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Elmont, NY
Lifestyle
'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie
You're going to need a bigger couch to celebrate the golden anniversary of "Jaws." All four movies based on the 1975 classic officially began streaming on Peacock on Sunday, June 15. The move is part of NBC's celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Jaws." The thriller was set in a fictional New England town called Amity Island, based on the real island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. NBC will show "Jaws" in primetime at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, exactly 50 years after it first debuted in theaters. The three-hour broadcast will include a special introduction from director Steven Spiel…
Scarsdale, NY
News
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex
-mlb
Players
The death toll from a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse is now in the hundreds with two former Major League Baseball players among those killed. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. About 155 have been hospitalized. Related story - Family Members Still B…
Bedford, NY
News
Ex-Yankees, Mets Pitcher Among Dozens Killed In Caribbean Nightclub: Developing
A former Major League Baseball pitcher has died after being pulled from rubble in a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse that killed dozens of people and injured more than 160 others, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Rises In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. The player, Octavio D…
Somerville, MA
News
Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field
Netflix aims for a home run with its latest sports documentary, "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox." The eight-part docuseries offers an unprecedented look into the Boston Red Sox's 2024 season, providing fans with intimate access to players, coaches, and executives as they navigate the highs and lows of life in the MLB. "The Clubhouse" not only offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team's dynamics but also delves into personal stories that transcend the sport, making it a compelling watch for both baseball enthusiasts and those interested in narratives of personal triumph. …
Yonkers, NY
News
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star
The official cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation. Miller Gardner, age 14, the youngest son of Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, died in his sleep on Friday, March 21. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. On Wednesday, April 2, authorities in Costa Rica, citin…
Yonkers, NY
Obituaries
Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever'
The teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation is being remember for his smile and spirit. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, age 14, on Sunday, March 23. Earlier report - Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days earlier after he became sick…
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game
The Bronx Bombers more than lived up to their unofficial name in the second game of the 2025 season. The Yankees became only the second team in Major League Baseball history to hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, March 29. It was the most homers hit in a game in franchise history. Right fielder Aaron Judge had three home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high eight runs batted in. The Bombers started the game with an MLB record three first-pitch home runs off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes, who was traded from th…
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner
The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Click here for a new, updated story: Official Cause Of Death Revealed For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. Click here for a new, updated story - 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever': Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14 …
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Ex-Yankees Star Reveals Death Of 14-Year-Old Son
The teenage son of a former New York Yankees star has died. Click here for a new, updated story: Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old. The Gardners released a statement through the team on Sunday afternoon, March 23, revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days ago after he became sick while family was on vacation. They sa…
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Yankees Lift Facial Hair Ban, Ending Decades Of Tradition And Controversy
Bronx Bombers like legendary first baseman Don Mattingly will no longer have to "get rid of those sideburns." The New York Yankees have officially ended their decades-old ban on facial hair, the MLB team announced on Friday, Feb. 21. Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said players and coaches will now be allowed to have well-maintained beards. The policy change means new acquisitions will no longer need to shave to earn their pinstripes. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees -- spanning several eras -- to elicit their perspectives on our long…
Somers, NY
Obituaries
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65. Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
Dad Killed In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash Was Avid Gardener With Hard Work Ethic
Services have been finalized for the 57-year-old Morris County man killed in a dump truck crash this week. Peter Janke, of Chester, rear-ended a garbage truck on Route 206 in Mount Olive early Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Morris County, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Known for his strong work ethic, Pete was a manager at PLPS Printing Co. in Little Falls, his obituary on the William J. Leber Funeral Home website says. "Outside of work, he was an avid gardener with a passion for tending to his plants and maintaining his lawn," his obituary reads. "He found great jo…
