Arts & Entertainment

January 24, 2026

PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Writers of all experience levels are invited to spend the day immersed in the publishing world this Sunday at a free, daylong event at the Downtown branch of the Boca Raton Public Library.The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, will bring together ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, died this week after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Longtime North Jersey entertainer Florio “Floyd” Vivino, best known to generations of viewers as Uncle Floyd, left an imprint on communities across Passaic County and beyond, including Totowa, where his legacy as a homegrown television personality remains deeply felt.Vivino, a ...

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WARREN, NJ – Warren Township's library is ready to help you get through the winter! SCLSNJ offers a variety of programs for all ages – both in-branch and virtual programs to #ExploreAtHome. Visit the library website at www.sclsnj.org and click on Programs and Events for more information. Youth ...

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You say a winter storm is coming this weekend?  Well, Harvey doesn't care.  He may be outside at the moment making snowmen, but he'll be inside snuggle and warm with best friend, Elwood preparing for his role in the upcoming classic tale, HARVEY by Mary Chase and directed by Mead Winters.  Nutley ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ — “Everybody's favorite uncle,” Floyd Vivino died on January 22, 2026, after two years of health issues, according to a Facebook post by his brother Jerry. He was 74.Flavio Romeo, Hometown Podcast, interviewed Floyd in Hawthorne three years ago, prior to his health troubles.Floyd had ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ – As winter blankets the area in a shimmering layer of snow, Watchung residents are invited to channel their creativity and build the most extraordinary snowman in a Snowman Contest! Whether the winter storm brings heavy snowfall or just a light dusting, we’re excited to see what our ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ — “Everybody's favorite uncle,” Floyd Vivino died on January 22, 2026, after two years of health issues, according to a Facebook post by his brother Jerry. He was 74.Flavio Romeo, Hometown Podcast, interviewed Floyd in Hawthorne three years ago, prior to his health troubles.Floyd had ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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EDISON, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone has secured $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding to expand the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, according to his office. These funds will be utilized to "increase the capacity for senior wellness, educational, social, and recreational programming and ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Adding to Westfield’s growing list of sites that have hosted film productions, Vicki’s Diner on East Broad Street was the location for a recent shoot for the upcoming movie “Somedays,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, Pamela Anderson and Ariana Greenblatt.Written and directed by Brian ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ — The Hunterdon Art Museum and the Red Mill Museum Village are proud to announce Mill to Mill, a collaborative initiative celebrating traditional and contemporary craft practices in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Located across the Raritan River from one ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - When Jersey City raised the fees charged to cultural groups for holding parades then Councilman Solomon objected.On Wednesday, now as mayor, Solomon moved to adjust those fees.The increased fees that were implemented caused some events, such as the one hosted each year by the ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Lights Camera Action! A television series is being filmed in Middletown from January through late June! MRC and Truck Stop Productions has begun production at the former Circus Liquors property on Route 35, the famous location of Calico, affectionately dubbed as the “Evil ...

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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect as our downtown braces for a storm with the potential to be one of the biggest snow events in years!  Dangerously cold temperatures are also expected in the coming days.  As of the writing of this e-newsletter, the storm is expected to arrive late Saturday ...

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Princeton, NJ — If your New Year’s resolution is to reduce your time spent on screens (excluding, of course, the Garden Theatre’s big screen) and increase exercise for your brain, this weekend might be a good time to start. On both Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24, the calendar includes ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From championship-level high school tournaments to museum exhibitions, live music and family-friendly winter activities, our area has a full slate of things to do this weekend. The weekend calendar includes major local sports action, rotating exhibits at the Morris Museum and ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From championship-level high school tournaments to museum exhibitions, live music and family-friendly winter activities, our area has a full slate of things to do this weekend. The weekend calendar includes major local sports action, rotating exhibits at the Morris Museum and ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Adding to Westfield’s growing list of sites that have hosted film productions, Vicki’s Diner on East Broad Street was the location for a recent shoot for the upcoming movie “Somedays,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, Pamela Anderson and Ariana Greenblatt.Written and directed by Brian ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From championship-level high school tournaments to museum exhibitions, live music and family-friendly winter activities, our area has a full slate of things to do this weekend. The weekend calendar includes major local sports action, rotating exhibits at the Morris Museum and ...

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POMPANO BEACH - OK, so technically…the Fern Forest Nature Center is not in Pompano Beach - it's about a mile past the city limit, in the town of Coconut Creek. But it's well worth the trip - with 20 to 30 minutes' driving time from the beach to this free and fascinating Broward County park. If you ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Play Theater’s production of Catch Me If You Can brings a story of charm, confidence, and clever cons to life in a fast-paced, high-energy musical adventure, opening this weekend at the duCret Center for Art, 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield, NJ.Based on the true story of Frank ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Along with your bread milk eggs, you're going to need something to keep you occupied this weekend.  The Nutley Public Library can help!They are open 9 AM - 5 PM Friday and Saturday -- stop by and borrow some free entertainment!

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