Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You
Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You The secret’s out: The man behind New Jersey’s viral cash hunts is not some reclusive millionaire — he’s a warehouse logistics manager from the suburbs. Samuel Norris, 42, has been unmasked as the good-hearted trickster known on Instagram as “Mr. Cash Drop,” according to a New York Post exclusive.  Since March, he’s been stuffing envelopes with $50 to $100 and stashing them in bushes, taping them to beach railings, and sliding them under rocks across the Garden State. Norris and his girlfriend, Trina, started the project for fun — picking drop spots at random while driving along the NJ…
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video A popular TikTok star was shot and killed Thursday night, June 12, on the beach in Long Branch — just hours after posting what would become his final video. Chrystopher Whyte, of North Brunswick, was found with a single gunshot wound near the shoreline by Pier Village shortly before 9 p.m., NJ Advance says, citing a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Whyte, who had more than 92,800 followers on TikTok, was known for his infectious energy — dancing in his car and surprising fans with backflips. His last video, in which he's sitting …
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure LI Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO) Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure LI Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO)
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure LI Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (Video) A Long Island woman is putting a pest control company on blast after one of its salesmen used a disturbing tactic in an effort to lure her outside. In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman recounted how a door-to-door salesman from Ecoshield Pest Solutions in Hicksville stopped by her home in late May. A doorbell camera captured her repeatedly telling the man she’s not interested as he continues to stand firmly on her front lawn. He lingers, then suddenly says, “I was just gonna let you know your dog got out.” When she immediately replies that her dog didn’t get out, the man gestures toward …
Coram Prankster Arrested For Idiotic Stunts Begs For Cash: 'I Need Lawyer Money' Coram Prankster Arrested For Idiotic Stunts Begs For Cash: 'I Need Lawyer Money'
Coram Prankster Arrested For Idiotic Stunts Begs For Cash: 'I Need Lawyer Money' This TikTok "prankster" isn't laughing anymore now that he's facing consequences for his actions.  Kyle Vazquez, of Coram, New York, goes by the name Tommy Tuff Knuckles on TikTok, where he uploads videos of himself harassing retail and restaurant workers. He's amassed nearly 150,000 followers on the social media platform.  However, after some of his videos caught the police's attention, Vazquez isn't so bold. The 21-year-old hopes to raise $5,000 on GoFundMe to help cover the cost of an attorney and "keep the laughs coming" after he was arrested on Monday, June 2.  I’m…
'Total Sh*tshow:' Wawa Implements New Gas Policy, Customers Sound Off 'Total Sh*tshow:' Wawa Implements New Gas Policy, Customers Sound Off
'Total Sh*tshow:' Wawa Implements New Gas Policy, Customers Sound Off Wawa customers now have to pay before they pump—no exceptions. The new rule, which appears to have gone into effect Monday, June 2, applies to all gas transactions, whether paying with cash, credit, debit or gift card, a company spokeswoman confirmed to NJ Advance Media. Cash customers in particular are feeling the change. Instead of filling up and paying after, they now have to specify an exact dollar amount ahead of time. If the tank fills before hitting that amount, they’ll receive change. TikTok user @the_resilientfriend posted a warning Monday saying, “When you select your pump [on th…
VIDEO: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip VIDEO: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip
Video: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip Omer Shem Tov—who spent 505 days as a hostage in Gaza—stood before a packed crowd at a synagogue in Bergen County on Sunday, May 26, where he was serenaded in prayer and embraced by members of the community. Video shared to TikTok by @gelf___ shows the entire Englewood synagogue singing Acheinu, a Jewish song calling for the release of captives, as Shem Tov stood at the front. As of press time, the clip had been viewed more than 17,000 times. Shem Tov was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, 2023, along with three friends—one of whom was murdered in Gaza’s tunnels, according to…
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark A private equity giant is buying a hot chicken restaurant chain that grew from a parking lot to an international brand that's very popular on TikTok. Roark Capital has purchased a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken, the restaurant said in a news release on Monday, June 2. Dave's said the sale will help the Los Angeles-based chain grow to more than 400 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2025. The company said it'll remain committed to delivering an "exceptional experience" for customers, employees, and franchise partners. "This is one of the great entrepreneurial journeys …
NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning
NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning Congressman Ritchie Torres says a chilling social media post from a pro-intifada activist has left him fearing for his safety—and his family's. The Bronx Democrat on Tuesday, May 27, called on the U.S. Capitol Police to investigate Guy Christensen, as reported by the NY Post. Torres spoke out on X after Christensen, a 19-year-old anti-Israel activist believed to be from Cranberry Township, PA, said that his support for Israel “will haunt [his] family for eternity,” adding, “if you’re alive..." How does an elected official become a millionaire off of AIPAC?Ritchie Torres NY-15 did it.All…
ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough' ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough'
ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough' Even ESPN's Erin Dolan isn’t safe from scammers. ESPN talking head Erin Dolan issued an advisory to her nearly 340,000 Instagram followers this week, cautioning that not everything may be as it seems when it comes to corresponding with her on social media.  The Penn State grad and girlfriend of Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm set the record straight after receiving disconcerting messages from fans about apparent phishing schemes. "Alright. Enough is enough," the ESPN sports betting analyst posted in an Instagram story on Wednesday, May 28.  "I have TikTok, Instagra…
'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash 'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash
'How Did She Do That?' Wild Video Shows Aftermath Of Middletown Post Office Crash A car crashed into the Middletown Post Office on Route 35 on Tuesday, May 27 and the aftermath was captured on TikTok in a video going viral. @pattydoll.carter.esdaile Crash at Post Office what are the odds of that? ♬ original sound - @PattyDollDiaries💜 "Oh my God, I got glass in my shoe," one person said. "Somebody's gotta call 9-1-1." No one appeared to be injured, following the crash, as people evacuated the post office as the vehicle began smoking.  "How did she do that? What the f-" PattyDollDiaries, who posted the TikTok said as she saw the car inside the post office.…
VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF
Video: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF Pete Davidson is back on your social media feeds — but only briefly, and you can thank his British model girlfriend for that. The Staten Island native and former “Saturday Night Live” star made a rare social media appearance in a TikTok video shared Tuesday, May 27, by girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, a model and actress. In the clip, the couple casually taste-test various salt and vinegar chips, but fans couldn’t get enough of Davidson’s rare presence. This is the first time Davidson has appeared on Elsie's social media grid, although in March she did share an Instagram story of Pete in a bathrobe…
Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era
Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Struggling to think of ways to celebrate a 20th birthday or anniversary? For Staples, "that was easy." Staples is reviving its iconic Easy Button used in many advertising campaigns in the 2000s. The office supply retailer based in Framingham, Massachusetts, announced the red button's comeback in a news release on Wednesday, May 28. Originally launched in 2005, the Easy Button was a huge sensation in offices and schools nationwide. The catchphrase, "That was easy," grew into a widely known pop culture reference in the 2000s, far beyond shoppers looking for pens or printers. Staples is tryin…