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Paramus
Lifestyle
Pink Party For Barbie At Westfield Garden State Plaza Pink Party For Barbie At Westfield Garden State Plaza
Pink Party For Barbie At Westfield Garden State Plaza With her new movie coming out, Barbie is all the rage right now. And Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is getting in on the action. On Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m., the mall is hosting the Ultimate Pink Party at the Garden Social on Level 2 in the Macy's Court to celebrate the release of "Barbie," the first live-action film based on the iconic doll. The party will feature a DJ, a Barbie painting class and a pink ball pit. Barbie and Ken look-alikes will also be on hand for a meet and greet, so you can try and fool your friends and say you met Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.  The…

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by Sam Barron
Dauphin
News
Penn State Grad Who Made LEGO Plans For Riot Learns His Fate: DOJ Penn State Grad Who Made LEGO Plans For Riot Learns His Fate: DOJ
Penn State Grad Who Made Lego Plans For Riot Learns His Fate: DOJ A 29-year-old Penn State alumnus who used a LEGO set to make his plans has been sentenced for his role in the Capitol Riot, according to newly released documents by the Department of Justice. Robert Morss, Glenshaw (previously of Pittsburgh) was sentenced by US District Court Judge Trevor N. McFadden to serve 66 months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised release and restitution of $2000 for assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of an official proceeding, and robbery during the January 6 US Capitol Riot, the US Department of Justice an…

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by Jillian Pikora
Clarkstown
Business
New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs
New Lego Store In Valley Cottage Helps People With Special Needs Lego fans looking for a new set or who need a few red or yellow special pieces, or moms sick of bins full of bricks the kids never play with can all find happiness at a new Hudson Valley Lego resale store. Named "Brick It Again," the Rockland County store has just opened its doors in Valley Cottage, and the best part is it provides workers with developmental challenges to learn job skills.  The brainchild of Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro, a non-profit organization services provider in both Rockland and Westchester counties dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and e…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford
Police & Fire
LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target
Lego Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target A man faces larceny charges after stealing thousands of dollars in LEGO sets from a Target in Connecticut. New Haven resident Glenn London, age 37, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 9 by police on two active arrest warrants, both related to larcenies from the Target in South Windsor, located at 125 Buckland Hills Dr., according to Windsor PD Sergeant Mark Cleverdon.   London allegedly stole $1,709.92 of the popular toy plastic bricks on Friday, Oct. 21, and then stole $1,419.94 worth of sets on Wednesday, Oct. 26.  London was presented at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday, …

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
New Hudson Valley Theme Park LEGOLAND Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings New Hudson Valley Theme Park LEGOLAND Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings
New Hudson Valley Theme Park Legoland Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings The first new major theme park in the northeast in decades has been built up brick by brick as the Hudson Valley celebrates the grand opening of LEGOLAND New York in Orange County. On Friday, July 9, after years of development, officials announced the full opening of the LEGOLAND New York Resort in Goshen, which is the first new major theme park in the region in more than 40 years. The 150-acre project, which has been years in the making, is the first LEGOLAND theme park in the Northeast, the third in the United States, and the ninth in the world. It had been opening in phases througho…

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by Zak Failla
Dauphin
News
Penn State Grad Arrested For Capitol Riot; Feds. Seize His LEGO Penn State Grad Arrested For Capitol Riot; Feds. Seize His LEGO
Penn State Grad Arrested For Capitol Riot; Feds. Seize His Lego A 27-year-old Penn State alumnus was recently arrested for his role in the Capitol Riot, he may have used a LEGO set to make his plans, according to newly released documents by the Department of Justice. New documents have been released on the June 21 arrest of Robert Morss, of Pittsburgh, who is charged for his involvement in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. UPDATE: Robert Morss has been convicted and sentenced, you can find all the details here.  Morss was the leader of the Bull-Moose party at Penn State University in 2016, as the Daily Collegian reported at the time. He is al…

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by Jillian Pikora
Nassau
News
Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home
Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Police are searching for a woman who stole a package, containing a LEGO set for a 6-year-old child's birthday, from a porch.  The incident took place at a residence in Mastic Beach at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 21, according to Suffolk County Police.  The unidentified woman left the scene in a waiting white or silver Honda Pilot.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will extend a reward to anyone with information leading to the woman's arrest. They can be contacted online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.

