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Man, 40, Accused Of Stabbing Parent Arrested At NJ Mall, Police Say Man, 40, Accused Of Stabbing Parent Arrested At NJ Mall, Police Say
Man, 40, Accused Of Stabbing Parent Arrested At NJ Mall, Police Say A 40-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested in connection with stabbing one of his parents, authorities said. Heng Shao is believed to have stabbed one of his parents in a home on Buttonwood Drive in East Brunswick, local police said. East Brunswick police were notified by Sayreville police around 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. The victim subsequently fled to safety at a home on Winding Woods Drive in Sayreville before being taken to a local area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers responded to the home on Buttonwood Drive in an attempt to loca…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Welcome to the darkest corner of your mind as Paranormal Cirque III comes to Central Jersey.  This production at Menlo Park Mall's parking lot features talented artists from around the world with the "sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more," according to its organizers. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat while you witness death-defying stunts, The show is returning after a successful October 2023 set of performances in Edison and last month in Mercer County. This month's series runs from Thursday, May 16 through Su…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Boo! Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Boo! Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey
Boo! Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Welcome to the darkest corner of your mind as Paranormal Cirque III comes to Central Jersey.  This one-of-a-kind production at Menlo Park Mall's parking lot features talented artists from around the world with the "sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more," according to its organizers. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat while you witness death-defying stunts, The show runs from Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 8 with two performances on Saturday and Sunday. The mall is located at 55 Parsonage Road in Edison. Just in time for…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds
Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds UPDATE: Police were justified in killing an ax-wielding Edison man who got within a few feet of an officer before he was finally shot, a grand jury has found. They'd dealt with Merrill Rambarose, 49, before. Once he was accused of trying to stab a woman at a 7-Eleven and another time he'd allegedly kept them at bay with a knife at the Margate garden apartment complex where the final confrontation occurred. This time police were called by a woman who said they'd gotten into an argument over her smoking in the apartment and "he grabbed an ax and swung it," according to one of the first offi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Cirque Italia's Flying Acts Come To Central Jersey Cirque Italia's Flying Acts Come To Central Jersey
Cirque Italia's Flying Acts Come To Central Jersey Cirque Italia is coming to Edison from July 13 though 16. In addition to its wire acts, master jugglers and trampoline expertise, it will feature a show that brings the audience back in time to the 1950s. The performances are at Menlo Park Mall. Cirque Italia believes multiculturalism is one of its strongest assets. The show features performers from Argentina, Brazil, Romania, and many other countries. Of course, these incredible artists are preparing to wow you with their astounding acts.  low wire fanatics, dazzling contortion and even a wheel of death!  Cirque ItaliaAndris Jansons …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Mall Brawls End With Arrest Of Teenagers In Central Jersey Mall Brawls End With Arrest Of Teenagers In Central Jersey
Mall Brawls End With Arrest Of Teenagers In Central Jersey Two brawls at the Menlo Park Mall ended with the arrest of two teenagers authorities said. Edison police broke up two fights about an hour apart on Saturday evening, they said. More than 100 people were present when the first fight involving about 20 to 30 teens and young adults started at around 6:30 p.m., Edison Deputy Chief Robert Dudash said. Edison police, mall security and officers from neighboring towns stopped the fight.  Nasier Monroe, 19, of New Brunswick and a 15-year-old girl were both charged with rioting, Dudash said.  Monroe was additionally charged with disorder…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Emmy Nominee Rocks Frock Designed By One Of NJ's Youngest Designers Emmy Nominee Rocks Frock Designed By One Of NJ's Youngest Designers
Emmy Nominee Rocks Frock Designed By One Of NJ's Youngest Designers One of New Jersey's youngest fashion designers has added another accomplishment to her impressive resumé after designing a dress for the Emmy's. And she's only 7 years old. Brooke LauRen styled and dressed Emmy-nominated actress Tabitha Brown for the Children's and Family Emmy Award Ceremony over the weekend. The tiny designer was able to showcase the vibrant look on the red carpet for the Dec. 10 and 11 event, making history as one of the youngest designers to have a look hit the award stage.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by B…

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by Annie DeVoe
Business
From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops
From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops Menlo Park Mall has a slew of new shopping and dining openings from Indian cuisine and American burgers to fashionable women’s wear and jewelry. The recently opened shops include Franki, Lovisa, deo Eyewear, Nuts Factory, Banter and Joseph Jacob Jewelers.  That's not the only good news. Other store openings coming later this year include Sonoma Intimates, Indian Plate, Bang Cookies, True Food Kitchen, Shake Shack, and Akira.  Here is a synopsis of the newest stores:  Franki: Francesca’s sister brand, Franki, is a tween fashion collection whose mission is to deliver unique, free spirited …

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by Jon Craig
News
Man Shot By Police In Edison Identified, Was Wielding Short-Handled Ax, Attorney General Says Man Shot By Police In Edison Identified, Was Wielding Short-Handled Ax, Attorney General Says
Man Shot By Police In Edison Identified, Was Wielding Short-Handled Ax, Attorney General Says UPDATE: A man was wielding an ax when police who encountered him outside his Edison home shot and killed him, state authorities said. Merrill Rambarose, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene after two officers opened fire on Judson Street at the Margate co-op complex just off Route 1 and the Menlo Park Mall at 4:41 p.m. April 12, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "A short-handled ax was recovered near Mr. Rambarose," the attorney general said Police had been called there a little under an hour earlier. There they "encountered Mr. Rambarose in a parking lot of the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Weapon-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed In Edison, State Authorities Say Weapon-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed In Edison, State Authorities Say
Weapon-Wielding Suspect Shot, Killed In Edison, State Authorities Say UPDATE: A man wielding a "sharp-edged weapon" was shot and killed by police at an apartment complex near the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, state authorities said. Officers responding to a call at the Margate apartment complex on Judson Street encountered the suspect shortly after 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "During the encounter, two officers discharged their service weapon, fatally wounding the individual," Platkin said. "A sharp-edged weapon was recovered near the decedent. "Officers and emergency medical personnel rendered f…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Cawfee, ya want some? Bada Bean Cawfee, a coffee shop inspired by hit HBO show "The Sopranos," is opening four New Jersey locations. Woodbridge native and entrepreneur Drew Adelman is teaming up with Peter Pannullo, of Holmdel, to bring Bada Bean to Woodbrige, Toms River, Montgomery and Newark. Their first store -- which was seasonal only -- opened on the Seaside boardwalk in 2018, but has since closed to focus on year-round shops. "Paying homage to the mobsters of the past, Bada Bean combines delicious 'cawfee' with a classic, authentic New Jersey experience," the website says, "and som…

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by Cecilia Levine