New Dates Set For Meadowlands State Fair New Dates Set For Meadowlands State Fair
New Dates Set For Meadowlands State Fair The Meadowlands State Fair is on for 2020. The new dates for the fair coming to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will run from Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, Aug. 9.  More than 150 rides, games and other attractions are featured at the 18-day event. Those attending can pick up an Express Combo Voucher, which includes expedited admission and unlimited rides for one day. This year’s attractions include countless fair favorites including the ferris wheel, drop tower, the Circus Incredible, Bob Bohm’s Comedy Magic, Racing Pigs and more. For more information about the Mead…
COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening Though many businesses are beginning to ramp back up in New York as all regions outside New York City reached Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, some will remain closed for at least two more weeks. During Phase 2, office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retail services are all permitted to reopen under strict restrictions and guidelines mandated by the state. However, much to the chagrin of some, certain businesses not deemed essential will remain closed through at least the next phase, which is expected to come two weeks after regions entered Phase 2, provided…
COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…
COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening
Covid-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…
Sussex County Chef Talks Action Park Fatalities While Eating Crazy Spicy Wings On 'Hot Ones' Sussex County Chef Talks Action Park Fatalities While Eating Crazy Spicy Wings On 'Hot Ones'
Sussex County Chef Talks Action Park Fatalities While Eating Crazy Spicy Wings On 'Hot Ones' A "Bon Appetit" chef and Sussex County native paid homage to his hometown while eating spicy wings on a viral YouTube show. BA Test Kitchen Manager Brad Leone kept his cool in between bites of scorching hot sauce-slathered wings on the the "Hot Ones" Thanksgiving special.  After host Sean Evans asked him about growing up in a part of New Jersey that he apparently described as being "better known for its lush forests than fist pumping," the conversation inevitably turned to Action Park. The water and amusement park in Vernon, infamously nicknamed "Accident Park," opened in 19…
Vernon's Notorious Action Park Will Be Subject Of Planned Documentary Vernon's Notorious Action Park Will Be Subject Of Planned Documentary
Vernon's Notorious Action Park Will Be Subject Of Planned Documentary A pair of filmmakers are producing a documentary about Action Park, the Sussex County amusement park that was legendary in North Jersey and the surrounding area for the injuries caused by its flat-out dangerous rides like the Alpine Slide and the Cannonball Loop.  "During its 1980s and 1990s heyday, New Jersey’s Action Park earned a reputation as the most insane — and possibly the most dangerous — amusement park that ever existed," filmmakers Chris Charles Scott and Seth Borges wrote about their upcoming feature-length film.  "Class Action Park" -- a joking reference to the lawsui…