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Mechanic, 26, Killed By Car While Crossing Route 1 In Edison, Police Say
The 26-year-old Edison mechanic killed while crossing Route 1 has been identified by police.
Robert W. “Robby” Peterson was walking eastbound in the crosswalk on Old Post Road across Route 1, near Popeyes, on Thursday, Aug. 21 at approximately 1:15 a.m., when the traffic signal changed from red to green, giving vehicles the right of way, Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan said.
Witnesses and the driver, identified as a South Amboy woman, told police Peterson appeared confused about which direction to move, shuffling back and forth in the northbound lane before being struck.
P…
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled By NJ Company Over Fake Inspection Labels
A company is recalling tens of thousands of pounds of meat after federal investigators discovered that products were sold with counterfeit inspection labels.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, is pulling back approximately 32,000 pounds of chorizo, pork chops, and ribs.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the items were produced without required federal inspection but carried a false USDA mark, making them unsafe to eat.
The recall covers six types of vacuum-sealed products under the “Olancho” and “Sabrositos Hondureños” labels, including m…
Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones
More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking.
The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates.
The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On NJ Turnpike: State Police
A 39-year-old man from Bristol, PA, was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Sunday, Aug. 17, state police said.
Just before 4 a.m., troopers responded to the south outer roadway at milepost 84.6 in Edison, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan.
A GMC cargo van was traveling south on the outer roadway when a 39-year-old male from Bristol, PA, operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle, struck the GMC from behind, Marchan said.
As a result of the crash, the operator of the motorcycle was ejected and killed, Marchan said. Identification of the deceased is pendin…
Plainfield, Mountainside Drenched With 6+ Inches: See The Town-By-Town Totals
Overnight storms slammed North and Central Jersey with up to 7 inches of rain, flooding roads, trapping cars, and shutting down major highways by Tuesday, July 15, according to the National Weather Service and emergency alerts.
The storm left two people dead in Plainfield, where waters rose quickly, leaving residents trapped in vehicles.
The heaviest rainfall came from Oakland (Bergen County), where 7 inches were recorded, followed closely by:
Plainfield (Union County): 6.59 inches
Mountainside (Union County): 6.35 inches
Watchung (Somerset County): 6.51 inches
Edison Twp (Middlesex Count…
TV Knowledge Helps NJ Engineer Win 'Jeopardy!'
It was a back-and-forth nailbiter affair, the kind of episode "Jeopardy!" fans love. But in the end, Scott Riccardi, a Somerville engineer, showed off the value of a Rutgers education.
Riccardi was the winner on "Jeopardy!" on Thursday, July 3, outlasting two other competitors to win $17,000. He won on this "Final Jeopardy" clue
“Lord of the Flies” inspired this series as did the 1994 film "Heavenly Creatures," which starred one of the show’s actresses.
The "question" is at the bottom of this article.
Riccardi got off to a hot start in Jeopardy, getting 15 clues correctly, with only one mi…
World’s Largest Indoor Putting Course Opens In NJ This Month
It’s mini golf like you’ve never seen before—plus bold bowling, craft cocktails, and nonstop fun.
A massive new entertainment venue is teeing off in Edison, and it's promising first-class fun from the moment it opens.
Albatross, located at 991 Route 1, officially opens Saturday, June 21, bringing with it the world’s largest themed indoor putting experience, along with 32 luxury bowling lanes, handcrafted cocktails, and a full menu of elevated eats.
Whether you’re showing up for friendly competition or a wild night out, Albatross says it’s the “ultimate playground for everyone.”
Inside, gu…
Video: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey
Got hit by a train. Still made it to the Parkway.
New footage shows the same mangled Honda Civic that was slammed by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County casually cruising down the Garden State Parkway — without its bumper, trunk lid, or license plate.
The Civic, which was struck at the Fair Lawn Avenue crossing on Thursday, May 22, was spotted by Ahmed Kasab near the southbound lanes near the Bloomfield toll plaza.
Kasab, a mechanic in Paramus, was stunned.
Click here to watch.
