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'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say
Podcaster and rapper Joe Budden, known for his 2003 hit "Pump It Up," is making headlines again—this time for all the wrong reasons. Police say the 44-year-old musician and media personality was caught on camera standing completely naked outside a neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater on the morning of December 4, 2024. Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin confirmed that officers were called to the apartment complex at 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported spotting the unclothed man at their door. The caller recognized Budden as their neighbor, Joseph Budden Jr., police said. The incident, ca…
Business
Immigrant Couple Turns Struggles To Success: Celebrating 30 Years Of Jyoti In Wayne
Thirty years ago, Asha and Satish Guglani took a leap of faith on Route 46. They had little money, a dream, and a register sitting on a table because there wasn’t enough to buy a counter. Today, Jyoti, their Indian restaurant, stands as a cherished cornerstone of Wayne—a testament to decades of hard work, family dedication, and loyal customers. Jyoti, named after the Guglanis’ eldest daughter and symbolizing a “spiritual light,” opened its doors on Dec. 24, 1994. Asha was nervous but determined when Satish suggested opening a second restaurant just for her to run. Satish had already found s…
Obituaries
'The Best Girl Dad:' Emil Lobosco Of Passaic County Dies After Cancer Battle, 58
Emil Lobosco, a cherished Pompton Lakes resident known for his infectious joy and love for life, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, following a battle with spindle cell sarcoma. He was 58 years old. “To know Emil was to experience joy,” his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home reads. “Always with a Dean Martin or country song being belted out in his backyard as he mowed the lawn or getting a spontaneous visit with his big smile just because he was thinking of you.” Emil’s story was one of love and devotion. He met his wife, Lisa, in high school at Passaic County Technica…
Business
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Weather
New Year’s Eve Storm Update: Heavy Rain, Snow Taking Aim At Northeast
A storm sweeping through the Northeast will deliver heavy rain with about to a foot of snow in some spots. causing slippery travel during New Year's Eve celebrations. Rain is expected to arrive from the southwest to northeast as a low pressure system from the Midwest approaches after nightfall on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and last into the first few hours of 2025 on Wednesday, Jan. 1 for most of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Farthest inland, especially in parts of New York and northern New England, anywhere between an inch to a foot of snowfall is p…
News
Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where
New Jersey skies are tightening up yet again. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has clipped the wings of drone operators in nine more towns, expanding its already hefty "No Drone Zone" list. The FAA’s move, announced Monday, Dec. 30, comes in response to a spate of drone sightings near "critical New Jersey infrastructure," as previously reported by Daily Voice. On Dec. 19, the FAA issued 22 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), barring drones from certain areas. Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 24, more were added. Now, with the latest additions, the no-fly zone just got a whole lo…
Police & Fire
Shooter In Custody Following Incident That Had Entire NJ Town Under Shelter In Place: Officials
A 52-year-old gunman is in custody after a shooting in New Jersey prompted a shelter-in-place order for the entire town on Tuesday, Dec. 31, officials said. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office identified the suspect as Daniel Williams, who was being sought in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier in the afternoon. Authorities announced Williams' capture shortly after 6 p.m., bringing relief to the community. The shooting unfolded around 2 p.m. at a home on Johnson Drive, according to local police and a statement from Allentown Mayor Thomas Fritts. The victim sustained injurie…
Police & Fire
Florida Woman Missing After Airport Detainment, Hospitalization: Newark PD
A 26-year-old West Palm Beach woman has been missing since Friday, Dec. 27, after she was hospitalized after she was detained at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. Teresa Maki arrived at Newark International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and along with her male companion were detained at the airport, Newark Public Safety Director Eugene Miranda said. Maki, who was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder was subsequently transported to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for evaluation, Miranda said. She fled the hospital and may be traveling to Brooklyn, Miranda …
Police & Fire
NJ Woman Identified As Victim Set On Fire In Deadly Brooklyn Subway Attack:
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Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, was identified as the person who was set on fire and killed on a New York City subway, authorities said. The 57-year-old woman was named as the victim of the attack on Sunday, Dec. 22, a New York Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Investigators said a man lit Kawam on fire while she was sleeping on a stopped F train at the Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn just before 7:30 a.m., NBC News reported. While her last known address was on Waterbury Court in Toms River, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Kawam also spent some time in the ci…
