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The Amazing Kreskin, Famed NJ Mentalist, Dies At 89
The Amazing Kreskin, a mentalist who captivated audience for decades with his seemingly supernatural abilities, died in Caldwell on Tuesday, Dec. 10, his manager announced.
Kreskin, who performed hundreds of live shows a year, was known for his signature flourish: he would have an audience member hide his paycheck for the performance and he would have to find it. If he didn't find it, Kreskin wouldn't get paid.
Born in Montclair, Kreskin a.k.a. George Joseph Kresge, Jr. grew up in Caldwell and later attended Seton Hall University. He said in interviews he was inspired to go into mentalism a…
Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M
A historic Montclair home with ties to the late Paul Volcker, a former Federal Reserve Chairman, is now on the market following a meticulous renovation in 2024.
Because of Paul Volcker, our financial system is stronger and safer for the American people. I’ll remember Paul for his consummate wisdom, untethered honesty, and a level of dignity that matched his towering stature. I’m proud to have called him not just an adviser, but a friend. pic.twitter.com/m3zFR6Q0UF — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 9, 2019
Located at 509 Park St., this turn-key residence offers over 9,000 square fee…
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old.
Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College.
After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Million-Dollar Listing: $1M Montclair Mansion Has Private Balcony, Gardens With Gazebo
A million dollar mansion has hit the market in Montclair.
The Colonial home at 5 Franklin Pl. has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is "20 years young," reads the listing.
Represented by Elizabeth Morris & Vikram Vasisht of The Liz + Vikram Team, the house introduces itself with a circular driveway, and has a main level with a double height foyer.
Inside you'll find a formal living room with French doors, a large family room, a newly renovate chef's kitchen, a powder room, and a home office, according to the listing.
5 Franklin Place in Montclair.
Prominent Properties SI…
Tesla Driver Arrested In NJ Road Rage Shooting, Police Say
A 42-year-old Bloomfield man was arrested and charged with firing gunshots at another vehicle during a road rage incident in Montclair on Monday, June 17, authorities said.
Nelson Santos, who was driving a white Tesla, unsuccessfully tried to overtake the victims in their vehicle, and then continued following them until they pulled over at New Street and Washington Street just before 10 p.m., Montclair police said in a release.
Santos pulled up, got out of his car and pulled out a handgun, police said. The victim attempted to drive away, but Santos then fired two rounds at the victim's vehi…
Police ID Woman, Montclair Officer Wounded In Shootout (Update)
Authorities have identified the alleged gunman and released details in a police-involved shooting Monday in Montclair.
Maryann Swain, 39, a township resident, struck Montclair Police Officer Michael J. Medrano, 33, in the shoulder on the 100 block of Forest Street around 1:10 p.m. Monday, April 15, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said.
Medrano and other officers were responding to the scene on reports of an armed person and "were met with gunfire," Stephens said.
Another Montclair officer returned fire, striking Swain, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and wa…
Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date
The Millburn Deli gave its customers quite a scare with an announcement that ended up being an April Fool's Day joke.
On Sunday, March 31, the iconic deli, which has locations in Millburn, Morristown, Montclair and Westfield, told customers on Facebook it was being sold to Jersey Mike's.
Customers freaked out until the deli, a Millburn institution since 1946, revealed the ruse.
"We apologize for the scare and thank you for all the love," the deli wrote. "Millburn Deli has and always will be the Millburn Deli. Don't take your hanger out on our employees this week."
And yes, the deli …