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: Yankees' Soto Signs With NY Mets For $765M
It's truly one for the books. New York Yankees free agent right fielder Juan Soto has reportedly agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal to go crosstown and join the rival Mets. It's the largest deal in pro sports history, with no deferred money, a $75 million signing bonus, and an opt-out after five seasons, according to mlb.com. The signing represents a bold move for Mets owner Steve Cohen in his quest to build a championship-caliber team. He outbid not only the Yankees but also Soto's other suitors: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. News…
Branford, CT
Sports
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Friendship With Branford Man Ejected From World Series
Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew. In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…
Old Bridge, NJ
Police & Fire
Old Bridge Teen Who Killed Wawa Employee With Truck During Dispute Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
An Old Bridge teen will spend up to a decade in prison for killing a gas station worker in a pickup, authorities said. Bryce Lomas from the township's Parlin section was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 17 to 10 years in state prison, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash resulting in death on Monday, Apr. 22. Old Bridge police responded to a hit-and-run crash report at the Wawa convenience store on Route 34 at around 7:41 a.m. …
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Ramsey Man Sues FanDuel Over $5,800 Loss: 'It's Atrocious'
A Bergen County man has filed a lawsuit against online sports betting website FanDuel alleging the company breached its own policy and failed to pay him his full winnings after he pulled out of an active bet. Michael Wadlow, 35, of Upper Saddle River (and soon Ramsey), filed the suit on Oct. 4 in New Jersey Superior Court alleging he self-excluded from a bet with a $5,800 cash-out option and was only refunded his inital $500 wager. Wadlow says in self-excluding, he was relying on FanDuel's website, which says that "active and pending wagers will not be canceled" for anyone who self-ex…
Middletown, NJ
Obituaries
Former New Jersey HS Soccer Player Mariano Codallos Dies, 23
Mariano Codallos-Tepepa, a 23-year-old Brick resident and former high school soccer player, died on Monday, Aug. 5, according to his obituary on the John E. Day Funeral Home website. A 2019 graduate of Middletown North High School, Codallos-Tepepa was passionate about music and devoted to his family, his obituary says. An avid fan of the New York Yankees, he was dedicated to his faith and was a longtime parishioner of Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank and became a brother of of the Cursillo de Cristiandad, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parent, Crisoforo …
Lakewood, NJ
Sports
Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute
Two former Toms River High School North baseball players were briefly teammates in Major League Baseball. The New York Yankees traded for Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on Wednesday, July 31, sending infielder Ben Cowles and pitcher Jack Neely to the Windy City. The right-hander is the nephew of Al Leiter, a three-time World Series champion who pitched for the New York Mets and Yankees. The former New Jersey Institute of Technology player was 2-4 in 41 appearances for the Cubs in 2024. He struck out 55 batters and had an earned run average of 4.23 in 38.1 innings. The Leiter trade ca…
Northern Valley, NJ
News
Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home
Rachel Minaya, who is married to former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home over the weekend, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday afternoon. Minaya, 55, was found in the bathroom of a Harrington Park home unconscious and unresponsive, bringing local police officers to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Minaya was rushed to the Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood after they failed to resuscitate her.…
Quincy, MA
Sports
Mass. Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record
The Yankees are among the greatest franchises in sports history, but none of the team's Hall of Famers did what Massachusetts native Ben Rice was able to pull off. The Cohasset native hit three home runs in the Yankees' 14-4 shellacking of the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 6 in the Bronx. It was the most times a rookie has ever gone yard in a single game for the Yanks. “It’s definitely a day I’ll never forget,” Rice told MLB.com. “I’m just pumped that it was a big-time win for us, a good bounce-back win, and over my hometown team. So it’s pretty cool.” The Yankees' social med…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Joseph Thomas Schaefer Of Browns Mills, Forklift Driver, 34
Joseph Thomas Schaefer, of Browns Mills, died on Tuesday, June 4, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 34 years old. Born in Lakewood, Joseph was a 2008 graduate of Pemberton Township High School. He worked as a forklift driver for Home Depot, and was active in many sports for Pemberton Township, his obituary said. An avid San Francisco 49ers and New York Yankees fan, Joe enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his son Liam, his obit said. Click here to read Joseph Thomas Schaefer's compl…
Reading, PA
Sports
Get Free Tickets To See The Reading Fightin Phils
Caernarvon Township officials are giving out free tickets to see the Fighin Phils on Saturday, April 27. The Phils will take on the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, at 6:45 p.m. Area residents can pick up free tix during normal business hours at the Township building, 3307 Main St. in Morgantown, police say. Happy Hour will begin at 4:45 p.m. with $1-off beer and a pregame concert from Grammy award-winning guitarist David Cullen, according to the team's website. A fireworks show is also scheduled.
