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Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG
Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG A 51-year-old Newark woman pleaded guilty to taking bribes to overlook code violations, authorities announced Friday, June 26. Sonia Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. As part of a plea agreement, she is expected to sentenced to 364 days in jail, followed by probation, Davenport said. Rogers ordered the closure of a retail establishment, threatened to fine the owners, and requested bribes of cash and free store merchandise in exchange for reopening the store and not levying the threatened fines, Davenport said. In Sep…
French Citizen Voted Illegally In NJ: Feds French Citizen Voted Illegally In NJ: Feds
French Citizen Voted Illegally In NJ: Feds A 39-year-old Toms River man pleaded guilty to voting illegally in a federal election, authorities announced this week. Eliezer Kadoch pleaded guilty to voting by an alien in a federal election Wednesday, June 24, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Kadoch admitted to voting in the 2022 midterm elections to elect someone to the House of Representatives, Frazier said. Kadoch is a citizen of France and not a United States citizen. He faces up to six months in prison when he is sentenced in October, Frazer said.
Popular Cheese Line Pulled Amid Expanding Health Alert Popular Cheese Line Pulled Amid Expanding Health Alert
Popular Cheese Line Pulled Amid Expanding Health Alert A growing food safety alert is putting a wide range of cheese products under the microscope across several East Coast states. Clover Hill Dairy announced on Thursday, June 18, that it is expanding an earlier recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheeses because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a company announcement published by the US Food and Drug Administration. The Mechanicsville, Maryland-based company had previously recalled its Soft Ricotta/Requeson cheese. That Tuesday, June 9, recall has now broadened to include all Clover Hill Dairy chees…
New Map Reveals States Americans Can’t Wait To Move To, Or Get Out Of New Map Reveals States Americans Can’t Wait To Move To, Or Get Out Of
New Map Reveals States Americans Can’t Wait To Move To, Or Get Out Of A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Popsicles Recalled By Paterson-Based Company After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Popsicles Recalled By Paterson-Based Company After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen
Popsicles Recalled By Paterson-Based Company After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products. The recalled pro…
Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral
Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral A Dumont bar says it fired an employee after a patron accused her of making a racist remark outside the establishment, allegations the owner says remain unproven. The incident unfolded Saturday night, May 23 at QB’s Bar & Grill on West Madison Avenue where 34-year-old Karl Huey and his brother-in-law were trying to enter the bar to watch the Knicks vs. Cavaliers game, Huey said. “My brother-in-law and I decided to go out to watch the Knicks vs Cavs game,” Huey, of Bogota, wrote in the caption of an Instagram that captures the police response. “We pulled up, parked right in front, and b…
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For NJ Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW 'Fantastic Son': Services Set For NJ Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For NJ Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary. A…
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again It will now be even cheaper to take the train to see the World Cup at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. Gov. Mikie Sherill announced that NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices from $105 to $98.  Sherrill said the reduced fare was done without using taxpayer money. Previously, train tickets were set to cost $150. "Thank you to our partners – DoorDash, Audible, FanDuel, DraftKings, PSE&G, South Jersey Industries, and American Water – for helping make this possible," Sherrill said. "We’re excited to host a world-class event this summer and showcase New Jersey on the global sta…
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report It will now cost a little less to take the train to watch the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. New Jersey Transit will be reducing round-trip rail prices to the World Cup from $150 to $105, according to The Athletic. The 30% price reduction comes after the state received support from sponsors and other sources, according to The Athletic.  The fare, which includes a stop at Secaucus, is typically $12.90. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri told The Athletic that train fares could drop even lower if the agency can get more private and non-taxpayer funding. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has been adamant New…
$3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot $3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot
$3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Secaucus. A ticket sold in Secaucus matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, May 6, winning $3,280,313. The ticket was sold at 1299 Paterson Plank Rd in Secaucus.  The winning numbers were 02, 18, 19, 31 and 42. The Bullseye was 42 and the XTRA was 04. 
NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked
NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked As summer approaches, New Jersey beachgoers are comparing badge prices, with costs ranging from completely free to some of the highest in the state. Several shore towns still offer free access, making them the cheapest options for families looking to save. The free beaches are Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, Strathmere, and Atlantic City. The next cheapest would be: Harvey Cedars: Daily $7 Stone Harbor: Daily $8 Ocean City / Sea Isle City / Ship Bottom / Seven Presidents Beach: Daily $10 Asbury Park: Daily $7 weekday, $10 weekend Other low-cost options include Ventnor and Mar…
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In North Jersey Crash Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In North Jersey Crash
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In North Jersey Crash A 23-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Morris County on Monday night, May 4, police said. The Mount Olive Police Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash in the Flanders section at approximately 9:26 p.m., police said in a release on Tuesday, May 5. The operator, a 23-year-old man from Cresco, PA, was traveling north on Route 206 between Oakwood Village and Chestnut Way when the motorcycle left the roadway and entered a wooded area, police said. He died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Mount Olive Police Department was assisted by t…
Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026 Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026
Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026 Thousands of workers across New Jersey are being impacted by layoffs reported in early 2026, according to state WARN filings. Major employers across retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics industries reported job cuts affecting communities from Bergen County to South Jersey, state records show. Among the largest layoffs reported: Amazon: Passaic (240), Bergen (417), Monmouth (141), Hudson (44), Statewide (29), effective 4/28/26 Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: Newark, 242 layoffs, effective 4/26/26 Bristol Myers Squibb: Lawrence Twp, 247 layoffs, effective multiple dates through 12/31/26 …
27 Wins! NJ Resident's Incredible Winning Streak Continues On 'Jeopardy!' 27 Wins! NJ Resident's Incredible Winning Streak Continues On 'Jeopardy!'
