Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny
Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny Abigail Huckabee who died on Wednesday, March 29, is being remembered by her family as someone with a zest for life who excelled at video games and overcame many challenges, according to her obituary. Huckabee, 19, was born in Newark on April 17, 2003 and later moved to Orlando. She died in the arms of her mother, Elisa Caglioti-Rodriguez, aunt Mariana Caglioti, her grandfather, Frank Caglioti and her stuffed animal, Pinky. "She lived every day with a determination to be her best, to surround herself with the things she loved and to fill each day with hope, laughter, humor, real talk and de…
Driver, 66, Hospitalized In Route 17 Rollover Driver, 66, Hospitalized In Route 17 Rollover
Driver, 66, Hospitalized In Route 17 Rollover A 66-year-old driver was hospitalized following a rollover crash on Route 17. The Belleville woman's Hyundai overturned outside the Element New York Wood-Ridge hotel on the highway's southbound side shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, April 10. She was extricated from the vehicle and taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with head and arm injuries, responders said. A report that another occupant was also hospitalized with lesser injuries couldn't immediately be confirmed. Hasbrouck Heights police joined their Wood-Ridge colleagues at the scene.
LOWLIFE SLIME: Scammer With 'Child Support Issues' Swindles Well-Meaning Woman Out Of $1,500 LOWLIFE SLIME: Scammer With 'Child Support Issues' Swindles Well-Meaning Woman Out Of $1,500
Lowlife Slime: Scammer With 'Child Support Issues' Swindles Well-Meaning Woman Out Of $1,500 A lowlife with a BS story about child support troubles conned a well-meaning woman out of $1,500 outside a Clifton bank, authorities said. The 20-something scammer approached the 62-year-old Belleville resident at the ATM of the Citibank at the River Front Center shopping mall on westbound Route 3 in the afternoon on Sunday, April 2, Police Lt. Robert Bracken said. In his hand was a check that he said he needed to cash but couldn't because of "child support issues," the lieutenant said. After depositing the check into her own account, the woman transferred $1,500 via Zelle to the stranger,…
'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey 'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey
'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey The Joker's reign of terror in Essex County is over. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" has wrapped filming, after shooting at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center in Belleville. joker hospitalPat O'Brien  Lady Gaga, who plays Harley Quinn, made the announcement on her Instagram page. The hospital stood in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. joker hospitalPat O'Brien Joaquin Phoenix will be reprising his Joker role that won him an Academy Award. The movie is de…
Stabbing, Robbery Suspects Captured In String Of Newark Incidents: Police Stabbing, Robbery Suspects Captured In String Of Newark Incidents: Police
Stabbing, Robbery Suspects Captured In String Of Newark Incidents: Police Three robbery suspects, one of whom also stabbed a victim, have been captured in Newark, authorities announced. On Friday, March 24 around 2:25 a.m., Kevin A. Banegas-Benitez, 21, of Newark, stabbed a victim on the 300 block of Walnut Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The victim was treated for his injuries at University Hospital, and the suspect was also charged with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Frage said. Five hours later, Hannah Karon, 30, of Newark was arrested and charged with a robbery that occurred at …
'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital 'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital
'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital Batman, beware. The Joker is causing mayhem in Essex County. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" is filming at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center this week, Belleville Mayor Michael Melham confirmed.  The hospital is standing in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. Residents can expect nearby roads to be closed during filming, while other roads will be only accessible by showing IDs, Melham said. Melham also warned that filming is on private property and asked peo…
Car Thieves Rob Gas Station Workers At Gunpoint In Hudson County: Police Car Thieves Rob Gas Station Workers At Gunpoint In Hudson County: Police
Car Thieves Rob Gas Station Workers At Gunpoint In Hudson County: Police There were two armed robberies at gas stations in Hudson County over the weekend, authorities said.  On Saturday, March 26, at 5:52 p.m., Kearny Police Officer Mathew Lopez was dispatched to the Citgo gas station at 1 Belgrove Drive for an armed robbery, according to Captain Tim Wagner, a police spokesman. Two men arrived at the gas pump in a gray Hyundai Elantra. The driver handed the gas attendant a credit card and asked that he fill the tank. Before the attendant could dispense fuel, the backseat passenger pointed a handgun at the attendant, Wagner said. The attendant ran for cover…
Three-Time North Jersey Bank Robber Convicted Of Cellphone Store Holdup Three-Time North Jersey Bank Robber Convicted Of Cellphone Store Holdup
Three-Time North Jersey Bank Robber Convicted Of Cellphone Store Holdup An ex-con from Essex County who served 13½ years in federal prison for holding up banks in Fair Lawn, Clifton and Belleville within weeks of one another was convicted Monday of robbing an East Orange cellphone store at gunpoint just two months after his release. Kenneth Graham, 50, of Newark, was wearing a black mask and blue jeans when he entered the downtown Boost Mobile store on Central Avenue and announced a robbery in the middle of the afternoon on Jan. 18, 2021, federal prosecutors said. Graham pointed a gun at a store employee, who was ordered to place several cell phones from a dis…
NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl
NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl Right on time for Super Bowl LVII, Marley's Marley’s Gotham Grill in Hackettstown has opened a ghost kitchen in Belleville. The eatery has been around since 2009 and has become one of the more well-known places for wings in the area. Marley's Cloud Kitchen will offer takeout and delivery service only.  The Belleville spot has 25 wing flavors to choose from, along with sandwiches, sides and kid-friendly options. Marley's is located at 500 Cortlandt St., in Belleville.
Belleville Man Gunned Down In Newark Belleville Man Gunned Down In Newark
Belleville Man Gunned Down In Newark A 38-year-old Belleville man was shot and killed this weekend in Newark, authorities said. Omar Rivera was shot on the 300 block of North 7th Street around 12:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 4 a.m. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 ‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 Passionate and emotional tributes are pouring in for Sara “Gene” Quinn of North Jersey, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the age of 39. Sara attended Montclair High School and previously lived in Hopatcong, according to her social media page. Remembered for her “profound sense of community service and spirit,” Sara had an enthusiastic love for volunteering, her obituary says. She also had a passion for animals and crafts. Sara is survived by her loving husband, James Quinn and their cat Cinders; her grandmother, Genevieve Bunk; her mother, Toni Lyn and her father, Brian; her brother, Bryan…
Police: Pickup Driver Causes Route 17 Pileup, Female Occupant Extricated Police: Pickup Driver Causes Route 17 Pileup, Female Occupant Extricated
Police: Pickup Driver Causes Route 17 Pileup, Female Occupant Extricated A pickup driver was charged with causing a chain-reaction crash that jammed Route 17 for nearly an hour and sent a woman to the hospital after firefighters freed her from the wreckage. The victim was in one of three vehicles stopped for a light on the highway's northbound side near Franklin Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights when a Ford F550 driven by a Belleville man rammed into her Toyota Prius around 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, Police Sgt. John Behr said. Wood-Ridge firefighters joined their Hasbrouck Heights colleagues, along with ambulance crews from Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy…