The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship
The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship A brand-new report by "The Athletic" found Dianna Russini, one of its lead NFL reporters, violated the outlet's standards by not disclosing her relationship with New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel.  Russini, who lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey, with her husband and children, resigned in April after Page Six published photos of the two at a resort in Sedona, AZ. Pictures showed them lounging around a pool, hugging, and holding hands, which sparked a firestorm of controversy around the league and a heated debate over journalistic ethics.  The Athletic said it did not conclude …
NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens
NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is joining several other states in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender teenagers.  James joined 20 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in filing the lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging a rule issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Several other attorneys general are joining New York in the lawsuit, including Connecticut, Maryland, Ma…
Drugs Found Inside McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Given To Child, Woman Says Drugs Found Inside McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Given To Child, Woman Says
Drugs Found Inside McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Given To Child, Woman Says A woman claims she found drugs inside a child’s Happy Meal toy at a Connecticut McDonald’s. Brittany Fitzpatrick said in a Facebook post that she had taken her daughter and her niece to the restaurant at 611 South Main Street in Middletown. Fitzpatrick said her niece found the "rocks" inside a "Stranger Things" promotional toy inside a Happy Meal.  “She opened it and said there was something wrong with her toy, someone put 'rocks' in it,” Fitzpatrick said. “I took it from her to look and immediately noticed it was weed.” Fitzpatrick contacted police. The Middletown Police Department …
ICE Chase Ends In Crash Involving East Brunswick Mayor's Wife On Route 130: Rep ICE Chase Ends In Crash Involving East Brunswick Mayor's Wife On Route 130: Rep
ICE Chase Ends In Crash Involving East Brunswick Mayor's Wife On Route 130: Rep A mayor's wife and a driver fleeing federal immigration agents were both hospitalized when the suspect ran a red light and apparently struck her vehicle early Wednesday, Sept. 2 in New Jersey, officials confirmed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a stop at approximately 7:30 a.m., on Route 130 in North Brunswick, Township spokeswoman Michelle Greder said. After initially stopping, the driver of the subject vehicle fled from federal agents at a high rate of speed. During the incident, the vehicle proceeded through a red traffic signal and co…
Coast Guard Pilots Make First Single-Engine Landing With DHS Secretary Aboard Coast Guard Pilots Make First Single-Engine Landing With DHS Secretary Aboard
Coast Guard Pilots Make First Single-Engine Landing With DHS Secretary Aboard The pilots who safely brought a disabled Coast Guard jet back to the ground in Virginia had never done it before. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Coast Guard pilots told him after Wednesday, Sept. 2's emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that it was their first time landing on a single engine. “The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine,” Mullin said in a post on X. “No panic, just straight professionalism.” The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, jus…
NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31. Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank. "Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…
9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD 9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD
9 Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water: Stafford PD Nine people were rescued after their vessel  vessel struck a partially submerged dredge pipe and began taking on water in the waters south of the Causeway Bridge, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. At 12:38 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, the Stafford Township Police Department Marine Unit received a distress call over the VHF marine radio reporting a vessel taking on water approximately one mile south of the Causeway Bridge, Stafford Township police said. The distress call was made by a passing boater who remained with the vessel until police arrived, officers said. The v…
Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police
Shots Fired In Red Bank: Police An investigation has been launched after shots were fired in Red Bank Monday, Aug. 31, authorities said. At 4:52 p.m., officers responded to 107 Catherine St. and found numerous shell chasings from the roadway near the residence, Red Bank police said. A vehicle believed to be involved had fled the area prior to police arrival, officers said. Several residents were sitting outside their residence at the time of the incident but no injuries were reported, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
NJ Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor NJ Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
NJ Woman Charged After Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Manasquan resident is facing numerous charges after a woman died in a three-car crash, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tamra Lawlor is charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto, having previously been charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, officers responded to Route 70 and Morningstar Road after Lawlor ran a red light and her Subaru Crosstrek crashed into a Toyota Camry driven by 58-year-old Eileen Ziesmer, a Brick resident and a Nissan Armada driven …
NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month. Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke. "Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…
‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding ‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding
‘Crime Junkie’ Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial Says Filming Jurors Was Misunderstanding The attorney for a self-described “crime junkie” accused of filming jurors outside the Lindsay Clancy murder trial called the incident a “misunderstanding.” Dawn Light, 56, of Sutton, was charged with aggravated intimidation of a juror on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after police said she entered a restricted area and recorded members of the deadlocked jury, Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Nicole Piacentini told the court. Light pleaded not guilty Wednesday and was released on personal recognizance.  Click here to watch video of Wednesday's hearing.  Lindsay Clancy is accused of killi…
Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation
Video From NJ Swim Club Party Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation Videos showing a chaotic scene at the New Milford Swim Club are spreading across social media after police responded to a large fight at a weekend pool party. The “Lavish Effect Pool Party” was held Sunday evening, Aug. 30, without authorization from the borough, Mayor Michael Putrino said. The swim club said it had rented the facility to an independent event company that signed its rental agreement and provided required documentation. The club was led to believe the event would be organized and peaceful, according to a statement from New Milford Swim Club President Marlen Lugones Bracho sh…