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‘Crypto Con Man’: Imprisoned Instagrifter Gets 7 Federal Years For $8M Fraud Scheme ‘Crypto Con Man’: Imprisoned Instagrifter Gets 7 Federal Years For $8M Fraud Scheme
‘Crypto Con Man’: Imprisoned Instagrifter Gets 7 Federal Years For $8M Fraud Scheme UPDATE: Imprisoned Instagram influencer “Jay Mazini” apparently thought that rolling on his partners in crime could mitigate the damage of a conviction for scamming investors out of at least $8 million. Three years into a mandatory four-year New Jersey state prison sentence for kidnapping an online critic, the 28-year-old Instagrifter from Bergen County agreed to rat out his friends in exchange for leniency in a federal fraud case in Brooklyn. Trouble is: He didn’t deliver much, authorities said. Mazini, whose real name is Jebara Igbara, ended up sentenced to seven years in federal prison …
Underground Jersey Shore Pizza Maker Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant Underground Jersey Shore Pizza Maker Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant
Underground Jersey Shore Pizza Maker Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant After spending years as a secret seller of square slices, an underground pizza maker is opening a restaurant along the Jersey Shore. Squares & Fare said construction is underway for its first permanent location in the summer of 2024, the pizza place posted on social media. An Instagram post on Friday, Feb. 9 said the goal is to open the shop by the Fourth of July. The restaurant will be at 7 East New Jersey Avenue on Somers Point, according to the Squares & Fare website. Squares & Fare is renovating a building that was once a laundromat in the city's historic district …
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Maxwell Azzarello, a conspiracy theorist who set himself ablaze outside of a Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial was under way, appears to have ties to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At 1:30 p.m., Azzarello, 36, walked into the center of a park near the courthouse, took out pamphlets containing conspiracy theories and propaganda from a backpack, and threw them in the air. Then, he took out an accelerant and lit himself on fire, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maggi said. Civilians and nearby officers extinguished the blaze and Azzarello was taken to the&nb…
Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella
Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella Taylor Swift got to meet New Jersey royalty while attending the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Teresa Guidice, a Montville mom and former star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," posed for a photo with renowned pop star last weekend at the annual music festival held in California. "Two absolute queens," Guidice's husband Luis Ruelas captioned the photo on Instagram. Social media users were quick to snark about putting "The Era's Tour" headliner on the same level as Giudice, convicted felon who spent nearly a year in federal prison. "One queen and on…
Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta
Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta Facebook and Instagram users were locked out of their accounts Tuesday morning, March 5 in what appeared to have been a widespread outage. Hundreds and thousands of both Facebook and Instagram users had reported problems on DownDetector as of 11 a.m. The issue was resolved at approximately 11:45 a.m. Meta spokesman Andy Stone addressed the outage on Twitter: Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience. https://t.co/ybyy…
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO) Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO)
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (Video) NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Word to the Wise (@wttwpodcast) Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram …
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl Lviii Prediction Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…
New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead
New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead The fun has only just begun for Elena Yates and Mark Andrews. The social media ambassador whose LinkedIn shows she hails from Moorestown, NJ has her first season of being an NFL girlfriend in the books, as the Baltimore Raven's lost their spot in Super Bowl LVIII to the KC Chiefs 17-10 last weekend. Still, the 21-year-old College of Charleston senior there are more good times ahead. "Loved watching you do what you do best," she captioned an Instagram album this week. "Can’t wait to be back & better than ever!! Until next season." In a TikTok video, the Tri-Delt said the two began dati…
Popular Actor Who Lived In NJ Dies At Age 50 Popular Actor Who Lived In NJ Dies At Age 50
