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UPDATE: Springsteen Was 'Visibly Swaying,' Refused Breath Test, Federal Summonses Say UPDATE: Springsteen Was 'Visibly Swaying,' Refused Breath Test, Federal Summonses Say
Update: Springsteen Was 'Visibly Swaying,' Refused Breath Test, Federal Summonses Say A federal park ranger who arrested Bruce Springsteen after stopping the veteran rocker on the Jersey Shore reported that he “strongly” smelled of alcohol, had “glassy eyes” and was “visibly swaying back and forth” during a DWI field test. Springsteen also refused a breath test following the Nov. 14 stop at the Gateway National Recreation Area near the Sandy Hook Lighthouse shortly after 4 p.m., Park Service Officer R.L. Hayes wrote on a trio of summonses. “The Boss,” 71, reportedly was chatting with fans that sunny Saturday on the federally-owned, six-mile-long barrier split in Middletown b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Jersey Shore Con Man, 73, Gets Three Years, Son Probation For $4M Insurance Scam Jersey Shore Con Man, 73, Gets Three Years, Son Probation For $4M Insurance Scam
Jersey Shore Con Man, 73, Gets Three Years, Son Probation For $4M Insurance Scam A 73-year-old Asbury Park man was sentenced to three years in state prison while his son got probation for an insurance scam that netted them $4 million, authorities said. Frank Pescatore, 73, and his son, former life insurance agent Evan Pescatore, 38, of Highlands finagled 18 policies with a combined face value of $61.5 million from eight insurance companies by paying the premiums, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Wednesday. The process of providing applicants and insureds with a no-cost inducement to apply for life insurance policies by paying their premiums is known as “reba…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Feds Bust Springsteen For DWI At Sandy Hook Feds Bust Springsteen For DWI At Sandy Hook
Feds Bust Springsteen For DWI At Sandy Hook A federal park ranger who arrested Bruce Springsteen after stopping the veteran rocker on the Jersey Shore reported that he “strongly” smelled of alcohol, had “glassy eyes” and was “visibly swaying back and forth” during a DWI field test. Springsteen also refused a breath test following the Nov. 14 stop at the Gateway National Recreation Area near the Sandy Hook Lighthouse shortly after 4 p.m., Park Service Officer R.L. Hayes wrote on a trio of summonses. “The Boss,” 71, reportedly was chatting with fans that sunny Saturday on the federally-owned, six-mile-long barrier split in Middletown b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm
Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm COVID-19 is keeping Bruce Springsteen at home in Central Jersey -- but isn't keeping him from performing live. The singer's 14th annual "Stand Up for Heroes" charity performance had to be moved from Madison Square Garden to his horse farm in Colts Neck due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it didn't dampen his enthusiasm. Wednesday's concert supporting the U.S. military was hosted by Jon Stewart. Springsteen played three live songs, two of them off his new LP "Letter to You," from his renovated barn in Monmouth County. Springsteen kicked off the show by riding his motorcycle down a road on…