Police & Fire
Explosive Blaze At NJ Country Club Contained
A fiery inferno lit up the night sky over Preakness Hills Country Club on Monday, Dec. 29, as a maintenance building went up in flames, prompting a massive emergency response to prevent a potentially catastrophic disaster. Wayne Fire companies 3, 4, and 5 rushed to the scene on Ratzer Road just after 9:20 p.m. What they found was every firefighter’s worst-case scenario: a building fully engulfed in flames, dangerously close to both a fuel storage tank and a container of hazardous chemicals. “The first fire chief on the scene quickly realized the risks,” said Fire Commissioner Frank Velardi.…
Police & Fire
Unlicensed Driver Speeding In Stolen Car Had Multiple Fake IDs In Bergen County: Cops
A Queens, NY woman was arrested in Bergen County after police found she was driving a stolen van and had fake IDs, forgery tools, and amphetamines, authorities said. Vanessa C. Lake, 27, was stopped at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 23, for speeding on Broad Avenue in Englewood, according to Detective Lt. Fred Pulice. Officers ran a check on the vehicle's registration and found that the white 2021 GMC van had been reported stolen in North Bergen. Further investigation revealed that Lake was carrying multiple false identifications with her photograph but different names and personal detail…
News
Covid-
19: XEC Now Leading Variant in US - Here Are Symptoms
The XEC COVID-19 variant, first identified in Europe, now accounts for 45 percent of cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As infections tick upward, public health experts are urging vigilance. The strain, a mix of earlier Omicron subvariants, exhibits symptoms similar to Omicron and its predecessors. These include: Congestion, Runny nose, Cough, Shortness of breath, Fever or chills, Fatigue. Notably, loss of taste and smell — once hallmark signs of COVID-19 — has become increasingly rare. …
Police & Fire
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops
Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…
Obituaries
'Bald Ballerina' Maggie Kudirka Dies After Inspirational Cancer Battle, 33
The world lost an extraordinary spirit on Friday, Dec. 27, with the passing of Maggie Kudirka, lovingly known as the "Bald Ballerina. "Maggie, 33, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Kudirka (@baldballerina) The Joffrey Ballet School, where Maggie trained, mourned her loss, calling her a “beautiful warrior.” “Maggie’s passion and grace will forever inspire us,” they wrote, reflecting on her profound impact on the dance and c…
Police & Fire
Security Guard Stabbed At Nightclub: Newark PD
A security guard was stabbed at a nightclub in Newark on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 2 a.m., a private event was ending at Lit 21 at 1034 McCarter Highway, Newark Public Safety Director Eugene Miranda said. As the security guard escorted people from the club’s lower level, the suspect walked into that area from upstairs and refused to leave, Miranda said. An argument ensued and the suspect swung at the guard, who hit the man in the face, causing him to fall to the floor, Miranda said. The guard got on top of the suspect to hold him down, but the suspect, a 5’8” Bl…
News
$4.3B Now Recovered For Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims, DOJ Says
More than $4.3 billion has now been recovered for victims of Bernie Madoff’s massive and infamous Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department announced, as part of a decade-long effort that has compensated over 40,000 people worldwide for nearly 94 percent of their losses. The DOJ says its 10th and final distribution from the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF), provided more than $131 million to over 23,000 victims. The latest distribution marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to recover and return forfeited funds tied to Madoff's fraudulent investment empire. Most victims, primarily small inv…
Politics
Majority Of Americans Limit Political News Amid Fatigue, Overload, Poll Finds
In an era of 24/7 news cycles and social media saturation, most Americans are stepping back from political news to combat fatigue and information overload. According to a brand-new nationwide poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 65 percent of adults feel the need to limit their consumption of government and political news. This sentiment crosses party lines, but Democrats are slightly more likely than Republicans to feel overwhelmed (72 percent vs. 59 percent). Additionally, 50 percent of respondents cited the need to cut back on news about overseas conflicts. Around…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 30 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $163M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 30 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $163 million with a $73.9 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1 with a possible $178 million prize. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09-19-33-38-39 with a Powerball of 01 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 ball…
News
Man Airlifted In Tree Branch Incident In Sussex County:
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A 47-year-old man was airlifted to a local hospital Monday morning, Dec. 30 after being struck by a tree branch in Sussex County, police said. Troopers responded to the scene on Puder Road in Fredon at approximately 8:02 a.m. to assist with the medical emergency, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. The man sustained moderate injuries from the incident, authorities said. Emergency responders transported the victim by helicopter for medical treatment. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.
