Newly Minted Millionaire: Bergen County Lotto Player Hits Big Newly Minted Millionaire: Bergen County Lotto Player Hits Big
Newly Minted Millionaire: Bergen County Lotto Player Hits Big A Bergen County resident's decision to play NJ Lottery very much paid off. The winner of Jersey Cash 5 $1.4 million jackpot drawn on Thursday, April 20, recently came forward to their claim their prize. The player said he only plays NJ Lottery when the jackpot is more than $1 million. While going by Krauszer's in Park Ridge, they saw the jackpot was $1.4 million and knew they had to put some skin in the game.  The next day, the player saw a sign at Krauszer's noting a player had won the jackpot. The lottery player thought fast and pulled into a nearby Dunkin' where he opened the lotte…
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Bergen County Nets $50K Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Bergen County Nets $50K
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Bergen County Nets $50K A New Jersey lottery ticket sold in Fort Lee netted one lucky winner $50,000 in the drawing held on Wednesday, May 24. The ticket, which matched four of the five white balls and the Power Brawl, was sold at Garden State News.  The winning numbers were: 12, 21, 44, 50, and 58. The Red Power Ball number was 26. The Power Play was 3X.  The next Powerball drawing is Saturday, May 27, with a jackpot of $211,000,000.
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…
Two Bodies Recovered Off Jersey Beaches In May So Far Two Bodies Recovered Off Jersey Beaches In May So Far
Two Bodies Recovered Off Jersey Beaches In May So Far Two bodies have been recovered off of Jersey Shore beaches so far this month, authorities said. On Monday, May 22 at approximately 6 p.m., New Jersey State Police were notified that the body of a deceased white man was located roughly 1 mile offshore north of Sandy Hook, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a spokesman for the State Police. FDNY Marine Unit and the US Coast Guard arrived and recovered the body, Curry said. The deceased man had not been identified and this incident is under investigation, he said. There were no additional details. On Saturday, May 6, at approximately 3 p.m., a …
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K
Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold In Passaic County Nets $10K A New Jersey lottery ticket sold in Passaic County earned one lucky winner $10,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, May 23. A ticket matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball, winning the third-tier prize. The ticket was purchased at Damiano Pharmacy in Clifton. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 03, 10, 22, 65 and 66. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.  The next Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 26 will have a $169 million jackpot. 
Passaic County Man Killed In NC Plane Crash Passaic County Man Killed In NC Plane Crash
Passaic County Man Killed In NC Plane Crash A 68-year-old Passaic County man was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed in North Carolina over the weekend, authorities said. John M. Bofinger, of Hewitt, was the only person on board the single-engine Beechcraft 35 that crashed under unknown circumstances and then burst into flames Sunday afternoon, May 21, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.  The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating, the FAA said. 
NJ Theater Company Slams School Groups For Leaving 'School Of Rock' Show Due To Cursing NJ Theater Company Slams School Groups For Leaving 'School Of Rock' Show Due To Cursing
NJ Theater Company Slams School Groups For Leaving 'School Of Rock' Show Due To Cursing A couple school groups said gosh dangit. Two elementary school groups in Camden County walked out of “School of Rock”  over concerns about cursing and other inappropriate content in the popular musical. The mid-performance walkout drew criticism from the Ritz Theatre Company. In a Facebook post, the Ritz said that 172 students, teachers and chaperones — more than 70% of the audience — left a Wednesday, May 17 performance in Haddon Township. Class is now in session! Rock with us tonight for the opening of SCHOOL OF ROCK! Grab your tickets at RitzTheatreCo.org and get here tonight …
WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K From Car Wash WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K From Car Wash
WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K From Car Wash There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket worth $10,000 sold on Friday, May 19, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn. That ticket was purchased at Sunshine Food Store & Car Wash, 150 Blackhorse Pike, Mount Ephraim in Camden County. The winning numbers for the Friday, May 19, drawing were: 05, 11, 41, 44 and 55. The Gold Mega Ball was 14, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
Ariana Grande's Ex-BF, Former NJ Nets Kid Dancer Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say Ariana Grande's Ex-BF, Former NJ Nets Kid Dancer Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say
Ariana Grande's Ex-BF, Former NJ Nets Kid Dancer Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say A dance instructor who once dated singer and actress Ariana Grande and danced for the NJ Nets (before they became the Brooklyn Nets) is facing child sex crimes charges after exchanging sexual content with underage students, authorities said. Long Island’s Jordan Viscomi, 30, of Centereach, was arrested Wednesday, May 17, according to Suffolk County Police. According to investigators, he met and befriended two girls, ages 15 and 16, while they were dance students there. Over three days in April 2023, Viscomi engaged in live video chats and text messages with the teens, and exchanged sexual …
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Bergen County 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Bergen County
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Bergen County Did you feel it?  Some Bergen County residents reported being woken up by a 2.2 magnitude earthquake overnight. According to the United States Geological Survey, the minor quake originated near the border of Hastings-on-Hudson and Yonkers, NY, but could be felt in a several-mile radius just after 1:50 a.m. Friday, May 19. New Jerseyans shared their experiences on Twitter. I hope Springsteen writes a song about the New Jersey earthquake from his VIP hotel suite in Dublin. https://t.co/iUBSiYjgUD — Kokomoschmoe (@Kokomoschmoe) May 19, 2023 Just experienced my first New Jers…
Horseshoe Crabs Are Breeding All Over NJ Beaches (VIDEO) Horseshoe Crabs Are Breeding All Over NJ Beaches (VIDEO)
Horseshoe Crabs Are Breeding All Over NJ Beaches (VIDEO) It's that time of year when millions of horseshoe crabs breed along the Delaware Bay, authorities said. It’s the biggest concentration in the world, according to Matt Pelligrine, a naturalist at Cape May Point State Park. HORSESHOE CRABS It’s the third week of May, and here they come, millions of breeding horseshoe crabs. In fact the... Posted by New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Each female crab lays thousands of tiny green eggs in the sand, and following the crabs are vast flocks of small shorebirds and seagulls feasting on the e…
NJ Mom Of 7 Was Struck Dead By DUI Driver In PA: Police NJ Mom Of 7 Was Struck Dead By DUI Driver In PA: Police
NJ Mom Of 7 Was Struck Dead By DUI Driver In PA: Police A 36-year-old mom of seven and New Jersey native died when she was struck walking in a crosswalk last December in Harrisburg, PA. Six months later, police have determined that the driver responsible was both speeding and intoxicated when he struck her and another person. Nicole M. DeFalco, originally of Glen Ridge and most recently of Harrisburg, and another pedestrian were struck while using a marked cross walk at the intersection of South Cameron and Market streets around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, according to the police, DeFalco's obituary, and her social media.  DeFalco…
63 Workers Shortchanged At Bergen Restaurant, $301K Recovered By US Labor Dept. 63 Workers Shortchanged At Bergen Restaurant, $301K Recovered By US Labor Dept.
63 Workers Shortchanged At Bergen Restaurant, $301K Recovered By US Labor Dept. A restaurant in Fort Lee has been forced to pay more than $300,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 63 workers following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.. Aquarius Seafood Restaurant, which serves Cantonese food, violated the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime requirements, federal officials said. The restaurant paid employees a day rate regardless of the number of hours worked, used checks and cash to pay a semi-monthly salary to kitchen staff and failed to pay tipped employees time and a half for working overtime, the U.S. Department of Labor said. …