Daniel Brooks

What’s the Age Difference Between Billy Bob Thornton and His TV Dad, Sam Elliott?

Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott, who play father and son on Paramount+’s “Landman,” are 11 years apart actually. Thornton, 70, portrays Tommy, Elliott, 81, plays T.L. Norris. Hollywood narrative is timeless, as both actors give their roles sincerity and depth despite their small age gaps. Thornton explored the shocking age gap and father-son dynamics…

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Mental health care is out of reach for too many. Here’s how N.J. can change that

New Jersey families find mental health care challenging, expensive, and time-consuming. One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many New Jerseyans don’t know where to get help. Even with increased demand, community services are hard to get. Daily, state mental health advocates see fatigued people who don’t know how to receive assistance. Long…

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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Draws on Personal Experience, Opens Rehab Center in New Jersey

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, known for his roles on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” and “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” opened a new rehabilitation and mental health center in New Jersey to help addicts and those with mental health issues. The Archangel Centers opened in Tinton Falls, Monmouth County, on November 13, signifying Sorrentino’s transition from recovery to…

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Former Jersey City Newspaper Printing Plant Razed to Make Way for Large-Scale Warehouse Development

A 17-acre facility in Jersey City, once home to the New York Daily News printing machine, has been dismantled to create a new logistics hub. The makeover, led by Goodman Group, a prominent industrial property group, will change land use from print media to modern warehouses. Goodman Group has completed demolition, paving the way for…

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7 Vacant N.J. Bank Buildings Snapped Up for $4.4M in Quiet Multi-Site Deal

A private bidder paid millions for seven abandoned northern New Jersey Flagstar Bank facilities. The entire property, spanning multiple high-traffic towns, sold for $4.4 million, a major deal in a market with idle commercial assets attracting investors for renovation. After banking closed, the 755- and 3,300-square-foot buildings lay idle. Each vacant property is strategically located…

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Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park Debuts With New Bar, Shake Shack, and Prime Trackside Views

The 16,000-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook opened at Monmouth Park this week, adding excitement. It will have more games and restaurants. The opening advances New Jersey’s legal sports betting, benefiting tourists and sports fans. The new site is easy, engaging, and racing-focused. Both indoor and outdoor sportsbook spaces overlook the track, giving customers a front-row perspective of…

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JFK’s Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Shares Heartbreaking Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Many journalists and environmentalists were shocked when Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, said she had a rare and dangerous condition. This week, the 35-year-old posted a deeply personal article about her life change and her medical battle. Schlossberg stated she was diagnosed on her second child’s birthday,…

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