27 Wins! NJ Resident's Incredible Winning Streak Continues On 'Jeopardy!' Jamie Ding's "Jeopardy!" dominance shows no signs of slowing down. The New Jersey resident won his 27th game in a row on Monday, April 20, defeating Somerville, Massachusetts native Caroline Coughlin in the process. And Ding did it in his usual Jeopardy fashion. After the "Jeopardy!" round, Ding, a Lawrenceville resident already had a commanding lead, with $14,200, while Coughlin was in the hole at -$1,200. Ding revealed he did a playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts game on Twitch while Coughlin interned in the Scottish parliament, campaigning against Scottish independence. Ding entered …
Alex Cooper Puts NJ Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA' Alex Cooper Puts NJ Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA'
Alex Cooper Puts NJ Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA' Father Cooper has spoken. Alex Cooper, 31, the host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, didn't mince her words in calling out New Jersey influencer Alix Earle, 25, for allegedly starting "fake drama." “Hey girl, the passive aggressive reposts and the likes and the commenting on things — I’ve got to call you out here,” Cooper, a Newtown, PA native, said Monday, April 13 in a TikTok. “You’re going to need to get specific and just say what you’ve got to say about me. There’s no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself.” Earle, whose father is Monmouth…
NJ Cop Stalked Ex, Tracked Her Car With Device: Prosecutor NJ Cop Stalked Ex, Tracked Her Car With Device: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Stalked Ex, Tracked Her Car With Device: Prosecutor A New Jersey police officer has been arrested and charged with stalking and violating a restraining order, authorities said. Joseph D. Pietraszewski, 29, of Readington Township, a Town of Clinfton officer, was arrested on Friday, April 10, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. Pietraszewski was placed on administrative leave on Friday ,March 27 after making concerning comments to a co-worker about an ex-girlfriend, Robeson said. Investigators later met with the victim, who reported that Pietraszewski appeared at locations where the victim was present on multiple occasions, Robeso…
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Dozen NJ Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones Medicaid Cuts Threaten Dozen NJ Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Dozen NJ Hospitals, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…
NJ Among Top 10 For Innovation In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Among Top 10 For Innovation In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Among Top 10 For Innovation In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Police Seek Missing 81-Year-Old With Dementia Last Seen In Clifton Police Seek Missing 81-Year-Old With Dementia Last Seen In Clifton
Police Seek Missing 81-Year-Old With Dementia Last Seen In Clifton UPDATE: The driver has been found and is safe. This story has been updated.
Casting Call: Babies Needed For Passaic County Movie, Pays $350 For 8 Hours Casting Call: Babies Needed For Passaic County Movie, Pays $350 For 8 Hours
Casting Call: Babies Needed For Passaic County Movie, Pays $350 For 8 Hours Babies between 10 and 15 months are needed for a movie shooting in North Jersey next weekend. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a one-year-old to appear at a party scene for an untitled movie, with filming scheduled for Saturday, March 28 in Passaic County, the agency said. The role is open to babies between 10 and 15 months old, with all genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply, according to the casting notice. Selected participants will be paid $350 for an eight-hour shoot. Parents interested in submitting their child must provide details, including the baby’s name, age, and date …
NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé
NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé A 27-year-old New Jersey woman who was planning her wedding later this year died in a car crash, leaving her family devastated, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Arleen Amanda Marmol de Ortiz died on Saturday, March 14, with her family by her side, according to her obituary published by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home. Marmol de Ortiz had recently purchased a home with her fiancé, Luis Ortiz, and the couple had been together since she was 14 years old, according to the campaign by Vanessa Bratic. “They were planning to be married in July of 2026,” her family said. “They were a family of thre…
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40 NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40 Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website. Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.  "A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
NJ Man Threw Deadly Punch At Penn Station NJ Man Threw Deadly Punch At Penn Station
NJ Man Threw Deadly Punch At Penn Station A 21-year-old New Jersey man has been charged in connection with punching a 55-year-old man dead at a Manhattan subway station on Saturday, March 14 authorities said. Nassadir Tate, a Hillside resident, was arrested on Sunday, March 15 at 4:06 p.m. in the Midtown South Precinct, the New York City Police Department said. He has been charged with assault, police said. At 6:55 p.m., police responded to the C/E line at the 34th Street-Penn Station station and found a 55-year-old unconscious and unresponsive on the platform, officers said. He was transported to Lenox Hill Hospital in criti…
