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Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton
Married Couple Set To Open NJ's First Capriotti's, Popular Sandwich Shop, In Princeton A sandwich restaurant chain that started in the Little Italy neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, will soon have its first New Jersey location in Princeton, officials said. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open on North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will introduce Garden State residents to the chain’s famous sandwiches, including its signature slow-roasted turkey subs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (@capriottis…
Armed Thanksgiving Carjackers Remains At Large: Newark PD Armed Thanksgiving Carjackers Remains At Large: Newark PD
Armed Thanksgiving Carjackers Remains At Large: Newark PD Two men who committed an armed carjacking on Thanksgiving in Newark remains at large, authorities said. At 1:10 p.m., a man parking his vehicle in the 100 block of Sylvan Avenue was approached by a Hispanic man who demanded his vehicle at gunpoint, Newark Public Safety Director Eugene Miranda said. The suspect took the victim’s car keys and another suspect, a Black man, entered the front passenger side of the vehicle before the suspects fled heading eastbound on Sylvan Avenue toward Broadway, Miranda said. The victim’s wallet, containing personal property and his EZ-Pass, were also ta…
Car Damaged in Botched Theft During Holiday Deliveries In North Castle Car Damaged in Botched Theft During Holiday Deliveries In North Castle
Car Damaged in Botched Theft During Holiday Deliveries In North Castle An attempted vehicle theft disrupted a holiday delivery effort in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, in North Castle near the Greenwich border when a resident at a home on Bedford Banksville Road reported damage to her vehicle, the North Castle Police Department announced on Thursday, Dec. 5.  The woman told officers she was loading her car with holiday deliveries when someone apparently entered the vehicle and damaged its ignition, which police said was consistent with an attempt to steal the car.  Authorities have no…
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint In Hampton Bays 1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint In Hampton Bays
1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint In Hampton Bays More than 1,000 vehicles were screen and three drivers were charged during a Thanksgiving Eve sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. The operation was held in Hampton Bays from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,Nov. 28, on Flanders Road (Route 24), according to Southampton Town Police. The following individuals were charged: Oswald Espinoza-Mogrovejo, age 46, of Hampton Bays, charged with driving while intoxicated. Roberto Granados-Sanchez, age 38, of Flanders, charged with driving while intoxicated. Daniel R. McNamara, age 33, of Hampton Bays, charged w…
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Five Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut were targeted by bomb threat hoaxes on Thanksgiving, marking an alarming escalation in politically motivated attacks. Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson all announced that they received bomb threats requiring police intervention early Thursday morning, Nov. 28. Sen. Chris Murphy also received a threat.  Related: Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks Rep. Hayes, who represents Connecticut's 5th District, posted on X that police contacted her just before 8 a.m. about the threat.  My …
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint In Patchogue 3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint In Patchogue
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint In Patchogue Three people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police. The checkpoint took place from 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Waverly Plaza, located at 371 North Service Road in Patchogue.  Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) screened 377 vehicles as part of a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. The following individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated: Je…
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Dix Hills Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Dix Hills Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Dix Hills Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve A woman has been apprehended after police say she stabbed her mother to death on Thanksgiving Eve in a quiet residential neighborhood on Long Island, police said. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at the home on 2 Carman Court.  When they arrived, they found Josephine Bekatoros, age 84, dead from stab wounds inside the residence, said police. Detectives later arrested the victim’s daughter, 51-year-old Diana Bekatoros, at her home in Long Island City.  She…
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists With millions of travelers hitting the road before Thanksgiving, some will have to wait to reach their destination after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily blocked several lanes on I-270. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded at around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to a stretch of the northbound lanes involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer. The crash was reported in the area Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road in the area of Exit 13B, forcing crews to divert traffic at Exit 13A. During the investigation into the incident, traffic was temporarily diverted f…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Empire State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Home…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In CT, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in Connecticut. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Constitution State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Home chefs…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In Mass., Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In Mass., Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In Mass., Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in Massachusetts. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, green bean casserole is the most popular in the Bay State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, green bean casserole typically has just four ingredients: green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and French-fried onions. Home chefs loo…
