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These Spots Could Hit 100 Degrees For First Time In Decades As Storm Threat On July 4th Grows
A scorching stretch is about to put both records and outdoor plans on watch.
Dangerous heat will intensify on Wednesday, July 1, as temperatures climb well into the 90s across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service.
Some spots could reach or near 100 degrees for the first time in years.
A National Weather Service graphic shows several long-running climate sites have gone decades without hitting the triple-digit mark.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, last reached 100 degrees or higher on July 5, 1999. Albany, New York, last did so on Sept. 3, 1953. Worcester, Massachuse…
Victor Willis Dies: Voice Of Village People Helped Shape Disco Era, Co-Wrote 'Y.M.C.A.'
A voice behind some of disco’s most enduring anthems is gone.
Victor Willis, 74, the original lead singer and a founding member of Village People, died Tuesday, June 30, after a short illness, the band announced.
Village People said in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, July 1, "We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People."
The group said Willis died after a "short but aggressive illness" and requested privacy.
Willis was best known as the group’s original frontman and for performing in its police-officer and naval-officer personas.
H…
Popular Supplement Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide.
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26.
No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement.
The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder.
The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…
NJ Among States Hit Hardest By National Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak
A summer illness linked to contaminated food is spreading across multiple states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, according to the CDC’s surveillance page.
The cases were reported in 17 states among people who became sick from Friday, May 1, through Tuesday, June 16, the CDC said.
The CDC map shows New York as the most affected state in the nation. The map also shows cases in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well a…
2 Bergen County Spas Targeted In Robbery Spree, 4 Arrested: Prosecutor
Four New York residents have been arrested and indicted in connection with a pair of armed robberies that targeted spas in Edgewater last fall, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 30.
The arrests of John E. Cesse Rosario, 24, of the Bronx; Fraylan M. De La Rosa Perez, 26, of Brooklyn; Brayan Perez Abreu, 23, of the Bronx; and Esther Rosado, 24, of the Bronx, followed a lengthy joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and the Edgewater Police, Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
The first robbery happened at approximately 3 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2025, at a spa on River Road in E…
Extreme Heat Wave Will Last Days, Include Scattered Storms: Here's Latest
A days-long stretch of dangerous heat is now closing in on the Northeast.
Humidity will build overnight Tuesday, June 30, into Wednesday, July 1, as a frontal system moves in, bringing oppressive heat and the potential for strong showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts, lightning, localized flash flooding, and brief travel slowdowns will be the main concerns.
The Storm Prediction Center says isolated to scattered strong-to-severe storms will again be possible in the Northeast on Wednesday, with severe wind gusts and large hail as the main hazard…
Missing NJ Woman, 26, Found Dead After Days-Long Search, Family Says
A days-long search for a missing New Jersey woman has ended in tragedy.
Iyanna Asia Fairfax, 26, of Freehold, has died after disappearing on Friday, June 19, according to a GoFundMe launched by her family. She died on June 26, the campaign says.
Iyanna Fairfax
GoFundMe photo
Fairfax's family said only that her body was found in New York City. The NYPD did not have details when Daily Voice inquired on Tuesday, June 30.
Loved ones had been searching for Fairfax after she was last seen Friday night, June 19, into early Saturday near the 7-Eleven on Throckmorton Street, heading toward …
Hundreds Overrun 2 NJ House Parties, Wawa Shuts Down, Homeowners Charged: Police
Two New Jersey homeowners have been charged after separate house parties drew hundreds of people, overwhelmed police resources, forced a Wawa to temporarily close, and sparked fights, underage drinking and shoplifting, authorities said.
Officers began receiving numerous 911 calls at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, about two disorderly gatherings on the 900 block of Twelve Oaks Drive and the 1100 block of Tamarind Place, Monroe Township police in Gloucester County said.
At the Twelve Oaks Drive party, officers found roadways blocked by illegally parked vehicles, people drinking…
NJ Dad, 44, Found Dead Behind Library Mourned
A 44-year-old man whose body was found behind a North Jersey library is being remembered as a devoted father, beloved son and brother as his family mourns the unexpected loss.
