PSE&G Wants To Cut Gas Bills 5% This Fall For Nearly 2M NJ Customers PSE&G Wants To Cut Gas Bills 5% This Fall For Nearly 2M NJ Customers
PSE&G Wants To Cut Gas Bills 5% This Fall For Nearly 2M NJ Customers PSE&G is proposing a 5% reduction in residential gas heating bills for nearly 1.9 million New Jersey customers beginning Oct. 1, the utility announced Friday, June 5. The filing comes after what PSE&G described as a volatile winter natural gas market. Company officials said long-term planning and cost-management strategies have helped keep residential gas bills lower than those of other utilities in New Jersey and the surrounding region. New Jersey residents paid approximately $260 more in utilities last year, which, according to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, is more t…
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…
Hackensack Sues Its Own Insurer Over Ex-Police Chief Zisa Case Defense Costs: Read The Lawsuit Hackensack Sues Its Own Insurer Over Ex-Police Chief Zisa Case Defense Costs: Read The Lawsuit
Hackensack Sues Its Own Insurer Over Ex-Police Chief Zisa Case Defense Costs: Read The Lawsuit A long-running legal battle tied to former Hackensack Police Chief Ken Zisa has sparked a new lawsuit, with the City of Hackensack accusing its own insurance company of wrongfully refusing to cover defense costs (the suit is attached at the bottom of this news article). The city filed suit against Selective Insurance Company of America in Bergen County Superior Court on April 13, seeking reimbursement for past legal fees, future defense costs, and indemnification related to a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by Zisa. According to the complaint, Zisa filed the $30 million federal lawsuit…
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Bringing New Book Tour To Bergen County Barstool's Dave Portnoy Bringing New Book Tour To Bergen County
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Bringing New Book Tour To Bergen County Dave Portnoy is bringing his latest gamble to Bergen County. The Barstool Sports founder will appear at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. to promote his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." The event includes a signed copy of the book and a photo opportunity with Portnoy. Each attendee must purchase a book ticket, according to the bookstore. Portnoy, known to millions as "El Presidente," launched Barstool Sports in 2004 as a four-page newspaper distributed around Boston. More than two decades later, Barstool has grown into a media company with more than 300 employees a…
Popular North Jersey Lash Brand, Bonded Lash Bar expands with third location in East Hanover Popular North Jersey Lash Brand, Bonded Lash Bar expands with third location in East Hanover
Popular North Jersey Lash Brand, Bonded Lash Bar expands with third location in East Hanover EAST HANOVER, NJ — A rapidly expanding eyelash extension studio in New Jersey is making its debut in Morris County. Bonded Lash Bar has officially opened its newest location in East Hanover, NJ, bringing luxury eyelash extensions to 452 Ridgedale Avenue. The new studio marks the brand’s third location in North Jersey and is expected to become a go-to destination for clients searching for eyelash extensions in East Hanover, NJ, lash studios near Florham Park, and premium lash services in Morris County. Bonded Lash Bar is known for its elevated approach to eyelash extensions as it continues to…
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…
Off-Duty Cop From Firefighter Family Smashes Into Bloomingdale Home To Save 2 Dogs Off-Duty Cop From Firefighter Family Smashes Into Bloomingdale Home To Save 2 Dogs
Off-Duty Cop From Firefighter Family Smashes Into Bloomingdale Home To Save 2 Dogs An off-duty Bergen County police officer out for a walk with his wife became an unlikely hero Sunday, June 7, when he spotted smoke billowing from a neighboring Bloomingdale home and learned two dogs were trapped inside. Joe Kopacz, 34, was babysitting a friend's son when neighbors told him the animals were still in the house. The door was locked, no one was home, and time was running out. Kopacz searched the property for a way in and found a sledgehammer in a backyard shed. The 10-year Garfield police veteran and former volunteer firefighter with 14 years of service smashed through th…
YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report
YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report Matt Dolitsky, the YouTube star, who was convicted earlier this year of trespassing in New Jersey due to one of his videos, is now a free man. A New Jersey State Superior Court judge found him not guilty of trespassing last week, reversing the conviction he received from Sayreville Municipal Court. The judge found Dolitsky guilty of violating an ordinance and fined him $400. Dolitsky celebrated the verdict in a YouTube video. "This appeal was a huge victory for us, I am so happy, even though it was a huge financial burden," Dolitsky, who requested donations from users, said. "The entire or…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report 5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report Five people were injured in a random stabbing attack inside Penn Station in New York City — and a suspect is in custody, according to reports.  The attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the NJ Transit concourse inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub, ABC7 reported, citing FDNY officials.   One person suffered serious injuries, two people sustained moderate injuries, and two others were left with minor injuries, according to the outlet. All five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are expected to survive.  Authorities said the suspect, a 51…
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…
Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say
Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say A Paterson man was arrested less than an hour after a home invasion on the city's Eastside, authorities said. Paterson police responded at approximately 1:19 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, to a reported home invasion in the 300 block of Van Houten Street, according to the department. Officers secured the area and launched an investigation while detectives from the Major Crimes Division and members of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to assist, police said. Investigators developed information that led them to a suspect a short distance from the scene, authorities said. Rishee Jackson…
BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops
BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops What was supposed to be a trip to buy sneakers and grab Chick-fil-A ended in an armed robbery last month, according to police in Bergen County Christopher Sanchez-Fernandez, 20, of Harrison, was arrested in connection with the incident, which Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty said unfolded on Saturday, May 30, at approximately 7:33 p.m. near 1 DeKorte Park Plaza. The victim told officers he was picked up in Harrison by Sanchez-Fernandez and driven toward the Meadowlands with three other occupants in a gray BMW X3, according to police. The group was originally supposed to travel to Newport Centre …
American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery
American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery A family beer brand born in Brazil has landed in Bergen County after a decade-long dream, nearly 200 warehouse tours, and years of hands-on work by the son of one of its founding investors. Asturia Brewing Co. recently opened at 155 Lodi St. in Hackensack, bringing the tropical flavors and laid-back atmosphere of Brazil to a space that owner Nicolas Reis spent years imagining, and months helping build himself. Reis, 30, of North Arlington, opened the brewery with his sister, Natalia Reis, 28, and cousins Victoria Santos, 26, and Alice Santos, 19. The business traces its roots to Brazil, wh…
Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD
Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD A hiker at Washington Overlook Park had to be rescued after they broke their leg Saturday, June 6, authorities said. At 1:16 p.m., firefighters responded to the park and found the injured patient after hiking 1.5 miles, the West Amwell Fire Department said. Additional first responders went into the woods and established a staging area, cutting down several trees to facilitate passage, firefighters said. The patient was carried 200-yards before loaded onto a utility vehicle and transported to awaiting basic life support units, firefighters said. The condition of the patient is unknown.
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…
Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Paterson on Sunday night, June 7, authorities said. Paterson police responded at approximately 8:22 p.m. to Madison Avenue and Third Avenue on a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray said. Officers found the victim, an unidentified male, authorities said. The victim was taken to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene, authorities said. …
Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof
Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof A 52-year-old man was critically injured after falling from the roof of a home in Linden on Monday morning, June 8, police said. Linden police and firefighters responded at approximately 9:35 a.m. to the 1200 block of Bergen Avenue following reports of a medical emergency, police said. When first responders arrived, they determined the man had fallen from the roof of a two-story home. The victim was transported from the scene and then flown by medivac helicopter to University Hospital in Newark. He remained in critical condition.