Armonk, NY
News
Tearful Manager Says Yankees Will Dedicate Season To Northern Westchester Woman Killed By Tree
As the New York Yankees were preparing to play their home opener, the team's manager announced they will be playing the 2024 season with the memory of a beloved friend in mind. Northern Westchester County resident Catherine Tusiani, age 50, of Armonk, the wife of Yankees Senior Vice President of Partnerships Michael Tusiani was killed when a tree fell on her car during a Nor'easter on Wednesday, April 3. In a news conference on Friday, April 5 before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone tearfully said that the team would be dedicating the season to Tusia…
Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Nor'easter: Wife Of Yankees Exec ID'd As Woman Killed By Fallen Tree In Armonk
A woman who was killed after a tree fell on her car as a Nor'easter swept through the region has been identified as a 50-year-old mother and wife of a New York Yankees executive. New, updated report - Yankees To Dedicate Season To Woman Killed In Armonk The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in Northern Westchester County. The 2021 Toyota had been northbound on Route 128 between School Street and Leisure Farm Drive, according to the Town of North Castle Police. The woman has been ID'd as Catherine Tusiani, a resident of Armonk and the wife of Michael Tusiani, …
Fort Lee, NJ
Obituaries
George Iino, Fort Lee Baseball Coach, Dies At 55: 'Beacon Of Love'
George Iino, a Fort Lee resident who coached baseball in the community, died on Wednesday, March 27, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. A native of Illinois, Iino moved to New Jersey as a teenager, graduating from Mount Olive High School, his obituary reads. A graduate of Rutgers University, he had numerous passions including skiing, martial arts, DJing, tennis and was a competitive bodybuilder, according to his obituary. Iino pursued a career in international business and trade, which saw him circle the globe, traveling to places like Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris,…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Police Officer Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a police officer who was killed in a crash in the Hudson Valley. Earlier report - ID Released For East Fishkill Police Officer Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash East Fishkill PD Expresses Thanks For Support During 'Darkest Time' Office Daniel Paul DiDato, age 47, of East Fishkill, died on Monday, Dec. 18, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash while driving to interview witnesses of another accident. Daniel worked as a patrol officer for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from 2001-2005. He has served as a police office…
Franklin Township, NJ
Sports
Yankee Shortstop Anthony Volpe Swings By NJ Cafe
New York Yankee Anthony Volpe paid a visit to his home state on Friday, Oct. 6. The 21-year-old short stop stopped to snap a picture at Blue Cafe in Basking Ridge. "You never know who will come to Blue Café," the shop wrote on Facebook. "Today we were visited by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe." Last December, Paul McCartney visited the eatery. Volpe this year was the youngest Yankee to make the Opening Day lineup since Derek Jeter in 1996. Like Jeter, Volpe also plays shortstop. He is a lifelong Yankees fan who has talked about attending games as a child and admiring players l…
Rutherford, NJ
News
Yankees Coaches Swing By East Rutherford Restaurant
Well they certainly have a lot of time on their hands to explore Bergen County's finest cuisine these days. Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey, Yankees strength and conditioning coach Larry Adegoke and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa dined out at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the restaurant shared on Facebook. "Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience," the restaurant exclaimed on Facebook. Last year, they served the New York Yankees dinner after its 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Division…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Business
Don Mattingly Swings By Waldwick Restaurant Owned By 5X World Series Champ
While in town, Donnie Baseball decided to pay a visit to one of his favorite restaurants. Don Mattingly, who was a six-time All Star and won an MVP award while playing for the Yankees, stopped by W's Village Grille in Waldwick this week, the restaurant shared on its Instagram page. Charlie Wonsowicz and Don Mattingly.wsvillagegrille Instagram The restaurant is owned by Charlie Wonsowicz, who won five World Series titles with the Yankees while serving as director of advanced scouting. Mattingly, who retired from the Bombers in 1995, currently serves as bench coach for the Toronto Blue …
Ridgewood, NJ
Sports
Meet Yankees World Series Hero In Ridgewood
It was Game 4 of the 1996 World Series when Jim Leyritz achieved Yankee immortality. The slugger, whose three run-home run helped the Yankees come back from a 6-0 deficit and eventually win the World Series, will be at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 7. at 7 p.m. to sign copies of "The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History From 1960 to Today." Leyritz also won a World Series with the Bombers in 1999. The book is written by famed New York sportswriters Todd Ehrlich and Gary Myers, who will also be at the signing. Leyritz's life off the diamond has not been easy. In 2…
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