‘Israel Or Palestine?’ Teen Asked Before Gel Pellet Shooting In Teaneck Bias Incident, Cops Say ‘Israel Or Palestine?’ Teen Asked Before Gel Pellet Shooting In Teaneck Bias Incident, Cops Say
‘Israel Or Palestine?’ Teen Asked Before Gel Pellet Shooting In Teaneck Bias Incident, Cops Say A 17-year-old has been charged after police say a Teaneck man was shot multiple times with a gel pellet gun following a question about whether he supported Israel or Palestine over the weekend outside of a local synagogue. Teaneck police responded to the area of 641 West Englewood Ave., outside of Teaneck synagogue Bnai Yeshurun on Sunday, March 8 at approximately 6:10 p.m. on a report that a man had been shot with a gel pellet gun, according to Teaneck Deputy Chief Seth B. Kriegel. Officers met with the 19-year-old Teaneck victim who said the incident began around 6 p.m. while he was walki…
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Passaic County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb Offering Cash To New Passaic County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Passaic County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb is offering a cash incentive to homeowners who rent their properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The short-term rental platform said new hosts who list an entire home in eligible areas and welcome their first guests before July 31 can receive a $750 reward The incentive program comes as millions of soccer fans around the world are expected to travel to North America for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Eight games are set to happen at MetLife Stadium beween June 13 and July 19. Airbnb said demand for stays during the FIFA World Cup is already surging, with searches for…
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, NJ's AG Wants Answers GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, NJ's AG Wants Answers
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, NJ's AG Wants Answers Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…
Arsonist Who Stabbed Parents, Set Paterson Basement Fire Had Prior Charges, Records Show Arsonist Who Stabbed Parents, Set Paterson Basement Fire Had Prior Charges, Records Show
Arsonist Who Stabbed Parents, Set Paterson Basement Fire Had Prior Charges, Records Show A 25-year-old man is accused of setting a fire in a Paterson home and stabbing both of his parents before surrendering to police, sources with direct knowledge of the incident said. Firefighters were called to 192 Berkshire Ave. in Paterson at approximately 12 a.m. on Monday, March 2, for a fire in a 1.5-story wood-frame home, according to the Paterson Fire Department. The fire was located in the basement, and preliminary information indicates the fire may have been intentionally set by an emotionally disturbed individual barricaded inside the residence, according to the release. Sourc…
Next Stop, The Future: Self-Driving Shuttles Tested At Newark Airport Next Stop, The Future: Self-Driving Shuttles Tested At Newark Airport
Next Stop, The Future: Self-Driving Shuttles Tested At Newark Airport Newark Airport is taking a page from Silicon Valley. Electric self-driving shuttles will be tested at Newark Liberty International Airport throughout Spring 2026 as officials look to modernize how millions of passengers move through the airport, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Wednesday, Feb. 25. The agency is partnering with three autonomous vehicle technology companies to test zero-emissions shuttles at EWR. The goal is to evaluate automated connections between existing airport facilities and the new AirTrain Newark system currently under construction. The new Air…
Jersey Shore Police Officer Auditions On 'American Idol': Here's When To Watch Jersey Shore Police Officer Auditions On 'American Idol': Here's When To Watch
Jersey Shore Police Officer Auditions On 'American Idol': Here's When To Watch A 20-year-old New Jersey police officer will appear on national television when she auditions for “American Idol,” according to event organizers. Julia Sienna Santiago, who performs under the name Julia Sienna, is a special officer with the Sea Girt Police Department. Her audition will air on the Monday, Feb. 16 episode of “American Idol” at 8 p.m. on ABC. Julia shares clips of her singing on her Instagram page, Julia.Sienna. Julia earned her opportunity after winning a “Golden Ticket Pass” from “Downtown Freehold Idol to American Idol,” which helped her advance to an American Idol pr…
NJ TRANSIT CEO Apologizes To Customers After Amtrak Wire Failures Snarl Morning Commute NJ TRANSIT CEO Apologizes To Customers After Amtrak Wire Failures Snarl Morning Commute
NJ Transit CEO Apologizes To Customers After Amtrak Wire Failures Snarl Morning Commute NJ TRANSIT CEP Kris Kolluri issued an apology to riders after two separate incidents involving Amtrak overhead wires caused major service disruptions during the Monday morning, Feb. 9, commute. “I want to personally apologize for the difficult and frustrating experience many of you had traveling with us this morning,” Kolluri said in a message to customers. NJ TRANSIT said that at approximately 7 a.m., Amtrak’s overhead wires came down on top of an NJ TRANSIT train on the Northeast Corridor just east of Newark Penn Station, disabling the train. Customers were safely removed from the train a…