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Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF
Teresa Giudice is facing criticism after commenting on the final Instagram post shared by Victoria Zardoya, the North Jersey college student who died after a fall in Florida and was the childhood best friend of Giudice's daughter, Milania.
Several weeks before she died, Zardoya, 20, of Montville, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring memories from an internship in Portugal. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more than a week after Zardoya died in a tragic fall while visiting historic ruins in Florida, Giudice commented on the post.
Giudice commented three fire emojis on the post, prompting sever…
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries.
OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards.
The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC.
The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
NY Sex Offender’s Parole Violation Lands Him Back In Prison: Police
A New York sex offender with an extensive criminal history violated his parole terms and was locked up again, police said.
Damien M. Beayon, 41, created new social media accounts and email addresses without informing authorities, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said Sunday, Aug. 2.
Beayon, of Moreau, had previously been jailed for weapons possession and a second impaired driving offense, according to state prison records. He was re-arrested Wednesday, July 29, police said.
Additionally, Beayon has faced charges for allegedly pulling a gun during a domestic altercation in December 2022…
Don't Make This Takeout Mistake In NJ: A New Law Just Changed The Rules
If you order takeout or delivery in New Jersey, don't expect to find a plastic fork, ketchup packet or napkin in the bag.
Unless you asked for it.
A new state law that took effect Saturday, Aug. 1, prohibits eateries from automatically providing single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets to customers. Instead, they'll only be provided upon request.
The change applies to restaurants, cafés, food trucks, cafeterias, grocery stores with prepared food, convenience stores, hospitals, schools, sports arenas, entertainment venues, and other businesses serving meals to eat.
Customers…
NY Jail Guard Attacked By Teen Prisoner, Suffers Eye And Neck Wounds: Police
A teenage Capital Region prisoner assaulted a jail guard and another inmate, police said Sunday, Aug. 2.
J’von M. Flores, 19, of Halfmoon, was behind bars in Saratoga County jail when he injured the guard in the eye, neck, chest, and leg on Tuesday, July 21, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said. The guard was treated at a local urgent care facility.
Flores intentionally assaulted another prisoner, then prevented the guard from intervening and attacked him, investigators said. He was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault and remains held without bail, according to authorities…
Netflix’s August Schedule Brings Fresh Releases, Major Farewells
Netflix is closing out summer with final adventures, dark mysteries, workplace chaos, and a deep bench of familiar favorites.
The August rollout begins Saturday, Aug. 1, with a large collection of licensed movies, according to the full release calendar published by Tom’s Guide.
The opening-day additions include “The Fast and the Furious,” “Fast Five,” “Furious 7,” “Clueless,” “Field of Dreams,” “Minions,” “Nightcrawler,” “Selma,” and “Zero Dark Thirty.”
Netflix’s first major original movie of the month arrives Friday, Aug. 7. “The Last House” stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parent…