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by Jon Craig
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TONIGHT: Join ‘Lean On Me’ Global Singalong With Steve Van Zandt TONIGHT: Join ‘Lean On Me’ Global Singalong With Steve Van Zandt
Tonight: Join ‘Lean On Me’ Global Singalong With Steve Van Zandt #LEANONUS: The musical equivalent of banging pots outside comes tonight when 60 SiriusXM stations play the late Bill Withers tune “Lean On Me,” thanks in large part to New Jersey’s own Steve Van Zandt. But that’s not all.  Van Zandt has asked music teachers, students and others to honor first responders and healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic by also recording their own version of the 1972 pop classic during today's “Worldwide Day of Gratitude." Known variously in his career as “Miami Steve,” “Little Steven” and Silvio Dante, the bandana-wearing rocker from Middl…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger
Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger A song written nearly two decades ago made for a touching tribute during the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit Wednesday night when Fountains of Wayne co-founder Chris Collingwood dedicated “Hackensack” to late bandmate Adam Schlesinger. Collingwood co-wrote “Hackensack” in 2003 with Schlesinger, a former Montclair resident who died of coronavirus complications earlier this month. “I will wait for you / As long as I need to / And if you ever get back to Hackensack / I'll be here for you….” Handling what would have been Schlesinger’s bass and backing vocals during the virtual reunion from the band …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' COVID-19 Benefit Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' COVID-19 Benefit
Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' Covid-19 Benefit Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett and others will perform from their homes in an April 22 fundraiser broadcast on several television and radio networks, organizers said Tuesday. ‘JERSEY 4 JERSEY’ will also feature New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, comedians Jon Stewart, Danny DeVito and Whoopi Goldberg and performers and celebrities. ““New Jersey is on the front lines of this pandemic, making it more important than ever for us to do what Jersey does best – take care of one another,” New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy said Tuesday. The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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HERO: Off-Duty Jersey City Firefighter Gets Ahead Of 3-Alarm Blaze HERO: Off-Duty Jersey City Firefighter Gets Ahead Of 3-Alarm Blaze
Hero: Off-Duty Jersey City Firefighter Gets Ahead Of 3-Alarm Blaze A Jersey City firefighter on his way into work jumped into action when he saw a fire spreading Tuesday morning. The firefighter, identified by News12 as Keneyada Thompson noticed smoke coming out of an Orient Way building just before 7:45 a.m. He called in the fire and immediately began evacuating residents in two buildings. The blaze spread to adjacent buildings and, although no injuries were reported, many residents were left homeless. Bruce Springsteen's son Sam Springsteen, who was sworn into the JCFD earlier this month, was among those who responded. At the scene.Steven Fulop Tw…

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by Cecilia Levine
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THE RISING: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter THE RISING: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter
THE Rising: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter With his famous parents looking on, Bruce Springsteen’s son was sworn in Tuesday morning as a Jersey City firefighter at City Hall. Sam Springsteen, who turned 26 earlier this month, was one of 15 new Jersey City firefighters sworn in during a half-hour ceremony that filled the City Council chambers. The youngest of Bruce and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa’s three children had been a member of the Colts Neck Fire Department close to his folks’ home. He then trained for five months with his fellow Jersey City newbies at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. “It wasn’t easy,”…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Asbury Park's Paramount Theater Agrees To Access For Disabled, Avoids Federal Lawsuit Asbury Park's Paramount Theater Agrees To Access For Disabled, Avoids Federal Lawsuit
Asbury Park's Paramount Theater Agrees To Access For Disabled, Avoids Federal Lawsuit The owners of the historic Paramount Theater in Asbury Park have agreed to install wheelchair spaces and companion seats while adding accessible ticket and concession stands, among other improvements, in response to a complaint brought by the federal government. The improvements will also include tactile signs with raised characters and Braille identifying all exits and restrooms and at least 47 assistive listening receivers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said Tuesday. Madison Asbury Convention Hall LLC reached the settlement with Carpenito’s office to avoid legal proceedings under the Amer…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'? Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'?
Can You Recognize These Paterson Shops On Set Of 'West Side Story'? Vintage cars and actors in retro clothing swarmed embellished Paterson's streets for the filming of Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." The area near City Hall resembles 1950s New York City the week of Aug. 19 -- with makeup artists on stand-by, ready to rush in at any moment to fix a smudge in the humid, 90-degree weather. New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen popped by for a visit. "The filming of 'West Side Story' is really enhancing Paterson's image and improving our downtown economy," Mayor Andre Sayegh said.  Mayor Andre Sayegh and Bruce Springsteen on the set of "West Side Story…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says
Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says The youngest child of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa has become a Jersey City firefighter, Scialfa said in an Instagram post Thursday.  Sam Springsteen, 25, took the civil service exam in March, the Jersey Journal reported. Springsteen has served as a volunteer firefighter in Colts Neck since 2014.  In her post, Scialfa expressed pride and a touch of motherly concern for her son, who bears a strong resemblance to his rock-icon dad.  "You followed your dreams ... stay safe ....love your brave heart", she wrote.  The Division of Fire in Jersey City is the present incarnation of the cit…

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by Paul Milo