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Disappearance Of Elizabeth Woman Prompts Police Investigation Disappearance Of Elizabeth Woman Prompts Police Investigation
Disappearance Of Elizabeth Woman Prompts Police Investigation The Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Elizabeth Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman from Elizabeth, authorities said. Janaina Freire Goncalves, 48, was reported missing on Friday, March 14, when Elizabeth police officers responded to the 600 block of New Point Road, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators determined that Freire Goncalves was last seen during the evening hours of Monday, March 10, authorities said. The investigation remains active and ongoing, officials said. Anyone with information about Janaina Fre…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report
Long Island Teacher Dies After Suffering Medical Episode In Front Of Students: Report A Long Island school district is mourning the loss of one of its middle school teachers who reportedly died days after suffering a medical episode in front of students. Adrian Weger Gilmore, who taught at the Albert G. Prodell Middle School in Shoreham died on Thursday,  April 24, according to multiple news outlets citing district officials.  News 12 Long Island reported the district sent a letter to the community on Tuesday, April 22 saying that a staffer suffered a medical emergency that was witnessed by students. County police confirmed they responded to the school for a c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight From Philadelphia Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight From Philadelphia
Woman Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat Aboard Southwest Flight From Philadelphia Chicago’s Midway Airport was the scene of an unusual incident involving a female passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago.  Reports indicate that the woman allegedly disrobed and then defecated on her seat during the flight on Saturday, April 26.  After the plane landed, it was met by law enforcement, NBC Chicago reports, adding that the aircraft was then taken out of service for thorough cleaning.  In response to the incident, Southwest Airlines issued a statement acknowledging the disruption, according to a report by NBC…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Bergen County Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Bergen County
Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Bergen County A former pro golfer and fitness model with nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram is bringing her healthy-living passion to the dessert world — one cookie at a time. Miko Page, 33, of Guttenberg, and her sister-in-law, Amal Page, 49, of Clifton, have opened Kukki Vegan at 7 East Pleasant Ave. in Maywood. The vegan cookie and dessert shop specializes in small-batch treats made without dairy or harsh chemicals — something Miko said she was desperate to find during the pandemic. "During the pandemic, we were eating a bunch of junk, and I can’t do dairy," said Miko, a pro golfer-turned fitness m…

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by Cecilia Levine
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3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport 3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport
3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport All three individuals on board were killed after a small plane crashed in Tennessee. The Mooney M20TN went down south of Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Sparta, about 95 miles east of Nashville, around noon local time on Saturday, April 26, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The aircraft had reportedly departed from Alabama and was in its descent into the airport when the incident happened. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH Arrive Amid Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH Arrive Amid Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH Arrive Amid Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast The passage of a strong cold front accompanied by severe thunderstorms has been followed by blustery conditions with strong winds. Widespread gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour on Sunday, April 27, will make it feel colder than temperatures that will be below seasonable averages, the National Weather Service says. "A changeable weather pattern will bring rounds of rain and temperature swings to the Northeast for the final days of April and the first few of May," according to AccuWeather. "The series of storms and cold fronts making for the topsy-turvy weather will not be equal opportunit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away
Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away In North Jersey high school soccer, Tara Madigan isn't just a coach — she's a force.  The Northern Highlands Regional High School girls varsity head coach built a legacy that carried weight across towns and rival programs, dating back to 2003.  Players across the region grew up hearing about her and dreaming of one day playing for her. Over two decades, Madigan built one of North Jersey’s premier girls' high school soccer teams, turning the Highlanders into an elite program synonymous with championships, grit, and tradition. Now, after four more seasons of adding to that legacy,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Haledon Man, 75, Charged With Lewdness After Supermarket Incident: Police Haledon Man, 75, Charged With Lewdness After Supermarket Incident: Police
Haledon Man, 75, Charged With Lewdness After Supermarket Incident: Police A 75-year-old man has been charged in an act of lewdness at a Haledon supermarket, police said. The incident occurred on April 19, around 6:57 p.m., inside the Super Supermarket located at 408 Haledon Ave., according to a press release from Deputy Chief George Guzman Jr.​ Officer Rubel Jimenez and Officer II Manuel Diaz responded to the store after a female shopper reported seeing a man engaging in lewd behavior in one of the aisles, police said​ After speaking with store management, Officer Jimenez learned that security footage confirmed the shopper’s report, according to the departm…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops
Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops A 30-year-old Saddle Brook man reported missing Saturday, April 26 from the Westfield Garden State Plaza, has been safely located, authorities said. The man, who authorities previously said was armed with a knife, was found by Hackensack police around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, according to a statement from Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. The man is currently receiving the appropriate medical care, said authorities, who did not elaborate. Paramus police extended their sincere thanks to the surrounding law enforcement agencies, the media, social media platforms, and the public for…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction A letter written aboard the Titanic just days before it sank has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction, according to multiple reports. First-class passenger Archibald Gracie wrote to a family friend on April 10, 1912, from Southampton while aboard the White Star Line vessel, according to Newsweek. He wrote that the "fine ship" was impressive, "but I shall await my journey's end before I pass judgment on her.” That journey ended abruptly five days ago outside of Newfoundland when it struck an iceberg. Henry Aldridge & Son, a well-known auction house in Wiltshire, England, auctio…

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by Josh Lanier
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Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL
After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL The wait is over. Once projected to be a possible number one draft pick, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders — you may have heard of his father — is heading to the Cleveland Browns. Sanders was considered a consensus first-round pick, but inexplicably fell into the fifth round before the Browns picked him up with the 144th pick.  He was their second choice, after the Browns picked up Oregon star Dillon Gabriel with the 94th pick.  The quarterback room now includes the two rookies, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and much-maligned Deshaun Watson, who may not play this season. Sander…

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by Zak Failla