Katonah's Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Katonah's Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How
Katonah's Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Iconic homemaker Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving plans this year may come as a bit of a shock — they won't involve her hosting at home and turkey will not be an option at her table.  The 83-year-old Stewart, a longtime New York and former Connecticut resident, will be spending Turkey Day abroad in Rome instead of celebrating at her Katonah residence, according to the homemaker's website.  Stewart will be traveling with her daughter, Alexis, and two grandchildren, Jude and Truman, she said in an interview with People: "We decided the kids wanted to go away, the grandchildren, and so…
'Sweethearts' Movie Featuring Allentown Actress Out This Thanksgiving 'Sweethearts' Movie Featuring Allentown Actress Out This Thanksgiving
'Sweethearts' Movie Featuring Allentown Actress Out This Thanksgiving A brand-new Max movie starring a Pennsylvania actress will be out this Thanksgiving Day. Christine Taylor, who hails from Allentown and is married to actor Ben Stiller, plays Diane in "Sweethearts," which hits the streaming platform on Thursday, Nov. 28. "Sweethearts" stars Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, and follows the two college freshmen who agree to break up with their high school significant others during Thanksgiving break.  What begins as a simple pact unravels into a wild night that tests their friendship and pushes them out of their comfort zones.  Directed b…
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…
Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week
Rain, Winds, Coastal Storm? What NJ Can Expect From The Weather This Thanksgiving Week The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting a mix of sunny skies, mild temperatures, and rain chances this Thanksgiving week, with a potential coastal storm expected to impact travel plans Thursday into Friday. Here's your day-by-day forecast this week through the holiday, according to the NWS: Sunday, Nov. 24: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 56°F. West winds will blow around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with lows dropping to 33°F and calming winds. Monday, Nov. 25: Sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 59°F.…
Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know
Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking 8.7 million travelers to use its airports and crossings during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Monday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 2.  Travelers should expect heavy traffic, longer wait times, and parking challenges, the agency announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Approximately 3.2 million passengers are expected to travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International airports—an increase of 2% from last year’s record volume. To accommodat…
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…
Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Nassau County Restaurants, Foodies Say Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Nassau County Restaurants, Foodies Say
Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Nassau County Restaurants, Foodies Say Pie-ning to feast without the fuss? Thyme is running out to place your Thanksgiving order with these a-maize-ing Long Island restaurants. Entrepreneur Michael McCormick just isn’t in the cooking mood this year, but still yearns for a scrumptious holiday meal. So he turned to his fellow foodies to find Long Island’s best Thanksgiving caterers. “Concern is it’s going to be a bland, flavorless, low seasoning, small portion, overpriced disaster,” McCormick wrote on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group. “Just want the best meal I don’t have to cook on the table. Where can I get a bird and som…
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …
What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers
What Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Means For Holiday Travelers Spirit Airlines, the no-frills budget carrier, announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week before a record number of people are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday, reports said.  The Florida-based airline announced Monday, Nov. 18, that its debt, growing losses, and increased competition have kept the company in the red for four years, and it would need to restructure its bills to keep it in the air, NBC News reported.  However, despite its financial troubles, the airline promised passengers they would not feel any of that pain in the air.  "Guests …
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-nominated DMV native Collins Obinna Chibueze - better known as Shaboozey - had a banner week. Fresh off of multiple Grammy nominations, the NFL confirmed that the Woodbridge native would be the featured artist at during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game on Thanksgiving. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, and can be viewed on CBS. According to the NFL, "the holiday games continue to be a force in viewership," and millions are expected to see the six-time Grammy-nominated star on the big stage. "US viewership for each Thanksgiving halftime sho…
Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds A Maryland man has admitted to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found Adams in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE suffering from gunshot wounds. According to prosecutors, Hicks approached several people, including Adams, on the day of the shooting…
South Jersey Dad Loses Both Legs In Crash South Jersey Dad Loses Both Legs In Crash
South Jersey Dad Loses Both Legs In Crash The Gonzalez and Rodriguez families are asking for the community's help raising money for a Cumberland County man who lost both his legs in a crash on Thanksgiving. Tomas "Tommy" Gonzalez, the father of two young children, is recovering from several surgeries after a double amputation. "This next chapter in life will be a challenging one for both Tommy as he navigates recovery and for Tina and the boys," according to a GoFundMe page. The campaign was set up to help Tommy and his family with the financial stress induced by this life-changing event, including childcare, monthly expenses, sup…
COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases
Covid-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases Key metrics in weekly data indicate the first major nationwide COVID-19 uptick in months following the Thanksgiving holiday. Speaking at a Congressional hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said: "We are going back up again, which we expected after a lot of travel and gathering at Thanksgiving." Nationwide, in the latest data for the week ending Saturday, Nov. 25, there was a 10.6 percent increase in emergency room visits and 10 percent increase in hospitalizations. In addition, the test positivity rate went up 1.2 perc…
New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys
New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys The young parents from New York who were killed in a horrific crash while visiting family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day both worked as attorneys. The single-vehicle crash happened in Hartford County just after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol. The initial investigation showed that a westbound vehicle was traveling on Morea Road in Farmington, had crossed into Bristol on Stevens Street, east of Cherry Hill Drive, and had left the roadway to the right, striking a roadway sign and vegetation/trees. Bristol Police sai…
New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal CT Crash Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal CT Crash Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say
New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal CT Crash Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For Parents Of 3 Killed In Horrific Thanksgiving Crash  The victims of a horrific Thanksgiving Day crash that left two adults dead and three children hospitalized were visiting Connecticut for the holiday, police say. The crash happened in Hartford County just after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol.  A vehicle was located off of the roadway along the northern side when emergency responders arrived at the scene, Bristol Police said. The initial investigation show…
This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey
This Thanksgiving Side Dish Reigns Supreme In Massachusetts: Survey In Massachusetts, there is one Thanksgiving side dish to rule them all, and at the dinner table bind them.  A recent study of Google Trends data by the website Zippia found the most searched recipes in every state. In North Carolina, it's biscuits. New Yorkers are reaching for sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and Virginians want mac and cheese.  So, what's the most important side dish for Bay Staters? Mashed potatoes.  They're not alone. Nine states also had the Thanksgiving staple as their top pick, making it the most popular in the country. That includes in nearby Connect…
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce - this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows are the most popular in the Empire State, according to the recruitment site Zippia. The website used Google Trends data from November 2022 to see which of over 20 Thanksgiving sides home chefs searched for the most. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Sweet pot…
Major Thanksgiving Crash Shuts I-95 Near Commodore Barry Bridge Major Thanksgiving Crash Shuts I-95 Near Commodore Barry Bridge
Major Thanksgiving Crash Shuts I-95 Near Commodore Barry Bridge A serious crash closed a portion of Interstate 95 Thanksgiving morning. The northbound lanes were closed after the multi-vehicle 6:30 a.m. crash near the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester (Delaware County), 6abc reports. All NB lanes of I-95 closed near Commodore Barry Bridge after multi-vehicle crash https://t.co/Axqqdf1DNO — Action News on 6abc (@6abc) November 23, 2023 PDOT footage shows the lanes remained close as of 9 a.m.
'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving 'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving
'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving As millions of New Yorkers prepare to cook their Thanksgiving feasts, health officials are urging people to remember the tenants of food safety. The New York State health and agriculture departments offered up several tips to help keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this holiday season. “The Department works hard all year long to ensure the safety of our food supply at our stores and food manufacturing facilities, but food safety is also so important at home,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball. “We urge everyone who is cooking for their loved ones this Thanksgiv…