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Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against Ex-Marine In NJ Street Artist's Death
A New York judge dismissed the top criminal count against an ex-Marine accused of choking a New Jersey street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway after the jury deadlocked. Manhattan Judge Maxwell Wiley granted a defense motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny late Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the top count, NBC News reports. The dismissal came hours after jurors told Wiley they were deadlocked on whether Penny was guilty of second-degree manslaughter and the judge ordered them to continue deliberations.…
Police & Fire
Secret Rutgers Drug Network Exposed: Seven Arrested In Undercover Bust, Prosecutors Say
A covert social media network used by Rutgers University students to buy and sell drugs led to seven arrests following a months-long investigation, authorities said. The seven were arrested as part of the "Operation RU Pharm" investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 5. The undercover operation exposed a private social media network used by Rutgers students to distribute and purchase drugs. Investigators said they uncovered the online platform created by a former Rutgers student. Dealers posted menus of drugs for students w…
Business
McComeback! Elusive Snack Wrap Returning To McDonald's Menu After Nearly Decade
Get your dipping sauces ready. McDonald’s is bringing back its elusive Snack Wrap nearly a decade after the cult-favorite menu item flew the coop. “The Snack Wrap will be back in 2025,” McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger teased during an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday, Dec. 5. “This has a cult following," he added. "I get so many emails into my inbox about this product.” When pressed for an exact date by host George Stephanopoulos, Erlinger opted to keep things under wraps, citing “competitive reasons.” The original Snack Wrap debuted in 2006, featuring a tender p…
Police & Fire
Widow Of
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Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing
The Long Island widow of a late FDNY lieutenant who died in a double fatal fire decades ago was located hours after relatives reported her missing. Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Nassau County Police said. At around 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, her sister Jeanne Santora informed her Facebook followers that Blackmore had been found and was safe. “Thank you everyone,” she wrote. No other details were given. News of Blackmore’s disappearance quickly gained traction on social media, where…
Police & Fire
Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old Newark man was convicted of murder in the first degree on Friday, Nov. 22 for his role in a fatal shooting in August 2022, authorities said. On August 2, 2022, Juan Leandry and his co-conspirators arrived at 535 South Orange Ave. in dark-colored stolen Jeep Cherokee and fired 42 shots at Davian Sumier, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Sumier later died from his injuries, Stephen said. Leandry later set the Jeep on fire in an empty lot in Irvington, posting images of the burning vehicle on his Instagram account, Stephens said. Investigators were abl…
Lifestyle
'What A Title': Bob Dylan Raves About
Nj-s
hot Biopic Starring Timothée Chalamet
Bob Dylan is praising a new biopic about him that was filmed all over New Jersey. "There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!)," Dylan wrote on social media. "Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me. The film’s taken from Elijah Wald’s 'Dylan Goes Electric' – a book that came out in 2015. It’s a fantastic retelling of events from the early ‘60s that led up to the fiasco at Newport. After you’ve seen the movie read the book." 'A Com…
Politics
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Facing stiff opposition in the US Senate, embattled former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. The 42-year-old Gaetz had been the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department involving allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor. "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday," Gaetz posted on social media early Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. "I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that…
News
'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip
A New Jersey YouTuber is facing backlash after uploading a video where he was seen driving a Lamborghini at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone — a move he now admits was dangerous and inexcusable. Marques Brownlee, a 30-year-old Maplewood native with 19.6 million YouTube followers, posted the video titled "How My Video Gear is Changing!" on Nov. 11. The clip sparked criticism from viewers who called out his reckless behavior behind the wheel. Brownlee addressed the controversy in an apology on X, saying: "Last video I did something pretty stupid. You might've already seen it, but maybe not, so I'll …
Police & Fire
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Admits To Sexually Exploiting Players, Prosecutors Say
A Union Beach youth soccer coach admitted to molesting two players and sending sexual pictures to several others, authorities said. Ryan Gunsauls, 33, pleaded guilty during a hearing in superior court, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 18. The investigation began in May when a teen reported Gunsauls had asked for and shared sexually explicit material through a social media app. As the case developed, eight additional victims between 11 and 17 years old were identified. Gunsauls was held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution an…
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NJ Techie's App Is Changing The Game For Tri-State Area Commuters
What started as a frustrating train ride home from New York City to New Jersey for one Montclair commuter in 2006 has turned into a commuting revolution. Joshua Crandall, a tech-savvy Montclair resident, had an epiphany standing on the Watchung Avenue station platform: commuters weren’t helping each other, even though they all shared the same frustrations. That moment inspired Clever Commute, a community-driven email alert system for train riders. "The zen of Clever Commute was to only report something when there was a problem," Crandall explained. "No questions, nothing if things we…
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Zach Bryan Announces MetLife Stadium Show Amid Explosive Allegations From Ex-GF
Country music sensation and Grammy winner Zach Bryan has added a MetLife Stadium show to his 2025 tour, sharing the stage with Kings of Leon in East Rutherford for Summer 2025. The U.S. Navy veteran turned singer-songwriter took to social media on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to make the announcement, saying, “Always been a dream to play MetLife Stadium, so we’re doin’ it with Kings of Leon… New York City, we’re coming for ya." While fans eagerly await the upcoming show, Bryan’s announcement comes as he faces public scrutiny following a turbulent breakup with influencer Brianna LaPaglia, known…
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Surprises Customers At Clifton Target (
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson sure cooked up something good for fans in North Jersey (scroll for video). Viral social media videos show the actor at the Clifton Target store Sunday, Nov. 10. The actor was handing out toys, TVs, and promoting his line of men's personal care products for his line, Papatui, NJ Advance Media reports. Johnson was also promoting his holiday movie "Red One," a Christmas action-adventure comedy in that he both produced and stars in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey)
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