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NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG
NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG A 39-year-old Ocean County man was arrested and charged on Friday, Feb. 28 with trying to lure young children for sexual activity, authorities said. On Friday, Feb. 7,  an undercover law enforcement officer purporting to be an adult male with access to a 6-year-old girl was contacted on an online platform by a user, later identified as Daniel Dagostino, of the platform, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The undercover officer and the other user moved their conversation to a messaging app, where the undercover mentioned he had access to an 8-year-old girl and a 10-year-old gir…
Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Feds Crush NY-NJ iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees
Feds Crush Ny-nj iPhone Heist Ring That Hijacked Tracking Data, Bribed Employees Thirteen members of an international crime ring that stole thousands of iPhones and electronics from FedEx and other carriers across the U.S. have been charged in New Jersey, authorities announced. The network, which operated from the Bronx to the Dominican Republic, used hacked tracking data, bribed store employees, and organized package theft to steal millions of dollars worth of devices, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. The crew used computer scripts to scrape tracking data from FedEx and a major U.S. cellular provider, court documents say. Bribed retail employees (including some …
NJ Security Guard Guilty Of Hitting Homeless Shoplifter With Cop Car: Prosecutor NJ Security Guard Guilty Of Hitting Homeless Shoplifter With Cop Car: Prosecutor
NJ Security Guard Guilty Of Hitting Homeless Shoplifter With Cop Car: Prosecutor A 57-year-old Rutherford Family Dollar security guard was convicted on Wednesday, Feb. 26 of hitting a shoplifter with a police car, authorities said. Frederic Parisi was convicted of aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and impersonating police officer for the 2020 incident which left the victim, Hector Rodriguez with life-threatening injuries, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. On Friday, March 13, 2020, Parisi, a security guard at the Family Dollar store at 131 Clinton Ave. chased Rodriguez in a police car, struck him with the vehicle and then sprayed him in …
Ross Dress For Less Opening New North Jersey Store With Big Discounts Ross Dress For Less Opening New North Jersey Store With Big Discounts
Ross Dress For Less Opening New North Jersey Store With Big Discounts Shoppers will soon have another destination for deep discounts when a major off-price retailer opens in Somerset County. Ross Dress for Less will open its store in Watchung on Saturday, March 8. The new 25,000-square-foot store will be located in the Watchung Square Mall Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Route 22 and Gray Street, bringing more budget-friendly fashion and home goods to the area. Ross, known for offering name-brand apparel, accessories, footwear, and home decor at significantly lower  prices than department stores, is expanding its footprint in New Jersey. …
'Project Runway' Fashion Designer From NJ Penned Heartbreaking Final Facebook Post 'Project Runway' Fashion Designer From NJ Penned Heartbreaking Final Facebook Post
'Project Runway' Fashion Designer From NJ Penned Heartbreaking Final Facebook Post Sha’Vi Lewis, a New Jersey native and contestant on Season 18 of "Project Runway," has died, his family confirmed. Lewis, a fashion designer known for his bold, creative designs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, according to a Facebook post by his aunt. He was 34 years old. MY FABULOUS TALENTED NEPHEW Sha'Vi Lewis IS GONE FROM THIS PLACE. I WON'T HEAR HIS GREETINGS TO ME ANYMORE "HEY AUNTIE... Posted by Deirdra DivaDoll Elkerson on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Born Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr., Lewis was raised in Hillside, where he de…
Anthony Knox Breaks His Silence Anthony Knox Breaks His Silence
Anthony Knox Breaks His Silence New Jersey's top-seeded 126-pound wrestler, Anthony Knox, has broken his silence after being disqualified from the state tournament following a weekend brawl, calling the situation “unfortunate” but vowing to move forward. Knox, a three-time state champ and senior at Saint John Vianney, was disqualified after an investigation into a Saturday, Feb. 22, altercation at Collingswood High School, according to NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire. “I have determined that the disqualified student-athlete violated both the Association’s sportsmanship policy and its disqualification rule for le…
New Jersey's Top Wrestler Disqualified From State Championships Following Brawl New Jersey's Top Wrestler Disqualified From State Championships Following Brawl
