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NJ Restaurant Owner Wrongfully Detained By ICE, Mayor Says
Ruperto Marquez, the co-owner and chef at Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since last month, authorities said.
Marquez was taken into custody by ICE agents on Sunday, Oct. 19 in front of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mayor Lori Hohenleitner said.
The father of three, who runs the restaurant with his brother, Emilio, was wrongfully detained, Hohenleitner said.
Marquez " has employment authorization through the proper channels," Hohenleitner said. He remains in custody at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in …
Teen Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Boy At 100-Person Long Island Party: Cops
A 17-year-old has been charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy at a party attended by 100 teenagers on Long Island, authorities said.
Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was stabbed at the Carlton Road and Avenue C party in West Babylon around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, when a fight broke out outside the residence, Suffolk County Police said.
Liam was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
On Monday, Nov. 10, authorities said a 17-year-old had been charged with second-degree murder. His name was withheld due to his ag…
Thomas Luque Of North Arlington Dies, 19
Thomas Armando Luque, a 19-year-old from North Arlington remembered for his warmth and kindness, died on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to his obituary from the Alvarez Funeral Home.
Loved ones described Thomas as “a beloved brother, son, and friend to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”
“His warmth, kindness, and joyful energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met,” the family wrote on a GoFundMe launched by Alexander Salgado, which had raised more than $5,000 as of Wednesday, Oct. 22.
“Thomas had a way of making people feel loved and valued, and his absence will be deeply fe…
NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Giovani Amores, an 18-year-old New Jersey native remembered for his kindness, confidence, and joy.
Amores passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Queens, NY, according to his obituary posted on the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not immediately clear.
Born in Hoboken, Giovani grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School earlier this year. In August, he began his freshman year at St. John’s University, where he was “filled with excitement and ambition for the future,” his obituary said.
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Popular Brewery Suddenly Shuts Down All Locations Amid Bankruptcy Report
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has abruptly closed all of its remaining locations just two weeks after shuttering three others, the company announced Thursday, Sept. 25.
The closure impacts the remaining New Jersey location in Maple Shade, 10 locations in Pennsylvania, two in South Carolina, two in Delaware and one in Georgia.
“After many wonderful years serving our communities, all Iron Hill locations have closed. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we are deeply grateful for your support, friendship, and loyalty over the years," the company said in a statement. “We sincere…
NJ Dad Dies In Crash, $150K Raised For Widow, Children
Brian Benson, of Scotch Plains, died in a car crash on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to his obituary from Memorial Funeral Home. He was 46 years old.
Born in New York and raised in Mountain Lakes, Brian was a Rutgers graduate who built a two-decade career in medical device sales with Bausch and Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, and most recently RxSight, his obituary says.
“Brian was a valued member of the RxSight team, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in medical device sales and a deep commitment to his work,” a GoFundMe created by colleague Heather Spiri reads.
Brian was de…
