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Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved
Helder Martins, 45, is being remembered as a loving father, son and brother.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the family. As of Wednesday, April 26, more than $13,000 has been raised.
Martins died in a motorcycle accident in Kearny on Friday, April 14. Born in Portugal, he came to the United States in 1996, living in Belleville, before moving to Newark. He worked as a foreman at JR Cruz Construction in Aberdeen and belonged to the Mondego Motorcycle Club in Kearny.
"He lives behind many broken hearts," Marina Rodrigues said. "Helder's life was shortened while doing somethi…
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been arrested for taking nearly $75,000 for a construction project then blowing it in Atlantic City, a new boat and a new car, authorities said.
An investigation into Richard A. Smith Jr., of Williamstown, began in December 2021, after a Riverton resident told police that Smith, who owns Beyond Renovations LLC, took two payments for wok on an addition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw said.
Instead of doing the work, Smith used the money to visit Atlantic City casinos to play in a poker tournament, …
Morristown Gets First New Hotel In Four Decades
Construction will begin within the next six months on the Cambria Hotel and Suites -- Morristown's first new hotel in 40 years, reports say.
Property owner Sunstone Hotels Morristown, LLC, was approved last week for construction at the location between Bank and Market Streets, DailyRecord reports.
The Cambria Hotel and Suites, described as a “boutique hotel,” features 114 guest rooms, valet parking, a fitness center, a 2,500-square-foot restaurant and lounge as well as ground-level retail space.
The seven-story project will also have 1,500 square feet of conference rooms in addition…