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Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week
Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week A retired interior designer from Virginia will be competing for love on a new "The Bachelor" concept airing this week. Nancy, of Alexandria, is among 22 women competing for a shot with Gerry Turner on the "Golden Bachelor." The show airs Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC at 8 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Nancy is ready to receive the love she gives to so many others. She loves playing golf, walking her golden-doodle, Max, and watching college basketball.  The mother of three is loyal, fait…
This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say
This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say In need of a delectable dessert to celebrate an occasion or just because? Look no further than what Long Islanders say is the best bakery on the island. Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre at 51 Front Street, has taken the cake for the third year in a row as Long Island’s best bakery, according to Bethpage's 2023 Best of Long Island awards. Nestled in a storefront across the street from the Rockville Centre station, Front Street Bakery has been family owned and operated for three generations and over 60 years. Among the eatery’s specialties are crumb cakes — touted on the web…
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice tied the knot with beau Louie Ruelas Saturday, Aug. 6. The couple exchanged their vows at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. The wedding was filmed for a Bravo special, according to People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RHONJ OBSESSED🍷 (@rhonjobsessed) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘑𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘐𝘍𝘌𝘙 𝘈𝘠𝘋𝘐𝘕 (@jenniferaydin) Giudice's four daughters along with former cast members Dolores Catanita and Jennifer Aydin served a…
Rye Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62 Rye Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62
Rye Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62 Maura Molloy’s life was defined by music. Now, the Westchester County educator and musician’s loved ones must rely on the many video recordings of her performances if they hope to again experience her bright, angelic singing voice. Molloy, of Rye, died at home Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 62 following a “long and courageous battle with lung cancer,” according to her obituary. “Gracing this world with her presence” on June 18, 1960, Molloy was the oldest of seven children born to Joan and Joseph Molloy, her memorial said. She went on to graduate from the Annunciation School in 1974 and O…
Guests At This Luxury Boston Hotel Get A Big Discount Until The End Of 2022 Guests At This Luxury Boston Hotel Get A Big Discount Until The End Of 2022
Guests At This Luxury Boston Hotel Get A Big Discount Until The End Of 2022 A luxury hotel in Boston is giving guests a special discount to commemorate their one-year anniversary following a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation. The Langham in Boston, located at 250 Franklin Street, is offering a 20.22% discount when guests book a room now through December 30, 2022, the hotel said in a release. Hotel guests can take advantage of everything the renovation provided including “completely redesigned guest rooms and suites." The Langham’s newly refurbished function spaces make the hotel a hotspot for company meetings, weddings and events as well. Guests can…
COVID-19: $40K Recovered For Canceled Weddings At Central Valley Venue COVID-19: $40K Recovered For Canceled Weddings At Central Valley Venue
Covid-19: $40K Recovered For Canceled Weddings At Central Valley Venue Tens of thousands of dollars were recovered by New York Attorney General Letitia James for couples who had their weddings canceled at a Hudson Valley country club during the pandemic. James announced on Monday, March 21 that her office has secured more than $40,000 for New Yorkers who had their weddings canceled due to COVID-19 mandates and shutdowns at the Orange County venue Falkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley. According to James, couples reported that Falkirk refused to refund them their deposits when their weddings were canceled due to pandemic restrictions on large gather…
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other A Bergen County couple who quit their day jobs to start a cookie company together are taking things to new levels. Michelle Micek and Torre Liebchen are preparing for the opening of Wish Upon a Pastry in Midland Park as they plan their wedding. The couple took a "giant leap of faith" quit their day jobs at a local Kosher steakhouse to launch Wish Upon a Cookie in 2019, then got engaged to be married. As word spread of Wish Upon A Cookie, their business and relationship both grew leaps and bounds.  View this post on Instagram A post shared b…
Childhood Weakness Is TikTok Superpower For CT Woman With Sensitive Gag Reflex Childhood Weakness Is TikTok Superpower For CT Woman With Sensitive Gag Reflex
