Dauphin
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$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Central PA $1 Million Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Central PA
$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Central PA There's a newly minted millionaire after buying a lottery ticket in Pennsylvania.  The winning $1,000,000 lottery ticket for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, April 12, 2024, sold in Central Pennsylvania lottery officials announced the following Monday.  The ticket matched five of the balls: 1-12-14-18-66, but not the yellow Mega Ball 16, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding. It sold at BG’s Value Market, 19 Old Route 22, Jonestown, which will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. More than 28,200 other PA Lottery Mega Millions tickets won…

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by Jillian Pikora
Northern Valley
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Meet Al Roker In Northvale Meet Al Roker In Northvale
Meet Al Roker In Northvale Al Roker will be coming to our neck of the woods. The weatherman on "The Today Show" will be signing copies of his new book "Murder on Demand" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Saturday, April 20 at noon. "Murder on Demand" is the fourth book in the "Morning Show Murders" series and centers on detective Billy Blessing investigating a suspicious boating accident in Long Island, according to a synopsis. Previous books in the series include "The Talk Show Murders," "The Midnight Show Murders" and "The Morning Show Murders." Roker has previously written a barbecue cookbook, a weight loss b…

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by Sam Barron
Capital District
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$19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store $19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store
$19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store A five-figure lottery prize is up for grabs after someone purchased a winning ticket at a convenience store in the region. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $19,311 – was bought in Albany, at the Stewart’s Shops at 285 New Scotland Avenue, New York Lottery announced. It was purchased for the midday drawing held on Tuesday, April 9. Players can check their ticket’s status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington
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Who Are Virginia's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Who Are Virginia's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says
Who Are Virginia's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Ring the alarm! Firefighters may make the calendars and policemen are pretty, but a newly released survey found that Virginia's sexiest civil servants are neither of the two. According to DatingNews, the hottest civil servants in Virginia are paramedics. DatingNews released the new tally after interviewing 3,000 singles to uncover which uniformed pros, though they omitted out the usual suspects, including firefighters, police officers, and members of the military. "In the urban landscape, there's an undeniable physical magnetism that surrounds those in uniform," Amber Brooks of DatingNews…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood
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Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says
Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Ring the alarm! Firefighters may make the calendars and policemen are pretty, but a newly released survey found that New Jersey's sexiest civil servants are neither of the two. According to DatingNews, the hottest civil servants in the Garden State are customs and border protections officers. DatingNews released the new tally after interviewing 3,000 singles to uncover which uniformed pros, though they omitted out the usual suspects, including firefighters, police officers, and members of the military. "In the urban landscape, there's an undeniable physical magnetism that surrounds those …

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by Zak Failla
Harford
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Who Are Maryland's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Who Are Maryland's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says
Who Are Maryland's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Ring the alarm! Firefighters may make the headlines — and the calendars — and policemen are pretty, but a newly released survey found that it is, in fact, paramedics and EMS personnel who were crowned Maryland's sexiest uniformed heroes. DatingNews released a new tally after interviewing 3,000 singles to uncover which uniformed pros - though they omitted out the usual suspects - including firefighters, police officers, and members of the military. "In the urban landscape, there's an undeniable physical magnetism that surrounds those in uniform," Amber Brooks of DatingNews.com said. "Our su…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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Meet Actor Chazz Palminteri During Special Event At His Westchester Eatery: Here's When Meet Actor Chazz Palminteri During Special Event At His Westchester Eatery: Here's When
Meet Actor Chazz Palminteri During Special Event At His Westchester Eatery: Here's When Fans of famed actor Chazz Palminteri will have the chance to meet him and enjoy a fun-filled evening during a special event that will be held at the star's Westchester restaurant.  The 71-year-old Bedford resident, known for his roles in "A Bronx Tale" and "Bullets over Broadway," will be hosting a Cigar Night at his Chazz Palminteri Restaurant in White Plains at 264 Main St. on Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. During the charity event, which will include appearances by Palminteri and his friends, those who attend will be able to enjoy an evening of "entertai…

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by Ben Crnic
Monmouth
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'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce 'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce
'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce The "Golden Bachelor" divorce is no laughing matter. But to Michael Che it was. Che, whose job it is to turn any headline into a joke, did just that on "Weekend Update" Saturday, April 13. Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old grandmother from Shrewsbury, and her reality star hubby of three months Gerry Turner, announced on Friday, April 12 that they were headed to splitsville. "But like they say, there's still plenty of fish in the sea — metery," Che said on the segment. "Sea-metery, Colin," Che repeated to co-host Colin Jost. "Really good," Jost said, sarcastically. But Che got his, when …

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by Cecilia Levine
Capital District
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'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews 'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews
'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews A new Mexican restaurant in the region is already delighting diners just days into business. Rensselaer County eatery Al Punto Picante – located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Twelve 04 – held its grand opening on Tuesday, April 9. The restaurant had not established a website or social media channels as of Friday, April 12, but Rensselaer Mayor Mike Stammel described Al Punto Picante as a “culinary gem that promises to tantalize your taste buds with delicious Mexican flavors.” It would appear that others agree; the restaurant has already rack…

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by Michael Mashburn
Prince George's
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Secretive Lottery Winner From Bowie Claims $50K Scratch-Off Prize In Maryland Secretive Lottery Winner From Bowie Claims $50K Scratch-Off Prize In Maryland
Secretive Lottery Winner From Bowie Claims $50K Scratch-Off Prize In Maryland An anonymous man from Prince George's County made the most of his "second-chance focus" and won a $50,000 Maryland Lottery prize, officials say. A man from Bowie who likes to rack up points from non-winning scratch-off tickets through the Lottery Rewards program hit the jackpot and won big after playing a Hot 7s Tripler ticket that he bought at a BP gas station in Lanham, turning $5 into a $50,000 cash windfall. Following the big win, the man said that he was excited, but added, "I like to keep it quiet ... That just scared the heck out of me."  According to the lucky lotto player, he…

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by Zak Failla
Capital District
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Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers
Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers If you enjoy a quiet working environment and don’t mind rubbing elbows with a few ghosts, this could be the opportunity for you. The New York State Department of State is looking for volunteers to take part in the first annual “Caring for Your Cemetery Day,” on Saturday, April 27. Organizers said the idea is to raise awareness of the hard work and dedication that goes into caring for and preserving cemeteries, especially heading into the spring season. The department is also hoping to gin up more interest in cemeteries among younger people and recruit future volunteers or even officers and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Norwalk
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New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place
New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place A new restaurant in Fairfield County offering fresh seafood, sushi, and craft cocktails is owned by a longtime local restaurateur familiar with the local culinary landscape.  The Pompano in Norwalk opened in early March at 16 North Main St., the former home of Evarito's, a Mexican-inspired restaurant with a rooftop bar owned by Christian Burns. Burns's restaurant credits include The Ginger Man in Greenwich and the former Cask Republic, beer taverns throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties. “The allure for me has always been this amazing location in the heart of SoNo and the space (1…

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by Kathy Reakes