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Man Who Sexually Abused Girl For 7 Years Learns Fate: Atlantic County Prosecutor Man Who Sexually Abused Girl For 7 Years Learns Fate: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Man Who Sexually Abused Girl For 7 Years Learns Fate: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 24-year-old Galloway Township man was sentenced  to 35 years in state prison on Wednesday, March 5, after previously being convicted of sexually abusing a girl over the course of seven years, authorities said. The man, whose name is being withheld to protect the victim, was convicted of aggravated sexual assault,  sexual assault, showing obscene material to a minor and  endangering the welfare of a child last July, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim, now 16, testified at trial that the defendant sexually assaulted her in the family home from when …

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by Sam Barron
Business
Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big
Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has been making the rounds at the Jersey Shore, dishing out his famous One Bite pizza reviews at multiple pizzerias. Known for his no-nonsense approach to pizza rankings, Portnoy visited several shore spots in the batch of reviews dropping this week, drawing crowds of excited customers and loyal fans eager to see how their local favorites would fare. Here’s how the latest stops stacked up: Tramonto's Pizza (Ocean Township, NJ) – 7.7 Portnoy praised Tramonto’s for its good texture, no flop, and crispy thin crust—all elements he loves in a slice. The score? …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police 14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police
14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police A 14-year-old Gloucester Township boy has been missing since last month, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Marcus Nixon-Hill was reported missing from the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, Gloucester Township police said. He is 5'8" and weighs 120 lbs. with a thin build, police said. He has brown eyes and black hair, police said. He was last wearing black pants and was carrying a black and white "MCM" backpack, police said. He was last known to be in the area of Cinnamon Township but also has ties to Trenton and Newark, police said. If anyone has additional info…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order In a striking shift in policy, President Trump is poised to issue an executive order on Thursday, March 6, that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department.  According to sources familiar with the matter, this directive will task Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. The draft order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, articulates a resolute stance: “The experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars — and the unacco…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (UPDATE) First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (UPDATE)
First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (Update) The 20-year-old woman struck and killed by an NJ Transit train last month in Bergen County had been working as an EMT for the last year or more, confirmed with Daily Voice. Arfa Hoque, 20, of East Rutherford, was killed by the train near the Rutherford Station at approximately 1 a.m. on Feb. 26, according to NJ Transit spokesmen Kyalo Mulumba and spokesman John Chartier. Hoque's LinkedIn page shows she has been an EMT in Lyndhurst since April 2024, and has been a member of the East Rutherford Fire Department's Emergency Medical Squad since 2021. She was formerly a student at Bect…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ Duo Caught Red-Handed Mid-Burglary At PA Pharmacy, State Police Say NJ Duo Caught Red-Handed Mid-Burglary At PA Pharmacy, State Police Say
NJ Duo Caught Red-Handed Mid-Burglary At PA Pharmacy, State Police Say Two New Jersey men were nabbed mid-heist inside a Montgomery County pharmacy, caught with stolen prescription drugs in hand, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Benjamin Nadler of Princeton and Fernando Azcona of South Brunswick were busted inside Skippack Pharmacy, 4118 Skippack Pike, after a dramatic pre-dawn break-in at 2:17 a.m. on Monday, March 4, authorities said. The pharmacy owner spotted them live on surveillance cameras and called PSP Skippack. When troopers arrived, they found a getaway car with its lights on in a nearby parking lot. That’s when Nadler walk…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort 3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort
3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort An avalanche has buried three Americans skiers under snow of 40 feet or more. The avalanche struck in the Alaska backcountry near Girdwood, a small resort town, late Tuesday afternoon, March 4, local time. The skiers, part of a heli-skiing group, were reportedly trapped under the snow when the massive avalanche occurred.  The depth of the snowpack poses a significant recovery challenge, with estimates suggesting the skiers could be buried anywhere between 40 and 100 feet. This depth is comparable to a 10-story building. Guides accompanying the skiers utilized avalanche beacons to pin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss
Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit production company behind the beloved children's educational TV show "Sesame Street," is facing major staff cuts after losing key funding. Daily Voice confirmed the layoffs in an email from a Sesame Workshop spokesperson on Wednesday, Mar. 5. The job cuts were first reported by Semafor media editor Max Tani, who obtained an internal staff note from CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin. The spokesperson didn't disclose how many employees were affected. "As production of our 56th season begins next month, we remain as committed as ever to bringin…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, March 5 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $295 million with a $139 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 24-28-40-63-65 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mill…

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by Zak Failla
News
Rail Service Resumes After Fatal Crash In Elizabeth, Delays Persist Due to Hudson Tunnel Power Rail Service Resumes After Fatal Crash In Elizabeth, Delays Persist Due to Hudson Tunnel Power
Rail Service Resumes After Fatal Crash In Elizabeth, Delays Persist Due to Hudson Tunnel Power Rail service on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line has resumed in both directions following a trespasser fatality at Elizabeth Station, NJ Transit announced. According to NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba, at approximately 5:31 p.m. on March 5, North Jersey Coast Line train 3363—which departed New York Penn Station at 5:01 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Bay Head at 7:07 p.m.—struck and fatally injured a trespasser at Elizabeth Station. There were no reported injuries to the approximately 1,100 passengers or crew members aboard the train, Mulumba said. As a result, Nor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In NJ: Report Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In NJ: Report
Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In NJ: Report Legendary director Steven Spielberg's next movie may have ties to the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, as the esteemed filmmaker was spotted shooting scenes in Westchester and Morris counties, according to reports.  The "Jaws" director, age 78, was seen directing a scene in White Plains last week, The Daily Mail reported on Thursday, Feb. 27.  According to the outlet, the film is reportedly titled "The Dish" and will be the director's latest production since "The Fabelmans," which came out in 2022. Spielberg was seen directing a scene featuring actress Emily Blunt, who was pictured …

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by Ben Crnic