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Politics
Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic To Lead CDC
Another vaccine skeptic with New York ties could soon shape public health policy. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida congressman and physician Dave Weldon to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon was born on Long Island, in Amityville, and graduated from Stony Brook University in 1978 before earning his M.D. degree at the University of Buffalo in 1981. Earlier Report: Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services “In addition to being a medical doctor for 40 years, and an Ar…
Obituaries
Bernie Marcus, Billionaire Co-Founder Of The Home Depot From NJ, Dead At 95
Bernie Marcus, who helped found The Home Depot and grew up in Newark, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 95, the hardware chain announced. Born to Russian Jewish immigrants, Marcus dreamed of being a doctor while growing up in Newark, according to an obituary posted by The Home Depot. His family couldn't afford medical school, so he attended Rutgers University and received a degree in pharmacy, his obituary reads. Marcus worked for several companies before he became chairman of the board and president of Handy Dan Improvement Centers, according to his obituary. After getting fired from Ha…
News
Teacher Seen Assaulting Student In Disturbing Video Charged In Essex County: Cops
A West Orange teacher has been arrested for assaulting an 11-year-old student, authorities said. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne, has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault — a disorderly persons offense — following an incident on April 18, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said. Disturbing footage shared by Pix11 shows Spicer, a teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy on Valley Way, throwing the boy to the ground and holding him down with his own body weight. The outlet s…
Police & Fire
NJ Man Missing After Taking Bus To Upstate NY In February: Police
A 20-year-old New Jersey man is missing, last seen boarding a bus to the Adirondacks on Thursday, Feb. 29, authorities said. Adam Ishak, of Roxbury Township, left his home at 3 a.m. and boarded a bus from New York City to Saranac Lake that left at 7 a.m., Saranac Lake police said. The bus arrived in Saranac Lake at 2:25 p.m., police said. He left a note for his mother telling her he was going to the airport and not to worry, police said. Ishak is 5-foot-8 and weighs 120 lbs. with green eyes and brown hair. His mother said he is possibly on the autism spectrum, though he ha…
Lifestyle
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (
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NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism (@mikesrunwalkforautism) Fans loved seeing Kylie in th…
Obituaries
Christine Grogan, Wyckoff Resident, Dies After Three-Year ALS Battle
Christine Grogan, a 60-year-old Wyckoff resident, died on Sunday, Dec. 31, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. A special education teacher, Grogan worked as director of the Epic School in Paramus and for the Learners' Compass in Tenafly, according to her obituary. Grogan was devoted to helping people diagnosed with autism. Grogan was married to Christopher Grogan, a Glen Ridge police officer. The Glen Ridge Police Benevolent Association has established a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs. As of Friday, Jan. 5, more than $10,000 has been raised. On Sunday, December 31, 202…
Police & Fire
Teen Girl Found At High School After Hours-Long Search Of Watchung Reservation
A 14-year-old girl was found after an hours-long search across Union County. Sources tell Daily Voice that Sophia Hetrick was found at Watchung Hills High School, nearly seven miles from where she went missing, sometime around 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. The teen, who has autism, went missing around 3 p.m. while hiking with her family in the Loop Recreation area of Watchung Reservation, Union County officials said. A large-scale search was carried out, bringing a dive team and multiple agencies to the reservation. EMS 77 was sent to the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside to provide r…
Police & Fire
Six-Year-Old Newark Boy With Autism Missing: Police (
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Alimou Diallo, a 6-year-old Newark boy diagnosed with autism, has been missing since Monday morning, Sept. 18, police said. Diallo was last seen at 2 a.m. in his residence on the 600 block of Elizabeth Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Alimou was wearing a blue t-shirt and a white diaper. His mother noticed him missing at 5 a.m., Fragé said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Diallo is asked to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
