‘Family bonds’ tested in new HBO documentary series

My family is a little unique,” said Tom Evangelista, the reality television star of the upcoming HBO documentary series “Family Bonds.” “I think some people would use the word crazy. But let’s say unique. Evangelista and nine other members of his extended family who are, in one way or another, involved in the business of [...]

‘Sopranos’ support role brings exposure to TimesLedger columnist’s sister

“Let me just start off by saying that I am thrilled to be in the same newspaper as my brother,” actress Anna Berger said of her TimesLedger columnist brother Alex during a recent interview in her Upper West Side home a few weeks ago. Growing up one of eight children in a Lower East Side [...]

‘Survivor’ Robert DeCanio relishes his days in Marquesas

Now that he has been voted off the island, College Point native Robert DeCanio has had the opportunity to publicly reflect on the triumphs, challenges and ultimate loss on “Survivor.” “We had an incredible friendship and a genuine love for each other,” DeCanio said during a break from his busy television schedule on Monday. “The [...]

‘The General’ marches forward—for the last time?

Robert “The General” DeCanio knew he had to win. He knew that if he didn’t get his fire built first, he would be voted out from the CBS television show “Survivor” last week. With only seven castaways left, DeCanio was paired up with Tammy as the two outsiders from the ruling group of survivors that [...]

College Point survivor almost gets the boot

After 27 days on the Marquesas Islands, it seems that College Point limo driver and former postal worker Robert DeCanio’s time may be up. In last week’s episode of “Survivor” on CBS, DeCanio, known as “The General,” appeared to be very upset that he had been linked with an apparent failed alliance. John, a nurse [...]

College Point ‘Survivor’ may be on his way out

The tide has turned on the Marquesas Islands, and College Point’s Robert DeCanio may soon be all washed up. After weeks of leadership by John, a registered nurse, some contestants on the CBS television show “Survivor” realized that they were being played, instead of playing the game. “I refuse to be a pawn in somebody [...]

Queens ‘Survivor’ earns spot on jury

And then there was one tribe. This week the Rotu and Maraamu tribes merged on the CBS show “Survivor,” which features College Point resident Robert “The General” DeCanio. With a full three weeks in the Marquesas Islands under their belts, the survivors are pumping along strong, making perhaps their wisest move yet — to eliminate [...]

College Point ‘Survivor’ keeps his winning ways

With a temporary delay due to the NCAA tournament, “Survivor” is back on Thursday nights, and Robert DeCanio of College Point remains in good shape. Though he sliced his toe open on a rock two episodes ago, DeCanio has managed to avoid any major problems. His tribe, though shaken up by a switch in members [...]