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Steve Lawrence, Crooner Who Helped Open Atlantic City's First Casino, Dies At 88
Steve Lawrence, an iconic crooner who helped open New Jersey's first casino, has died, according to reports.
Lawrence died on Thursday, Mar. 7 at 88 years old. A family spokesperson said the singer's cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease, according to Variety.
Lawrence and his wife Eydie Gormé sang in the pop vocal duo called "Steve and Eydie". The couple toured together from 1954 to 2009, and Gormé died in 2013.
Lawrence was known for hits like "Go Away Little Girl", "Pretty Blue Eyes", and "Footsteps". He was also an actor, a comedian, and a Broadway p…
NJ Porn Star & Model Anju McIntyre Dies, 44
Anju McIntyre -- an actress, model, and porn star from New Jersey -- died Dec. 25, 2021. She was 44 years old.
Born in New Delhi, India, McIntyre later moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ. At 18, she moved to Jersey City while pursuing a career in acting and modeling in New York City. She went by "AJ Kahn" in the industry for the first 15 years.
Those who knew her said she was much more than just a pretty face.
"Anju wasn't just beautiful, but one of the most fiercely loyal people I've ever met," said longtime friend Lainie Speiser, of Hoboken. "When she loved you she loved you for life.…
Covid-19: Nearly 60 Layoffs Planned For Local Seller Of Music Fest, Sports Tickets
A local online retailer of music festivals, sports games, and theater has plans to layoff nearly 60 employees due to the ongoing economic damage wrought by COVID-19.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Director of Human Resources for TicketNetwork.com David Brogan, officially told the Connecticut Department of Labor that Ticket Network is planning to reduce its staff by about 60 employees between now and December.
TicketNetwork sells admission to large entertainment, concert, sporting, and other such events. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on how many people can gather together, many venues have canceled …
Indoor Karting Raceway Rumbles Into Stamford In 2018
STAMFORD, Conn. — Do you have a need for speed?
RPM Raceway, an all-electric indoor karting and entertainment destination, is bringing its authentic racing experience to Stamford — its only Connecticut location — during the first half of 2018.
In addition to competitive racing, the new location at 600 West Ave. will feature dining and sports bar operations, a 14-lane bowling facility, racing simulators, a multiplayer virtual reality experience and a state-of-the-art arcade.
Owned and operated by husband and wife team Eyal Farage and Karen Davis-Farage, the new two-level, 90,000-square-f…
