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Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report
Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report An American Airlines flight was diverted from Newark, New Jersey on its way to Dallas, Texas on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, according to flight logs.  The flight, AA 1603, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport allegedly due to a bomb threat, as WPXI Channel 11 reported.  A flight attendant using the restroom supposedly spotted a "barely legible note written in pink pen on the door that said 'there’s a bomb on board,'" the outlet reported citing the FBI.  The plane left EWR at 8:06 a.m., diverting and landing at PIT at 10:15 a.m., flight logs show. The landing at …
Screaming NJ Man Who Asked Flight Attendant For Sex Indicted For Unruly Flight Behavior: Feds Screaming NJ Man Who Asked Flight Attendant For Sex Indicted For Unruly Flight Behavior: Feds
Screaming NJ Man Who Asked Flight Attendant For Sex Indicted For Unruly Flight Behavior: Feds A 26-year-old New Jersey man who asked a flight attendant for sex and tried to open the aircraft's doors multiple times has been indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities said. Eric Nicholas Gapco, of Delanco, a passenger onboard American Airlines flight #2101, assaulted and intimidated a flight attendant and aircraft crew members on July 18, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The flight originated in Seattle en route to Dallas but was diverted to Salt Lake City where law enforcement arrested him. According to court documents, Gapco failed to follow instructions to remain in his …
NJ Sikhs Terrorized By Texas Man Who Threatened To 'Show Them Heaven': Feds NJ Sikhs Terrorized By Texas Man Who Threatened To 'Show Them Heaven': Feds
NJ Sikhs Terrorized By Texas Man Who Threatened To 'Show Them Heaven': Feds A Texas man threatened to forcibly shave the “top and bottom hair” of a South Jersey Sikh activist, make that person smoke and eat tobacco and “show [them] heaven,” federal authorities charged. Bhushan Athale, 48, left seven voicemails of hate over the course of a single hour on Sept. 17, 2022, threatening to kill his primary target -- along with fellow members of a Sikh nonprofit organization in Burlington County – with a razor blade, they said. The voicemails, from Dallas, were “filled with violent imagery and obscenity” and “contained references to places, people and tenets that are part…
Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault
Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world and a Bergen County native, has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer just before the second round of the PGA Championship, court records show. Scheffler, 27, was trying to drive past the scene of a fatal crash scene involving shuttle bus at the Valhalla Golf Club around 5 a.m. Friday, May 17, when he allegedly dragged an officer at the scene, as reported by ESPN. The reigning Masters champion was ultimately arrested and charged with  felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with lesser charges of third-de…
Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament
Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament When it comes to golf, it's Scottie Scheffler's world and we're just living it. The Bergen County native won his second Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 14, continuing a dominant run that has seen him win three tournaments since March as he continues to be ranked #1 in the world. Scheffler, 27, got off to a blistering start at Augusta National, scoring a 66 in the first round and entering the final round on a path to victory. He clinched his victory on the last six holes, with three birdies, finishing with a 68. He won his second green jacket by four strokes, taking home $3.6 million in …
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what Space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute duration expected beginning…
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey 2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA.  The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…
These Three NJ Hospitals Have Some Of The Busiest Emergency Rooms In America, Report Says These Three NJ Hospitals Have Some Of The Busiest Emergency Rooms In America, Report Says
These Three NJ Hospitals Have Some Of The Busiest Emergency Rooms In America, Report Says Three of New Jersey's hospitals have some of the busiest emergency rooms in America, according to a new report by Becker's Hospital Review. The list was comprised using data reported by the hospitals themselves, and reflect data from 2022, though start and end dates vary by hospital. While the Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX reported the highest number of visits (226,178), Hackensack University Medical Center came in at No. 10 with 133,190 visits. No. 23 is St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson with 112,690 visits, and No. 35 is Morristown…
