Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For NJ Teen With Down Syndrome After Major Surgery Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For NJ Teen With Down Syndrome After Major Surgery Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For NJ Teen With Down Syndrome After Major Surgery
Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For NJ Teen With Down Syndrome After Major Surgery The school year hasn't exactly been easy for 14-year-old Elizabeth. The Cliffside Park teen, who has Down Syndrome and other health challenges, has yet to attend a single day of high school or meet her new classmates after undergoing major spinal surgery in September. But on Friday, Nov. 13, the Cliffside Park Police Department made her world a little brighter, organizing a surprise pizza party where she finally got to meet her new classmates. Click here for video. "It was so overwhelming," said Elizabeth's mother, Lisa Stein. "Elizabeth hugged her best friend Christina for the first time …

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$18.4M NJ Lottery Ticket Sold At Mercer County Liquor Store $18.4M NJ Lottery Ticket Sold At Mercer County Liquor Store $18.4M NJ Lottery Ticket Sold At Mercer County Liquor Store
$18.4M NJ Lottery Ticket Sold At Mercer County Liquor Store Someone who bought a lottery ticket at a New Jersey liquor store is now $18.4 million richer — at least before taxes. A single Pick-6 ticket sold at Washington Wine & Liquors, 2317 State Highway 33 in Robbinsville, matched all six numbers in Thursday's drawing, Nov. 12, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Friday, Nov. 13. The winning numbers were 01, 10, 18, 26, 42, and 45. The jackpot is worth $18.4 million, with a cash value of $7,855,932, lottery officials said. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winner has one year from the drawing date …
NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist
NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist Cranbury Township can't catch a break. First, $26 million was lost to hackers. Now, lightning has struck the township's library, sparking a fire that brought a second-alarm response. The lightning strike hit the library's roof on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company Chief Charlie Smith said. Firefighters kept the flames from spreading inside the building, though the roof sustained damage and water reached a small section of the floor. Crews covered bookcases and moved computers and other equipment to protect them from further damage, Smith said. No injurie…
NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck
NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck A hospital worker in Bergen County leapt to their death on Wednesday, Nov. 11, authorities confirmed. The individual was a valet worker at Englewood Hospital who leapt to his death around 12:05 p.m., Englewood Police Capt. Renee Laraia told Daily Voice. The incident reportedly happened at the parking deck. No further details were released and Englewood Hospital declined to comment.
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances'
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Cites 'Extraordinary Circumstances' The FAA issued a sweeping nationwide ground stop, ordering departing flights to remain on the ground while citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns. An air traffic control advisory posted Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, directed airports nationwide to halt departures. “All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the advisory stated. The notice cited “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” It did not provide a specific explanation. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement late Friday afternoon that the FAA issued …

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board
Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing
Cruise Ship With 129 Passengers Struck By Tanker In New Orleans: Developing A tanker struck a docked cruise ship carrying 129 passengers in New Orleans, triggering a major emergency response on the Mississippi River, according to multiple reports. The Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Heritage around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday, Nov. 13, near the Crescent City Connection bridge. American Cruise Lines operates the riverboat. The collision occurred outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, where emergency crews gathered to assist passengers and crew, according to the initial accounts from NBC affiliate WDSU in New Orleans and ABC News. Init…