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Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW
NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW A husband and wife died in an early-morning house fire in Middlesex County over the weekend, authorities and a local VFW said. The fire broke out at a home on Front Street in Jamesburg around 1:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Jamesburg Police Chief Jason Muller said. First responders found a 39-year-old woman at the home and took her to Old Bridge Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. Sandra Dutcher, 67, of Jamesburg, was found inside the home with serious injuries and pronounced dead while being taken to the hospital, authorities said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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E-Biker Fled From Cops In Sea Isle City: Police E-Biker Fled From Cops In Sea Isle City: Police
E-Biker Fled From Cops In Sea Isle City: Police A 21-year-old Somers Point man was arrested and charged after he fled from police in Sea Isle City while riding an e-bike, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 28, officers attempted to stop an e-bike rider, later identified as Alan Rosie, after observing numerous motor vehicle violations, Sea Isle City police said. Rosie failed to stop and fled the area, ignoring emergency lights, police said. Officers were able to identify Rosie as the bike rider, and he was arrested on Friday, July 31, in Somers Point, police said. He is charged with eluding a law enforcement officer and numerous motor ve…

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by Sam Barron
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These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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by Chris Spiker
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7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP is putting lime first in what the soda brand is calling its biggest evolution in more than 15 years. Keurig Dr Pepper announced the change for the popular lemon-lime soda in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. The new 7UP Lime Lemon formula will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-August. The lime-first recipe will be used in 7UP's regular, zero sugar, cherry, and cherry zero sugar versions.  "This is a bold reinvention of one of America's most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers — starting with the flavor itself," said Drew Panay…

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by Chris Spiker
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Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG
Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG A 47-year-old Millville man was gunned down by police on Thursday, Aug. 6, authorities said. Millville police were responding to a domestic disturbance on the 300 block of Hazel Boulevard when they encountered Shaun Murphy inside the residence, the New Jersey Attorney General Office's said. During the encounter, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant John Borelli discharged his department-issued weapon, which struck Murphy, authorities said. Murphy was pronounced dead, authorities said. Law enforcement recovered a handgun at the scene, authorities said. N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(…

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by Sam Barron
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Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD 2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD
2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD Two people were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after attempting to swap places in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 9:48 p.m., officers responded to the Black Horse Pike and English Creek Avenue for a report of a vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes, Egg Harbor Township police said. Officers pulled the vehicle over in the parking lot of Tomar's Liquor Store and observed the driver moving to the passenger seat and the passenger moving to the driver seat, police said. The drivers were identified as Destiny Munyon and Shelby Barnes, b…

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by Sam Barron
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Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police
Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police A 36-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested and charged with stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday, Aug. 9, authorities said. At 3:42 a.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Fire Road and found two people who had been stabbed in the face and body, Egg Harbor Township police said. They were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were severe, but not life-threatening, police said. Carlos Garcia-Moreno was identified as the suspect and turned himself in, police said. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a weapo…

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by Sam Barron
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Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show
NJ Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show A Pilates instructor and single mom from Bergen County is putting her heart on the line for a reality TV star with a reputation for being a "walking red flag." Sammy Gotay, 29, an Upper Saddle River native who now appears to live in Boca Raton, FL, is one of 20 women picked to date Harry Jowsey on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." Jowsey, 29, of Queensland, Australia, is known from Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" and has a reputation as a womanizer. One contestant on his new show calls him a "walking red flag." But this time, Jowsey's goal is marriage — once and forever. The show follows J…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…

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by Joe Lombardi