Adam Steel, formerly of Clifton and East Rutherford and most recently of Sparta, died on Friday, June 19, according to his obituary on the Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service website.
Clifton police responded to a wooded area between the Main Memorial Library and Route 46 after receiving a report of a possible body on Friday, June 19, Lt. Robert Anderson said. Officers and EMS arrived and confirmed Steel, whom Anderson ide…
3-Year-Old NJ Boy Drowns: 'I'm So Sorry I Failed You'
Elijah Stephen. a 3-year-old Blackwood boy, drowned on Saturday, June 27, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
Stephen's father, Michael, said that evening they saw Elijah's twin sister, Ella, standing in the kitchen, wet and she said had been in the pool.
"I see the back door has been opened and my heart sinks," Michael, a police officer, wrote on Facebook. "Sandi and I sprint out back and saw the worst thing any parent could ever see. Our Elijah, face down in the water, motionless. His lips were blue. He had no pulse. Sandi rushed to call 911."
Michael said he bega…
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How
Speeders Car Wash is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a special discount for drivers.
Customers can buy any wash package for just $2.50, the chain announced in a news release on Monday, June 29. The offer will be valid at any Speeders location in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York through Friday, July 31.
To get the discount, you must claim it on Speeders' website between Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5.
"As our nation marks 250 years of history, we wanted to recognize this milestone by giving back to the customers and communities who support us year-round," sai…
911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops
A 911 hang-up call led police in one Bergen County town to an injured woman and the arrest of a 44-year-old man accused of robbery, assault and stealing the victim's vehicle, authorities said.
Officers responded to the call in North Arlington at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, and found an injured adult woman before launching an investigation, according to Capt. David Hudak. The suspect had already fled the scene.
As the investigation continued through the night, officers developed information that led them back to the area, where they located Nelson Ricaurte, 44, of Union City, Hu…
NJ Rep. Reveals Illness That Led To Monthslong Absence From Congress
Rep. Tom Kean, R-NJ, returned to Congress for the first time since March, revealing what had kept him out for so long.
“Several months ago, due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing,” Kean said in a speech on the House floor. “I was given the diagnosis of depression. Many people think it is feeling sad. It is so much more than that. It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself."
The congressman, who had missed more than 100 votes due to his previously unexplained absence, said it was hard to understand "how powerful this illness could be."…
Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall Issued Over Rolling Away Vehicles: What To Know
More than 740,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled because a transmission problem could cause them to roll away after being parked.
Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 741,195 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, June 24. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 Ford Expeditions, 2020-2021 Ford Explorers, 2021 Ford F-150s, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigators, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviators.
The issue involves the transmission parking pawl, which can temporarily engage while the vehicle is moving during certain shifts. That …
$2.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Grocery Store In Wealthy NJ Town
A lucky lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 ticket at a North Jersey grocery store is more than $2.3 million richer after matching all five numbers in Monday's drawing.
The winning ticket for the $2,327,955 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was sold at Kings Food Market, 778 Morris Turnpike, in affluent Short Hills, an Essex County community that GOBankingRates recently ranked among the nation's wealthiest suburbs with a median household income of $250,001, the New Jersey Lottery announced.
The winning numbers were 01, 06, 09, 22, and 30. The Bullseye number was 09, and the XTRA number was 02.
K…
Kearny First Responder, Community Volunteer Maria De Almeida Dies
Maria De Almeida, a first responder and longtime volunteer, died on Thursday, June 25, and is being remembered for her lifelong commitment to helping others.
Throughout her life, De Almeida dedicated herself to community service, volunteering with organizations including A.C.P. of Kearny, Casa de Ribatejo, the Ironbound Ambulance Squad, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Eastward Community Center, the Montana Community Center, the Rick Barbosa Foundation, Roseville Avenue Presbyterian Church, and the Newark Police Department's mammogram program, according to her obituary on the&n…
