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Victorious Treats: Toms River Wrestler Celebrates Olympic Bronze At Hometown Donut Shop Victorious Treats: Toms River Wrestler Celebrates Olympic Bronze At Hometown Donut Shop
Victorious Treats: Toms River Wrestler Celebrates Olympic Bronze At Hometown Donut Shop For Sebastian Rivera of Toms River, the only thing that tastes as sweet as an Olympic medal might be donuts from a hometown shop. The former Rutgers University wrestler won a bronze medal representing Puerto Rico at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He was back in Toms River less than two days after his final match in Paris to pick up some treats at Ob-Co's Donuts. The Fischer Boulevard shop posted a Facebook picture on Tuesday, Aug. 13 of Rivera posing with his bronze medal and a box of donuts. "Congratulations, NJ local, Sebastian Rivera, for winning the bronze in wrestling for Puerto Rico!…
France-Bound Passenger Found With Loaded Magazine, Handgun At Newark Airport: TSA France-Bound Passenger Found With Loaded Magazine, Handgun At Newark Airport: TSA
France-Bound Passenger Found With Loaded Magazine, Handgun At Newark Airport: TSA A Westchester County, NY man traveling to France was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after he had a gun and ammunition in his carry-on bag, authorities said. The man had a ticket to Nice, France and was arrested by Port Authority Police at Terminal B after his handgun was flagged in the checkpoint X-ray machine, the Transportation Security Administration said.  He also had a magazine loaded with five bullets, the TSA said. The federal penalty for bringing a weapon to a TSA checkpoint can cost as much as $15,000.
Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — AGAIN Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — AGAIN
Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — Again Stephen Nedoroscik has done it again. The Penn State alum who hails from Worcester, Massachusetts, nailed another pommel horse routine at Paris 2024, winning his second bronze medal. Nedoroscik, 25, shot to fame as the USA men's gymnastic team's official "pommel horse specialist," earning the team its first medal in 16 years. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Nedoroscik racked up 15.300 points on the pommel horse behind two-time world champ Rhys McClenaghan, of Ireland, who won the gold.
Jersey Shore Judoka Eliminated From 2024 Olympics, Enjoys 'Unreal Experience' In Paris Jersey Shore Judoka Eliminated From 2024 Olympics, Enjoys 'Unreal Experience' In Paris
Jersey Shore Judoka Eliminated From 2024 Olympics, Enjoys 'Unreal Experience' In Paris A West Long Branch man from a storied judo family had his quest for Olympic gold in Paris cut short after losing his first contest. Jack Yonezuka was defeated 10-0 by Adil Osmanov of Moldova in a round of 32 fight in the 73-kilogram weight class on Monday, July 29. He lost by ippon (points) after he was given his third shido (a penalty) three minutes and 40 seconds into the match. Before his fight, the 2021 Shore Regional High School graduate shared Instagram pictures and videos of his view aboard Team USA's boat during the opening ceremony along the River Seine on Friday, Ju…
Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics
Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics A Monmouth University alumna has reached her dream of making it to the Olympics. Allie Wilson will represent Team USA in the women's 800 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She ran the 800 in 1:58.32 at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, June 24. The Wallingford, Pennsylvania, native was ecstatic in her post-race interview on NBC. "I knew I had a chance given the depth of the 800 talent in this country," said Wilson. "It was not going to be a small feat to make this team. I'm so honored." "I think we're dreaming!" Nia Ak…
Man From Storied NJ Judo Family Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics Man From Storied NJ Judo Family Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics
Man From Storied NJ Judo Family Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics A West Long Branch man who's part of a storied family in judo is heading to Paris to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Jack Yonezuka will represent the U.S. at the Olympics as a 73-kilogram fighter. The 21-year-old will be the youngest member of Team USA's judo squad. Yonezuka qualified for the Summer Games after the International Judo Federation's world championships in Abu Dhabi in May. "Firstly, I want to start by thanking everyone who has helped me become the athlete I am today and everyone who has been a part of my journey," Yonezuka wrote in an Instagram post. "I do…
Video Shows Pro NJ Skateboarder Being Kicked Off Bicycle In Paris Video Shows Pro NJ Skateboarder Being Kicked Off Bicycle In Paris
Video Shows Pro NJ Skateboarder Being Kicked Off Bicycle In Paris Viral footage shows a leisurely bike ride through Paris take an unexpected turn for a professional skateboarder from New Jersey. The footage, shared to Instagram by Hackensack native Tyshawn Jones and re-shared by TMZ, shows the 25-year-old skateboarder cycling through the streets off Paris when another cyclist kicks him as he rides. Jones then falls off the bike. "I tried to catch him I just didn’t catch him," he said in a video shared to his story. "I’ll be back there same time, same hour, right on the dot. If his a— bikes by, bail me out." RUDE! 😨 Pro skater #TyshawnJones was e…
George Iino, Fort Lee Baseball Coach, Dies At 55: 'Beacon Of Love' George Iino, Fort Lee Baseball Coach, Dies At 55: 'Beacon Of Love'
George Iino, Fort Lee Baseball Coach, Dies At 55: 'Beacon Of Love' George Iino, a Fort Lee resident who coached baseball in the community, died on Wednesday, March 27, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.  A native of Illinois, Iino moved to New Jersey as a teenager, graduating from Mount Olive High School, his obituary reads. A graduate of Rutgers University, he had numerous passions including skiing, martial arts, DJing, tennis and was a competitive bodybuilder, according to his obituary. Iino pursued a career in international business and trade, which saw him circle the globe, traveling to places like Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris,…
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre.  The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…
Bergen County Fencer Qualifies For Olympics In Paris Bergen County Fencer Qualifies For Olympics In Paris
Bergen County Fencer Qualifies For Olympics In Paris A fencer from Bergen County is going to be saying "en garde" at the Olympics this summer. Mitchell Saron, a Ridgewood native and senior at Harvard University, recently qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, competing in the men's saber event. Saron got his start the Bergen Fencing Club in Waldwick. Congratulations to Mitchell Saron for winning a Silver in the team World Cup at Padua, Italy, earlier this... Posted by Bergen Fencing Club on Monday, March 11, 2024 Saron said he got his start in fencing after watching the lightsaber duels in "Star Wars" and dreamed of becomin…
CHI LO HA VISTO? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy CHI LO HA VISTO? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy
CHI LO HA Visto? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy SEEN HIM? The FBI this weekend released age-progressed drawings of a missing Jersey Shore man who was last known to be hiking through a remote section of Italy nearly five years ago. Liam Biran, a wine steward from Marlboro, NJ, who aspired to be a sommelier, was 32 when he headed to Israel to visit his grandparents the second week of April 2019. In his last LinkedIn post, Biran wrote that he was "tracking vineyards in Israel. From golan Heights to desert shores. Networked, photographed, and discussed options for export." Biran -- who had duel American and Israeli passports -- had planned …
Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week
Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Alix Earle has made it to the big leagues. The Monmouth County native who graduated high school from Red Bank Catholic was among some of the biggest names in the world attending Paris Fashion Week. We're talking Paris and Nicky Hilton, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlin, Kendall Jenner, Kris Kardashian, Laverne Cox, Robert Downey Jr., and more. Earle attended the Miu Miu show wearing nothing other than Miu Miu. She posted a TikTok on Tuesday, Oct. 3 explaining why she definitely was not limping. @alixearle Anything for the cute shoes ♬ original sound - alix earle The video had 5.…
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' A model and business owner from Jersey City will be competing for love on the upcoming season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Brianna Kay, 24, is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) Kay is the founder of BourneBeautyCo, which sells a USB-powered makeup blending b…