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Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police
A Suffolk County legislator and retired detective was stalked outside his Northport home by a man who repeatedly showed up in a pickup truck to intimidate his family, authorities said.
Joshua Smith, 47, of Kings Park, was arrested on Indian Head Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to Suffolk County Police.
Between Sunday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 18, Smith allegedly parked a white 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck in Legislator Robert Trotta’s driveway multiple times and revved the engine, police said. Trotta reported the unsettling activity to police on Wednesday…
Man Threatened To Assassinate Kamala Harris On TikTok: Feds
A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate a former presidential candidate in a series of disturbing TikTok comments, federal authorities announced on Monday, June 23.
Steven Hartford, 37, of Shippensburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, June 18, for repeatedly posting violent threats under the username “thealex13one13,” according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus.
The threats began on July 21, 2024, after a media outlet posted a 17-second video of the female political figure with a caption asking if she might be the next Democratic nominee, the inve…
Prolific NJ Soccer Coach, Teacher Joseph Colodne Dies Suddenly, 46
Multiple New Jersey school and soccer communities are mourning the sudden loss of Joseph “Joe” Colodne, a longtime educator and coach known for his passion, mentorship, and heart.
Colodne, of Fanwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, loved ones announced. He was a history teacher at Plainfield High School and an assistant women’s soccer coach at Kean University.
“Joe was so many things,” said Kean women’s soccer head coach Brian Doherty. “A great coach, great mentor, great friend and more than that, just a great person.”
“He was more than just a coach in our program. He was an educato…
Two Men Shot At Each Other In Burlington City: Prosecutor
Two Burlington City residents were arrested and charged for their role in a shooting in Burlington City, authorities announced on Monday, June 23.
Shaun Causey, 38 and Jamaar White, 32, face aggravated assault and numerous weapons charges, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and City of Burlington Police Chief Ryan Elbertson said.
On Monday, June 9, City of Burlington police responded the 600 block of Bordentown after Causey and White shot at each other while running along Bordentown and Columbus roads, Bradshaw said. Neither was directly hit, Bradshaw said.
A two-year-old ch…
Jersey City Model Shakes Up 'Love Island USA' As New Bombshell
There’s a new bombshell in the “Love Island USA” villa — and she’s repping the Garden State.
Andreina Santos, 24, of Jersey City, made her grand entrance during episode 15 of Season 7, becoming the fifth female bombshell to shake things up so far.
Andreina Santos.
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Born in Spain and of Dominican descent, Andreina introduced herself with full confidence.
“I rate myself a 10 out of 10 because brains, beauty, body,” she said. “I'm bringing a lot of things that the boys are going to want.”
Andreina has made it clear she’s into Jeremiah, Nic, and Ace, all of whom are …
Trio Nabbed In Connection With Millville Murder: Police
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged in the murder of a 20-year-old Millville man, authorities announced Monday, June 23.
Roshaud Rhett was fatally shot on Saturday, June 14, on the 300 block of Maurice Street, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said.
The 16-year-old was charged with murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder and multiple weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said.
James Henry, a 19-year-old Millville resident was arrested Monday and charged with multiple weapons offenses in connection with the shooting, Webb-McRae said.
Trasuf Bennett, a 19…
NJ Man Extradited, Arraigned In Murder Of Girlfriend Found Shot In PA Hotel
Orenthia Upshur, 51, has been extradited to Pennsylvania and formally arraigned for the murder of his girlfriend, 49-year-old Maisha Coon, who was found shot to death in a Bensalem hotel room on Jan. 15, 2025, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23.
Upshur was transported from a New Jersey prison to Bensalem by the Bucks County Sheriff's Department after waiving extradition. He was arraigned before District Justice Falcone and remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility after being denied bail.
He is now charged with Criminal Homicide, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, Weapons Violatio…
New Jersey Home Listed For $1 — Yes, That's Right
A Newark home can be yours, as long as you have a dollar to spare.
The house at 28 Reynolds Pl. has been listed for $1. And while you probably can't own the home for a simple George Washington, it's created quite a stir on the real estate market.
Brendan DaSilva, who listed the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, said he has seen homes suffer from being overpriced, but never saw a listing suffer from being undervalued.
"The market dictates value, regardless of the listing," DaSilva, who has sold nearly 1,000 homes, 400 in Newark alone, said.
Since the $1 listing went up, DaSilva said he receives …
25-Year-Old Woman Killed In Cape May County Crash: Njsp
A 25-year-old Belleplain woman was killed in a crash on Route 550 in Cape May County early Thursday morning, June 19.
At 3:34 a.m., troopers responded to County Road 550 West in Dennis Township after a Honda Civic veered off the roadway to the right and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
The driver, Gabrielle Platt, sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said.
I will forever love you and be grateful for all of the loving memories we have made together. From a very young age, the... Posted by Noah Platt on Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Major Health Insurers Promise Faster Approvals After Outrage Over Care Delays: Here's How
Dozens of the nation's largest health insurance companies are pledging to speed up prior authorization approvals, which can often be unclear and painful for patients and doctors.
The medical insurance trade group AHIP announced the effort to simplify prior authorization in a news release on Monday, June 23. The group includes insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna, CVS Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Elevance Health, Centene, and several Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
The new commitments will affect more than 250 million Americans with commercial, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid ma…
Tornado Hits Central NY Amid Storms That Killed 3, Including Young Sisters
A tornado hit central New York during storms that killed at least three people, including twin sisters.
The twister in the Oneida County hamlet of Clark Mills had peak estimated winds of 105 miles per hour, traveling 2.43 miles, starting at 3:58 a.m., and ending at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, June 22.
"This tornado unfortunately resulted in three fatalities, due to trees falling into their homes," The National Weather Service in Binghamton.
A tree collapsed onto a Clark Mills residence on Hoyland Avenue, which was home to a mother and her twin daughters, according to WKTV in Utica.
The impact …
