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This past weekend, NYE party goers rang in the new year with rapper Nelly at Resorts World Casino. The St. Louis rapper performed his hit songs “Hot in Herre” “Ride With Me” and “Country Grammar,” leading up to the ball drop and champagne toast provided by Resorts World.
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Time to give your furry friends a little treat with Pets-a-Palooza on January 9th and January 10th.
Bring them to Pet Supplies Plus of Howard Beach, located at 135-25 79th Street, for a weekend packed with special events.
For instance, there will be:
·Free Nail Trims for Dogs
·Free Samples of Pet Food
·Pet Adoptions
Additionally, Saturday will feature a raffle for a year supply of Purina dog or cat food. There will be free micro-chipping on Sunday with qualifying VIP Petcare Purchases.
The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This isn’t a Seinfeld episode…
During the holiday, a Queens mailman was so stressed by the number of Christmas gifts/cards he was expected to deliver, that he simply threw hundreds of them in the trash.
Daniel Darby, a postman from Ozone Park, was conquered by the mass amount of holiday gifts in his early December mail, and allegedly threw the mail in a residential garbage can.
Darby also admitted to ripping open some of the mail and stealing gift cards.
He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Full story here.
Indoor airport security seems to be a much debated topic. But what about the outside?
According to Port Authority officials, a man was recently found wandering on the taxiway near Terminal 8 by an airport worker. When approached, the man said he was looking for the A train and then muttered, “Don’t say sh*t about this.”
The man then took off before Port Authority police made it to the scene. At the most traveled time of the year, officials say the space is safe. But the man hasn’t been found yet alone arrested or charged with anything. It makes you wonder what else could happen right under security’s nose.
Christmas is in a few days, but are you already thinking about your plans for New Year’s Eve? Well, Resorts World Casino is throwing the ultimate Rap/Hip Hop New Year’s Eve party with superstar guests. The event begins 8 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m.
Rapper Nelly, a two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform some of his hit songs including “Hot in Herre” and “Ride Wit Me.” He will then be followed by Silento, a hip hop sensation known for his single “Watch Me.” There will also be a host of DJs and a performance by rock and dance band 12X.
As the ball drops, each guest will be given party favors and a glass of champagne.
The event is for those 21 years and older. Tickets are $25 and can be found here.
Well, now you can indulge in your sweet tooth while waiting for your flight at JFK Airport.
JFKIAT, the company that manages Terminal 4 at JFK, has announced a partnership with proprietary confectionary company Paradies Lagardère to open up a So Chocolate! shop. In fact, today is the opening day of the store at the heavily-used terminal, which just celebrated its 19th million passenger this year.
“We are excited to open So Chocolate! at JFK’s Terminal 4,” said Gregg Paradies, President and CEO at Paradies Lagardère. “JFK is one of the busiest airports in North America and the compelling design and offer of So Chocolate! is sure to delight travelers at Terminal 4. We are grateful to JFKIAT for their continued trust in the Paradies Lagardère team.”
While there will be classic chocolate brands, such as Lindt, Godiva, Neuhaus, Cadbury and Toblerone, visitors will also get to sample local and international chocolates as well. The shop will have chocolate for every price point and will offer special sections such as the Kids’ section, the USA Famous section and the World’s Favorite section.
The JFK location of So Chocolate! is the first location in North America. Other locations include the Hong Kong and and Singapore Changi international airports.
With all of the negative events happening in the world lately, it’s sometimes sweet to hear a story like this.
What’s better than presents for Christmas? Well, spending the holiday with your loved ones – especially those that you haven’t seen in a while. Recently three children attending P.S. 121 in Ozone Park were in for a treat when they were surprised by a visit from their older brother. Their brother, Army Spc. Paul Hernandez, had been working in the military and had been separated from his siblings for years.
Remember to be thankful for your friends and family!
With the highly-anticipated film Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens set to open on December 18, there will be a special homage to the cult classic film series at the second annual star-studded Winter Con.
The event will take place at Resorts World Casino this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. Wintercon will celebrate Star Wars with a lineup of guest appearances and fun activities that will excite the inner nerd in you.
Frank Patz, a Queens native and co-promoter of Winter Con, was inspired to create the show due to a love of science fiction. Growing up, he and his friends always watched screenings of the Godzilla series between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and he wanted to recreate that for a new generation of science fiction fans.
Expect to see Jeremy Bullock, the original Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as well as Daniel Logan, who played the young Boba Fett from Attack of the Clones. Other guest appearances include John Morton, who acted as Dak Ralter in The Empire Strikes Back, and Taylor Gray, also known as Ezra Bridger in Star Wars Rebels. There will also be stormtroopers and Darth Vaders walking around the convention.
If you’re into comic books and art, famed Star Wars comic book artists John Cassaday and Dave Dorman will also be in attendance.