Lifestyle
Survivor Casting Opens For 2025 Season 49: Apply Now
Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast? CBS's iconic reality series "Survivor" is looking for contestants for its 49th season, scheduled to film in spring 2025. Casting for the next season of "Survivor" is officially open, offering fans and first-timers the chance to compete in one of television's toughest challenges. Season 49 will take contestants to a remote location for grueling physical, mental, and social tests as they vie for the coveted title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. Filming is slated to take place from mid-April to mid-May 2025, and applicati…
News
Landmark NYC Eatery Katz's Deli Violated ADA Regulations, Feds Say: Inside The New Overhaul
The iconic Katz's Deli in Manhattan has agreed to make significant accessibility improvements and pay a $20,000 penalty following a federal lawsuit. The settlement, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Edward Y. Kim, resolves allegations that the historic deli violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A consent decree outlining the required changes was entered on Sunday, Dec. 29, by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla. “The corrections and modifications agreed to by Katz’s Deli will give individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy one of New York City’s most pop…
Police & Fire
DUI Driver Wanted In Deadly Garden State Parkway Crash Arrested At JFK Airport, Prosecutors Say
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk in a deadly Garden State Parkway crash has been captured nearly 15 years after he jumped bail and became a fugitive, authorities said. U.S. Marshals arrested 52-year-old Chaudhry Yousaf at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 30. Yousaf's last known address was in Valley Stream, New York. Yousaf was originally charged in the crash that happened on the southbound side of the parkway on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Troopers responded to …
Sports
Plane Carrying Top 25 College Basketball Team Nearly Collides With Delta Jet
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) involving a charter plane carrying the No. 19-ranked Gonzaga men’s basketball team and a Delta jet. The incident occurred on Friday, Dec. 27, as the Delta aircraft was taking off for Atlanta, Georgia. According to reports, an air traffic controller urgently instructed the charter plane to "Stop, stop, stop" just before it crossed paths with the departing Delta flight. The quick action avoided a potential disaster, and no injuries were reported. “In the years I’ve bee…
Police & Fire
4 People, Including 2 Juveniles, Assaulted 13-Year-Old At Harrison Hotel: Prosecutor
Four people were charged with assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a hotel in Harrison on Sunday, Dec. 29, authorities said. That morning, Newark Police Department responded to a report of a girl being held against her will and assaulted at a hotel on Passaic Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The girl said she was locked in a room by a number of acquaintances and physically assaulted, Suarez said. The girl said the group attempted to sexually assault her and handguns were present in the room, Suarez said.. A search of the room turned up two handguns and hollow…
Lifestyle
Behind The Glitter: Tiles For Iconic New Year’s Eve Ball Made By Company At NY/NJ Border
A New York glass company is ringing in the New Year with a dazzling milestone—creating the triangular glass tiles for the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. As 2025 begins, Gillinder Glass, a Port Jervis-based company with a history spanning over 160 years, celebrates its role in one of the world’s most famous traditions: the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball drop. In September, Jamestown, the owners of One Times Square, selected the company to design and manufacture 2,688 unique triangular glass tiles for the six-ton ball. The dazzling sphere, featuring 32,256 LED lights, captivates m…
Sports
Boxer Paul Bamba Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Title Fight In New Jersey
A champion boxer died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday, Dec. 27 by his manager and R&B singer Ne-Yo. The cause of his death was unknown. Bamba's death was announced just days after he defeated Rogelio Medina by sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) at the Carteret Performing Arts Center. The victory on Saturday, Dec. 21 gave the World Boxing Association's (WBA) cruiserweight gold belt to Bamba, a Puerto Rico native. "…
Police & Fire
NJ Trio Ram Police Car In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 29 for driving a stolen car in Township of Union, authorities said. At 5:20 p.m., officers discovered the stolen car near the Galloping Hill Mall at 1350 Galloping Hill Rd., Township of Union police said. Officers surrounded the car with the goal of blocking it to prevent a pursuit, police said. The driver of the stolen car tried to force his way out of the containment and repeatedly rammed police cars, officers said. Police were able to remove the occupants from the 2021 Acura RDX, which had been stolen during an overnigh…
Police & Fire
Crashes Closes All Lanes In Jersey City:
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A crash snarled traffic in Jersey City on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. The crash occurred between a pickup truck and a motorcycle Grove Street and 14th Street at 10:40 a.m., Port Authority police said. The motorcycle operator was hospitalized, PAPD said. There were no other injuries reported, PAPD said. The crash forced all lanes to be closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. PAPD is investigating.
Lifestyle
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…
News
Holiday Lotto Cheer! Essex County Mega Millions Player Wins Big
Six North Jersey lottery players are having a very happy holidays. Mega Millions tickets sold in Morris, Somerset, Hudson, Bergen and Essex Counties matched four numbers and the gold megaball in the drawing held on Friday, Dec. 27, winning $10,000. The tickets were sold at Jay Cee's in Denville, United Check Cashing in Secaucus, Krauszer's in Manville, Towne Check Cashing in Bloomfield, Surya Sunny in Guttenberg and ShopRite Liquor in Roselle Park. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold megaball was 6.
News
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks
A sharp increase in norovirus cases is sweeping the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis, resulting in symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The CDC reports 41 outbreaks in the first week of December alone, surpassing levels recorded in prior months. This spike aligns with the virus's typical winter peak but underscores the need for heightened vigilance this season. Norovirus spreads through contaminated food, surfaces, and …
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