Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race New York City voters are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, June 24, in a high-stakes Democratic primary that could end with history in the making. In a surprise twist, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive Assemblyman from Queens, has pulled ahead of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the latest polling—setting up what could be a stunning upset in the nation’s largest city. A final independent survey by PIX11 News, Emerson College, and The Hill shows Mamdani edging out Cuomo in the last round of a ranked-choice simulation, 52% to 48%, thanks to strong second- and third-choice support. The r…
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat ‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Morris County In Record-Breaking Heat A broken utility pole was expected to leave thousands without electricity in Morris County — on what locals are calling the hottest day of the year, authorities said. The Montville Township Police Department said on Tuesday morning, June 24, that JCP&L is planning an emergency power cut that may affect about 2,200 residents. The outage was not scheduled in advance, police said. “This wasn’t a planned event,” the department said. “It is a broken pole.” Frustrated residents voiced concerns online, with one writing, “And they do this on the hottest day of the year! Gotta love JCP&L.” …
Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp
Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp One Jersey City food truck is proving that top-tier sushi doesn’t have to come from a sit-down restaurant—or even have walls. Wisp Express landed the No. 75 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Food Trucks of 2025, a national list released in honor of National Food Truck Day on June 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WISP焱 (@wispexpress) The annual roundup celebrates “the most drool-worthy, finger-licking, lip-smacking, chef-driven food trucks that Yelpers are raving about,” according to Yelp.  While the list is dominated by Hawaiian ve…
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Before there were boy bands, there was Bobby Sherman. The soft-spoken heartthrob with the easy smile and million-selling records, who captured the shrieks of a generation and later traded the spotlight for a paramedic badge, has died at age 81 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news Tuesday, June 24, on the Instagram account of actor John Stamos, who was a friend of Sherman's. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote ahead of Poublon's comments. Sherman is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six g…
'Why Are You Stopping Me?' Motorcyclist Leads Wild Chase Through Bergen County Yards, Cops Say 'Why Are You Stopping Me?' Motorcyclist Leads Wild Chase Through Bergen County Yards, Cops Say
'Why Are You Stopping Me?' Motorcyclist Leads Wild Chase Through Bergen County Yards, Cops Say A 34-year-old Bergen County man is facing charges after police say he led officers on a wild motorcycle chase through streets and lawns. East Rutherford Police Sgt. Rubino attempted to stop a motorcycle with an unclear license plate on Paterson Avenue on Saturday, June 21, according to East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone. Instead of pulling over, the operator, later identified as Jorge Malndonado-Perez, 34, “refused to stop and continued traveling on Paterson Avenue,” Yannacone said. At one point, the driver turned around and yelled, “Why are you stopping me?” police said. In an ef…
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say
ICE Arrests 11 Iranians As Sleeper Cell Threat 'Never Higher,' Feds Say A sniper. A convicted felon with Hezbollah ties. A U.S. citizen who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE officers. These are just some of the 11 Iranians arrested in a sweeping weekend operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal officials announced. The coordinated enforcement effort, which unfolded across eight states, was part of what DHS officials described as a proactive mission to "get the worst of the worst out" of American communities. “Under Secretary Noem, DHS has been full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists and violent extremists th…
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops A 42-year-old man told police he awoke to his girlfriend pointing a gun at his head and claiming she was Lucifer and that they needed to kill the neighbors before allegedly setting their home on fire, authorities said. Megan Dunkin, 31, of Harwinton, turned herself in to police on Tuesday, June 24. She faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, according to the Connecticut State Police. The ordeal began on June 12, when Dunkin’s partner said she started rambling and running around their home, an arrest warrant stated. He later found her burning a hole in a shower curtain while …
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Are Thinking Twice About Traveling, Especially Overseas Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Are Thinking Twice About Traveling, Especially Overseas
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Are Thinking Twice About Traveling, Especially Overseas Something’s giving American travelers pause — and it’s not just the price of plane tickets. A majority of US travelers say they’re feeling a surge of anxiety at the thought of leaving the country, with many now reconsidering international trips altogether.  That’s according to new survey data showing that while most Americans are still planning to travel, many are doing so with a growing sense of unease — especially when it comes to going abroad. A Talker Research poll of 2,000 US travelers found that 94 percent traveled domestically in the past year, but only 28 percent ventured over…
‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup ‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup
‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup The State Fair Meadowlands, one of New Jersey’s biggest summer events, is taking a two-year hiatus to make way for soccer. The fair, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, will not return until Summer 2027, organizers announced.  The decision comes at the request of MetLife Stadium, which is hosting nine FIFA Club World Cup matches this summer, including the semifinals and final, and eight FIFA World Cup games in 2026, including the World Cup final. “We will be reimagining our fair to make it bigger, better, and more family-friendly than ever,” fair officials said. But longtime …
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ has dropped Showtime from the name of its top-tier plan in the latest move by a streaming platform to rebrand in an increasingly crowded market. Paramount Global said that "Paramount+ with Showtime" was officially renamed "Paramount+ Premium" on Monday, June 23. The tweak removes the ad-free tier's association with the premium TV network that's the home of popular shows like "Californication," "Dexter," "Homeland," and "Yellowjackets." The change is only a rebrand, with the $12.99/month plan's offerings remaining the same. "Since we recently introduced a sampling of Showtim…
