Don't Make This Takeout Mistake In NJ: A New Law Just Changed The Rules Don't Make This Takeout Mistake In NJ: A New Law Just Changed The Rules
Don't Make This Takeout Mistake In NJ: A New Law Just Changed The Rules If you order takeout or delivery in New Jersey, don't expect to find a plastic fork, ketchup packet or napkin in the bag. Unless you asked for it. A new state law that took effect Saturday,  Aug. 1, prohibits eateries from automatically providing single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets to customers. Instead, they'll only be provided upon request. The change applies to restaurants, cafés, food trucks, cafeterias, grocery stores with prepared food, convenience stores, hospitals, schools, sports arenas, entertainment venues, and other businesses serving meals to eat. Customers…
Massive Parasite Outbreak Takes Deadly Turn Massive Parasite Outbreak Takes Deadly Turn
Massive Parasite Outbreak Takes Deadly Turn A sprawling foodborne threat has taken its most serious turn yet. Click here for a new, updated story: These Other Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Climb The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Monday, Aug. 3, that two people had died in its cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the infection and dehydration, the department said. Officials did not release their names, ages, or other details. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the Michigan deaths were part of a ni…
Longtime First Responder Dies: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Longtime First Responder Dies: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Longtime First Responder Dies: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Bil Rosen died Monday, Aug. 3, while working as an EMS in Neptune Township, the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office said. Rosen worked in the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Office of Emergency Management, serving as Deputy EMS coordinator. He "was a true leader within New Jersey’s EMS community. He held numerous roles during his career and touched countless lives through his service, compassion, and dedication," the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office said. "His loss will be deeply felt by multiple agencies across the county and throughout the state. Bil was a family man who took tre…
FIFA Boss Seeks Trump Backing As Kushner Deal Sparks Legal, Leadership Fight: Reports FIFA Boss Seeks Trump Backing As Kushner Deal Sparks Legal, Leadership Fight: Reports
FIFA Boss Seeks Trump Backing As Kushner Deal Sparks Legal, Leadership Fight: Reports FIFA President Gianni Infantino is apparently facing mounting pressure as reports claim he is seeking support from the Trump administration while battling legal threats and growing calls to step down over a proposed commercial restructuring. Infantino had scheduled private talks Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as criticism intensifies over a proposal to transfer part of FIFA's commercial business to a private venture backed by Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital, the New York Post reports, citing two people familiar with the matter. Fox News, however, later reported that a FIFA so…
20-Year-Old NJ Woman Admits To Driving Drunk, High In Crash That Killed Teen: Prosecutor 20-Year-Old NJ Woman Admits To Driving Drunk, High In Crash That Killed Teen: Prosecutor
20-Year-Old NJ Woman Admits To Driving Drunk, High In Crash That Killed Teen: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Toms River woman pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in a crash that killed an 18-year-old Brick Township resident, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 3. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Kailyn Gorga faces a seven-year prison sentence, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 2:50 a.m. Manchester police responded to a one-car crash on Lacey Road after Gorga was traveling south on Lacey Road when it hit a center median and overturned, Huntenberg said. Catalina Reinoso, one of five people in the car, was airlifted to a nearby hospital whe…
Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items
Starbucks Bringing Back Pumpkin Spice Latte With Several New Fall Menu Items Starbucks is getting an early start on fall with the return of its most popular seasonal drink, along with a lineup of new beverages and fall foods. The coffeehouse chain announced the comeback date of the Pumpkin Spice Latte on Monday, Aug. 3. The iconic drink will be available once again on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The PSL will return alongside several new pumpkin drinks, banana bread-inspired beverages, pecan-flavored favorites, and a cider-style twist on chai. New pumpkin options include the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha.&…
K-9 Apprehends NJ Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Crimes: Police K-9 Apprehends NJ Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Crimes: Police
K-9 Apprehends NJ Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Crimes: Police A 28-year-old New Jersey man wanted for molesting a child was apprehended in Louisiana, authorities announced Saturday, Aug. 2. Officers in Shreveport, working with the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force, served a felony warrant for Jose Caal Pop, who was charged in Pennsauken on numerous charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual battery, and molestation of a juvenile, Shreveport police said. Pop refused to surrender and tried to hide inside the residence, police said. K-9 Karo tracked the suspect to the second floor of the home, where he engaged and apprehended him…
Walmart Employee Shot During Fight In Philly Store; Suspect Surrenders Days Later: Police Walmart Employee Shot During Fight In Philly Store; Suspect Surrenders Days Later: Police
Walmart Employee Shot During Fight In Philly Store; Suspect Surrenders Days Later: Police The man accused of opening fire inside a Delaware County Walmart during an argument between two customers—striking an innocent employee—has surrendered to police, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 3. Armani Tyrell Waite turned himself in without incident at approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, according to Darby Township Police. Waite had been wanted on an arrest warrant charging him with attempted murder and several other felony offenses after the shooting inside the Walmart at 50 N. MacDade Blvd. in Glenolden. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, when Darby Township officers, …
Ariana Grande To Step Away From Spotlight After Final Show: Report Ariana Grande To Step Away From Spotlight After Final Show: Report
Ariana Grande To Step Away From Spotlight After Final Show: Report One of pop music's most visible stars is preparing to change how much of herself the public will see. Click here for a new, updated story: Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life A representative for Ariana Grande told People in an exclusive report that the singer plans to step back from public visibility after her current tour concludes. Grande, 33, is scheduled to perform the final show of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour in London on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The decision follows years of nonstop work and persistent public scrutiny of her appearance and weight. …
Atlantic City Cop Suffers Stroke Weeks After Welcoming Baby, Colleague Says Atlantic City Cop Suffers Stroke Weeks After Welcoming Baby, Colleague Says
Atlantic City Cop Suffers Stroke Weeks After Welcoming Baby, Colleague Says An Atlantic City police officer who also serves in the U.S. Coast Guard is recovering after suffering a sudden stroke just two weeks after becoming a father, prompting an outpouring of community support. More than $27,000 had been raised in just five hours as of Sunday evening, Aug. 2, through a GoFundMe created for Officer Anthony Nastasi. The GoFundMe, organized by fellow police officer Nickolas Cardani, says he remains hospitalized and is beginning what is expected to be "a long and difficult road back to health." Nastasi joined the Atlantic City Police Department in 2022, according to …
NY Police Track PA Homicide Suspect To NJ Airport Where He Booked Flight To Dominican Republic NY Police Track PA Homicide Suspect To NJ Airport Where He Booked Flight To Dominican Republic
NY Police Track PA Homicide Suspect To NJ Airport Where He Booked Flight To Dominican Republic A Pennsylvania homicide suspect accused of fatally shooting a man in Reading fled to New Jersey and booked a flight to the Dominican Republic before he was tracked down at the airport, police said. Reading police responded to the 1400 block of North 5th Street at approximately 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, for a reported shooting. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Reading EMS, according to the City of Reading Police Department. Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 43-year-old Federico Perez…
1 Dead In Late-Night Wall Township Wreck: Prosecutor 1 Dead In Late-Night Wall Township Wreck: Prosecutor
1 Dead In Late-Night Wall Township Wreck: Prosecutor A driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Wall Township late Thursday night, July 30, authorities said. At 11 55 p.m., Wall Township police responded to the intersection of Route 138 and New Bedford Road, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. One of the drivers suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation, authorities said.