Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…
NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where
NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Saturday morning, Sept. 26, as a powerful Nor'easter battered the state. Jersey Central Power & Light reported 20,739 customers without power as of 11:16 a.m., with some of the largest outages concentrated in Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties. PSE&G was reporting far fewer outages across its service territory, while Orange & Rockland reported hundreds of customers out in Bergen and Passaic counties. The outages included: Downed tree due to storms JCP&L JCP&L MORRIS: 5,694 Boonton: 77 Boonton Township: 374 …
Storm Rips Roof Off NJ YMCA; Pool Still Closed After Facility Reopens Storm Rips Roof Off NJ YMCA; Pool Still Closed After Facility Reopens Storm Rips Roof Off NJ YMCA; Pool Still Closed After Facility Reopens
Storm Rips Roof Off NJ YMCA; Pool Still Closed After Facility Reopens The Sussex County YMCA reopened Monday, Sept. 28, after storm damage ripped back part of its roof and forced the facility to close over the weekend. The damaged metal section of the roof has been removed, and a building inspector approved the YMCA to resume operations, officials said.  The branch, located on Wits End Road in Hamburg, reopened with normal hours Monday. The pool area remains closed until further notice while roof repairs continue, according to the YMCA. The closure began after the powerful storm that battered the region overnight Friday into Saturday caused signifi…
Bodycam Shows Dem Operative's Arrest After NJ Sign Dispute Turns Into Police Tackle Bodycam Shows Dem Operative's Arrest After NJ Sign Dispute Turns Into Police Tackle Bodycam Shows Dem Operative's Arrest After NJ Sign Dispute Turns Into Police Tackle
Bodycam Shows Dem Operative's Arrest After NJ Sign Dispute Turns Into Police Tackle Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrest of a longtime Democratic political operative over the summer after a dispute over a political campaign sign at a New Jersey park escalated into an alleged assault on an officer and a foot chase. The footage was shared exclusively by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube and shows Justin Shoham, 38, of Jersey City, being arrested near Woodruff Circle Park in Elizabeth on June 2. Police say Shoham elbowed Lt. Jose Escaleira in the chest and ran from officers, according to Elizabeth police records obtained by Transparency Bodycam and shared with Daily V…
Wanted For Murder And Getting Help: Four Charged In Toms River Manhunt, Prosecutor Says Wanted For Murder And Getting Help: Four Charged In Toms River Manhunt, Prosecutor Says Wanted For Murder And Getting Help: Four Charged In Toms River Manhunt, Prosecutor Says
Wanted For Murder And Getting Help: Four Charged In Toms River Manhunt, Prosecutor Says Four people are accused of helping a Toms River murder suspect evade authorities or giving investigators false information as the search for him continues, officials said. Ronald Hagan, 50, of Brick Township; Sylvester Green, 43, of Bayville; Cherice Nicholson, 46, of Howell; and Jennifer Rizalvo, 48, of Lakewood were each charged with hindering the apprehension of another on Thursday, Sept. 24, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The charges are tied to the search for Douglas Cobb, 51, of Toms River, who is charged with killing Bruce Gress, 42, of Toms River, on Friday, Sept…
NJ School Health Plan Saved — But 34% Hike Could Squeeze Your District NJ School Health Plan Saved — But 34% Hike Could Squeeze Your District NJ School Health Plan Saved — But 34% Hike Could Squeeze Your District
NJ School Health Plan Saved — But 34% Hike Could Squeeze Your District A months-long fight over health coverage for New Jersey school employees is over, but the solution could put new pressure on school budgets — and the programs, jobs and services they pay for. The School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission approved a more than 34 percent increase in 2027 premium rates, keeping the state health plan available to participating districts but at a significantly higher cost. For school employees, the immediate impact is somewhat buffered. Under Chapter 44, a health reform passed in 2020, employees in qualifying plans contribute based on a percentage of the…
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Jersey Shore High School Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Jersey Shore High School Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Jersey Shore High School
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Jersey Shore High School A bomb threat prompted a lockdown and evacuation at a Jersey Shore high school on Friday, Sept. 25, authorities said. Matawan Regional High School administrators reported the threat Friday morning, according to Aberdeen Township Police Chief Matthew Lloyd. District staff and police immediately placed the school in lockdown as patrol officers and detectives began investigating, Lloyd said. Students and staff were later evacuated to a secure location while police and mutual aid agencies searched the school building and grounds. The property was determined to be safe, and students and staff…
2 Killed Hours Apart In Separate NJ Transit Incidents 2 Killed Hours Apart In Separate NJ Transit Incidents 2 Killed Hours Apart In Separate NJ Transit Incidents
2 Killed Hours Apart In Separate NJ Transit Incidents Two trespassers were killed in separate NJ Transit incidents during the Friday morning commute, disrupting service in Jersey City and Plainfield. Raritan Valley Line train 5406 struck and fatally injured a trespasser at the Plainfield station around 5:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, NJ Transit said. The train had departed Raritan at 5:09 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Newark Penn Station at 6:08 a.m., according to NJ Transit. None of the 40 passengers or crew members aboard were injured. Less than an hour later, a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail vehicle struck and fatally injured a trespasser nea…
1 Dead In Police-Involved Shooting Near NJ Walmart, Prosecutor Confirms 1 Dead In Police-Involved Shooting Near NJ Walmart, Prosecutor Confirms 1 Dead In Police-Involved Shooting Near NJ Walmart, Prosecutor Confirms
1 Dead In Police-Involved Shooting Near NJ Walmart, Prosecutor Confirms One person was shot and killed during an encounter with law enforcement in Cape May County on Friday, Sept. 25, prompting an investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, authorities said. The shooting involving Middle Township police happened near the Rio Grande Walmart Supercenter at Route 9 and Satt Boulevard. Witnesses reportedly told the Cape May County Herald that one person was stabbed before someone else was killed by a police officer. Daily Voice had not been able to independently verify that information as of press time. Heavy police presence was seen near the W…
Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs
Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs The accused leader of a cocaine trafficking operation tied to Penn State students and two fraternity houses is pushing to take his case before a Centre County jury in December after being held for court, court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 22 show. Agostino Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, previously of Carle Place, New York, was held for further proceedings following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 2, according to a motion filed by his attorney, Philip M. Masorti. His formal arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, but Abbatiello intends to waive that a…
NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns Following Sexual Harassment, Ethics Findings NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns Following Sexual Harassment, Ethics Findings NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns Following Sexual Harassment, Ethics Findings
NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns Following Sexual Harassment, Ethics Findings Dale Caldwell is stepping down. New Jersey's lieutenant governor, hand-picked by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, resigned from his post on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, following the release of a 61-page report detailing his inappropriate behavior with women, the governor announced at a press conference. Caldwell is accused of making sexual remark to a female staffer, requesting staff help him find a "first lady," and a comment that having two female staffers "one on each arm" made him look good, according to the report, released on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Caldwell improperly brought personal gue…
Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Philadelphia: DOJ Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Philadelphia: DOJ Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Philadelphia: DOJ
Noncitizens Charged With Election Fraud In Philadelphia: DOJ Four noncitizens have been charged with election-related crimes in Pennsylvania, including allegations of illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections, federal authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The four cases involve voting or voter-registration activity in Philadelphia and Chester counties, according to the US Department of Justice. Two of the defendants are described by federal prosecutors as being in the country illegally, while the other two are lawful permanent residents. None were US citizens at the time of the alleged offenses, authorities said. Cliff Sanon, 39, a H…