Popular Actor Who Lived In NJ Dies At Age 50 A popular actor who was born and grew up in the region has died. Alec Musser was 50 years old.  Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Released For Popular Actor, 50, Who Grew Up In Region He died Friday night, Jan. 12 at his home in Del Mar, California, north of San Diego.  A cause of death has not been released. His death was announced Saturday, Jan. 13 on Instagram by his fiancée Paige Press. Musser appeared on the ABC-TV soap opera "All My Children," playing the role of Del Henry after joining the cast in the summer of 2005, following a first-place f…
Popular Pizzeria Shutters In Haddonfield Popular Pizzeria Shutters In Haddonfield
Pizza Crime Closing A popular pizzeria is closing in South Jersey. Pizza Crime, a restaurant in Haddonfield, Camden County, is closing at the end of January, the eatery said on Instagram. Pizza Crime opened in August 2020 and became well-known for its unique toppings on Neapolitan pies. “It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pizza Crime Haddonfield,” a post on Pizza Crime’s Instagram account read on Monday, Jan. 1.  “Thank you to our local patrons and the Haddonfield community for all your support these last few years!” View this post on Instagram …
Rutgers Suspends Students For Justice In Palestine Rutgers Suspends Students For Justice In Palestine
Rutgers Suspends Students For Justice In Palestine Rutgers University officials have suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. The interim suspension of the group was based on multiple complaints of violating university policy, including disruption of classes, meals, and studying students; improper behavior by campus guests, and inappropriate use of space, according to a letter Monday, Dec. 10 from the Office of Student Affairs. There were also allegations of vandalism to the Rutgers Business School, the letter says. SJP is prohibited from participating in any university activity and promoting programs without permission …
Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue
Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue Livvy Dunne is back in her swimsuit. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is once again featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next year. Dunne was featured in the 2023 edition, photographed in Puerto Rico. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Portugal for the 2024 edition. …
Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home
Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home Stephen Colbert has been sidelined again, this time from a burst appendix. Unlike before, it doesn't look like he'll be hosting from his Montclair home. "I’m sure you’re thinking, “Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?” Colbert posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Nov. 27. "Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix." "The Late Show" host had a busy week planned, too, with a lineup that included Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer, as well as the return of former bandleader Jon Batiste and a canned edition of Barbra Streisand takin…
NJ Curve Model Dies After Suffering Stroke, Loved Ones Say NJ Curve Model Dies After Suffering Stroke, Loved Ones Say
NJ Curve Model Dies After Suffering Stroke, Loved Ones Say Vibrant. Joyful. Influential. This is how Angelina Cranmer is being remembered. The 43-year-old New Jersey native and curve model died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, nearly six weeks after her family says she suffered a stroke and subsequent brain hemorrhage, her loved ones say. Cranmer, who was born in Atlantic City and lived in Little Egg Harbor, was found unresponsive in bed at her home in Florida, just after kissing her two daughters goodnight on Oct. 8, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her family. @misshourglass2.0 #fullscreenqueen #fyp #viral #curvy #scrollstopper #thick…
Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (VIDEO) Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (VIDEO)
Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (Video) A model decided to give a deceased fashion designer the sendoff of a lifetime at his New Jersey funeral — right up to his open casket (scroll for video). Erica Carrington says it's what Vernest Moore would've wanted. In true fashion model form, Carrington strutted her stuff at the red carpet viewing of 62-year-old Moore at his funeral, held Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Newark Museum of Art. Once Carrington reached Moore's casket, she blew him a kiss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erica L. Carrington (@mrs_am_erica) "I was hyperve…
They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy
They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy It's heartbreaking to discover that someone you've become enamored with online isn't into you, but it’s even worse to realize that person just made off with $3,500 of your money. That’s what happened to a Glen Rock resident who ended up wiring the dough to a sweet talker in the Dominican Republic. Suffice to say: It wasn’t coming back. Although $3,500 is a significant sum to some, it’s couch cushion change compared with the $450,000 in crypto lost last year by another romance scam victim from Glen Rock. According to the Federal Trade Commission, a staggering $1.3 BILLION was lost by 70,000…
US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry
US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry The beloved car collection of a New Jersey YouTube star who made his living while showcasing his hot rods is up for grabs, following his conviction for an elaborate piracy scheme. Baltimore will be the place to be for gearheads and car collectors on Friday, Oct. 13, when the US Marshals auction off the multi-million dollar car collection of "influencer" Bill Omar Carrasquillo, of Swedesboro. Carrasquillo, also known as "Omi In A Hell Cat, was sentenced to 66 months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $30 million dollars earlier this month for operating a massive scheme involving the …
Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week
Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Alix Earle has made it to the big leagues. The Monmouth County native who graduated high school from Red Bank Catholic was among some of the biggest names in the world attending Paris Fashion Week. We're talking Paris and Nicky Hilton, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlin, Kendall Jenner, Kris Kardashian, Laverne Cox, Robert Downey Jr., and more. Earle attended the Miu Miu show wearing nothing other than Miu Miu. She posted a TikTok on Tuesday, Oct. 3 explaining why she definitely was not limping. @alixearle Anything for the cute shoes ♬ original sound - alix earle The video had 5.…
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report The top of a tourism bus turned out to be an excellent vantage point for a man who captured the stunning footage of a biker smashing the back windshield of a car with his feet in Philadelphia. The video from the Sunday, Oct. 1 incident in 1400 S. Penn Square was shared to Instagram by George Coloney, where the video garnered more than 42K likes as of Tuesday, Oct. 3. The footage shows the armed street racer jumping on the back windshield of the vehicle, which according to 6abc was carrying a 5-year-old girl in the back seat. The driver tells the outlet she was with her girlfriend and two c…
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his "service" alligator were denied entry from Citizens Bank Park, according to Fox29's Howard Eskin.  The sports reporter posted a photo to X (formerly Twitter) showing the forlorn pair outside the ballpark on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27.  Are you kidding me. A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it. ⁦@SportsRadioWIP⁩ pic.twitter.com/H7A0FM0IYC — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) September 27, 2023 CBS News reports that the alligator was Wally…
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario It was not "Me Mario" hanging out at the so-called "Sweetest Place on Earth" over the weekend, it was the three-time Grammy-winning pop star Pink.  Pink, who grew up in Doylestown where she went by her real name Alecia Moore, was outfitted with the disguise by her husband, who also bought similar glasses disguises of Batman and Bluey for their kiddos.  The 44-year-old mom of two posted some videos and photos of the undercover visit on her Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by P!NK (@pink) In the video, she poked fun at he…
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' 3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor'
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And three of them are from Philadelphia. Next season's Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, hails from the Philly burbs: He's a 28-year-old tennis coach who grew up in Collegeville. ABC on Saturday, Sept. 16 released just the names and ages of the contestants, but popular Reality TV blogger RealitySteve released some tea on his Instagram stories. According to Steve, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren are sisters. Daily Voice did some digging and according to the LinkedIn in Lanie's Instagram bio, she's a …
Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again'
Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' If not heartbroken, Aaron Rodgers is determined. In an Instagram post days after tearing his ACL four plays into the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer vowed not to let the season-ending injury derail his future. Rodgers said in a post that has since gone viral that there has been an inordinate amount of people reaching out to him since the injury, vowing to get back to each and every one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) The QB had been…
Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos? Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos?
Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos? Are you still disappointed you didn't get tickets to The Eras Tour? Well it's about to be deja vu. Olivia Rodrigo announced her Guts tour on Wednesday, Sept. 13.  Rodrigo will be playing two shows at Madison Square Garden on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, in Philadelphia on Friday, July 19, and in Washington DC on July 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Rodrigo (@oliviarodrigo) And just like with Taylor Swift, fans must register at Ticketmaster in the hopes they get access to the sale. Ticketmaster claims this h…
Paterson Jewelry Store Robbery Part Of Multi-State Crime Spree Involving DC Rapper: Feds Paterson Jewelry Store Robbery Part Of Multi-State Crime Spree Involving DC Rapper: Feds
Paterson Jewelry Store Robbery Part Of Multi-State Crime Spree Involving DC Rapper: Feds Three masked men who robbed a Paterson jewelry store of more than $1 million worth of merchandise at gunpoint last year were part of a violent East Coast crime ring that included a Washington, DC-based rapper, federal authorities said Wednesday. Trevor Wright – aka “Taliban Glizzy” – was among 16 defendants named in an indictment unsealed by federal authorities in the nation’s capital on Aug. 30. Mohammad Sheik had only just opened the Paradise Jewelry Store at the corner of Main Street and Delaware Avenue in Paterson several weeks earlier when the place was robbed last fall. It was one o…
Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account
Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account What would Christopher say? Drea de Matteo, who played Adriana on "The Sopranos" announced on her Instagram that she was launching an OnlyFans account. A subscription costs $15 a month, No word on what De Matteo plans to show off on OnlyFans but she had been teasing the announcement since last September. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DREA DE MATTEO (@dreadematteo) The 51-year-old recently appeared as a guest star on "Mayans M.C." and hosts the Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast where she reminisces about her time on New Jersey's mos…
No Kids Allowed: Pool Rules Change At Bally's Atlantic City Casino-Hotel No Kids Allowed: Pool Rules Change At Bally's Atlantic City Casino-Hotel
No Kids Allowed: Pool Rules Change At Bally's Atlantic City Casino-Hotel You in? Children have been banned from the pool at Bally's Atlantic City casino and hotel, eliciting a mix of emotions from guests. Effective Friday, Aug. 4, "due to customer demand," Bally's pool and fitness will be available to those 21 and over, the hotel announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bally's Atlantic City (@ballysac) "Kick back, relax, and take a dip!☀️" the post said. The new restrictions received positive reaction on Instagram. Sandra Stanfield wrote, "Great idea. We as adults are spending the money. We nee…
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe "It's like a Big Mac on a taco." That's how Kristin Mailhiot describes the menu item that's been driving traffic to her LBI cafe — both online and IRL. Mailhiot opened Jersey Girl Grill on Long Beach Boulevard 16 summers ago with her husband, Shawn. They now have help running the place from their college-age kids. Mailhiot, who grew up in Philadelphia and Jenkintown, PA, launched the smash burger taco this summer after seeing a chef's fancier take on it on social media last winter.  Once she nailed her own recipe, Mailhiot posted a photo of the finished product to Instagram, and things t…
Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop?
Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Come on Barbie, let's get bagels. The Bagel Nook, with locations in Freehold and Princeton, has adopted Barbie's "You Can Be Anything" motto and applied it to its brand-new breakfast sandwiches, in celebration of the blockbuster hit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bagel Nook (@the_bagel_nook) Barbie Bagels from The Bagel Nook.the_bagel_nook Instagram So, what goes into the Barbie bagel? The bagel itself is pink with stripes and stuffed with pink cream cheese — although, it could be frosting.  Sprinkle cookies are smush…
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Treehouse Coffee Shop is continuing to branch out across Jersey City. Frank and Diana Young, who run Treehouse, have opened a second location in downtown Jersey City at 205 Brunswick St., joining its sister location on the West Side of Jersey City at 434A West Side Ave, which opened in 2019. "We've always wanted to expand our business, but we wanted to find the right home," Frank Young said. "We found it in that space." View this post on Instagram A post shared by TREEHOUSE (@treehousejc) Young, a longtime skateboarder, was attracted to the…
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww is having the best summer ever. The "Jersey Shore" cast member — whose real name is Jenni Farley — is apparently traveling to Rome with her fiancée, Ring of Honor's Zack Clayton. The pair visited the Colosseum and Farley posted a photo of a cappuccino to Instagram. Farley and Clayton have had a whirlwind relationship. They began dating in 2019 after Farley split from her husband, Roger Matthews. They split up but quickly reunited, eventually getting engaged in Feb. 2021 on top of the Empire State Building. A wedding date has not been set.