"The whole passenger side airbag was hanging down," Kasab said, noting that driver seemed like that …
NJ Massage Parlor Raid: Tesla Seized, $600K Found Stuffed In Teddy Bear, Cops Say
A raid of an illicit massage parlor turned up $600,000 of cash inside a giant stuffed teddy bear in Edison, authorities announced this week.
Five people were arrested following a more than yearlong investigation into Bliss Spa, a massage parlor at 2595 Woodbridge Ave., Edison police said.
The teddy bear was found in the Edison home of Daniela Diienno, the de facto owner and manager of the spa, police said. Law enforcement also seized a 2025 Tesla Model Y, a Rolex watch and a Cartier watch, police said.
Diienno was charged with money laundering, promoting organized street crime, promoting p…
These 3 NJ Companies Just Made Fortune’s 2025 ‘Best Places To Work’ List
If you work at Merck, Hackensack Meridian Health, or Atlantic Health System — you’ve got bragging rights.
The New Jersey-based employers were just named to Fortune’s 2025 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, a nationwide honor powered by employee feedback, workplace perks, and overall vibe.
Merck (Rahway) came in at No. 68, followed by Hackensack Meridian Health (Edison) at No. 72, and Atlantic Health System (Morristown) at No. 83. The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work®, celebrates companies that go above and beyond to keep employees happy, connected, and supported.
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Newark Men Arrested For Home Invasion, Previously Arrested In Union County: Police
Two men who were arrested in Union County earlier this month were arrested again following a home invasion in Wall Township in January, authorities said.
On Monday, Jan. 20, three masked men forcibly entered a home on Baileys Corner Road through a rear window, Wall Township police said.
The homeowner said the suspects stole car keys from a counter inside the home but were unable to remove the vehicle from the property, police said.
The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle heading west on Allaire Road, toward Route 34, police said.
Yasir Twitty, 21, and Nymir Marks, 19 were ar…
Unregistered, Loaded Gun Found On Newark Man During Traffic Stop: Berkeley Heights PD
Two Newark men were arrested and charged after a gun was found in a traffic stop in Berkeley Heights on Saturday, March 1, authorities said.
That evening, a black Ford Escape was pulled over inside the Connell Corporate Park due to multiple motor vehicle violations, police said.
The driver, Yasir Twitty, a Newark resident, was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license and had an outstanding criminal warrant issued by the Township of Edison In addition to Twitty, a passenger in the vehicle, Nymir Marks of Newark, was found to have multiple criminal warrants issued by t…
Thief Leaves $2,200 In Damage After Breaking Into Summit Dunkin’, Prosecutor Says
A Newark man is behind bars after authorities say he went on a multi-county Dunkin’ burglary spree, swiping more than $18,000 in cash and leaving a trail of destruction behind.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman, who turned himself in on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after detectives tracked him down following weeks of investigation.
For nearly two months, Bowman prowled the overnight hours, prying open doors and smashing windows to loot cash registers, safes, and managers’ offices at Dunkin’ Donuts locations across Bergen, Middlesex, Morris, and…
'I Hope I Killed Him': Grisly Details Emerge From NJ Killing
A 61-year-old Keasbey resident arrested and charged with fatally shooting a man in Edison Sunday, Feb. 16, kicked at the victim to ensure he was dead, according to documents obtained by Daily Voice.
Igor Kirilenko is charged with murdering Gregory Ginzburg, a 72-year-old Edison resident at a home on Clive Hills Road.
Police originally responded to a 911 call from Ginzburg who said Kirilenko was in his home with a gun, according to the criminal complaint. During the call, a loud noise, believed to be a gunshot, was heard, authorities said.
Upon arrival, officers observed Kirilenko standing …
Guilty! Plainfield Man Convicted Of Murdering Pregnant Ex-GF: Middlesex County Prosecutor
A 45-year-old Plainfield man was convicted on Thursday, Feb. 6 of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in 2021, authorities said.
On Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, Shakir Tyler fatally shot Tayeesa Webb, a 35-year-old Edison resident, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Tyler shot her after confronting her outside her residence, Ciccone said.
Tyler was also convicted of unlawful possession of a handgun, Ciccone said. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in May, Ciccone said.