Lifestyle
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor'
For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. Three of the women — all ages 60 to 75 and hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner — hail from New Jersey. They are: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury These accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to redisco…
News
NJ Boy With Autism Traumatized After Being Booted From Movie Theater Bathroom With Mom: Lawsuit
A Monmouth County mother is suing a local movie theater and its national holding company after police were called during what was supposed to be a special night out, her attorney says. Christine Gallinaro and her son, J.G., who has autism and is nonverbal, had tickets for Disney’s “Elemental” at Showtimes at Cinemark Hazlet 12 on June 16, according to the family's attorney, R. Armen McOmber. Trouble began when Gallinaro brought her son into the women's restroom with her for the second time that day, as the theater did not have family restrooms, leaving her with no other choice, according to…
Police & Fire
Parent's Worst Nightmare: Car Thief Steals Vehicle With NJ Child Still Inside, Reports Say
A family in Essex County experienced every parent's worst nightmare on Wednesday, July 5. The Irvington family's black Mercedes was stolen on Elmwood Avenue — their 7-year-old child inside, abc7 and CBS News report. The father had put his son, who was diagnosed with autism, in the vehicle when another man jumped behind the wheel and drove off, the outlet said citing police. The car was found several blocks away with the child inside and unharmed, according to reports. A suspect remains at large, according to reports. Irvington Police did not respond to Daily Voice's request for informatio…
Sports
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar
Like everyone else at the Jersey Shore, Jason Kelce was chugging beers — but at least he was doing it for a good cause. Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted his third annual Jersey Shore fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 28 at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising more than $380,000 for the charity. Kelce, who was joined by his brother Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won a beer-chugging contest, defeating a Philadelphia radio host by chugging a 30 oz. beer in 5.7 seconds. Jason Kelce defeats James Seltzer, finishing his 30oz …
News
Flo Rida's Son In ICU After 5-Story Fall From Jersey City Window, Mom Taking Legal Action
The mother of rapper Flo Rida's 6-year-old disabled son is taking legal action after the boy fell five stories from a window of their Jersey City building earlier this month, leaving him seriously injured. Alexis Adams claims building management was negligent and careless and did not install size guards on windows, causing her son, Zohar Dillard, to fall out onto the pavement below, according to court documents filed by Steven P. Haddad, of the Haddad law firm. Zohar DillardSteven P. Haddad Zohar, who was diagnosed with autism and a brain condition, suffered a shattered pelvis, left met…
News
Immigrant Seized By ICE For Deportation After Beating Young Fairview Man With Autism: Police
A Guatemalan immigrant illegally living in Fairview was seized by ICE agents after he beat a defenseless young man with autism, authorities said. Alexander Castellanos, 33, was initially sent to the Bergen County Jail on aggravated assault charges following his weekend arrest, records show. Fairview police said Castellanos punched the 20-year-old victim in the face, sending him to the hospital with was believed to be a broken nose. The victim obtained a temporary restraining order, they said, but that won't be necessary now. Within hours of being booked into the county lockup on aggravate…
News
FBI Mitigates Threat Against NJ Synagogues
The FBI has interviewed a suspect who allegedly made a broad threat to synagogues in New Jersey, mitigating them as of Friday, Nov. 4, law enforcement sources told multiple news outlets. The FBI's Newark office had no immediate update on the case, but the office of the New Jersey Attorney General — and the governor of the state — said that the threat against the Jewish community had been "mitigated." Sources said the suspect had autism and lives in New Jersey. He was bullied in the past and had anger at Jews, they said. But he told law enforcement he would not hurt anyone because he …
News
Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police
Eight people have been charged including a 14-year-old girl and at least one family member in the kidnapping, beating and killing of a 19-year-old man with autism, authorities said. Hayden Robert Garreffa, of Dilltown, PA, was found dead by state troopers in a wooded area of Brush Valley Township on Saturday, Oct. 22 around 4 a.m., according to a state police briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 25. His death was believed to be a homicide, according to state police citing the Indiana County coroner's office. The police think he was kidnapped, and beaten on the same day that he was kille…
