the select Monday flights on Brewing Altitude through Labor Day. "Dunkin' has been part of the JetBlue journey for nearly two decades, and we're proud to showcase this partnership with a livery that's as fun and bold as the brands behind it," said JetBlue president Marty St. George. "Wit…

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by Chris Spiker
Yonkers, NY
Business
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Westchester County coffee lovers, mark your calendars — and set your alarms.  Dunkin’ is celebrating the grand reopening of its fully renovated, "next-generation" store at 2365 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, May 22, and it’s bringing the perks. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee, entitling them to a free medium hot or iced coffee every day for 100 consecutive days through the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, customers must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event. Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, an…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them $30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them You can catch some major summer concerts without breaking the bank thanks to a new deal. Live Nation's "Ticket to Summer" deal is back on Wednesday, May 21. The promotion offers $30 all-in tickets to shows by some of the biggest names in music, including Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and The Black Keys. The deal covers a wide range of genres and artists. Here are just a few of the top acts included in the promotion: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Avril Lavigne Billy Idol Blink-182 Cyndi Lauper Halsey James Taylor Keith Urban Kesha Little Big Town Nelly Papa Roach & Rise Ag…

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by Chris Spiker
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years
Retro Donut Deal: Elmsford Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years A Dunkin' locale in Westchester County is marking a major milestone with a sweet deal for customers that includes quite the throwback. The Dunkin’ location at 91 East Main St. in Elmsford is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering a special throwback promotion: a dozen donuts for just $5.99—the same price they were when the store first opened in 1995.   The store announced the celebration on Friday, May 16, saying that the promotion is meant to thank customers for their loyalty over three decades. In addition to the celebratory pricing, the location recently completed a majo…

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by Ben Crnic
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Jack Black Hosting This Week’s ‘SNL’ With Elton John, Brandi Carlile Jack Black Hosting This Week’s ‘SNL’ With Elton John, Brandi Carlile
Jack Black Hosting This Week’s ‘SNL’ With Elton John, Brandi Carlile Live from New York, it’s Jack Black! The actor and musician will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the fourth time on Saturday, April 5. This is Black’s first time hosting since 2005. He is promoting “The Minecraft Movie,” which is expected to top the box office this weekend with $65 million, according to Deadline. In his previous hosting appearances, Black has sung with his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle G about a “Hornet’s Nest” in the Middle East, encountered the Luvahs while on a ski trip, talked about being a megastar and rocked out during a monologue. Black will be joined by musical…

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by Sam Barron
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops
Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops A popular New Jersey club promoter's drive home ended in tragedy after he was struck and killed on the Major Deegan Expressway by a hit-and-run driver—just minutes after calling for help when his car broke down, according to police and the New York Daily News. Darryl Mathis Jr., aka Maybach Swagg, of Elizabeth, was heading home from a gig in the city with rapper Rick Ross when his Crown Victoria stalled in the southbound lanes near West Fordham Road, according to the New York Daily News. Mathis called a friend around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, saying he needed a jump, the outlet said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jericho, NY
Business
Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free
Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free An iconic hot dog brand in New York will help some fans cook with a little extra flavor from the city. Nathan's Famous is giving away limited-edition cans of New York City tap water, the Jericho, NY-based company announced. The promotion allows people to enter for a chance to win a four-pack of the specially canned water, along with a coupon for a free pack of Nathan's Famous hot dogs. Lucky fans in 17 states and Washington DC can boil their Nathan's hot dogs in "purified water from a municipal source" just like they would in the city. "New York's tap water has been a corner…

