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Victims Scammed Out Of $2.2M By NJ Couple In 'Publishers Clearing House Lottery' Scheme: Cops Victims Scammed Out Of $2.2M By NJ Couple In 'Publishers Clearing House Lottery' Scheme: Cops
Victims Scammed Out Of $2.2M By NJ Couple In 'Publishers Clearing House Lottery' Scheme: Cops A couple from Secaucus is facing a litany of charges after scamming residents in multiple states out of more nearly $2.2 million, police said. Akeem Lee and Majda Hodzic-Lee called victims in Florida, Minnesota, Arizona, Kansas, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Nebraska, saying they'd won the "Publishers Clearing House Lottery," Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. In exchange for the vehicles and large sums of money the victims were told they won, they were required by Lee and Hodzic-Lee to send cash, money orders and/or gift cards for taxes, fees and IRS …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (TRIBUTE) Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (TRIBUTE)
Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (Tribute) Col. Kenneth John Yeasky, of Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2024, his family writes in his obituary on the MacFadden Funeral Home website. He was 60 years old. Ken was born on July 3, 1963 to Mary Ann “Tommie” Tomczyk and the late Edwin Yeasky.  He grew up in Carteret and graduated from Green Brook High School (Somerset County). Ken had a distinguished 38-year military career at multiple levels in different branches. He graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in industrial engineering, and had graduated from numerous other military schools. "He wanted to be…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Congressman Donald Norcross's is being treated for dehydration after he collapsed during a Labor Day speech, his office said. The scary incident happened Friday, Sept. 1, at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Peter J. McGuire memorial in Pennsauken — Norcross' 1st Congressional District. As Gov. Phil Murphy was speaking, he cut his remarks short and left the podium. Murphy could be heard saying "You okay?" and "Do we have a doctor anywhere here?" according to 6ABC News. Murphy joined a small crowd of people surrounding Norcross, who looked visibly pale, ABC said. Norcross then s…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors
Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The Japanese auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injurie…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location
Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location A Japanese restaurant known for its revolving sushi bar is opening a second New Jersey location. Kura Sushi, in Fort Lee, announced it will soon be landing in Jersey City. According to its website, the new digs will be located in Newport Tower on 525 Washington Blvd.  Kura Sushi Fort LeeKura Sushi The innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant brands itself as "pioneers of the revolving sushi concept." Its first restaurant was born in Japan in 1977. It has since expanded with more than 540 locations across Japan, Taiwan and the United States. "Our philosophy of muten or 'no…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow
NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow New York City's health chief "strongly" recommended Monday that everyone wear masks in indoor public settings at all times -- regardless of their vax status -- as concerns grows over the newest mutated strain of COVID. "Like at your grocery or in building lobbies, offices and retail stores,” Dr. David Chokshi, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told reporters. “When you’re indoors, regardless of whether you’re fully vaccinated or not, everyone should be wearing a mask." It's not a mandate -- just an advisory at this point. Theaters, restaurants, clu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game
North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game Rugby player Tevita Bryce moved to the US after his mom died of cancer over the summer. But things are only getting more challenging for him.  The Montclair Rugby Football Club player, 28, collapsed during a game against Morris Mens Rugby Saturday, according to an Instagram post by MRFC. Trained first responders on the opposing team began CPR as ambulances arrived. Bryce's pulse was lost several times during the 28 minutes of CPR, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his brother-in-law, Lopei Tuipulotu. BryceTevita Bryce He was rushed to St. Clare’s Denville Hospital, where doctors…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn 'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn
'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn Continuing media reports about “murder hornets” have panicked an ignorant public into needlessly killing already-endangered bees and wasps, experts warn. Native bees, for instance, pollinate 75% of fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Yet even government beekeepers have announced plans to set traps that will kill some of these extremely essential insects, Doug Yanega, senior museum scientist for the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, told the Los Angeles Times. SEE: Traps will be set out soon, KY officials say SEE: Ten…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US
Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US As if a global pandemic and worldwide economic crisis aren't enough to occupy us, there's now news of the arrival of a vicious, freakish-looking hornet with a venomous sting in the United States for the first time. Asian giant hornets can use shark-fin shaped appendages to destroy a beehive, decapitating its victims in a matter of minutes. “It’s a shockingly large hornet,” said Todd Murray, Washington State University's Extension entomologist and invasive species specialist. “It’s a health hazard, and more importantly, a significant predator of honey bees.” That's especially concerning sin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
North Jersey Physician 'Dr. Mike' On What You Need To Know About Coronavirus The coronavirus may have made its way to Bergen County, but North Jersey physician Dr. Mike doesn't want you to panic. The Union County family care physician and YouTube celeb -- professionally known as Mikhail Varshavski -- is busting myths and answering questions about COVID-19. "There is way too much hype and misinformation surrounding this coronavirus," he said in a BuzzFeed video, "and I want to talk about it."  Varshavski -- who works at health care centers in Chatham and Summit -- maintained all of the information in his video comes from the Center for Disease Control…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus
NJ Woman Hospitalized In Hackensack Tests Negative For Coronavirus UPDATE: A 25-year-old New Jersey woman tested negative for the coronavirus, the state Department of Health said. It turned out she had a cold. The woman was transported to HUMC from Riverside Medical Group at Mariners Plaza on River Road in Edgewater around 6 p.m. Thursday with possible exposure to the mysterious pneumonia-like respiratory illness, borough police said. She was discharged more than five hours later after tests came up negative. "The NJ Department of Heath consulted with the CDC and it was determined patient did not meet CDC criteria for testing for the novel virus," the sta…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey
What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey There has been an outbreak of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus among patients in New Jersey healthcare facilities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported.  Candida Auris -- most common in hospitals and nursing homes -- has been found in more than 100 people in New Jersey, with another 22 infections suspected.  New York has seen more than 300 cases, while there have been 144 cases in Illinois,  most in Chicago. The overwhelming majority of cases in the United States have been in these three states, according to CDC figures.  The CDC beli…

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by Paul Milo
Events
Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark
Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday At Branch Brook Park In Newark The 43rd-annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Newark's Branch Brook Park, celebrating the spring bloom of the park's thousands of cherry blossom trees, begins Saturday with a bike race beginning at 7 a.m. A number of events follow throughout the rest of the month.  Hundreds of thousands of visitors, including visitors from as far as Japan,  are drawn to the festival to witness the blossoming of the trees' light pink and white leaves. The trees line walkways threading throughout the 360-acre park.  “The natural beauty of the cherry blossoms has been attracting…

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by Paul Milo