New Jersey's Top Wrestler Disqualified From State Championships Following Brawl Anthony Knox, one of New Jersey's top wrestlers, has been disqualified from the state tournament following a weekend brawl, according to NJSIAA officials. NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire released a statement Tuesday, Feb. 25 saying the top-seeded 126-pound Saint John Vianney grappler was disqualified as the result of an investigation into the Saturday, Feb. 22 incident at Collingswood High School "I have determined that the disqualified student-athlete violated both the Association’s sportsmanship policy and its disqualification rule for leaving the bench area during an altercatio…
Suspended Attorney Stole Clients Cash In NJ, PA Real Estate Scam: DA Suspended Attorney Stole Clients Cash In NJ, PA Real Estate Scam: DA
Suspended Attorney Stole Clients Cash In NJ, PA Real Estate Scam: DA A suspended real estate attorney is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, prosecutors announced on Monday, Feb. 24. James "Jim" J. Vassallo Jr., 55, of Voorhees, New Jersey, was arrested for misappropriating funds while handling a Downingtown, Pennsylvania, home purchase in early 2023, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said. Despite having his Pennsylvania law license suspended since August 2018, Vassallo allegedly continued to act as an attorney, taking money from his clients under false pretenses. The victims wired funds …
Speeding Fugitive Captured With $4K In Stolen Merch During Franklin Borough Traffic Stop: Cops Speeding Fugitive Captured With $4K In Stolen Merch During Franklin Borough Traffic Stop: Cops
Speeding Fugitive Captured With $4K In Stolen Merch During Franklin Borough Traffic Stop: Cops A 37-year-old New York fugitive was arrested last month in Sussex County and found with numerous stolen medication, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan 23, Luis Moure was pulled over by police in Franklin Borough after he was traveling at a high rate of speed and improperly passing vehicles on Route 23 South in Hamburg, Franklin Borough police said. A investigation revealed Moure had an outstanding extradition warrant from Virginia, police said. He was also found to be in possession of counterfeit currency and was sought by other New Jersey law enforcement agencies for using fake money and c…
100-Year-Old NJ Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies 100-Year-Old NJ Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies
100-Year-Old NJ Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies Vito Perillo, the 100-year-old mayor of a New Jersey borough, died on Sunday, Feb. 23, the borough announced. Perillo was first elected mayor of Tinton Falls in 2017, at the age of 93 and re-elected in 2021. He was the oldest mayor in the country.  We at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office are saddened by the recent news of the passing of Tinton Falls Mayor Vito... Posted by Monmouth County Clerk's Office on Monday, February 24, 2025 "Respected and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him, Mayor Perillo led with wisdom, kindness, and a deep sense of duty," …
NJ Corrections Officer Who Beat Inmate Learns Fate: OAG NJ Corrections Officer Who Beat Inmate Learns Fate: OAG
NJ Corrections Officer Who Beat Inmate Learns Fate: OAG A former New Jersey corrections officer was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday, Feb 21, after he admitted to admitted to assaulting a resident who died several days after the attack, authorities said. Giuseppe Mandara, a 55-year-old Brick Township resident had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Mandaran, an officer at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Woodbridge, admitted to attacking Darrell Smith in August 2019, while Smith was serving a 23-year sentence for kidnapping and aggravated assault on a poli…
NJ-Based Company Recalls Popular Chocolate Product Over Allergy Concern NJ-Based Company Recalls Popular Chocolate Product Over Allergy Concern
Nj-based Company Recalls Popular Chocolate Product Over Allergy Concern A packaging mistake could put certain consumers at risk. A popular chocolate treat sold in stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — and online — has been recalled due to a potentially serious allergen issue. Kayco, a Bayonne, New Jersey-based company, has issued a recall for Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos after discovering that some packages may actually contain milk chocolate — posing a risk for those with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity. The affected products were distributed nationwide between Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, and Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, with some units also sold …
NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
NJ Tops Nation For Highest Property Taxes, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NJ Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NJ
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NJ Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…
NJ Passes $1B In Sports Gambling Revenue, Atlantic City Remains Top Casino Hub Outside Vegas NJ Passes $1B In Sports Gambling Revenue, Atlantic City Remains Top Casino Hub Outside Vegas