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by Chris Spiker
Amityville, NY
Lifestyle
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long 25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long Wendy’s is kicking off 2025 with a celebration that extends well beyond the New Year.  The burger chain is offering its iconic Dave’s Single for just 25 cents as part of a special promotion running through Sunday, March 2, in partnership with Grubhub. The promotion began on Thursday, Jan. 9. How To Get It Here’s how customers can snag this unbeatable price: Place an order of $20 or more (before tax, tip, and fees) through Grubhub. Add a Dave’s Single to the order. The burger’s price will automatically drop to 25 cents at checkout once the requirements are met. Additional Promotions…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Business
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack is launching a limited-time promotion offering free burgers with a qualifying purchase during the holiday season.  The “Holiday Burger Blitz” will run from Monday, Dec. 16, to Tuesday, Dec. 24, providing customers with a free burger each day when they spend a minimum of $10 and use the code BURGERBLITZ at checkout. The promotion features a different burger each day, including popular items like the ShackBurger, SmokeShack, and Avocado Bacon Burger. The schedule for the free offerings is as follows: Monday, Dec. 16: ShackBurger Tuesday, Dec. 17: SmokeShack Wednesday, Dec. …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Business
Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only
Krispy Kreme Serves Up $1 Dozens For This One Day Only Krispy Kreme is bringing back its annual “Day of the Dozens” promotion, offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts or a 16-count of Minis at regular price.  The offer is available for in-shop and drive-thru purchases, as well as online orders. The promotion will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, at participating locations.  Customers can redeem the offer twice in-store or via drive-thru, while online orders are limited to one redemption using the promo code “DOZEN.” The promotion coincides with Krispy Kreme’s “Elf” Holiday Collectio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Following the remodeling of its interior, a Westchester County Dunkin' locale will soon be celebrating its reopening by offering 100 days of free coffee to a lucky few.  The Dunkin' at 1311 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Larchmont will be holding a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m.  If you like free coffee, you'll want to make sure you arrive early: the first 100 Dunkin' rewards members in line for the celebration will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin' phone app.  To qualify for this, you'll have to be a Du…

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by Ben Crnic
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
Business
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Pasadena Convenience Store Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Pasadena Convenience Store
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Pasadena Convenience Store One lucky Lottery player in Maryland is sitting on a ticket worth $40,000 after picking up some gas and groceries at an area Dash In.  A Mega Millions winner didn't hit the jackpot - which was hit by a Texas player - but won a five-figure prize on a ticket sold at the Dash In at 3900 Road in Pasadena. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Sept 10 drawing were: 01-02-16-24-66 with a gold Mega Ball of 6 and the Megaplier of X4. According to Lottery officials, the Megaplier helped turn a $10,000 win into the $40,000 windfall. The Pasadena player  The lucky player in T…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
News
Paramus Police's New Deputy Chief Cracked Some Of Borough's Biggest Cases Paramus Police's New Deputy Chief Cracked Some Of Borough's Biggest Cases
Paramus Police's New Deputy Chief Cracked Some Of Borough's Biggest Cases Batman and Robin are back. Back in 1994, when Frank Scott was first hired as a Paramus police officer, Robert Guidetti was his assigned training officer. The two worked nights together, patrolling local streets and highways as Guidetti showed the rookie cop the ropes. Then, when Guidetti was promoted out of the department's intelligence unit, Scott was brought in to replace him. Eventually, Scott was promoted again to captain of the detective bureau where he would continue to play a key role in managing and cracking some of the most involved cases in Paramus — just as he did in June of 20…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
Business
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When Lettuce talk about the latest buzz in the fast-food world. McDonald’s is bringing back its Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder, first launched in 2022, for another limited run beginning Wednesday, July 10. Brazenly dubbed “everyone's favorite sandwich,” the burger features a “100 percent fresh” Quarter Pounder beef patty, two slices of American cheese, three half strips of applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and a special, smoky BLT sauce all on a toasted sesame seed bun. “The smooth and creamy BLT sauce is seasoned to perfection with paprika, parsley and black pepper,” McDonald’s said in a …

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Business
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Happy National Donut Day! If you're looking to keep this holiday alive, here are some of the best doughnut shops in Northern Virginia. We tried to include locally-owned shops only, with a wide variety of options to please everyone, whether you like the classic glazed or Boston cream, or something more artisanal. Good Company Doughnuts: Local, veteran and family-owned shop with locations across Arlington and Washington D.C. We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observance of Memorial Day, we have adjusted hours. Plan your doughnut runs ac…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bronxville, NY
Business
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week Astrology buffs fretting over the so-called Mercury retrograde can take solace at their local golden arches. Tuesday, May 10, marks the start of a two-day promotion at McDonald’s where customers can receive a free McChicken or McDouble by purchasing medium fries via the McDonald’s app, Yahoo News reports. The idea is to quell any anxieties people may have ahead of the supposed turbulent period using one of the best coping mechanisms around - fast food. During retrograde, the planet Mercury appears to move backward in the sky thanks to an optical illusion. The phenomenon is slated to end Fr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Events
'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store 'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store
'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store "Breaking Bad" co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston will be dropping by a North Jersey liquor store this week. The duo will be promoting their award-winning Dos Hombres Mezcal at the Glen Rock Bottle King on Tuesday, May 17 from 10:15 to 11 for a bottle signing. A unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand selected from a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, Dos Hombres has been a customer favorite since the brand's launch in 2019. Bottles for the signing will be available to purchase at Glen Rock Bottle King the day of the event.

