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Queen Elizabeth pays homage to husband in Christmas message, says Miss Familiar Laugh
That mischievous and questioning twinkle was also brilliant at the end when he first saw her: Queen ElizabethLONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth spoke of the loss of her husband Prince Philip on Saturday, recalling the "mischievous…
Tips to prevent your Christmas from being stolen by thieves
It's the most wonderful time of year, but even that won't stop horrible human beings from trying to take advantage of the right people this holiday season. Increasingly, we are seeing incidents of "porch theft" by what are now called…
Christmas favorites from yesteryear – which ones have you had?
With just a few days to go, we've decided to look back on some of the must-have Christmas gifts from years gone by. Which ones do you remember? Is there a toy more associated with the 1950s than the Hula Hoop? The…
When Christmas brings visions of sugar plums and past lives
I was leaving the theater late, almost 11am, the last to come down from our dressing room at the top of a spiral staircase backstage. The stage was empty and dark except for the phantom light - the industry name for a single bulb…
NJ can revive an old-fashioned license plate – will anyone want it?
New Jersey license plates have looked essentially the same for about three decades.But a bill that could add color to roads, giving drivers the ability to put a retroactive license plate design on their vehicles, is a little closer to…
NHL admits responsible for Buffalo Sabers’ loss
For years, many here in Buffalo and western New York State have assumed there is some sort of mad mojo, or curse, lingering over the two main sports teams here ( Bills and Sabers).Whether you believe this sort of thing or not, there is…
Hoboken, NJ urges Santa to stay home this weekend
SantaCon is due to travel to Hoboken next Saturday for its annual pub crawl, and city officials are not happy with it.The New York event takes place tomorrow, and Hoboken will be watching closely for any negative impact.Patience with loud…
Recalling old 5’s and 10’s, a scene of merry heckling before Christmas: December 16,…
"Christmas time is approaching, and it's memory time again, and I remember Christmas and Murphy's 5 & 10. The first thing you noticed was their big window sign , from now until…
MVC changes the appointment system for in-person transactions
TRENTON - While the majority of New Jersey motor vehicle transactions can now be done online, some still require a trip to one of the 39 Motor Vehicle Commission branches. And in many cases, an appointment is necessary.And while MVC…
Are we close to the last first snowfall in Rochester?
It's almost a week into December 2021 and Rochester is still waiting for its first big snowstorm of the season. Are we on the verge of setting a snow-free record?I'm probably in the minority here, but I wish it would snow here in Southeast…