SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In NJ Bird Store Crossbow Attack SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In NJ Bird Store Crossbow Attack
SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In NJ Bird Store Crossbow Attack A 53-year-old man accused of shooting a pet store employee in the face with a crossbow in North Jersey was tracked down less than 24 hours later with help from the FBI and the Bergen County SWAT team, and more, in Ocean County, authorities said. Raymond M. Carey, of Hasbrouck Heights, was captured in Pine Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in connection with the åssault at Birds By Joe 2 (where a $7,000 African parrot was stolen last month) on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and store employees. Just before 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Carey went in…
From Po'boys To Cubanos: These North Jersey Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 List From Po'boys To Cubanos: These North Jersey Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 List
From Po'boys To Cubanos: These North Jersey Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 List Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options li…
80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At NJ Shopping Center: Police 80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At NJ Shopping Center: Police
80-Year-Old Serial Burglar Busted At NJ Shopping Center: Police An 80-year-old car burglar was arrested and charged on Friday, Feb. 14 breaking into vehicles at a shopping center in Budd Lake, authorities said. At 5:29 p.m., officers responded to the back of the Mall at Wild Geese Shopping Center for the report of a male attempting to enter parked vehicles, Mount Olive police said. Officers observed Ceir Coral and realized he matched to description of a suspect in at least two additional incidents of burglary and theft, police said. On Friday, Jan. 31, Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Friday, February 14, Coral had entered parked vehicles and s…
Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (VIDEO) Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (VIDEO)
Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (Video) A New York mother dressed in a skeleton Halloween bodysuit crashed her car in Edgewater while allegedly intoxicated, then insisted she had to pick up her kids from school before being rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding, according to police papers and newly released bodycam footage. Ashley Alvarez, 30, of the Bronx, was found slumped over the wheel of her blue 2009 Nissan Altima, bloodied and dazed, after the vehicle collided head-on with a large rock along Route 5 near Undercliff Road on the afternoon of Oct. 31, 2024, according to police paperwork and bodycam footage published by…
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union.  “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market $1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market A lottery player in Middlesex County had the ultimate spectacular playing New Jersey's new scratch off game. An Ultimate Spectacular ticket sold in Perth Amboy won one of nine $1 million top prizes on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This was the first $1 million prize won.  The ticket was sold at Big Pantry Food Market on Amboy Avenue. The player chose to accept an annuity.  An Ultimate Spectacular ticket features five game plays. Players reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 ultimate numbers, with a prize amount below each of the ultimate numbers play symbols.  If any of the ultimate nu…
Lucky Streak: Multiple $10K Winning NJ Lottery Tickets Sold — Here's Where Lucky Streak: Multiple $10K Winning NJ Lottery Tickets Sold — Here's Where
Lucky Streak: Multiple $10K Winning NJ Lottery Tickets Sold — Here's Where New Jersey Lottery players struck gold last week, with multiple $10,000 winning tickets sold as part of the $1,000,000 Spectacular game. The winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Wayne: Plains Pharmacy at 578 Valley Road, sold on Saturday, Feb. 15. Newark: Elm & Union Convenient Store, 109 Elm St., sold on Feb. 10. Hillsdale: Quick Shop, 48 Paterson St., sold on Feb. 11. Dover: BP gas station, 18 Route 46 East, sold on Feb. 13. A ticket winning the $1 million prize was sold in Perth Amboy on Feb. 11. Lottery officials urge all players to check their tickets and claim t…
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To NJ: Police Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To NJ: Police
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To NJ: Police A group of suspects are at large after following two people from New York City and robbing them in Morristown on Saturday, Feb. 165, authorities said. At 8 a.m., officers responded to the Windmill Pond section of town after a witness reported seeing a group of unidentified men exit a dark-colored SUV and rob two individuals in a second vehicle at gunpoint, Morristown Police said. The suspects took money and personal items before fleeing the scene, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. An investigation determined the victims were targeted and followed from Manhattan, poli…
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…
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda market for the first time with fruit drinks promising gut-health benefits. The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of Simply Pop in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The prebiotic sodas are the latest product from Simply Beverages, a brand owned by Coca-Cola. Simply Pop will be sold in 12-ounce slim cans with five flavors: strawberry, pineapple mango, fruit punch, lime, and citrus punch. Each can will contain six grams of prebiotic fiber for gut health, plus vitamin C and zinc for immune support. The drinks with …
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Service Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit Service
Freight Train Derailment Halts NJ Transit 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 …
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines is cutting 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to streamline operations and reduce corporate costs. Southwest announced the layoffs for about 15 percent of the airline's corporate workforce in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17. The job cuts, which will be finalized by mid-2025, primarily affect corporate leadership and support roles. Eleven senior leadership positions, including vice presidents and directors, are also being eliminated. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said…
One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire
One Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: Knowlton Twp Fire One person was injured after a car crashed into a home on Route 46 in Knowlton Township on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. At 8:25 p.m., a pickup truck on Route 46 eastbound lost control when they struck the ice and snow on the shoulder and crashed into a detached garage and then struck a house before coming to a rest, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 - Station 41 said. The corner of the home sustained damage to the outside, firefighters said. Crews checked on occupants of the home and the stability and safety of the home while EMS checked on the occupants of the truck, fi…
Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD
Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged after he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle in Denville on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. Khalil Watkins, an Emmaus resident, was sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot of Schumacher Chevrolet on Route 46 East, Denville police said. The vehicle he was sleeping in was identified as stolen, police said. Watkins was found to be under the influence of alcohol, police said. Watkins was placed under arrest and charged with receiving stolen property and driving while intoxicated, police said. He was also issued numerous multi…
Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm
Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm A major winter storm that originated in the Plains, and is spreading through the Midwest will hit the East Coast just in time to potentially create slick conditions for commuters in parts of the Northeast. The sprawling system is expected to hit the East Coast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 before heading north, the National Weather Service says. "The timing of the snow in parts of the Interstate 95 corridor on Wednesday afternoon may be particularly challenging," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis. "Snow arriving in the afternoon in places such as Washington, DC, and …
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate A new scam is making the rounds, with fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents and sending text messages promising a substantial rebate.  The trap is a phishing attempt designed to steal your personal and financial information. What’s Happening? The fraudulent messages claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check, directing them to click on a fake link to “claim” their payment.  How The Scam Works You receive a text message appearing to be from the IRS, stating that you’re owed an Economic Impact Payment and must provide personal information …
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders A bizarre twist has emerged in the murders of a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, as suspects with ties to a cult-like group have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 32, of Media, Pennsylvania, Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Berkeley, California, and Daniel Arthur Blank, 26, of Sacramento, California, were arrested in Allegany County, Maryland, according to the Maryland State Police in a statement released on Monday, Feb. 17. The trio was taken into custody in the 10,000 block of Piney Mountain Road in Frostburg, Maryland at around 2:30 p.m. on…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $183 million with a $84.5 million cash option with no winner coming forward. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 04-44-47-52-57 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 4X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. P…
Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Armed Robbery Sought By Cops In Bergen County Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Armed Robbery Sought By Cops In Bergen County
Gunman In Valentine's Day Hotel Armed Robbery Sought By Cops In Bergen County Authorities in Bergen County are searching for a 31-year-old man with Paterson, NJ and Wilkes-Barre, PA ties accused of an armed robbery in a hotel parking lot. Henry X. Rodriguez is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday, Feb. 14, at approximately 8:12 p.m., according to Detective Sergeant Eric Larsen of the Mahwah Police Department. Police say Rodriguez confronted a man and woman in the parking lot of a local hotel, brandished a handgun, and stole the woman’s purse before fleeing the scene. Rodriguez is known to have ties to both Paterson, NJ, and Wilkes-Barre, PA. A…
Employee Shot In Face With Crossbow At Route 46 Store Where $7K Parrot Was Stolen Employee Shot In Face With Crossbow At Route 46 Store Where $7K Parrot Was Stolen
Employee Shot In Face With Crossbow At Route 46 Store Where $7K Parrot Was Stolen A female employee was shot in the face with a crossbow at the same Saddle Brook bird store where a $7,000 African parrot was stolen last month, authorities and store officials said. UPDATE: Arrest Made In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack The attack — an attempted homicide — happened around 5:55 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at 104 Route 46 East according to Jeff Angermeyer, the BCPO's Deputy Chief of Detectives. Store officials confirm the incident was at Birds By Joe 2. Officers from the Saddle Brook Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a seriously injured woman and fo…
Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Popular NJ Bar For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Popular NJ Bar For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night
Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Popular NJ Bar For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night Get ready to GTL, Hoboken—Vinny Guadagnino is coming to town. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star will be hosting a massive party at The Madd Hatter on Friday, Feb. 28, where fans can expect a night of beats, drinks, and plenty of fist-pumping.  Doors open at 9 p.m., and the energy is expected to be off the charts. Early bird tickets are just $12, while general admission will run you $30. More inclusive packages are available for up to $300. Guadagnino, one of the OGs of MTV’s Jersey Shore, has built a career beyond Seaside Heights, dabbling in reality TV, fitness, and standup comedy. Now, he’…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.  The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.  This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. “With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
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…
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers For most Americans, the 2024 presidential election just wrapped up, but for bookmakers, the 2028 race is already heating up.  While political insiders might say it’s too soon to speculate, oddsmakers are busy crunching numbers — and their latest predictions suggest a competitive field with some familiar names. According to Star Sports, Vice President JD Vance currently leads the betting market with 11/4 odds (26.7 percent), making him the early Republican favorite. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.’s odds of winning the presidency in 2028 have improved significantly in recent months. Once c…
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast The first snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm on track to hit the Northeast in the middle of the week.  Click here for a new, updated story - New Snowfall Projections For Midweek Storm: Here's Latest As System Moves East The system is expected to move from south to north starting late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation is predicted to continue at times until around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20. In the first image above from AccuWeather, areas in the darkest shade of blue are expected to see betwe…
Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police
Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police A pursuit involving a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLE ended in multiple arrests after five suspects attempted to flee police in Paramus early Sunday, Feb, 16, police said. Sgt. Sean Nutland first spotted the stolen 2017 white Mercedes-Benz traveling north on Route 17 near Ridgewood Avenue around 2:50 a.m., according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. After confirming the vehicle was reported stolen out of Kearny, the driver made a U-turn onto Route 17 South at Linwood Avenue and attempted to evade officers at high speeds. Officer Cesar Hurtado took over the pursuit as the vehicle continued o…
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations. Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries. The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
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…