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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-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 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…
1,900 Remain Without Power In Mercer County
Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without power Monday morning, Feb. 17, after wind gusts of nearly 70 mph over the weekend.
According to the PSE&G outage center, the following areas were in the dark as of 7:50 a.m:
Burlington County: 2,400
Camden County: 787
Mercer County: 1,900
According to JCP&L, the same was true for the following customers:
Hunterdon County: 2,075
Mercer County: 787
Middlesex County: 3,236
Monmouth County: 6,384
Morris County: 1,600
Ocean County: 3,300
Restoration times are varied.
The highest wind gust in the state was 71 mph, …
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter Mercer County: 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
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…