NJ Passes $1B In Sports Gambling Revenue, Atlantic City Remains Top Casino Hub Outside Vegas The US sports betting industry shattered records in 2024, pulling in nearly $14 billion in revenue as more states embraced legal gambling. Sportsbooks brought home $13.71 billion in revenue in 2024, the American Gaming Association (AGA) said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That was up 25.4 percent from 2023. Americans legally bet $147.91 billion on sports, a 23.6 percent jump from 2023. More than 95 percent of those wagers were placed online, continuing a trend that has made mobile betting the dominant force in the industry. New York remained the top sports-betting marke…
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say A New Jersey woman and a teenage boy were caught attempting to steal a running vehicle in Hewlett while an infant sat in their getaway car, police said. Officers responded to a home on Seawane Road around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after a resident saw an unknown male inside his running vehicle, Nassau County police said. When confronted, the suspect fled in a white Hyundai driven by an unknown female. A canvass of the area led officers to the vehicle, where they arrested 19-year-old Melissa Maldonado of Clifton, NJ, and a male juvenile, authorities said. Police discovered Maldonado…
Family Fears Missing PA Teen Spotted In NJ, Wawa Possibly Sex Trafficked Family Fears Missing PA Teen Spotted In NJ, Wawa Possibly Sex Trafficked
Family Fears Missing PA Teen Spotted In NJ, Wawa Possibly Sex Trafficked A 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl vanished after slipping out of a bathroom window at home—and her family fears she may have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Authorities are urgently searching for Enci Wu, who goes by the name Aubrey, last seen in New Jersey and at a Wawa in Whitehall Township, officials announced. Wu, of Palmer Township, Easton, was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, after police responded to her home on the 2600 block of Stephens Street for a welfare check, according to the Palmer Township Police Department. Her family says she has now been missing for 39 days…
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport A Caribbean nation is celebrating the beginning of commercial flights from the island to the greater New York City area. The first United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica landed on Saturday, Feb. 15. The plane arrived at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), marking the start of weekly Saturday service between New Jersey and the country in the Lesser Antilles. Flights on a Boeing 737-700 depart Newark at 9:10 a.m. EST and arrive in Dominica at 2:39 p.m. AST. The return leg takes off at 3:45 p.m. AST, landing back in Newark at…
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Service A freight train derailed on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 16, suspending NJ Transit service, authorities said. At about 7 AM today we received reports of a train crash near the Train Station on Green Lane. Patrol officers... Posted by Township of Union NJ Police Department on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 At 7 a.m. a Conrail freight train derailed near Union Station in the Township of Union, NJ Transit said. Officers responded and found a train came off the tracks, Township of Union police said. No one was hurt and there were no hazardous materials on the train, police said. The …
NJ Families See Groceries Take Smallest Share Of Income In US, New Study Says NJ Families See Groceries Take Smallest Share Of Income In US, New Study Says
NJ Families See Groceries Take Smallest Share Of Income In US, New Study Says Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, NYPD
Utah Man Who Threatened To Shoot Up NY Synagogue Arrested In NJ: Report, Nypd A Utah man accused of making online threats against a prominent New York City synagogue was arrested in New Jersey over the weekend, according to the NYPD and ABC7. A spokesperson for the NYPD said an individual was arrested by the Port Authority Police Department on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel around 5:30 p.m. Friday. That suspect was identified as Luis Ramirez, 23,  by ABC7. Charges against Ramirez were pending. Ramirez posted one specific threat on X targeting Central Synagogue at Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street, police said. He wrote: "I WILL BE VISITING M…
Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations
Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations Turning Point, a well-loved breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot, is expanding its New Jersey presence with two new locations set to open in 2025. The Old Tappan (Bergen County) location set to open in Summer 2025, while the Montgomery (Somerset County) location will open in Fall 2025, according to the restaurant’s website. Turning Point, born in Little Silver in 1998, has 18 Garden State locations already.  Turning Point's Paramus location. Carla Romano An exact address for the new eateries has not been announced. Daily Voice has reached out to Turning Point for additional detail…
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