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, a Bergen County native, is back on top. Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the PGA Tour following his second place finish at the PGA Championship in Rochester, where he finished two strokes behind winner Brooks Koepeka.  At the PGA Championship, Scheffler got off to a hot start, with a -5 after two rounds. He struggled in the third round, carding a +3, but rebounded in the final round with a -5. With his second place finish, Scheffler earned $1.54 million in prize money. Last year, Scheffler became the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. The…
Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters
Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Scottie Scheffler's time as reigning Masters champion is over.  The Bergen County native finished in a tie for 10th place at the Masters Tournament after winning the tournament last year. Scheffler shot a -4, eight strokes behind the winner, Jon Rahm.  Scheffler got off to a hot start at the tournament in round 1, but stumbled in round 2, carding a +3. He rebounded in the final two rounds, shooting a combined -3. Don't feel too bad for Scheffler though. By finishing in 10th place, he earned $432,000 in prize money. Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Hav…
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters It's been a rough round for Scottie Scheffler at the Masters. The Bergen County native is attempting to win his second straight green jacket. Scheffler is shot a +3 in the second round of the tournament on Friday, April 7. In the first round, Scheffler shot a -4. Scheffler is currently tied for 28th place. Scheffler's second round got off to a tough start when he bogeyed the first hole. He redeemed himself with a birdie on the eighth hole but then double bogeyed the ninth hole, as he continues to struggle with his putting game. He bogeyed the 18th hole.  Scheffler is the first New Jer…
Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title
Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Scottie Scheffler is looking to don the green jacket again. The Bergen County native is teeing off at the 2023 Masters Tournament, which begins on Thursday, April 6. Last year, Scheffler won the tournament and the coveted green jacket, taking home $2.7 million in prize money.  Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Having recently won the Players Championship, Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer in the world and is the betting favorite to win the tournament again. Scheffler was born in Ridgewood and lived in Montvale. His father used to take him to …
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium is among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. Other East Coast host cities include Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. “We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.  “Future generations of New Jerseyans will remember fondly that, on the heels of a global pandemic, the biggest sporting event in the world was hosted…
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphians were celebrating as Lincoln Financial Field was among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. "This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "FIFA saw what we all know is true: Philadelphia is a welcoming, world-class city and we have the experience to deliver a fantastic experience for teams, fans, and sponsors alike. #TheBidIsWon." This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and @phlsoccer2026! FIFA saw what we all know is true: …
Bergen County Mom Fought Cancer With Unwavering Dignity Bergen County Mom Fought Cancer With Unwavering Dignity
Bergen County Mom Fought Cancer With Unwavering Dignity Lifelong North Arlington resident Lisa D. Carlucci-Diehl died on April 21 after a nearly 10-year battle with breast cancer. She was 45 years old. "Lisa has never wavered in her fight," reads a GoFundMe launched by Sharon Rizzo for Lisa's two girls. "She was a warrior, the bravest most loving and selfless woman we all know! She will never be forgotten!" The campaign had raised more than $31,000 as of Thursday, April 28. Lisa worked as a medical billing specialist in East Rutherford for nearly a decade, her obituary says. Lisa leaves behind her two children, Arielle Castellan…
Ex-BF Who Killed Woman At South Jersey Car Wash Nabbed In Texas: Prosecutor Ex-BF Who Killed Woman At South Jersey Car Wash Nabbed In Texas: Prosecutor
Ex-BF Who Killed Woman At South Jersey Car Wash Nabbed In Texas: Prosecutor The man accused of gunning down his 28-year-old ex-girlfriend at a self-service car wash last week in Burlington County was tracked down in Texas, authorities said. Antonio Burke, 32, has been charged with murder in the death of Cinnaminson's Alicia Stilley in the parking lot of the car wash in the first block of Filmore Street in Palmyra, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Police Chief Meghan Campbell. Burke, of Palmyra, was arrested Monday, April 25 during a traffic stop in Dallas, Texas, where he will face a court appearance Tuesday. An in…
