32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires 32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires A former child star and motivational speaker is among the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, his family has confirmed. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Rory Sykes, 32, an Australian who gained media attention as a boy for sharing his experiences living with disabilities, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at his family’s estate in Malibu, his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in a post on X. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yeste…
This NJ Softball Star Is Skipping Senior Season To Play For Top Team In NCAA This NJ Softball Star Is Skipping Senior Season To Play For Top Team In NCAA
This NJ Softball Star Is Skipping Senior Season To Play For Top Team In NCAA Sophia Bordi isn’t just pitching dreams—she’s throwing heat.  Sooner Nation, help us welcome Sophia Bordi to Norman!The two-time New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year reclassifies and joins OU ahead of the 2025 campaign! pic.twitter.com/CqiB2FHHwS — Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) January 9, 2025 The Haddon Heights High School softball standout has re-classified and is skipping her senior season to suit up for four-time reigning college softball champs, the Oklahoma Sooners. Bordi had committed to the collegiate team in 2024. A two-time Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year, Bo…
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Hackensack is poised for a major transformation as plans for the redevelopment of 133 River St., the site of the city’s aging bus terminal and a long-vacant site of the county probation building move forward. Last week, the Hackensack Planning Board reviewed the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s (BCIA) ambitious proposal to bring a state-of-the-art NJ Transit bus terminal and workforce housing to the city’s downtown. The 387,000-square-foot project will include a 15-story residential tower with 168 units designated for veterans, disabled veterans, and essential workers in fields such as …
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long 25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long Wendy’s is kicking off 2025 with a celebration that extends well beyond the New Year.  The burger chain is offering its iconic Dave’s Single for just 25 cents as part of a special promotion running through Sunday, March 2, in partnership with Grubhub. The promotion began on Thursday, Jan. 9. How To Get It Here’s how customers can snag this unbeatable price: Place an order of $20 or more (before tax, tip, and fees) through Grubhub. Add a Dave’s Single to the order. The burger’s price will automatically drop to 25 cents at checkout once the requirements are met. Additional Promotions…
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Hackensack’s downtown renaissance continues with the grand opening of Ora. The stunning 270-unit mixed-use community at 321 Main St. will soon offer luxury studio, one, and two-bedroom units.  Executives from The Hampshire Companies, along with project partners Russo Development and Riverbank Management LLC, were joined by Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse and Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino for the ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. Ora stands seven stories tall at the intersection of Main and Berry streets, the former site of Oritani Bank, and is managed by Russo Property Management.…
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns She’s back!  La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape.  Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation.  During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
NJ Facebook User Sexually Assaults Woman He Met Online, Then Does It Again: Cops NJ Facebook User Sexually Assaults Woman He Met Online, Then Does It Again: Cops
NJ Facebook User Sexually Assaults Woman He Met Online, Then Does It Again: Cops An Edison man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault after two women accused him of assaulting them following meetings arranged through Facebook, authorities said. Faton Boqolli, 31, was arrested on Jan. 10, after an investigation by Detective Clint Hetzell of the Edison Police Department, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department said. A female victim reported that Boqolli had sexually assaulted her during an in-person meeting after they connected on Facebook. This is not the first time Boqolli has faced such a…
Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At NJ Mall Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At NJ Mall
Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At NJ Mall Blue Fig Garden, a Mediterranean restaurant with a flagship location in Cherry Hill, has expanded to North Jersey with a new location. The restaurant held its soft opening at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne on Friday, January 10, inviting guests to experience its authentic Mediterranean cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. According to the restaurant’s website, Blue Fig Garden offers “a diverse selection of authentic cuisine,” including fire-roasted dishes, traditional Mediterranean desserts, and Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand.  The menu features a wide range of appetizers, including humm…
Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration In a last-minute move, President Joe Biden extended deportation protections on  for approximately 900,000 immigrants from countries facing conflict or instability, including Venezuela, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan.  The decision, announced on Friday, Jan. 10, shields these individuals from deportation and allows them to work legally in the US for the first 18 months of the incoming Trump administration. Biden’s action utilizes Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program granting renewable 18-month protections for individuals from countries deemed unsafe due to armed c…
2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools 2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools
2025 Tax Season Begins: What You Need To Know About Expanded Options, New Tools Early filers, get ready. The 2025 tax season is here! The IRS will start accepting and processing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, the agency said in a news release. IRS Free File also became available on Friday, Jan. 10 to taxpayers who qualify through private-sector partners. With more than 140 million tax returns expected, the IRS urged taxpayers to take advantage of updated online resources and consider using trusted tax preparers to avoid scams. "This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their …
Home State Advantage? This New Jersey Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor' Home State Advantage? This New Jersey Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor'
Home State Advantage? This New Jersey Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor' A New Jersey boxing trainer is trading punches for petals as she steps into the national spotlight on the 29th season of ABC’s "The Bachelor. " View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alli Jo “JoJo” (@a.cup.of.jo_) Alli Jo, 30, who. hails from Manalapan and appears to work at the Shrewsbury Rumble gym, will be one of 25 women vying for the heart of Grant Ellis, a Newark native, when the season premieres on Monday, Jan. 27. With her bubbly and outgoing personality, Alli Jo is ready to pack a punch in her pursuit of true love. According to…
Cheddar Recall: NJ Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Cheddar Recall: NJ Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Cheddar Recall: NJ Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says A New Jersey cheese distributor is recalling two cheddar products sold in Massachusetts due to possible listeria contamination, officials said. Abbey Specialty Foods issued the recall for 5.2-ounce blocks of its Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheeses, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recalled cheeses have sell-by dates of Monday, June 2. The Fairfield Township, Essex County, company said its supplier Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese reported a potential listeria contamination. There have been no reported illnesse…