Support Surges For Central Jersey Family After Pit Bull Kills Toddler, Wounds Mother Support Surges For Central Jersey Family After Pit Bull Kills Toddler, Wounds Mother
Support Surges For Central Jersey Family After Pit Bull Kills Toddler, Wounds Mother A 3-year-old boy died and his mother hospitalized following a pit bull attack in Central Jersey. Nearly $135,000 had been raised as of Friday evening by the father's employer, Coney Island Auto Parts, for the boy's funeral and related medical expenses. Aziz Ahmed and his mother were in their fenced backyard on East Laurel Street in Avenel, when a pair of unregistered dogs that reportedly belonged to a neighbor behind them got into their yard and attacked them both, authorities said. Ahmed's mother was critically hurt trying to save her son, and was airlifted to the hospital. The …
More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer
More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer Two New Jersey women that federal authorities say drove together to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6 and stormed the U.S. Capitol have been indicted on multiple federal crimes. Marissa A. Suarez and Patricia Todisco initially were arrested charged with two crimes in January:  entering the Capitol building and disorderly conduct.  Suarez is a former corrections officer with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office who used an emergency holiday day to drive to Washington on Jan. 6, a day she was scheduled to work at the jail. She resigned from the job after her arrest. Among the suspects ch…
Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum
Central Jersey Therapist Runs Online Life Coaching Biz For Adults On Autism Spectrum Autism doesn’t magically end when a child graduates high school. Rather, it’s a lifelong social and communicative disability that people have to live with forever. Central Jersey native Jaclyn Hunt realized that several years ago, and has since made it her life’s mission to provide adults on the spectrum with tools to navigate life with their disability. “Most people on the Autism spectrum are thrown out into the world and expected to succeed — but many struggle tremendously. So I’m trying to change that.” Hunt saw a need for her business while studying to become a marriage and family th…
Amazon Fulfillment Center Replacing Vacant Jersey Shore Sears Store Amazon Fulfillment Center Replacing Vacant Jersey Shore Sears Store
Amazon Fulfillment Center Replacing Vacant Jersey Shore Sears Store Amazon plans to open another fulfillment center in Central Jersey at the site of a vacant Sears store. The approximately 93,000-square-foot Monmouth County location — at Seaview Square Shopping Center in Ocean Township — is expected to open in October, Mayor Chris Siciliano told NJ Advance Media. “It’s a win-win for us and for Amazon," Siciliano told NJ.com. "It’s really an ideal spot and it will serve the needs of several communities." Amazon customers will be able to pick up packages at the center, which will create up to 200 jobs. Fulfillment centers are used to store inventory like el…
STORM WATCH: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA STORM WATCH: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA
Storm Watch: Increased Snow Totals Predicted Across NJ, PA While forecast maps show increased snow totals across the region, snowfall was expected to slow Thursday afternoon and turn to sleet then freezing rain. Central Jersey and Greater Philadelphia was expected to see up to a foot of snow, with 12 inches already piled up in King of Prussia as late Thursday morning. The National Weather Service was predicting 6 to 8 inches across most everywhere in New Jersey north of New Brunswick, with the exception of the northwestern part of the state and the Lehigh Valley, PA. Those areas could see the least amount of snowfall: Between 4 and 6 inches, the N…
Pair Of Storms Threaten Region With More Snow This Week Pair Of Storms Threaten Region With More Snow This Week
Pair Of Storms Threaten Region With More Snow This Week A pair of winter storms are threatening the Northeast with more snow this week.  The first storm will impact some of North Jersey and the Lehigh Valley, and is expected Monday into Tuesday. The second storm is likely to start Thursday and last into Friday, the National Weather Service reports. Sussex County, NJ and The Poconos will see the greatest amounts of snowfall Tuesday morning. Parts of Morris and Warren counties, along with the Lehigh Valley will likely only get two inches.  The rest of North Jersey will likely see an inch of snow while Greater Philadelphia and Central Jersey coul…
STORM WATCH: 50 MPH Winds, Foot Or More Of Snow On The Way STORM WATCH: 50 MPH Winds, Foot Or More Of Snow On The Way
Storm Watch: 50 MPH Winds, Foot Or More Of Snow On The Way Brace for impact: The most intense part of the winter storm slamming the Northeast was expected Monday afternoon, with gusty winds and up to a foot of snow on the way. Between 3 and 6 inches of snow had already fallen as of 11 a.m. in parts of Eastern PA, North and Central Jersey, the National Weather Service reports. The sleet and freezing rain falling in some areas will soon change back to snow, a heavy band expected to drop between 6 and 18 inches across North Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, the NWS said. It was unclear how much snowfall was expected in Greater Philadelphia and Centra…
WINNERS: Lucky Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Sold On Jersey Shore WINNERS: Lucky Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Sold On Jersey Shore
Winners: Lucky Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Sold On Jersey Shore Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Central Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The lucky tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Wednesday to take the $50,000 third-tier prize.  The winning numbers for the Jan. 27 drawing were: 17, 33, 35, 42, and 52. The Red Power Ball number was 09. The Multiplier number was 03.  The winning tickets from Wednesday night’s drawing were sold at the following locations: Monmouth County: Shop Rite #620, 1151 Shrewsbury Ave. in Shrewsbury; and, Ocean County: 7-Eleven #11015, 667 Mantoloking Road in Brick. …
Most Popular Diners In Central Jersey Most Popular Diners In Central Jersey
Most Popular Diners In Central Jersey There's a reason New Jersey has been dubbed the Diner Capital of the World. There are more than 600 -- old and new, big and small. Each one with its own take on disco fries, cheesecake and brunch. It would be impossible to pick just one favorite, but here are some of the most popular diners in Central Jersey. ALSO SEE: Most Popular Diners In North Jersey The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Skylark Diner, Edison Ponzio's, Cherry Hill Mastori's, Bordentown Reo Dine…
US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel
US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel A 33-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was jailed on accusations he lured and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old child in a Central Jersey motel last November, authorities said. Michael Torenheim was captured in Spring Valley, NY, by members of the U.S. Marshals Office, New Jersey State Police and Wall Township Police Department, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. No further details of the alleged incident were released. Torenheim was charged with second degree sexual assault, second degree luring and third degree endangering the welfare of a child.  He was being …
First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm
First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm A newly-released forecast called for two rounds of precipitation Sunday, with winter weather advisories issued for parts of North Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The first was snow, and it was making its way across North Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania as of 8:15 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Between two and four inches of snow and sleet were possible in North Jersey and The Poconos before noon, while rain was expected across Central and South Jersey.  The second round of precipitation was expected to feature more rain than snow in the early afternoon and …
Latest Snowfall Predictions, Timing Of Powerful Winter Storm Headed To NJ, PA This Afternoon Latest Snowfall Predictions, Timing Of Powerful Winter Storm Headed To NJ, PA This Afternoon
Latest Snowfall Predictions, Timing Of Powerful Winter Storm Headed To NJ, PA This Afternoon New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to see the first winter storm Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Precipitation will begin early Wednesday afternoon in South Jersey, then head north to Central Jersey and Philadelphia, where 6 to 12 inches of snow are predicted, the National Weather Service says. Strong winds and heavy sleet were likely across South Jersey and Philadelphia, with a chance of rain leading along the Jersey Shore. Coastal flooding was possible, especially late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, meteorologists say. Snowfall is expected to begin in N…