New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week
New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week A long-awaited redevelopment next to Fair Lawn's Radburn train station is finally set to break ground this week. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 on Plaza Green, NJ Advance Media reports. The mixed-use development will bring a Sprouts Farmers Market, retail space and 145 age-restricted apartments to 22-01 Fair Lawn Ave. at Plaza Road. Developed by Sterling Properties and Danbro Properties, Plaza Green is designed as a transit-oriented community directly across from the Radburn station and Park-and-Ride, offering residents direct NJ TRANSIT access to New York City…
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance A family’s long-running heartbreak is again being shared in just a few words. Savannah Guthrie posted a new message to Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, as the search continues for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. The NBC "Today" co-anchor shared an image of a religious painting with the words, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Guthrie added her own message: “bring her home,” followed by a yellow heart. The post is drawing new attention to a case that has dragged on for more than four months. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on S…
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…
Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors
Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors A juvenile male was shot and killed in Elizabeth Friday, June 5, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., Elizabeth police responded to Florida Street and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. The identity and age of the boy were not provided. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Ocean County Prosecutor A 37-year-old Barnegat man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing his parents to death, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Michael Mulgrew previously pleaded guilty to murdering Eugene Mulgrew, 71 and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 11 a.m., Barnegat Township police responded to Lincoln Avenue and noticed Michael walking away from the residence, Billhimer said. Officers then noticed red staining on the front door of the residence and upon entry, found blood in various areas of the home, Billhimer said. As they en…
Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP
Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: Njsp A 31-year-old Phillipsburg man was hospitalized after he struck a bear on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Saturday, June 7, authorities said. At 11:21 p.m., troopers responded to Route 78 West in Clinton Township after a bear entered the roadway and was struck Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling west, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The motorcycle overturned and ejected the driver, Postorino said. The driver was  transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD
Armed Andover Motorcyclist Apprehended: Denville PD A 40-year-old armed Andover motorcyclist was arrested in Denville on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. At 5 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 46 after two motorcycles committed multiple violations, Denville police said. An investigation determined one of the motorcyclists, Kevin Fornarucci was armed with a weapon, police said. Police did not say what the weapon was. Officers also determined that he was operating the motorcycle without a valid driver’s license and had committed an unsafe lane change violation, police said,. Fornarucci was placed under arrest and char…
Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police
Wrong Way DWI Driver Arrested In Hanover Twp: Police A 28-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Hanover Township, authorities announced Saturday, June 6. At 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, officers noticed a stopped vehicle facing south in the northbound lane of North Jefferson Road, Hanover Township police said. Officers detected the odor of alcohol on the driver, Jorge Vasquez-Lopez and he was arrested for DWI following standardized field sobriety tests, police said. Lopez was charged with DWI and other traffic offenses, police said.
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach A day near the water ended with a discovery that has left investigators searching for answers. The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, was found in the surf along Hollywood Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, June 3, according to authorities. ABC News reported that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified Williams and said her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike. Two fishermen spotted the body at about 8 p.m. and alerted police, ABC News reported. CBS Miami reported that Williams was found near New Mexico Street an…
Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent
Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent A veteran voice in American journalism is being remembered for a career that stretched across continents, wars, politics, and human stories. Jim Wooten, a former ABC News senior correspondent, died on Thursday, June 4. He was 88. ABC News honored Wooten in a video tribute available here, noting that he joined the network in 1979 and spent decades reporting around the world. Show co-host Martha Raddatz remembered Wooten on ABC’s "This Week" on Sunday, June 7, saying he had long been a key part of the broadcast and had a distinctive command of language. Wooten reported from more than 40 cou…
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster A newsroom rupture is now spilling into public view. Scott Pelley detailed the chain of events that led to his firing from "60 Minutes" in a New York Times interview published Sunday, June 7. Pelley, 68, described the fallout at CBS News as deeply personal after 37 years at the network. He compared the "60 Minutes" staff to family and said the shock of seeing colleagues removed was difficult to process. He told The Times the emotions included “shock, dismay,” and said the bonds inside the program were unusually tight because staffers traveled, worked, and at times entered dangerous assignm…
NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops
NY Woman Suffered Paranoia Before Falling Into NJ Trash Chute At Luxury High-Rise: Cops A 25-year-old New York woman was suffering from what a witness described as "paranoia" before she entered a trash chute on the 14th floor of a Hackensack apartment building and became trapped several stories below, police said. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:03 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at 150 Main St., where Bergen County Communications received a 911 call reporting that a person had fallen into a garbage chute at a luxury apartment building, according to Hackensack police. Police said their investigation indicates the woman had ingested alcohol and a combination of narcotics before r…