NJ's Education System Ranks Among Nation's Best In New Study: Find Out Why NJ's Education System Ranks Among Nation's Best In New Study: Find Out Why
NJ's Education System Ranks Among Nation's Best In New Study: Find Out Why Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
NJ Offers Opportunities For Singles, But There’s A Catch: See Why In New Study NJ Offers Opportunities For Singles, But There’s A Catch: See Why In New Study
NJ Offers Opportunities For Singles, But There’s A Catch: See Why In New Study The day after Valentine's Day is known to many as "Singles Awareness Day" and a new study is looking at which states are the best for single adults. New York was ranked second on WalletHub's 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Singles released on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Empire State only trailed Florida as a destination for single adults. The study rated each state based on factors like the share of single adults, dating affordability, and social opportunities. "Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining…
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Cranford Husband Sues Tour Company Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Cranford Husband Sues Tour Company
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari, Cranford Husband Sues Tour Company A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.  Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024. NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025 …
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper New Jersey’s latest snowstorm played favorites, dropping way more snow than expected in some spots while barely making an appearance in others, according to the National Weather Service (scroll all the way down to see totals by county). Forecasters had called for 4 to 6 inches across much of South Jersey Tuesday, Feb. 11, with Cape May and parts of Delaware expecting 6 to 8 inches. But by Wednesday morning, some towns were digging out from totals well beyond those estimates—while others were left wondering where winter went. Who Got Buried? Some towns saw their snow totals soar past expect…
Yacht Club Owner, NJ Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report Yacht Club Owner, NJ Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report
Yacht Club Owner, NJ Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report A New Jersey attorney and prominent yacht club owner is facing assault and battery charges in Miami for bloody assault involving a glass cup on New Year's Day, according to a news report by Local10 and court records. Miami-Dade court records confirm that Michael Lupolover, 43, was charged with assault and battery on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Citing a report from Miami Beach PD, Local10 says Lupolover approached another man at Queen Miami Beach around 1:10 a.m. and told him that he didn't belong there. He continuously approached the man and gave him the middle finger, eventually hitting …
Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List
Joann Closing NJ Stores Among 500 Locations Nationwide: See The List Joann is set to close more than half of its stores nationwide, marking a major contraction for the arts and crafts retailer as it navigates bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The Ohio-based chain, which operates about 800 locations, will shutter around 500 stores, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort as the company seeks to stabilize its finances following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. The spokesperson said the decision was "very difficult" but critical to Joann's future. "A careful a…
Driver Shot On I-95; Shooter Flees Into NJ: PA State Police Driver Shot On I-95; Shooter Flees Into NJ: PA State Police
Driver Shot On I-95; Shooter Flees Into NJ: PA State Police A driver was shot at on Interstate 95 in during rush hour, Pennsylvania State Police reported on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The incident occurred in Philadelphia near Exit 26: Aramingo/Betsy Ross around 8:16 a.m. when a 43-year-old man from Folcroft was traveling in the left lane. A silver Dodge sedan with tinted windows and a damaged rear bumper pulled alongside him, and an occupant fired a shot through his passenger-side window. The bullet exited through the front windshield, but the driver was unharmed. The suspect vehicle fled the scene speeding off towards New Jersey, and authorities are acti…
SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing
SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing As "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary, former cast member Joe Piscopo, a North Jersey native, is ready to tell his story. Piscopo, who was born in Passaic and grew up in North Caldwell, is signing copies of his new book, "Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. In the book, Piscopo talks about getting started in the New York standup scene where he befriended Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Gilbert Gottfried, according to a synopsis.  On SNL, he made millions laugh with his skits with Eddie Murph…