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13-Year-Old Killed In NJ E-Bike Crash: Mayor
A 13-year-old student was killed after his electric bicycle collided with a commercial vehicle in New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, officials said. Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo said the crash happened at approximately 2:12 p.m. at the intersection of Mountain and Mountainview avenues. “Our Police and Fire Departments responded immediately, and the juvenile was transported to University Hospital in Newark. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the 13-year-old student was pronounced dead,” Losardo said in a statement. “This heartbreaking loss is felt across our entire…
Obituaries
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…
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$22K Raised For Seton Hall Freshman Grieving Mother's Loss
Shock and sadness spread following the Monday, Sept. 1 death of Amy Spring (Graves) Reyes, a Passaic County mother and educator. She was 51 years old. A devoted mother, her greatest joy was her son, Evan Reyes, whom she supported, encouraged, and cheered on every step of the way, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was also engaged to Andrew “Drew” Taylor, with whom she shared love, laughter, and plans for the future. Born in Oceanside, CA, and raised in Oakdale, Long Island, Amy earned her degree in anthropology from Miami University of Ohio before joini…
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NJ Grandmother, 39, Dies After Sudden Brain Aneurysm, Loved Ones Say
A New Jersey mother and grandmother died Monday, Sept. 8, after 17 days in the hospital following a sudden brain aneurysm, her loved ones said. She was 39 years old. A native of Brazil, Poliana Pires Coelho lived in Newark's Ironbound section and was a devoted single mother to daughters Ana Luisa, 21, Ana Beatriz, 9, and Ana Liz, 3, according to a GoFundMe launched by Richard Arruda in the wake of her death. She was also a grandmother to Matthew, 11 months, and Luca, 3. Her children will now be raised by her parents, Eder and Iraides, the campaign says. Poliana was known for her work…
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River Edge Family Turns Heartbreak Into Hope With Paramus Concert For Late Son
For years, the Marri family lived in a constant state of worry: watching for signs, trying every possible way to pull their son and brother, Buster, back from the grip of addiction. Rehab. Family meetings. Drug testing. Love. Kindness. Anything to stop what they feared was coming. On Nov. 2, 2021, the call came: Buster wasn’t breathing. In that instant, the endless tension and daily battles vanished, replaced by a silence they never wanted. The stress was gone, but so was Buster. He was 24 years old, fearless, full of life, and deeply loved. And in the aftermath, his family ma…
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NJ Ranked Among Five Happiest States In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support. "In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
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Flames Rip Through Clifton Home — Family Escapes With Nothing But Their Lives
A Clifton family is starting over after a fire destroyed their home and belongings Saturday, Sept. 6, authorities said. At approximately 8:53 p.m., Officer Eddie Maldonado III was on patrol on DeMott Avenue when he saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the front windows of a home, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. A good Samaritan neighbor and the officer alerted the family of the fire and made sure everyone got out safely, Anderson said. The Clifton Fire Department responded, and several officers assisted with traffic and crowd control. No injuries were reported, Anderson said. Th…
Obituaries
Read The Heartbreaking Joint Obit For NJ Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
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$17,000 Raised For Grieving Parents Of Newark 5-Year-Old 'Super Bryan'
Support is pouring in for the family of a Newark 5-year-old boy who died last week. Bryan Moreira Alves De Sousa, lovingly known as “Super Bryan,” died on Aug. 20, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe created in his memory. Bryan was remembered by his family as “a sweet and loving child who brought joy to everyone who knew him.” His parents are heartbroken and have turned to the community for support with unexpected funeral costs. The campaign created by Rose Lima had raised $17,000 as of press time. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alvare…
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Inside Northeast Sex Trafficking Empire: Cash, Luxury Apartment, Fake Spa, Fugitive On The Run
They built a criminal empire out of fake spas, cash, and exploited women. One vanished before trial. The other just got sentenced to decades in prison. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office issued an update on Monday, Aug. 25, confirming the fate of Zigui “Lisa” Zheng—and the disappearance of her co-defendant, Yan Qiu, after both were convicted of running a sex trafficking ring across Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. Spa Boss Sentenced After Shocking Trial Zheng, 48, was sentenced to 10.5 to 21 years in state prison on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, after a jury found her guilty of…
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: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened Bergen County Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment
A Bergen County family says they’re lucky to be alive after a DUI driver crash sent her vehicle slamming through their restaurant last weekend — just eight months after opening. It was a typical night at Casa D’Amici in North Arlington at 599 Ridge Road, until a car came crashing through the front of the family-owned restaurant at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, according to Nancy Kajo, 20, whose father and uncle own the restaurant. Mayor Daniel Pronti said. The driver was arrested for DUI. Kajo said she was inside with her parents, John and Neta, her 14-year-old brother Devin, cousin …
Obituaries
'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal Fire
A Connecticut family who lost a 32-year-old man and two dogs in a devastating house fire is taking solace in the fact that one of his beloved pets never left his side. Now, the community is rallying to help them rebuild. Firefighters sped to the 100 block of Brookside Place in Cheshire around 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, after reports of a raging house fire. Inside, Zachary Naoumides was with his father, veterinarian Dr. Nicholas Naoumides, when flames quickly spread through the home. His father escaped by jumping from the roof, suffering severe smoke inhalation. Zachary, however, did not survi…
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