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Sister Of NBA Basketball Star Killed By BF In Weekend NJ Shooting Sister Of NBA Basketball Star Killed By BF In Weekend NJ Shooting
Sister Of NBA Basketball Star Killed By BF In Weekend NJ Shooting Toraya Reid, the 28-year-old Jackson resident gunned down on Saturday, Sept. 6, has been identified as the sister of basketball player Naz Reid. Naz, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves after starring at Roselle Catholic, took to Instagram to pay tribute to his sister, posting numerous photos of the two of them together. In a 2023 interview with Mpls St. Paul magazine, Reid, an Asbury Park resident, spoke fondly of Toraya. Reid has another sister, Jakahya. "My older sister is super protective," Reid said. "She treats us like she's our parent." In a post shared by Violence Free Minnes…
Here's Every NJ Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Here's Every NJ Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Here's Every NJ Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park. With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place. Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state: NEW YORK Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4) John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
Built From The Ground Up With Edge, NJ Restaurant Closes Doors Built From The Ground Up With Edge, NJ Restaurant Closes Doors
Built From The Ground Up With Edge, NJ Restaurant Closes Doors It’s the end of an era for one Ocean County dining spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Edge in Jackson (@theedgeinjackson) The Edge Restaurant & Bar, located at 109 North County Line Road in Jackson, has announced it is closing after years of serving the local community. “After many incredible years, the time has come for us to say goodbye,” the restaurant shared in a message on Instagram last week. “To all of our amazing guests, thank you.” “Your loyalty, memories, and smiles have meant the world to us. We are truly h…
Legendary Italian Actress Forces NJ Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Legendary Italian Actress Forces NJ Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her
Legendary Italian Actress Forces NJ Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Most people would be honored to have a pizza named after them. But most people aren't Sophia Loren. The legendary Italian actress' legal team sent a letter to Brooklyn Square Pizza, which has locations in Jackson, Manalapan and Toms River, ordering them to change the name of their "Sophia Loren Pizza," which has fresh mozzarella, fresh slices tomatoes, and fresh garlic on a round sesame seed crust pie The letter, from an attorney representing the Oscar winning actress, claims she owns the trademarks to her name, including for services providing food and drink. View this…
NJ Special Ed Teacher Indicted For Having Sex With Student: Prosecutor NJ Special Ed Teacher Indicted For Having Sex With Student: Prosecutor
NJ Special Ed Teacher Indicted For Having Sex With Student: Prosecutor A special education teacher in Monmouth County has been been indicted by a grand jury for sexually assaulting a student, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 25. Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 44-year-old Jackson resident is charged with aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child via the manufacture of child sexual abuse materials and official misconduct among other charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.  Havemann-Niedrach, formerly a special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, had a sexual relationship with a student in early 2024…
'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At New Jersey Pizzeria 'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At New Jersey Pizzeria
'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At New Jersey Pizzeria Mona Lisa Pizza might have just pulled off the ultimate pizza review power move—serving up slices with a side of mob movie energy. Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by the Jackson, NJ restaurant for a One Bite Pizza Review, and while the pizza was the main event, the atmosphere stole the show. From the second he walked in, Portnoy knew he was in for an experience. “The guy in there—straight out of Goodfellas,” he said, setting the scene like a classic Scorsese flick. Then things got interesting. “He knows I like it well done, so he put it back in the oven,” Portnoy explained. But was it…
Ski-Masked Masturbator Who Lured 4 Females To His Vehicle In Ocean County Arrested: Prosecutor Ski-Masked Masturbator Who Lured 4 Females To His Vehicle In Ocean County Arrested: Prosecutor
Ski-Masked Masturbator Who Lured 4 Females To His Vehicle In Ocean County Arrested: Prosecutor An 18-year-old man who lured multiple females including a pre-teen to his vehicle, masturbated in front of most of them, and then drove off in multiple Ocean County towns has been arrested. Massinissa Ladj, of Jackson, has been charged with sexual assault, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and four counts of lewdness, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. On Jan. 24, Lakewood police were notified that a male wearing a ski mask and driving a black vehicle motioned to a 16-year-old girl who was walking down East 5th Avenue to approach his car the previ…
$32 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In New Jersey $32 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In New Jersey
$32 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In New Jersey It was a lucrative life changing day for a lottery player in Ocean County. A ticket sold in Jackson matched all six numbers in the New Jersey Lottery Pick-6 jackpot in the drawing held on Monday, Jan. 20 winning $32 million. This is the first Pick-6 jackpot of 2025. The ticket was sold at Quick Mart at 665 Bennetts Mills Road. The winning numbers were  04, 11, 12, 15, 27 and 39. 
These 10 NJ Stop & Shop Stores Have Closed These 10 NJ Stop & Shop Stores Have Closed
These 10 NJ Stop & Shop Stores Have Closed New Jersey officially has 10 fewer Stop & Shop stores. The 10 underperforming locations closed were among 32 nationwide that the grocer announced would be closing by year's end. Stop & Shop has kept 350 stores open, including 47 in New Jersey. The stores that closed on or before Nov. 2 were: 1083 Inman Ave., Edison 1049 US Highway 1 South, Edison 4861 US Highway 9, Howell 1278 US Highway 22, Phillipsburg 581 Stelton Rd., Piscataway 625 Paterson Ave., Carlstadt 1221 State Route 27, Franklin Township 130 Skyline Dr., Ringwood 505 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Beach 2275 West County …
'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor  — And He Loves It 'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor  — And He Loves It
'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor — And He Loves It When he's not breaking hearts on soap operas, Rick Hearst is selling homes in New Jersey. The "General Hospital" star revealed his second career in an Instagram video on Monday, Sept. 9, where he showed off his big backyard and extolled the virtues of living in the Garden State. "I just kind of wanted to show folks what it looks like," Hearst said. “There’s different parts of New Jersey. The part that I live in, South Central New Jersey, is a beautiful place. I also happen to be a real estate agent here. I love helping people find homes here, sell their homes here. It’s really a great …
Body Of Missing Boater, 29, Recovered Day After Vessel Capsizes On NJ Lake, Police Say Body Of Missing Boater, 29, Recovered Day After Vessel Capsizes On NJ Lake, Police Say
Body Of Missing Boater, 29, Recovered Day After Vessel Capsizes On NJ Lake, Police Say The body of a 29-year-old man was recovered from a New Jersey lake more than 24 hours after the boat he was on capsized, police said. The Old Bridge man, who was not identified by name, was recovered by search teams on Prospertown Lake in Jackson Township just before 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said. Jackson police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a capsized boat on the lake around 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, the chief said. Police boats and divers were deployed Saturday afternoon in an effort to find the missing boater, Kunz said. Officials from NJ Fi…
Philly Area Gravestone Salesman Scammed Mourners Out Of $1.5 Million, Feds Say Philly Area Gravestone Salesman Scammed Mourners Out Of $1.5 Million, Feds Say
Philly Area Gravestone Salesman Scammed Mourners Out Of $1.5 Million, Feds Say The owner of a headstone company is accused of ripping off hundreds of grieving customers across greater Philadelphia, federal prosecutors allege in an indictment.  Gregory J. Stefan Jr., 54, of Upper Merion, is charged with seven counts of wire fraud, according to the US Attorney's Office.  Between January 2018 and September of last year, Stefan accepted more than $1.5 million from customers who ordered memorials for loved ones, then failed to deliver the headstones they bought, authorities said. Stefan accepted the orders from nearly 500 customers through his companies 1843 LLC…