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by Christina Coulter
Paramus
Business
HOW IT WORKS: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup HOW IT WORKS: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup
HOW IT Works: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup More than a dozen stores at Westfield's Garden State Plaza in Paramus will begin offering curbside pickup as nonessential businesses in New Jersey begin their reopening. Beginning this Thursday, May 21, shoppers can place orders online or call select retailers (scroll down for complete list) to place an order. Retailers will assign shoppers numbered parking places within pickup zones (see map above). Upon arrival, shoppers will let the retailer know they'e in the zone and an employee will come out to make the curbside delivery. Here are the stores that are offering curbside pickup: Anthr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield
Lifestyle
Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut
Here's The Most Popular Christmas Toy In Connecticut When Santa Claus comes to town, residents in the Nutmeg State have a very specific request for what he leaves under the tree this year. Citing information from Google Trends, a new study from reviews.org found which were the most-searched toys on Google during the holiday season. Using that data, they were able to determine the most sought after gifts for shoppers in each state. Sticking with a New England theme, in Connecticut, American Girl Dolls took the top spot, one of four nationwide. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont also favor the 18-inch tall collectible toys over popular i…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Know Them? Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From South Setauket Store Know Them? Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From South Setauket Store
Know Them? Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From South Setauket Store Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man and woman suspected of stealing merchandise from a South Setauket retailer. Police say a woman and man, pictured above, entered Target (255 Pond Path) and stole several packs of LEGO toys on Sunday, July 7 around 8:20 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $550, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and yo…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant
Schools
Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair
Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Two seniors from the area ranked among the top 20 global finalists for the Google Science Fair. Described as the “largest and most prestigious online science fair in the world,” the Google Science Fair offers students ages 13 to 18 the chance to pursue their interests in various STEM fields. Ethan Jacobs, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, and Isha Puri, a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, are just two of the 20 global finalists. In addition to the United States, finalists also hail from India, China, New Zealand, Ireland, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesi…

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack
Business
LOOK INSIDE: Barnes & Noble Prototype Store Readies For Hackensack Opening LOOK INSIDE: Barnes & Noble Prototype Store Readies For Hackensack Opening
Look Inside: Barnes & Noble Prototype Store Readies For Hackensack Opening Barnes & Noble is getting ready to relocate at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack. The store -- opening Wednesday, Nov. 14 -- will be the retailer's first new prototype store to open in New Jersey. The store -- opening Wednesday, Nov. 14 -- will be the retailer's first new prototype store to open in New Jersey.Barnes & Noble The 19,111-square-foot store features modern design aesthetics, including: Oak bookshelves and wood grain tile floors throughout Oak bookshelves and wood grain tile floors throughout.Barnes & Noble Lower profile bookshelves will provide customer…

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk
Lifestyle
Westchester Charity Donates LEGOs To Support Pediatric Cancer Patients Westchester Charity Donates LEGOs To Support Pediatric Cancer Patients
Westchester Charity Donates Legos To Support Pediatric Cancer Patients A Westchester family that lost a son to cancer continues to improve the lives of children battling the disease at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The PaulieStrong Foundation delivered 667 LEGO sets to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Pediatric Department recently, many of which were donated by families and Good Samaritans in Scarsdale. “As parents of a child who was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering, we can attest to the fact that LEGOs are one of the most needed items in a cancer hospital,” Paul said. “They help take a child’s mind off of the painful cancer treatments they are receivin…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
Lifestyle
Six Creative Westchester Kids Named Legoland Ambassadors Six Creative Westchester Kids Named Legoland Ambassadors
Six Creative Westchester Kids Named Legoland Ambassadors Using their imagination paid off for six creative Westchester children who have been named ambassadors to Legoland Discovery Center Westchester.  And while they might not be royals, they are as far as the Lego Creative Team is concerned. The children, ages 5-10, will join six others, all age 10 or under, from the New York metro region to act as special ambassadors for the Ridge Hill attraction. Mamaroneck resident Wynn Petchor, 5; Croton-on-Hudson resident Benjamin Cady, 8; Yonkers resident Alexander Gutierrez, 7; Mount Vernon resident Chelsea Marie Phaire, 8; Cortlandt Manor resident Brya…

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by Kathy Reakes