8 Shot, Including 4 Children, During July 4 BBQ In Coney Island: NYPD 8 Shot, Including 4 Children, During July 4 BBQ In Coney Island: NYPD
8 Shot, Including 4 Children, During July 4 BBQ In Coney Island: Nypd Eight people — including four children — were shot during a Fourth of July family barbecue in Coney Island when a gunman opened fire from outside a courtyard, New York City police said. The mass shooting happened Saturday, July 4, at a residential courtyard in Coney Island, where family members had gathered to celebrate the holiday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a press conference. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown man dressed entirely in black walked up to the fence line surrounding the courtyard and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the area on foot. …
VIDEO: Man In Wheelchair Rescued From Braddock Park Lake VIDEO: Man In Wheelchair Rescued From Braddock Park Lake
Video: Man In Wheelchair Rescued From Braddock Park Lake A man in a wheelchair was rescued after falling into the lake at Braddock Park in North Bergen on Sunday, July 5, according to video shared by HudPost. The clip shows multiple emergency responders pulling the man from the water on a stretcher. HudPost reported that bystanders jumped into the lake to help after his wheelchair entered the water. It was not immediately clear how the man ended up in the lake. An unconfirmed report indicated he may have accidentally activated his wheelchair before entering the water. Daily Voice has reached out to the Hudson County Sheriff's Office for det…
Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing
Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing A days-long stretch of extreme heat is over, but more severe weather is on the way. Click here for a new, updated story - Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will trigger separate rounds of storms capable of producing damaging winds, lightning, torrential rain, and localized flooding. A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will start to break a dangerous, days-long heat dome. AccuWeather AccuWeather says the stormy transition will run through Tuesday, Jul…
Breaching Whale Sinks NJ Fire Boat During July 4 Marine Patrol Breaching Whale Sinks NJ Fire Boat During July 4 Marine Patrol
Breaching Whale Sinks NJ Fire Boat During July 4 Marine Patrol A breaching whale struck a Carteret fire boat during a Fourth of July marine patrol, causing catastrophic damage and forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel within seconds, officials said. The incident happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, as Carteret Fire Department Marine Unit 2 was returning to waters after conducting a regional marine security detail for the Port of New York and New Jersey, Mayor Dan Reiman said. The whale surfaced beneath the stern of the boat south of the Arthur Kill at the mouth of Raritan Bay. The impact caused catastrophic damage, and the…
Did 'Bunch Of Thugs' Cause Police Horse To Slip On Wildwood Boardwalk? Did 'Bunch Of Thugs' Cause Police Horse To Slip On Wildwood Boardwalk?
Did 'Bunch Of Thugs' Cause Police Horse To Slip On Wildwood Boardwalk? A video showing a police horse falling on the Wildwood boardwalk is gaining traction online and fueling debate over what caused the incident. The one-minute clip, shared by Jersey Coast Emergency News on Sunday, July 5, is captioned: "A bunch of thugs attacked a police horse on the Wildwood Boardwalk last night." The video appears to show a group of young men following behind and mimicking the horse as officers escort it along the boardwalk. Moments later, a second police horse, partially out of frame, suddenly loses its footing and falls. It is not clear from the video what caused the hor…
Paramus Declares State Of Emergency After July 4 Storm Batters Bergen County Paramus Declares State Of Emergency After July 4 Storm Batters Bergen County
Paramus Declares State Of Emergency After July 4 Storm Batters Bergen County Paramus declared a local state of emergency Sunday, July 5, as Bergen County crews continued clearing storm damage from a powerful Fourth of July storm that sparked fires, toppled trees, downed power lines and left thousands without electricity (scroll for a list of town-by-town outages). Mayor Chris DiPiazza announced the emergency Sunday afternoon as borough crews worked to restore roads and utilities: "I can promise residents that we have the best men and women working overtime to get our borough back to what we know and love. Most important, no injuries related to this storm have oc…
