Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26 Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26
Beloved Montclair University Grad, North Jersey Bagel Shop Manager Hamza Muheisen Dies, 26 Beloved Montclair State University graduate and North Jersey bagel shop manager Hamza Muheisen died unexpectedly at the age of 26. Muheisen lived in Washington and earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Montclair State University in 2018, his LinkedIn page says. Muheisen was the manager of Muheisen Bagel & Deli, where he had become well-known for his smiling and friendly demeanor each and every day. Friends, family members and longtime bagel shop customers flooded social media with tributes following Muheisen’s sudden passing. 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲بقلوب مؤمنه …
Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries
Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries UPDATE: A college-bound Paterson teen was carrying in his grandmother's groceries when he was struck and killed by a stray bullet outside the family's home, loved ones said.  Robert Cuadra, 18, was hit when someone fired no fewer than 16 rounds on Godwin Avenue between Carroll Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Responding officers found the mortally wounded teen on the sidewalk in front of his house, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint announcement. An ambulance took Cuadra to St. Josep…
These Are The Best Colleges In New Jersey, Website Says These Are The Best Colleges In New Jersey, Website Says
These Are The Best Colleges In New Jersey, Website Says Niche has released its 2022 rankings of the best colleges in New Jersey. Princeton University was ranked first among the top 10 in the state. The calculations were based on "an analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni." Niche said. "The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process," the website added…
Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash
Morris County Motorcyclist Critically Injured In ‘Horrific’ Crash Support is surging for a Morris County motorcyclist who remains hospitalized following a “horrific” crash. Danny Palma of East Hanover is currently hospitalized at Westchester Medical Center after the Sept. 19 crash and will require several surgeries, according to a GoFundMe launched by Susan Sodano Palma, who says Palma is a nephew. “…Danny Palma was involved in a horrific, major motorcycle accident,” says Sodano. “For those of you that know Danny, he is one of the most hard-working, kindest and funniest person you may know. Danny has always been so selfless and family oriented so it’s har…
COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory At These NJ Universities COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory At These NJ Universities
Covid-19 Vaccines Mandatory At These NJ Universities Colleges and universities around the world are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for students. Including several in New Jersey. The most recent school in the Garden State to do so was Montclair State University, which made the announcement Thursday. Other NJ colleges and universities that require vaccinations include: Rutgers University Princeton University Fairleigh Dickinson University New Jersey City University New Jersey recently expanded vaccine eligibility to include anyone age 16 or above. As of Friday, April 23, approximately 6,310,065 New Jersey residents were vaccina…
Police: Driver, 21, Leads Wild North Jersey Pursuit After Officers Interrupt 20-Car Drag Race Police: Driver, 21, Leads Wild North Jersey Pursuit After Officers Interrupt 20-Car Drag Race
Police: Driver, 21, Leads Wild North Jersey Pursuit After Officers Interrupt 20-Car Drag Race A 21-year-old driver lead police on a wild pursuit across North Jersey after police interrupted what appeared to be a 20-car race on Route 80, authorities said. Police responded to at the Route 80 entrance ramp on New Maple Avenue in Montville, where nearly 20 luxury vehicles were arriving, apparently getting ready to race around 12:15 a.m. Jan. 3, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna said. While several of the cars drove off as police showed up, a grey Dodge Charger struck a 2020 Mazda MX5, then fled down the eastbound side of the highway, Manna said. Police recognized the Charger driver …
Man Struck, Killed By Hoboken Bound Train In Newark Man Struck, Killed By Hoboken Bound Train In Newark
Man Struck, Killed By Hoboken Bound Train In Newark A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Newark Tuesday morning, authorities said. Service to the Morris and Essex line was operating on a 30-minute delay in both directions after the 7:45 a.m. incident west of the Broad Street Station, NJT spokeswoman Lisa Torbic said. The train left Montclair State University at 7:10 a.m., and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 8 a.m., Torbic said. New Jersey Transit Police and EMS were on scene. None of the approximately 20 passengers and crew were on board were injured. The NJTPD is leading the investigation.
LAWSUIT: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State LAWSUIT: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State
Lawsuit: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State A violin player in a world-renowned string quartet has filed a lawsuit against Montclair State University and his three partners claiming he was kicked out of the university's ensemble because of a social media comment deemed racist toward China -- despite allegedly resigning from the ensemble himself, according to a recent news report. Chinese government officials reportedly organized a social media campaign against Yi-Wen Jiang, a Morristown resident and member of Montclair State's ensemble-in-residence "Shanghai Quartet," because of his alleged comments, NorthJersey.com reports. Jiang, w…
Bergen Woman Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Route 46 Dies After Years-Long Battle Bergen Woman Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Route 46 Dies After Years-Long Battle
Bergen Woman Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Route 46 Dies After Years-Long Battle Anna Semioli fought for 4½ years while loved ones prayed for a miracle after she was struck by a pickup truck on Route 46 in Clifton. Annie's fight ended this weekend. Semioli, 26, of Moonachie was two months from being graduated with an accounting degree from Montclair State University when she was hit by the pickup just after midnight on Oct. 9, 2015. She suffered a traumatic brain injury, lost a great deal of blood and went into cardiac arrest. The driver fled the scene, leaving her on the side of the highway. He surrendered a week later amid intense media coverage. He didn’t have insu…
COVID-19: Trio Of Montclair State Employees Test Positive COVID-19: Trio Of Montclair State Employees Test Positive
Covid-19: Trio Of Montclair State Employees Test Positive Three Montclair State University employees have returned positive COVID-19 tests, officials said. Although classes have moved to online only, campuses remain open. The school is the third statewide to discover traces of the virus on its campus, NJ.com reports. The first case was announced March 12 -- the other two were reported Wednesday night. The employee had not visited campus in the nearly two weeks after testing positive, and they were not showing symptoms when leaving their office, officials said. The risk of transmission was considered low at the time, reports say. The first of t…
UPDATED: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ UPDATED: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ
Updated: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ Several schools and universities have cancelled classes in an effort to plan ahead and prevent the spread of coronavirus in New Jersey (scroll for complete list). As of Thursday, there were 29 presumed positive cases in New Jersey, including a 16- and- 17-year-old. UPDATE: All Bergen County schools will close indefinitely as of 3 p.m. Friday, Bergen County Jim Tedesco announced Thursday evening. Rutgers University recently announced classes would be held remotely after spring break. Students were strongly encouraged to remain off campus through April 3. Bergen Community College extended S…
Yellowstone National Park Police Officer Donna Youker Of Morris County Dies, 37 Yellowstone National Park Police Officer Donna Youker Of Morris County Dies, 37
Yellowstone National Park Police Officer Donna Youker Of Morris County Dies, 37 Morris County native Donna Youker was a police officer in Yellowstone National Park, where she died on Feb. 4. She was 37 years old. Donna grew up in Randolph and graduated from the local high school before pursuing her Bachelor's of Science in Biology at Montclair State University, her obituary says. She moved out west nearly a decade ago to work out several national parks, most recently landing her dream job as a law enforcement officer in Yellowstone National Park, according to her obituary. Friends and loved ones remembered Donna for her kindness, "boundless energy and forever smile."…