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Why This Rockland Boy Is Camping Out In Front Of New Paramus Krispy Kreme Why This Rockland Boy Is Camping Out In Front Of New Paramus Krispy Kreme
Why This Rockland Boy Is Camping Out In Front Of New Paramus Krispy Kreme Dough or doughnut, there is no try for a Rockland County boy and his dad, who are on track to be the first customers at the new Krispy Kreme store in Paramus ahead of its grand opening Tuesday morning. UPDATE: 9-Year-Old Paramus Krispy Kreme Camper Gets His Golden Ticket Shae Fishman, age 9, and dad Matthew Fishman pulled into the parking lot of the Route 4 shop at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, after hearing that select Krispy Kreme stores give their first-ever customer a dozen doughnuts a week for a year. Since living in Rockland County means having to drive nearly an hour for a Krispy Kreme…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
Bergen Jail Gets New Warden Amid County Sheriff's Promotions Bergen Jail Gets New Warden Amid County Sheriff's Promotions
Bergen Jail Gets New Warden Amid County Sheriff's Promotions Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton on Friday officially promoted a corrections captain to warden, a corrections lieutenant to captain, a sheriff's sergeant and a corrections sergeant to lieutenant and three sheriff's officers to sergeant. "These promotions showcase the future leaders of this great agency and their commitment to serving Bergen County with honor,” Cureton said during a sun-drenched ceremony attended by family members, friends and colleagues on the steps of the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack. The new Bergen County Sheriff sergeants are Christian Zambrano, Robert Man…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Force Multipliers: Bergen Sheriff Swears Four New Sergeants, Welcomes 9 New Officers Force Multipliers: Bergen Sheriff Swears Four New Sergeants, Welcomes 9 New Officers
Force Multipliers: Bergen Sheriff Swears Four New Sergeants, Welcomes 9 New Officers Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton swore four sergeants and officially welcomed nine new officers to the department on Tuesday. “These new hires and promotions will have immediate impact on our operation by increasing our workforce," Cureton said during the ceremony at Two Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack. "We must never jeopardize the safety of our officers and continue to provide same level of service as efficiently as possible."New Sgts. Young Kim, Steve Ruiz, Pellegrino Dente and Vincent Surace were sworn. Also taking their oaths were eight intergovernmental transfers -- five sheri…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Greenwich, CT
Police & Fire
Pair Of Greenwich Police Officers Promoted Pair Of Greenwich Police Officers Promoted
Pair Of Greenwich Police Officers Promoted Two Greenwich police officers were recently promoted by Chief James Heavey during a special ceremony at police headquarters. Master Police Officer Gregory Parrillo was promoted to detective and Officer Fred Reisch was promoted to school resource officer. Heavey commented on both officer’s exceptional histories with the department and noted how important it is to have officers who are as dedicated both of the men. Also attending the ceremony were Capt. Robert Berry, captain of detectives, and fellow officers. 

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Clarkstown PD Officer Promoted To Captain Clarkstown PD Officer Promoted To Captain
Clarkstown PD Officer Promoted To Captain Clarkstown Police Lt. Jeff Wanamaker was recently promoted to the rank of Captain by Chief Raymond McCullagh.Wanamaker was officially promoted by the Town Board last week.  The department wished him well on Facebook saying the promotion was well-deserved. Attending the ceremony included Wanamaker's father, retired Orangetown Police Chief Homer Wanamaker.

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
Police & Fire
Greenwich Police Promote Three Officers Greenwich Police Promote Three Officers
Greenwich Police Promote Three Officers Three Greenwich police officers were promoted on Monday during a ceremony with Chief James Heavey. Daniel Bucci and Craig Zottola were promoted to the rank of detective. Zottola joined the department in 2010 and Bucci joined in 2011.  In addition, Officer Peter Schmidt was promoted to Master Police Officer. Schmidt joined the department in 2012. Since becoming Chief in November of 2011, Heavey has promoted more than 20 officers.  Heavey said the officers who were promoted Monday have worked hard to earn their new ranks.

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by Kathy Reakes