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The Fiber-Rich Vegetable That Once Started A War Between Farmers And The Mafia

Organized crime set its sights on this unique vegetable loaded with fiber, leading to a long and violent conflict with the farmers who grew it.

New York, NY · 2d

New York Post

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Centuries-old loot linked to ‘King of the Pirates’ discovered — with a shocking NYC connection

A newly unearthed treasure trove of pirate history has now been found to have New York roots. A peaceful Rhode Island fruit orchard was secretly hiding a centuries-old piece of history — until amateur treasure hunter James Bailey unexpectedly struck gold. Bailey isn’t a professional historian, but he has an uncanny knack for unearthing the past. Sweeping his metal detector across the dirt, he picked up a signal that led to a rare coin tied to a famous New Yorker — and a legendary pirate. The artifact turned out to be a 17th-century Arabian coin once pocketed by English pirate Captain Henry Every, who famously escaped to the American colonies after pulling off a brutal high-seas heist in the Red Sea. James Bailey discovered a centuries-old coin thought to be loot from the “King of the Pirates.” The Trustees of the British Museum Bailey told the Associated Press he was stunned when he dug out the dime-sized silver coin stamped with Arabic lettering. He believes it was minted in Yemen in 1693 before Captain Every carried it across the Atlantic. The bizarre and hilarious chaos on cruise ships exposed — including pirates, pot, and polar bears Every cemented his status

New York, NY · 1d

WausauPilot

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Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut

Brenda A. Wilson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do farts smell so bad? – Daisy, age 7, New York, New York. A...

New York, NY · 1d

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Why Do NYC Buildings Have Wooden Water Towers on the Roof?

New York City buildings have wooden water towers on their roofs because the city’s street-level water pressure is not always strong enough to reach the upper floors. In a traditional system, a pump lifts water to a tank above the apartments. When someone turns on a faucet or takes a shower, gravity sends that stored water back down through the building’s pipes. The rooftop tank is there to provide a dependable source of water and pressure, not to decorate the skyline.

New York, NY · 2d

OK Magazine

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‘I Need Answers’: NJ Shopper Finds Walmart’s Clothing Aisles Blocked Off, Then Learns It’s Illegal to Sell Clothes Because of a Countywide Rule

A New Jersey shopper was left confused after discovering that Walmart had blocked off its clothing section. Jose Rivera, who recently moved to the state, shared a video showing the restricted aisles at a Walmart in Bergen County and explained what he learned about the unusual rule. In the clip, Rivera (@joselwees) showed retractable barriers...

Bergen County, NJ · 13h

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Before Hollywood Took Over, This New Jersey Town Was Making Movies And Inventing The Cliffhanger

Some film historians trace the term ‘cliffhanger’ to the dramatic silent-film serials shot along New Jersey’s Palisades. Silent-film star Pearl White helped make those rocky cliffs famous through her daring screen adventures in the 1910s. That’s the detail I can’t get over. Audiences left theaters wondering if...

Fort Lee, NJ · 2d

We Are New Jersey

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Giant 42-foot Santa returns to Westfield Garden State Plaza Nov. 22 with fireworks and free party

A 42-foot Santa returns to the roof at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. A Nov. 22 event is a free party with All4One, Ryan Cabrera and fireworks.

Paramus, NJ · 1d

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William Paterson Mourns the Loss of Beloved Clown Professor

Tears fell for a beloved college professor. And for the first time in his career, they weren’t tears of laughter. William Paterson mourned the loss of beloved comedy professor and chairman of clown studies Bozo Giggleson on Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Student Center ballrooms, following his untimely death three days earlier.

Paramus, NJ · 1d

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Relive The Sopranos At These 7 Unforgettable Filming Locations In New Jersey

Ready to relive Sopranos filming locations in New Jersey?. These 7 unforgettable spots deliver real TV history and pure Jersey magic!. 1. Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant (Bloomfield) There’s no better place to start a Sopranos tour than Holsten’s in Bloomfield. This is the spot where...

New Jersey · 2d

art-insider.com

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A Georgia O’Keeffe Hidden in an East Village Closet for 40 Years Could Sell for $3 Million

For about 40 years, a Georgia O’Keeffe landscape sat in its original wooden box behind the coats in a closet in an East Village apartment. Its owner rarely mentioned it. Then, earlier this year, while a niece was helping her sort through her things, she said, almost in passing, that there was an O’Keeffe in the closet.

New York, NY · 1d

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Macy's Unveils New Balloons For 100th Thanksgiving Parade

The holiday season is taking shape in New York City as preparations for Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade are underway. On Saturday (November 7), workers unveiled and tested new character balloons, including seven giant new additions, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Among the new balloons is Snoopy’s alter ego, Joe Cool, who will be sporting oversized sunglasses and a red sweater. The beloved Bluey, from the animated preschool TV series, will also make an appearance, donning a gold crown inspired by Christmas crackers.

New York, NY · 1d

The Bergen Record

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Ride this unique Newark merry-go-round for free and learn some history

Miss summer? That's a happy coincidence. So did a very unusual carousel at Military Park in Newark . It was supposed to have had its grand reopening in the summer of 2026. But the $15,000 in repairs dragged on into the autumn months, and the carousel was not able to take its first riders until Oct. 23. Which means that this attraction, so evocative of July beach visits and August picnics, is now in operation during a uniquely mild November. If you're looking — even this late in the year — to get your last gasp of summer, this might be it. Late, or right on time? "When we realized this was getting pushed back further and further through the summer, we got a little disappointed," said Marcy S. DePina, executive director for the Newark City Parks Foundation, the non-profit group that administers the park, and the carousel. But when the Farmer's Almanac predicted a mild fall and winter, they took heart. And when the carousel finally reopened a few weeks ago, it was as big a hit as they could have hoped. "On Halloween, we had 500 kids who came out, which is incredible," DePina said. And there's more.

Newark, NJ · 1d

Country Herald

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New Jersey Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Newark-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

New Jersey · 1d

News 12

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Restored Loew’s Jersey Theatre holds ribbon-cutting ahead of Friday reopening

The historic venue's reopening ceremony will honor preservation efforts and launch a new era of live entertainment.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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St. Ann Church to Host 15th Annual Fall Festival, Ministry and Craft Fair

PARSIPPANY — The Community of St. Ann Church will host its fifteenth annual Fall Festival, Ministry and Craft Fair on Friday, November 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The festival will feature 44 vendor tables, including Simply All...

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ · 2d

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Liberty Science Center’s holiday pajama nights start Thanksgiving weekend

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Liberty Science Center will turn its galleries into an evening holiday party for families starting Nov. 27, when its Holiday Pajama Party returns for a run of Friday and Saturday nights through Christmas. The parties run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday...

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

njurbannews.com

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Talia Young Is Reimagining Newark Symphony Hall as a Hub for Black Creativity

At the helm of Newark Symphony Hall, President and CEO Talia L. Young is redefining New Jersey’s premier Black-led arts institution. Blending sharp expertise in public policy and economic equity with a bold creative vision, Young leads both high-impact, diaspora-centered programming and a multi-million-dollar restoration of the historic 1920s landmark. Her mission: transform the iconic venue into an accessible engine for cultural preservation, local artist empowerment, and community growth.

Newark, NJ · 1d

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Neil deGrasse Tyson brings ‘Hope for Civilization’ talk to NJPAC Dec. 4

NEWARK, N.J. — Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will appear at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with “Hope for Civilization,” an evening talk in Prudential Hall. Tyson, the longtime director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York and one of the...

Newark, NJ · 1d

Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 4d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 6d