While Paz hopes Winter Con can eventually be something in the vicinity of Comic Con, he wants there to be a clear distinction.
“We’re more science fiction movie based,” he said. “While we also have comics, we’re more celebrity-based as well.”
Even if Star Wars isn’t your cup of tea, WinterCon will offer up a whole host of comics-related events.
There will also be celebrities from other science fiction-related pop culture such as Nichelle Nichols from Star Trek, Austin St. John and Jason Lee Scott from Power Rangers, Michael Biehn from Terminator and Aliens, and Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla actor. The Japanese actor who played the beloved character Jet Jaguar in Godzilla will be making his first appearance ever at a convention after Patz sought him out.
Legendary comic book artists, such as Neal Adams, who is best known for works such as Batman, will also be there, along with artists James O’Barr and Billy Tucci.
Fans of the films can listen to a panel discussion about various science fiction-themed topics or you can be a part of the show itself by getting dressed up in your favorite character’s costume and participating in the costume contest. Even more impressive, there will be a life-size trash compactor that fans can go into and have their photos taken.
Children will be able to participate in the Jedi Academy on Sunday, where the Star Wars characters will teach the kids how to use light sabers. Each child is given a free light saber.
And if you like wrestling, there’s something for you too. WWE stars Mick Foley, King Kong Bundy and Tito Santana are also set to be at Winter Con.
Single day tickets are $25 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday for adults, $15 for Saturday and $8 for Sunday for kids. Weekend passes are $40 for adults and $20 for kids. Special VIP packages are also available for $85. For more information, visit the show’s website, www.nywintercon.com, or email info@wintercon.com.
NYC-Based Show Returns to Kick Off the Holidays & Celebrate Upcoming Star Wars Release
Resorts World Casino New York City is thrilled to welcome back WinerCon, the exciting two-day expo where the worlds of comic books and science fiction collide with spectacular results from December 5-6, 2015.
A recent press release from Resorts World states that With Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens due in theaters, Star Wars will be a huge part of this convention. The original Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Jeremy Bulloch, and young Boba Fett from Attack of the Clones, Daniel Logan, head up an all-star celebrity guest contingent.
In addition to Bulloch and Logan, guest appearances include John Morton (Dak Ralter in The Empire Strikes Back), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger in Star Wars Rebels), panels, costume contests, the Lucasfilm-recognized Star Wars group The 501st Legion, and superstar Star Wars comics artists John Cassaday and Dave Dorman.
But the science fiction component won’t be limited to Star Wars! Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura, and Power Rangers Austin St. John and Jason Lee Scott will be joined by Michael Biehn from Terminator and Aliens, original Godzilla actor Haruo Nakajima, Tsugutoshi Komada (Godzilla vs Megalon’s – Jet Jaguar making his first appearance anywhere!), Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes’ Nova), Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy), and Michael Wright (V – The Series).
They will be joined by all-star comic book artists Neal Adams (Batman), James O’Barr (The Crow) and Billy Tucci (Shi), who head the roster of creators. WWE superstars Mick Foley, King Kong Bundy and Tito Santana will also be on hand, as will David Harris and Terry Michos from direct Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic film The Warriors. World renowned cosplayer Yaya Han is on the roster as well.
The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11420. There are free shuttles from Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
Single day tickets are $25 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday for adults, $15 for Saturday and $8 for Sunday for kids. Weekend passes are $40 for adults and $20 for kids. Special VIP packages are also available for $85.
Kids are allowed in through the bus lobby of garage entrances, up to the Central Park event space. No kids allowed to enter the main casino building. For more information, visit our website www.rwnewyork.com.
Resorts World Casino will host 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 
24th at 6:00PM.
At the event, the casino will kick off its Toys for Tots collection and launch their 3rd Annual Holiday Coat Drive, in partnership with New York Cares.
This year, the Resorts World Casino Christmas tree is a soaring 40 feet tall, making it the largest Christmas tree on display in the borough of Queens. The tree will be decorated with more than 1,500 ornaments, including holiday bells, balls and poinsettias and 400 bows made from 5,400 yards of red velvet and gold lame ribbon. There are 6,500 LED lights on the Resorts World tree.
The two-hour event will features classic Christmas and holiday songs sung by local carolers, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus to help light the tree.
For the third year in a row, Resorts World Casino New York City is excited to be a drop-off site for the New York Cares Coat Drive, an annual city wide event focused on collecting and distributing coats to New Yorkers in need. Anyone who is interested can drop off their clean, gently-used coats at the designated collection bins inside the main entrance of the casino.
For more information on New York Cares and the annual Coat Drive, please visit www.newyorkcares.org.
Resorts World is proud to support the Toys for Tots Foundation’s annual toy drive. Anyone who is interested in participating can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the designated collection bins inside the main entrance of the casino.
For more information on Toys for Tots and the annual toy drive, please visit www.toysfortots.org.
Both drives will run until December 14, 2015.