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Extras Of All Ages Sought For Hollywood Movie Filming In New Jersey
Extras of all ages are being sought for a Hollywood movie being filmed in New Jersey. "Inappropriate Behavior" will be shooting through Oct. 14 in Jersey City. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Rainn Wilson and more, "Inappropriate Behavior" follows a married couple figuring out how to help their 11-year-old son with autism. Stand-ins are needed for the boy, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson; and a variety of other characters including a little girl, toddler, a middle aged couple, a mom, a toddler in a stroller, an elderly couple, an…
Police & Fire
Update
: Missing Warren County Man With Autism Found Safe, Police Say
UPDATE: Bechaud has been located and is safe, police have confirmed. ------------------------------- Seen him? Authorities have issued an alert for a Warren County man with autism who has been missing for several days. Robert Bechaud, 31, was last heard from by his family on Thursday, June 9 around 7:30 p.m., Mansfield Township Police said in a release on Monday, June 13. Bechaud has a slim build with a trimmed goatee and beard, short crew-style haircut and tattoos on his left forearm, barbed wire tattoos around his right bicep and a heart over his heart, police said. He drives a 2012 gr…
Police & Fire
Bayonne Man Missing For 10 Days
New Jersey State Police and Bayonne police seek the public's help locating a 25-year-old autistic man. Joseph Song of Bayonne was last seen on the evening of May 22, State Police said. Song was wearing a black tee-shirt with a blue smurf on the front and back, short black sweat pants and grey sneakers, police said. He frequently travels to New York City on public transportation and is often at the Bayonne ShopRite, Bayonne Medical Center, and light rail station. He is described as an Asian male, 5’5” tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a light complexion and is a…
Lifestyle
North Jersey Native Captures Hearts On Hit Netflix Dating Show
People all over the world are falling in love with Rachel Osterbach, a North Jersey native featured on hit Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum." In its third season and first in America, LOTS follows adults on the Autism spectrum on a quest to find love. WARNING: This story contains spoilers. Rachel, who grew up in Bergenfield before moving to Los Angeles, has Down Syndrome and made her TV debut on A&E's "Born This Way." The sweet, 39-year-old redhead dates LOTS cast member Subodh. Together, they share a meal and fly a kite before Rachel meets Subodh's parents — wearing a dress covered…
Lifestyle
NJ Dating Coach Featured On Hit Netflix Show 'Love On The Spectrum'
New Jersey native Jennifer Cook sits on the floor and rolls three balls in rapid succession to Abbey Romeo. The 25-year-old Los Angeles woman is on the Autism spectrum, and often struggles with keeping conversation. And so, every time Cook, who grew up in West Caldwell, rolls a ball to Abbey, she asks her a question. The balls are coming fast and Abbey struggles to keep up. But then, Cook — who is on the spectrum herself — rolls the balls slower, waiting until Abbey rolls one back with a response to ask another one. After a few turns, Cook looks at Abbey and asks, "Do you know what y…
Obituaries
‘Nicest Person In The World:’ Hackettstown HS Grad, Talented Bowler Dies Unexpectedly, 28
Hackettstown High School graduate and talented bowler Brian Patrick Waas died unexpectedly at at St. Barnabas Medical Center on Monday, April 18. He was 29. Born in Livingston, Brian graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2011, his obituary and social media pages say. Brian was a 21-year-golfer and a 10-season bowler with a 204 average, his page says. Brian leaves behind his loving parents, George F. and Linda (Moufang) Waas, III; grandmother, Barbara Waas; grandfather, Richard Moufang; godparents, Sue and Ray Freaney; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Me…
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! Missing Teen Turns Up Near Home
UPDATE: A massive search ended when a missing 17-year-old boy with autism from Hawthorne was found. Christopher Dougherty was last seen near his home on Prescott Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, police said. Authorities were concerned because he wasn't wearing any shoes and had on shorts Police K9s were brought in and a New Jersey State Police helicopter was in the air. He was found at North 8th Street and Mohawk Ave barely a half-dozen blocks from home, police said.
