Donate blood at Resorts World Casino on Friday, January 29

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Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Resorts World Casino and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Times Square Casino Level.

The first 50 donors will receive a Wheel of Fortune scratch-off New York Lottery ticket.

Participants must be at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

You can schedule at appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code: RWNYC. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Police find World War I-era pistol in carry-on bag at JFK Airport

antique23n-1-web A man from NJ was arrested for attempting to bring a working  World War I-era pistol onto a plane at JFK Airport.

Philip S. Saada, 58, of Dear, N.J., put the .35-caliber revolver  in a carry-on bag, and was discovered when the bag passed  through the X-ray machine, Port Authority Police spokesman  Joseph Pentangelo said.

“I didn’t know it was in my bag,” Saada told police.

Saada, who was already on probation after taking a plea last year in a heroin distribution case in New Jersey, was charged with felony possession of a weapon.

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Watch the NFL 2016 Playoffs at Resorts World Casino!

Picture 5Picture 5Come out to Resorts World Casino this weekend to catch the NFL 2016 Playoffs at Bar 360!

Fans will experience the countdown to the big game on our 18″x21″ HDTV screen while cheering on their favorite football team!

Saturday, January 16th

4:35pm – Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots       8:15pm – Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, January 17th

1:05pm – Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers               4:40pm – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos

And of course, all guests can try their hand at Resorts World’s popular electronic video blackjack machines!

Bar 360 is located in Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY  11420

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Celebrate Pets-a-Palooza

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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.

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Ozone Park mailman accused of dumping Christmas gifts

This isn’t a Seinfeld episode…

Screen Shot 2015-12-30 at 1.07.06 PMDuring 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.

 

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Man looking for the A train wanders around JFK runway

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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.

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Resorts World to throw lively hip hop NYE party

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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.

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So Chocolate! Opens at JFK’s Terminal 4

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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.

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Brother surprised siblings at Ozone Park school

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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!

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