Passaic Man, 58, Arrested In Texas, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Children Passaic Man, 58, Arrested In Texas, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Children
Passaic Man, 58, Arrested In Texas, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Children A detention hearing was planned this week for a 58-year-old Passaic man accused of sexually assaulting two children. The victims – now 13 and 15 – were sexually assaulted by Luis Castillo-Galindo at a city residence within the past year, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Following an investigation by her Special Victims Unit – in which both youngsters and other witnesses were interviewed -- Castillo-Galindo was arrested in Dallas, Texas late last week, the prosecutor said. He’s charged with sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact and child endangerment, she said.…
MOST WANTED: Reward Offered For Fugitive NJ Couple In Nationwide Sex-Trafficking Ring MOST WANTED: Reward Offered For Fugitive NJ Couple In Nationwide Sex-Trafficking Ring
Most Wanted: Reward Offered For Fugitive NJ Couple In Nationwide Sex-Trafficking Ring The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward – or $2,500 each -- for information leading to the arrests of a couple wanted out of New Jersey for sex-trafficking victims across state lines using “force, fraud, and/or coercion.” Mallie Monte Evans, 34, and Elizabeth Sanchez, 25, have remained on the run since a federal judge in Trenton signed a warrant for Evans’s arrest last September, authorities said. It's a reflection of the danger they post that Evans and Sanchez were being sought publicly. Sex traffickers have rarely ended up on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list. Both are considered armed and danger…
Tuesday Morning Retailer Struck By Coronavirus Closing 7 NJ Stores Tuesday Morning Retailer Struck By Coronavirus Closing 7 NJ Stores
Tuesday Morning Retailer Struck By Coronavirus Closing 7 NJ Stores Home goods retailer Tuesday Morning is the latest national outlet to seek bankruptcy protection, company officials said. Tuesday Morning's closing is a result of the "immense strain of the COVID-19 pandemic," the Dallas-based retail chain said in a statement.  At least seven Tuesday Morning stores in New Jersey will close as a result of the bankruptcy. The discount home retailer has 11 stores in the Garden State, Tuesday Morning Corp., founded in 1974, said it expects to close about 230 of its 687 stores nationwide. New Jersey stores that will remain closed are in East Hanover, Middl…
Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets
Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets Macy's has announced it plans to close 125 stores over the next three years and slash about 2,000 corporate jobs while launching new smaller outlets. Macy’s, which has shut down more than 100 stores since 2015, said it will exit weaker shopping malls while changing its focus to opening smaller-format stores in strip centers called Market by Macy’s. This new format is smaller than an average Macy’s store and will be located off-mall in lifestyle centers," said Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc.  "Market by Macy’s will feature a mix of curated Macy…
Edgewater Restaurant Dishes Up Best Ramen In America Edgewater Restaurant Dishes Up Best Ramen In America
Edgewater Restaurant Dishes Up Best Ramen In America Spoiler alert: You don't have to travel across the world to get good ramen.  You don't even have to travel across the country -- the best is right here in Edgewater, according to Thrillist.  The travel and entertainment website released a list of best ramen restaurants in America, and among them is Santouka. The eatery, located inside of Japanese grocer Mitsuwa Marketplace, but has locations in California, Chicago, Seattle, Honolulu, Boston and Dallas. The locale was chosen by Chef Mutsuko Soma, a noodle chef in Seattle who was named one of Food & Wine’s Best New C…
Eli Manning Era Ends: Rookie Jones Named NY Giants Starting QB Eli Manning Era Ends: Rookie Jones Named NY Giants Starting QB
Eli Manning Era Ends: Rookie Jones Named NY Giants Starting QB The inevitable occurred two games into the 2019 NFL season on Tuesday when New York Giants Coach Pat Shurmur named rookie Daniel Jones as the team's new starting quarterback beginning this Sunday in Tampa against the Buccaneers. “Eli and I spoke this morning,” Shurmur said in a Tuesday morning post on giantscom. “I told him that we are making a change and going with Daniel as the starter. I also talked to Daniel.  “Ultimately, this is a move that I felt was best for this team at this time. This move is more about Daniel moving forward than about Eli.” Manning, who will be the backup Q…
Mahwah's Fardale Church Mourns Beloved 'Pastor Joe,' 57 Mahwah's Fardale Church Mourns Beloved 'Pastor Joe,' 57
