NYC Lawyer Wins Adam Sandler Look-Alike Contest in SoHo
Jason Nagin, a Flatiron District lawyer, won a SoHo Vesuvio Playground event for best Adam Sandler look alike during Happy Gilmore 2 opening weekend. He earned 50 and a bag of pickles after being urged by his wife to join. He says he’s told he resembles Sandler and even sounds like him.
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Adam Sandler Look Alike Contest Draws Fans in NYC
A daily celebrity feature notes fan Nagin saying he followed Sandler’s career and hopes a Knicks game brings a meeting. About a dozen contestants vied in a 3 pm cash and pickle prize event as heat and storms threatened NYC. The piece links Happy Gilmore 2, Bob Barker, Carl Weathers, and Netflix streaming.
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Family rivalries and a milestone birthday party proposal
Dear Abby weighs a stepmom’s plan to throw a surprise birthday gathering for a milestone age, inviting four grown children and grandchildren. Advice favors letting the event go ahead, with a reminder to keep the gathering civil and to collaborate to avoid airing grievances.
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Daughter abandons parents after rent dispute and house sale
Dear Eric column presents two reader questions. A daughter who stayed with a family's house for years stopped paying rent and vanished after the house was sold, prompting a parental grief-filled dilemma about reconciliation. The second letter asks whether friends should keep reminding a habitual no-show. Eric advises accepting different rhythms, setting boundaries, and direct discussion to avoid ongoing conflict.
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Cinderella Ball Highlights Local Debutantes and Volunteer Spirit
An 18 year old Shady Side Academy graduate from Fox Chapel received a scholarship for volunteer hours at the Cinderella Ball held June 20 at the Carnegie Museum of Art with 500 attendees. Debutantes Samantha Recchi and Sophia Messerly were recognized for service, while participants described leadership, community work, and family ties shaping their paths beyond high school.
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Izzy helps Perez-Murillo reach Villanova on Gates Scholarship
Perez-Murillo, from a large working family, navigated a long SEPTA rail commute to reach Cristo Rey and ultimately win the Gates Scholarship. She plans astronomy and astrophysics, living at home and commuting two hours daily, while supporting siblings and tutoring them. Her focus remains family first.
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