First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms
First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms Tropical Storm Andrea has spun to life in the open Atlantic, becoming the first named system of the 2025 hurricane season. The storm, which formed late Tuesday morning, June 24, is churning hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda and is expected to weaken as early as Wednesday, June 25.  The National Hurricane Center posted an update at 11 a.m. AST confirming Andrea’s formation, but emphasized that the system poses no threat to land. “Andrea has formed in the Atlantic,” the agency posted. “It is forecast to weaken and dissipate on Wednesday as it remains over the open ocean.” And…
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon is aiming to expand its fastest forms of delivery to thousands of rural communities and other underserved areas. The online retail giant has launched its latest effort to expand same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 smaller communities by the end of 2025, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. It's part of Amazon's $4 billion investment to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. The move hopes to cater to shoppers further away from big-box stores who face limited product choices and slower delivery windows. "Everybody loves fast delivery," …
Secrets Of Universe Revealed In Stunning Images From Powerful New Telescope Secrets Of Universe Revealed In Stunning Images From Powerful New Telescope
Secrets Of Universe Revealed In Stunning Images From Powerful New Telescope They’ve turned on the sky. That’s the effect of the first images unveiled from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory — a next-generation deep-space facility perched high atop Cerro Pachón in Chile.  The observatory, funded by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Energy’s Office of Science, released its inaugural imagery Monday, June 23, showcasing stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena on a jaw-dropping scale. In just over 10 hours of test observations, the observatory captured millions of galaxies, thousands of asteroids, and a staggering sweep of the Milky Way. But this i…
Passaic Man Exposes Himself Lying On Sidewalk In Front Of Child In Clifton, Police Say Passaic Man Exposes Himself Lying On Sidewalk In Front Of Child In Clifton, Police Say
Passaic Man Exposes Himself Lying On Sidewalk In Front Of Child In Clifton, Police Say A Passaic man was arrested Friday, June 13, after police say he exposed himself and committed a lewd act in public view of a child and multiple witnesses in Clifton. Clifton Police say that around 12:36 p.m., an officer working a traffic control job for a utility contractor was approached by a witness who reported seeing a man lying on the sidewalk with his genitals exposed, performing a lewd act, Clifton PD Lt. Robert Anderson said. The complainant was accompanied by a small child, police said, and several other adults and juveniles were present in the area at the time, Anderson said.…
Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In NJ Goes Viral Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In NJ Goes Viral
Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In NJ Goes Viral Adam Sandler is starting to become a fixture in New Jersey. The actor who recently filmed “Happy Gilmore 2” in the Garden State was recently spotted playing basketball at Rand Park Montclair in a TikTok that has gone viral. @saevista This my second time seeing bro lol really a legend #adamsandler #newjersey #nyc #fyp #foryou #fypシ ♬ original sound - {^~^} The video, which has 1.1 million views in just two days, shows the Sandman can really hoop, including faking a shot and driving to the basket for the easy two. He wears his standard pickup basketball out fit of bright colored sh…
Owner Of Popular Bergen County Restaurant John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys' Owner Of Popular Bergen County Restaurant John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys'
Owner Of Popular Bergen County Restaurant John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys' John J. Iachetti Sr., the founder of Iachetti’s Kitchen in Glen Rock and proud father of four, died suddenly on Friday, June 20, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Memorial Home website. He was 60 years old. John's passing was announced in a statement on the Iachetti's Kitchen website: "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved John Iachetti—husband, father, friend, and the heart behind Iachetti’s Kitchen. "John poured his soul into everything he did—especially his food, his family, and the community he loved so deeply. What started as a dream became…
Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire
Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Hours after Israel and Iran accused each other of violating a ceasefire he helped broker, a clearly frustrated President Trump lashed out at both nations. Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday morning, June 24 before departing for a NATO conference in the Netherlands he was not happy with either Israel or Iran, and drove home the point by using a four-letter profanity on live television he had not said publicly before. "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f--- they’re doing," Trump said. President Trump on I…
Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years
Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years Renting forever. Working less. Living with robots. That’s the vision many Americans have for the year 2065. A new survey asked 2,000 adults to imagine what life could look like four decades from now. The predictions suggest a future shaped more by practicality and technology than luxury or tradition. Among the most striking forecasts: Twenty-five percent of respondents said they expect to rent for life, and only 35 percent of non-homeowners believe they’ll ever own property.  As for the price tag? The average home is expected to cost more than $680,000 — about $270,000 higher than to…
Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says
Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says Walmart will pay $10 million and change its money transfer practices after federal regulators said the company let scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from Americans. Walmart agreed to the payout in a settlement, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday, June 20. The agency's three commissioners unanimously approved the final order. The FTC accused the retail giant of allowing fraudsters to misuse its wire transfer services between 2013 and 2018. "Electronic money transfers are one of the most common ways that scammers tell consumers to send them money, be…
Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own
Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own The night before he died, Octavio Gonzalez was more full of life than ever. He spent the evening laughing with one of his closest friends, Ahmad Oloumi, who said nothing seemed out of the ordinary. “He was no different,” Oloumi said. “His typical jovial self.” Which is why the news of Gonzalez’s sudden passing the next day, Sunday, June 22, came as such a shock. Now, in the wake of his death, Oloumi and Ridgewood’s Dads’ Night, a nonprofit made up of fathers from two of the village’s elementary schools, have launched a GoFundMe to support Gonzalez’s wife, April, and their children, M…
Scammers Are Posing As Job Recruiters To Steal Money, Info Scammers Are Posing As Job Recruiters To Steal Money, Info
Scammers Are Posing As Job Recruiters To Steal Money, Info They promise dream jobs, fat paychecks, and easy work-from-home gigs. But instead of landing a position, job seekers are getting played. Recruitment scams are surging as fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information from people hunting for work, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), job site FlexJobs and reporting from CBS News. The schemes vary, but the red flags are consistent: unverified recruiters reaching out on WhatsApp or Gmail, upfront requests for money, and vague but lucrative job offers requiring little to no experience. Som…
Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher' Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher'
Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher' Federal officials are warning that the threat of Iranian sleeper cells inside the United States has surged following US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Sleeper cells are spies or terrorists who remain inactive in the US or other Western nations until ordered to act. Intelligence officials say Iran has long relied on this tactic to advance plots against foreign targets. A memo sent Saturday, June 21 by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, obtained by NewsNation and also reported by sister outlet The Hill, states that “thousands of Iranian nationals hav…
Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals
Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals For many Americans, the best part of vacation might come before the bags are even packed. New research finds that two-thirds of travelers say the anticipation of a trip is just as satisfying, or even better, than the getaway itself. While most say nothing tops being at the destination, 28 percent say planning the trip is the most enjoyable stage.  The worst? Coming home. A full 78 percent say the journey back is the lowest point of the experience. That emotional crash has a name — “post-vacation funk” — and for some, it hits before the trip even ends.  About one in 10 feel it c…
Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack
Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack President Donald Trump said Iran gave the United States advance notice before launching what he called a “very weak” missile strike on US forces in the Middle East, and suggested the conflict may now be winding down. In a Truth Social post Monday afternoon, June 23, Trump said Iran fired 14 missiles at Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar earlier in the day. It's home to about 10,000 US troops, serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command, and is the largest American military installation in the Middle East.  Thirteen were knocked down, and one was "set free," Trump …
Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police
Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police A Suffolk County legislator and retired detective was stalked outside his Northport home by a man who repeatedly showed up in a pickup truck to intimidate his family, authorities said. Joshua Smith, 47, of Kings Park, was arrested on Indian Head Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to Suffolk County Police. Between Sunday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 18, Smith allegedly parked a white 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck in Legislator Robert Trotta’s driveway multiple times and revved the engine, police said. Trotta reported the unsettling activity to police on Wednesday…
Man Threatened To Assassinate Kamala Harris On TikTok: Feds Man Threatened To Assassinate Kamala Harris On TikTok: Feds
Man Threatened To Assassinate Kamala Harris On TikTok: Feds A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate a former presidential candidate in a series of disturbing TikTok comments, federal authorities announced on Monday, June 23. Steven Hartford, 37, of Shippensburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, June 18, for repeatedly posting violent threats under the username “thealex13one13,” according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus. The threats began on July 21, 2024, after a media outlet posted a 17-second video of the female political figure with a caption asking if she might be the next Democratic nominee, the inve…
Prolific NJ Soccer Coach, Teacher Joseph Colodne Dies Suddenly, 46 Prolific NJ Soccer Coach, Teacher Joseph Colodne Dies Suddenly, 46
Prolific NJ Soccer Coach, Teacher Joseph Colodne Dies Suddenly, 46 Multiple New Jersey school and soccer communities are mourning the sudden loss of Joseph “Joe” Colodne, a longtime educator and coach known for his passion, mentorship, and heart. Colodne, of Fanwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, loved ones announced. He was a history teacher at Plainfield High School and an assistant women’s soccer coach at Kean University. “Joe was so many things,” said Kean women’s soccer head coach Brian Doherty. “A great coach, great mentor, great friend and more than that, just a great person.” “He was more than just a coach in our program. He was an educato…
MASS CASUALTY: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say MASS CASUALTY: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say
Mass Casualty: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say Paterson’s graduation ceremonies turned dangerous Monday, June 23, when more than 150 people were treated for heat-related illnesses at Hinchliffe Stadium, city officials said. “The event was formally declared a mass casualty incident by the incident commander due to the overwhelming number of casualties relative to available EMS resources,” Deputy Fire Chief Jason Macones tells Daily Voice. During the first graduation ceremony, emergency crews treated approximately 50 people and transported 9 to area hospitals, Macones said. During the second ceremony, crews treated approximately 100 more…
Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats
Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, even as officials in both countries were issuing evacuation alerts and warning of additional strikes. Trump posted the statement on Truth Social at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday, June 23. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” he wrote. The mess…