Soccer Shocker: Suspended Team USA Star Cleared To Play In World Cup Vs. Belgium Soccer Shocker: Suspended Team USA Star Cleared To Play In World Cup Vs. Belgium
Soccer Shocker: Suspended Team USA Star Cleared To Play In World Cup Vs. Belgium The US men’s national team just got the kind of World Cup break that can change a knockout game. Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday, July 6, according to multiple reports. Fox Sports reported on Sunday, July 5 that FIFA cleared the way for Balogun to play, with multiple sources confirming the decision. The Athletic first reported the decision. The ruling is a major boost for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. Balogun leads the US with three goals in the tournament and scored the winner in the team’s Round of 32 victory…
ID Of NJ Man Killed In Freak Storm Crash Released ID Of NJ Man Killed In Freak Storm Crash Released
ID Of NJ Man Killed In Freak Storm Crash Released Police have released details and the name of the victim killed in a freak accident during the Friday, July 3 storm. Jared C. Hirschowitz, 41, died when a large tree limb crashed onto his moving vehicle on Raritan Road near Quimby Lane at approximately 8:08 p.m., Scotch Plains Police Chif David Lavery said. Hirschowitz was driving a silver 2023 Kia wagon eastbound on Raritan Road during a brief but intense storm when high winds caused the large limb to snap and fall onto the hood and windshield of his vehicle, the chief said. The vehicle then veered off the road, struck a bush and…
Heartbreak After Newark Mom, Teacher Dies At 33 Heartbreak After Newark Mom, Teacher Dies At 33
Heartbreak After Newark Mom, Teacher Dies At 33 A Newark teacher and devoted mother is being remembered after her death at 33, as loved ones rally to support the young son she leaves behind. Julianny Lantigua, affectionately known as "Juju," died on Thursday, July 2. She was a fourth-grade teacher at the Park Elementary School in Newark. "Ms. Lantigua was a caring educator, a devoted mother, and a cherished member of the Park Elementary family," the school said in a Facebook tribute. "Her kindness, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of so many students, families, and colleagues, and she will be deeply missed." A GoFundMe …
Dangerous Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Sentenced In MD Victims Want To Be Heard Dangerous Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Sentenced In MD Victims Want To Be Heard
Dangerous Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Sentenced In MD Victims Want To Be Heard A heavily tattooed fugitive once captured in Texas after a four-state manhunt, who then went back on the run after being released from custody in Pennsylvania in May, has been recaptured and sentenced, according to information shared with Daily Voice and newly filed court records. Kevin James Kistler, 35, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, was released Monday, May 18, with the understanding that he would surrender himself to authorities in Cecil County, Maryland, according to information provided to Daily Voice by a person familiar with the ongoing cases. Instead,  fugitive warrants were iss…
15K Without Power In Bergen County Following Storms 15K Without Power In Bergen County Following Storms
15K Without Power In Bergen County Following Storms A 41-year-old driver was killed in Scotch Plains when a fast-moving but powerful storm tore across New Jersey on Friday evening, July 3, one of two back-to-back storms that triggered dozens of incidents and left tens of thousands across the state without power by Sunday morning. The storm sparked dozens of emergency calls, pulling first responders away from Fourth of July celebrations with their families.  As of Sunday morning, JCP&L had reported 84,719 customers without power, while PSE&G reported approximately 28,200 outages, leaving nearly 113,000 customers in the dark …
Delta July 4th Flight Hit By Firework On Final Approach: 'A Big Bang,' Pilot Says Delta July 4th Flight Hit By Firework On Final Approach: 'A Big Bang,' Pilot Says
Delta July 4th Flight Hit By Firework On Final Approach: 'A Big Bang,' Pilot Says An Independence Day flight came with a jolt no one expected. Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport around 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 4, after its pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft just before landing, the FAA said. The flight had departed from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. The FAA said it will investigate. The aircraft was on final approach when the crew radioed the tower. The plane was about 200 to 250 feet above the ground at the time, ABC7 Chicago reported, citing air traffic …