Childhood Weakness Is TikTok Superpower For CT Woman With Sensitive Gag Reflex A Connecticut woman says her childhood weakness has become her TikTok super power. Lauryn D’Agostino and boyfriend Devin Murphy, of Litchfield, are going viral for their gag-inducing pranks on the video-sharing app. D’Agostino, 33, says her sensitive gag reflex was something her sister used to prank her about when they were young. Then, one day this year, Murphy asked D'Agostino if he could record her watching a video of a baby gagging to see if she'd have a similar reaction. Spoiler alert: She did. "It went viral, D’Agostino said. "We were in shock." D’Agostino owns a marketing company…
COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader
Covid-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader A country club has had its liquor license suspended after hosting what New York State authorities described as a COVID-19 "super-spreader event." A wedding attended by 113 guests was held on Long Island at the North Fork Country Club, located in Cutchogue in Suffolk County, on Saturday, Oct. 17, violating pandemic-related gathering restrictions.  The number of guests was more than double the number allowed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive orders - and led to at least 34 COVID-19 infections.  As a result, 159 individuals were quarantined and several schools were temporarily clo…
COVID-19: Tip From Hudson Valley Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests COVID-19: Tip From Hudson Valley Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests
Covid-19: Tip From Hudson Valley Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests A tip from the Hudson Valley led to a crackdown on a wedding in which 10,000 were reportedly planning to attend amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, planned for the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, was thwarted after New York State authorities got word of the wedding from the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The sheriff's office warned Rockland residents not to attend since the event was in clear violation of state guidelines. State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Ducker then issued the order prohibiting the gathering, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, from …
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center The former Dolce Norwalk property, located on 66 bucolic acres in West Norwalk with 120 guest rooms, outdoor terraces, wide green lawns, scenic ponds and a 10,500-square-foot event space, somehow hasn’t always made it on the personal and business events and celebrations radar. That’s about to change. “We are thrilled to take on the management of this great property and we are extremely pleased to retain all the current members of the service team who will continue to take great care of our clients and guests,” said Sam D. Haigh, President & CEO of LaKota Hotels & Resorts. Norwal…
New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding
New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding Everyone loves a wedding. And if past TV viewership is any indication, Americans definitely love royal weddings.  If your invitation to Saturday’s celebration of the marriage of Prince Harry and his American bride-to-be Meghan Markle got lost in the mail, New Canaan’s Roger Sherman Inn  has a unique viewing party in the works, featuring special guest Chris Ely, former Footman to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana of Wales, which it hopes you'll consider attending.   With champagne cocktails and a lavish buffet breakfast – complete with elderflower and lemon scones, the flavors of the wed…
Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice
Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice Love might be priceless -- but certainly not the wedding. If you can't afford to get hitched right now, Paramus financial planner Jim Shagawat has simple advice: Extend the date. Shagawat says it's more common lately to see parents help their children pay for the wedding fees, but it still ends up denting everyone's wallet, according to a New York Times article. “A wedding is a depreciating asset,” Shagawat says in the story. “You don’t want a wedding to jeopardize your retirement or long-term success.” The average cost of a wedding in North Jersey is $51,287 -- the third most expensive l…
New Cake Demands Call For Women At Bergen County Bakery New Cake Demands Call For Women At Bergen County Bakery
New Cake Demands Call For Women At Bergen County Bakery David Miller of Tenafly thought he'd be slowing down by now.  But business at Millers Bakery with locations in Tenafly, Cliffside Park and soon Secaucus is only picking up. "I've really never worked harder," said Miller, 55. Millers Bakery opened in 1947 by Otto Miller, David's grandfather. Donald Miller, David's dad, took over and then passed things on to David and his brother, Dwight. The kitchen was manned by men up until five years ago, when customers began asking for specialty cakes. Now, David's wife, Donna Miller, and four other women are the ones doing the decorating. …