Staten Island Motorcyclist Killed In Turnpike Crash In Bergen County Staten Island Motorcyclist Killed In Turnpike Crash In Bergen County
Staten Island Motorcyclist Killed In Turnpike Crash In Bergen County A Staten Island motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike and crashing on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. New Jersey State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash at approximately 9:30 a.m. in Rutherford, according to Trooper II Christopher Postorino. Ardjent Shaini, 51, of Staten Island, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle when he lost directional control of the vehicle on the northbound western spur of the Turnpike near milepost 111.6 in Rutherford on Sunday, May 31, Postorino said. The motorcycle overturned, struck a guardrail, and Shaini was e…
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay A fire broke out at a popular LBI restaurant over the weekend, leaving its future uncertain and dozens of employees without their primary source of summer income. Owners of Wally's in Surft City announced the Saturday night fire in a Facebook post Sunday, May 31, saying no employees, customers, or neighboring residents were injured. "So last night didn't go as anyone planned," the restaurant wrote. The fire started after staff finished what the restaurant described as "a wonderful Saturday night shift. "We are so incredibly happy to be able to share that no one from Wally's or an…
Here's What NJ's Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher Here's What NJ's Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher
Here's What NJ's Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher An emotional postgame embrace between North Jersey basketball star Dylan Harper and his mother, Maria, is going viral after the San Antonio Spurs clinched an unlikely trip to the NBA Finals. The moment, shared by the NBA on Saturday night, May 30, had been viewed more than 5 million times on X by Sunday. The video shows Maria Harper, of Wyckoff, being ushered onto the court moments after the Spurs stunned the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. She embraces her 20-year-old son, a Franklin Lakes native and former Don Bosco Prep standou…
Prosecutor IDs Man, 38, Killed In Aberdeen Weekend Crash Prosecutor IDs Man, 38, Killed In Aberdeen Weekend Crash
Prosecutor IDs Man, 38, Killed In Aberdeen Weekend Crash Authorities have identified the 38-year-old man who was killed while carrying a child on Route 35 in Aberdeen as Anthony A. Trujillo. ORIGINAL STORY: A 38-year-old man carrying a child across Route 35 was killed after the pair were struck by a pickup truck Saturday night, May 30, authorities said. The driver of a 2015 Nissan Frontier was traveling south in the left lane of Route 35 when the vehicle struck two pedestrians who were crossing in a marked crosswalk from west to east at the Cliffwood Avenue intersection around 9:!5 p.m. in Matawan, authorities said, according to Monmouth Cou…
Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know
Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know A type of outdoor lounge chair is being recalled after a person's finger was amputated. Giantex issued the recall for about 1,155 of its outdoor lounge chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 28. A pinch point can trap a person's fingers while the chair is being adjusted, posing an amputation risk. According to the CPSC, Giantex has received one report of a finger being amputated while someone was adjusting the lounge chair. The recall involves blue Giantex outdoor lounge chairs with model number NP10025NY. The chairs measure 76 inches long, 23 inches…
NJ Ranks No. 2 For World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why NJ Ranks No. 2 For World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why
NJ Ranks No. 2 For World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the biggest producers of US men's World Cup talent, according to a new study. BetMGM analyzed roster data from all 12 FIFA World Cups that have included the US men's national team. The analysis was released on Tuesday, May 26, the same day that the US Soccer Federation officially unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster. The sportsbook ranked states by combining how many World Cup roster players were born there, along with their appearances, goals, and wins in matches they played. California ranked first overall for most World Cup players (23), ap…
Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42 Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42
Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies Suddenly At 42 A reality TV star known to millions of viewers has been found dead. Matt Brown, who appeared on the Discovery Channel’s "Alaskan Bush People," was found dead in Washington state on Saturday, May 30, his family announced. He was 42. Brown’s brother, Solomon Isaiah "Bear" Brown, confirmed the death in an Instagram video posted late Saturday, May 30.  "They found a body in the river a few hours ago, and it was positively identified as being Matt," Bear Brown, 38, said. Bear Brown also said the injury appeared to be self-inflicted, though he noted that officials still needed to revi…
NJ Corrections Sergeant, Father Of 2 Matthew Pellicane Dies Suddenly, 39 NJ Corrections Sergeant, Father Of 2 Matthew Pellicane Dies Suddenly, 39
NJ Corrections Sergeant, Father Of 2 Matthew Pellicane Dies Suddenly, 39 New Jersey Department of Corrections Sgt. Matthew C. Pellicane, a husband and father of two who spent his career in public service, died at his Monroe Township home on Tuesday, May 26. He was 39. The New Jersey Department of Corrections announced Pellicane's death in a social media post. Pellicane began his career with the department in November 2015 and was promoted to sergeant at Northern State Prison in April 2025, according to the NJDOC. He later returned to New Jersey State Prison. A GoFundMe for his wife, Lisa, and sons, Matteo and Leo, had raised more than $6,000 as of Sunday, May 3…
Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know
Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know A new recall affects a wide range of popular Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda is recalling 98,892 vehicles because a front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short-circuit, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report. The issue could cause the front passenger frontal and knee airbags to deploy during a crash even when they should be suppressed for an infant in a child seat, a child, or a smaller passenger, NHTSA said. The recall affects certain Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026. The list includes certain Acura MDX, RDX, and …
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it. Authorities are warning that messages promising “free money” from the government are often scams, especially when they arrive by text, email, ads, or websites. The government does not offer free money or grants for personal needs, USAGov says. Legitimate federal assistance programs do exist, but they have eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines. The Federal Trade Commission issued similar guidance warning consumers about fake government grant scams that promise money for bills, education, home repairs, deb…
Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks
Trump Says 'Cancel It' After Freedom 250 Concert Lineup Shrinks The fight over a major celebration tied to America’s 250th birthday has taken another sharp turn. President Donald Trump said Saturday night, May 30, that he wants the Freedom 250 music performances at the Great American State Fair scrapped after several artists pulled out. Trump wrote on Truth Social that organizers should hold "a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250," then added, "Cancel it."  Trump also floated holding an "America is Back" rally at the state fair, where he would deliver a major speech. Related story - Trump Will Take Center Stage At Great American …
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …