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Police & Fire
Feds: Digital Fingerprints Lead NJ Agents To Convicted Sex Offender's Child Porn Collection
Federal agents working a child porn investigation traced digital fingerprints to a convicted sex offender living in Union County who was downloading more horrifying illegal images when they came busting in, authorities said. Matthew T. Williams, 43, was seized during a raid of his Westfield apartment on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Homeland Security Investigations agents from Newark reported more than 40 child sexual abuse videos found on a drive attached to Williams's computer that was pulling more from the Internet when they arrived. Williams was living in New York State when he was previously con…
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Livestream Of B.L. England Smokestack Implosion (
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The smokestack that long stood at the former B.L. England power plant is set to be imploded on Thursday, Oct. 26. The smokestack in Great Egg Harbor Bay in Beesleys Point is set to implode at 10 a.m. Residents can watch on a Facebook Live here provided by OffShoreDrones. The facility is clearly visible from the Garden State Parkway bridge between Atlantic and Cape May counties. While designated public viewing points have not been defined, the NJ Turnpike Authority allegedly will be allowing pedestrians on the parkway bike/walking path. A goodbye party was held last weekend. The plant an…
Business
Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners
After 34 years in business, a South Jersey diner is closing its doors. The Frangos family announced that their Gateway Diner, located on Broadway near Route 47 in Westville, will shutter on Sunday, Oct. 22. The diner will be acquired through eminent domain due to the Route 47 bridge reconstruction project, and "we are being forced to close our business," Gateway Diner said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 19. "Every sacrifice and attempt has been made to keep our doors open, especially for our loyal employees and customers. Through the years you have all become like family to us.&…
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DJ, 20, Named 2nd New Jersey Resident Killed In Israel By Hamas
A second New Jersey native has been identified as a victim of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. Hopewell native Lior Abramov, 20, had moved to Israel to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful DJ, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. "Our prayers are with his family as they grieve this unimaginable loss," Murphy said on Twitter. His father, David Abramov, posted a photo of his son on Facebook and shared his sadness, getting thousands of reactions. Abramov's mother, Michal Halev, also took to Facebook and said in part, "the world has come to a standstill." Itay Glisko, a n…
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No Halloween Magic This Year For One Of NJ's Biggest Trick-Or-Treating Streets
No treats this year on Thompson Street. The magical street, a major attraction since 2003 in Bordentown, will not put up Halloween displays that attracted thousands of people annually. At least, this year. "We know many people have been asking about Halloween on Thompson Street already. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be on this year," organizers said on Facebook. "We do not know if we will be back on next year so keep checking back. We thank you all for your Halloween Love & Appreciation!" The post drew hundreds of reactions on Facebook. Lisa Jones Bun…
Lifestyle
NJ 'Culinary Gangster' Faces Off Against Gordon Ramsay On 'Kitchen Nightmares' (
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After a few days with Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Fortunato, "The Culinary Gangster" and the executive chef at Bask46 in Passaic County, decided to go sleep with the fishes. Ramsay helped give Bask46, a Woodland Park restaurant, a makeover on "Kitchen Nightmares" which aired on FOX on Monday, Oct. 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bask46 (@_bask46) In the episode, owner Steve Baskinger was at the end of his rope, having sunk his life savings into the restaurant, but constantly clashing with Fortunato, his executive chef who made $100,…
Business
Central Jersey Pub Closed After 33 Years Of Business — That Lasted All Of 10 Days
They thought they were closing for good. Then, 10 days later, a Central Jersey pub rethought its decision and decided not to go out of business after all. Buzzy’s Food & Spirits in Piscataway reopened on Aug. 22 after closing just over a week earlier on Aug. 12. Owners cited a tremendous outpouring of community support as a reason to reopen until the business is sold. "There was a groundswell of support when we announced out closing," Rob Brownlee told Daily Voice, but he discussed keeping the bar open on a limited basis with his wife Sherrie, who owns Buzzy's. It originally anno…
Obituaries
Death Of NJ Mom In Motorcycle Crash Caused By 'Jersey Slide' Shatters Hearts
Friends are mourning the loss of a 53-year-old mother and wife who died in a motorcycle crash last weekend. Andrea Houlihan, 53, of Sayreville, was a passenger on her husband's Harley Davidson when a vehicle suddenly changed lanes on Route 9 in Old Bridge, bringing traffic to an abrupt halt on Sunday, Aug. 13, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andrea, a Montville native, was pronounced dead at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, and her husband remains critical. Phyllis Houlihan Schiavone, Andrea's sister-in-law, detailed the crash on Facebook in sharing a GoFundMe for the family the day …
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Falling Fish Knocks Power To Middlesex County Town
A bald suspect remains at large after a fishy murder in a Central Jersey town, authorities said A major power outage struck Sayreville on Saturday after a fish was dropped onto a transformer by the suspect, Sayreville police said. One hypothesis, according to Sayreville police, is that a bird dropped the fish as it flew overhead. Residents posting on Facebook said they appreciated the police department's sense of humor and surmised the bird was a bald eagle seen in the area. Power was out for about three hours while repairs were made The police department’s humorous Facebook post urged t…
Police & Fire
Grand Slam! Police Car Smashed By South Jersey Teen's Baseball Blast
A police car was damaged by an unlikely source last month in South Jersey. A grand slam hit by 13-year-old Sol Elmer, of the South Jersey Bulls. Sol Elmer poses with police after his home run ball damaged a police car.Millville Police Department The Woodlawn player's ball ended up going right into a patrol vehicle, causing some damage, Millville Police said. Police, who admitted they usually aren't thrilled when their vehicles are damaged, praised Elmer for his big bomb and said they wish him nothing but success. "All we ask is to hit any future home runs in Millville more towards ce…
Lifestyle
No Kids Allowed: Pool Rules Change At Bally's Atlantic City Casino-Hotel
You in? Children have been banned from the pool at Bally's Atlantic City casino and hotel, eliciting a mix of emotions from guests. Effective Friday, Aug. 4, "due to customer demand," Bally's pool and fitness will be available to those 21 and over, the hotel announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bally's Atlantic City (@ballysac) "Kick back, relax, and take a dip!☀️" the post said. The new restrictions received positive reaction on Instagram. Sandra Stanfield wrote, "Great idea. We as adults are spending the money. We nee…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Couple Used Facebook, Teenage Son In Drug-Dealing Operation: Prosecutor
Investigators said they found thousands of drug deals on Facebook and evidence a couple was using their 14-year-old son to deliver drugs. An Atlantic County grand jury indicted John Garman, 38, and Donna Shiffler, 39, of Somers Point on Wednesday, Aug. 2, authorities said. They each were charged with numerous drug offenses, child endangerment and money laundering, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Their Facebook account was called "Garmans Goods," selling marijuana, THC products and hallucinogenic mushrooms, the prosecutor said. The couple was arrested on May 25, …
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