News
Popular Warren County Hotdog Shop Won’t Reopen After Owner’s Deadly COVID Battle, Wife Says
A popular Warren County hotdog shop that has been closed for several months will not reopen after one of the owners died from COVID-19 last month. Frances Russo of Joe’s Alpha Dogs in Washington made the announcement on the shop’s Facebook page Wednesday evening. “This was not an easy decision, but I won't be reopening,” reads the post. “I had every intention of doing so, but I can't do this on my own. I don't want to do it without Vin.” Frances’ late husband and co-owner Vin Russo fought a valiant battle against COVID-19 and succumbed to the virus on Friday, Feb. 4, DailyVoice.com repo…
Police & Fire
Pair Indicted In Slaying Of Innocent Victim, Beloved NJ Teen On Autism Spectrum
Two men have been indicted on charges in connection with the April 2021 shooting death of Yahsinn "YaYa" Robinson, an innocent victim on the Autism spectrum, right outside of his South Jersey home, authorities announced. The indictment was returned against Sylas Young, 20, and Kavon Carter, 24 — both of Pemberton — and signed by Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina on Tuesday, March 1. Young was charged with murder (first-degree), conspiracy to commit murder, gang criminality and weapons offenses, while Carter was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, gang criminality and pro…
Business
‘He Fought Until The End:’ Beloved Dad, NJ Hotdog Shop Owner Vin Russo Dies After COVID Battle
Beloved father and NJ hotdog shop owner Vin Russo died Friday, Feb. 4 following a courageous and valiant battle with COVID-19. Russo, who owns Joe’s Alpha Dogs at the Port Colden Mall in Washington with his wife, Frances, was admitted to the hospital with virus complications on Sunday, Jan. 9, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. By the following day, Russo, 59, was in the ICU preparing to be put on a ventilator while dealing with separate kidney issues. Update: Just talked to Dr. He's holding. He urinated a lot. So they are holding off on procedure with the radiologist...…
Obituaries
Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says
Support is surging for a New Jersey mom and her son after the patriarch of the family died suddenly. Aliaksei Novikau of Wayne passed away on Nov. 28. He was 47 years old. Meanwhile, his wife, Tanya, and their son Anthony, who has autism, are left grieving his loss. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Saturday morning on a GoFundMe for the mother and son. He was being remembered as a caring and devoted husband and dad. "Any time someone needed help with something, Alex dropped whatever he was doing to lend a hand," GoFundMe founder Matt Watkins said. "Our car broke down in the …
Police & Fire
Seen
HIM? Autistic Morris County Man, 23, Reported Missing
UPDATE: The man has been located and is safe, police said. --------------------------------------- Police are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 23-year-old autistic man from Morris County. The man — whose name was not released — was last seen near Mendham Road in Morris Township, local police said. The man is around 6 feet 4 inches tall with a light complexion and red hair, police said. He was last seen wearing Crocs and blue and white pajama shorts, police said. Anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
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! Bogota Man, 24, With Autism Recovered Safe, Sound In Lodi
A 24-year-old Bogota resident with autism who went missing early Wednesday night was found at the Lodi Boys & Girls Club around 9 p.m. A Maywood police bloodhound joined the search shortly after the man went missing around 5:30 p.m. He has a tracker that has been used to find him before, but he wasn't wearing it, police said.
News
Parents Seek Answers Following In-Custody Death Of Autistic Son Tied To NJ, CT, PA Bank Holdups
UPDATE: A 23-year-old Cleveland man with autism who was accused of five bank robberies and two other attempts in New Jersey – and suspected in a dozen others in Connecticut and Pennsylvania – has died in federal custody in Chicago. Federal authorities hadn’t yet explained to his parents how Tyler James O’Toole died after being hospitalized last month, however, according to a published report. O’Toole was awaiting trial on charges of robbing a bank Glenview, Illinois when he cut off his monitoring bracelet, stole his mother's 2018 Hyundai Elantra and went on a holdup spree last fall, federal…
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! Missing Clifton Boy, 12, With Autism Found In Secaucus
A Clifton mother finally exhaled when her missing 12-year-old son was found safe in Secaucus, authorities said. The boy, who is on the autism spectrum, apparently boarded a New Jersey Transit bus on Market Street around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, they said. Clifton police notified Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes’s Child Abduction Response Team while they and city firefighters continued searching for the boy, the prosecutor said in a joint statement Wednesday with Clifton Police Chief Thomas A. Rinaldi, New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo and Clifton Fire Chief Fran…
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