Mahwah's Fardale Church Mourns Beloved 'Pastor Joe,' 57 Pastor Joe made time for everyone.  A friend to many, Senior Fardale Church Pastor Joseph P. Talone III is being remembered for his loyalty and impact on his Mahwah community following his death on May 5. He was 57 years old. Born in Philadelphia, P.A., Talone graduated from Bryan College and earned his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, his obituary says. He worked for Interstate Batteries in Dallas, T.X. and Hackettstown from 1985 until 1998. In 1998, Talone became the senior pastor of Fardale. His impact on the church and involvement with the Mahwah Cub and Boy…
Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home
Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home It bears a blatant typo, but Saddle River police – just to be sure – are warning parents about a bogus text message apparently sent to young girls telling them to run away from home. “STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND RUN AWAY FROM HOME!” the text says. “Bad pleople are after you.” Yes, the bogus text -- which bears a Dallas area code -- says “pleople.” “Looks like someone didn't make it to spelling bee,” a Facebook user commented. “Girl please ... this looks so obviously fake,” one wrote. “Maybe not to a younger girl,” another responded. “Please speak with your children about this message a…
Eerie Video Footage Shows Final Moments Inside NJ Helicopter Before Crash Eerie Video Footage Shows Final Moments Inside NJ Helicopter Before Crash
Eerie Video Footage Shows Final Moments Inside NJ Helicopter Before Crash Footage taken from the inside of a New Jersey helicopter captures the final moments of the victims' lives before crashing in the East River Sunday. The video was posted by Trevor Cadigan of Dallas, Texas, on Instagram. The 26-year-old was one of the five passengers pronounced dead, the New York Post reports. Other victims were identified as Tristan Hill, 30 of NYC; Daniel Thompson, 34 of NYC; Brian McDaniel, 26 of Dallas, Texas; and Carla Vallejos-Blanco, 29 of Argentina, the story says. The only survivor was pilot Richard Vance of Danbury, Conn. Kearny's Fly Liberty Charter chopper went …
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon has revealed the number of jobs it expects to add and the average annual salary at its new second headquarters after announcing 20 finalists, including New York City, for the new location late last month.Amazon said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction and grow this second headquarters to include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $100,000. Seattle-based Amazon did not disclose how it determined the finalists after receiving nearly 300 applications from localities.  The winner will be selected later this year. No specific month for that …
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2
Amazon Reveals Average Salary, Number Of Jobs It Will Add At HQ2 Amazon has revealed the number of jobs it expects to add and the average annual salary at its new second headquarters after announcing 20 finalists, including New York City, for the new location Thursday morning.Amazon said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction and grow this second headquarters to include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $100,000. Seattle-based Amazon did not disclose how it determined the finalists after receiving nearly 300 applications from localities.  The winner will be selected later this year. No specific month for that…
Amazon Names 20 HQ2 Finalists Amazon Names 20 HQ2 Finalists
Amazon Names 20 HQ2 Finalists Amazon announced 20 finalists for its second headquarters on Thursday morning, with nearly all big U.S. cities, including New York.Seattle-based Amazon did not disclose how it determined the finalists after receiving nearly 300 applications from localities.  The winner will be selected later this year. No specific month for that selection was announced. Amazon said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction and grow this second headquarters to include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $100,000. Here are the 20 locations chosen by Amazon as the HQ2 …
World Leader In Car Care Service AAMCO Expanding To Hackensack World Leader In Car Care Service AAMCO Expanding To Hackensack
World Leader In Car Care Service Aamco Expanding To Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — The world's largest chain of transmission specialists is continuing its nationwide expansion with eight new centers, one in Hackensack. Over the next several months, AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. locations will open in Arizona, Maryland, New York, Florida, Virginia, Texas and New Jersey -- 254 River St., Hackensack, the current site of the Toyota dealership. "Over the past year, we've been extremely focused on growing AAMCO's presence across the country, particularly in markets where there is a need for very specialized auto repair shops," Senior VP of Franchise Sa…