‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years ‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years A man who led a violent, drug-dealing burglary crew known as the “Route Boys” will spend over two decades in federal prison. Jason Liriano, 25, of Brooklyn–also known as “jay bigfella”–was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, April 29. It followed his September 2023 guilty plea to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tuesday’s sentencing marked the final chapter in a wide-reaching crime spree that spanned New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Liriano founded the Route Boys gang, which committed more than 100 break-ins at pharmacies, bodegas, chec…
Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set NJ Woods Ablaze, Cops Say Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set NJ Woods Ablaze, Cops Say
Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set NJ Woods Ablaze, Cops Say A 22-year-old man was killed in a violent crash that caused both vehicles to burst into flames and ignited a massive wildfire in the woods in Ocean County, officials said. The deadly wreck happened at around 2:10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, on Pasadena Road near Mount Misery Road in Manchester, according to Manchester Township police. When officers arrived, they found a 2023 silver Toyota Highlander overturned on the grass shoulder of southeast Pasadena Road and a 2023 red Kenworth dump truck smashed into a tree on the opposite side. Both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames. The driver of…
NJ Hiker Found Dead On Trail In NY's Catskill Mountains NJ Hiker Found Dead On Trail In NY's Catskill Mountains
NJ Hiker Found Dead On Trail In NY's Catskill Mountains A New Jersey man was found dead on a popular hiking trail in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Linhu Jin, 54, was found unresponsive by a group of hikers on Greene County’s Devils Path Trail in the Town of Lexington at around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, according to New York State Police. Jin, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A cause of death was not given but troopers confirmed that no foul play is suspected. State Police were assisted by the New York State Forest Rangers, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lexington Fire Company. Additio…
Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does
Meta Launches AI App To Compete With ChatGPT: Here's What It Does Meta released its first standalone artificial intelligence app that aims to compete with ChatGPT. The Meta AI app officially launched in the US and other countries on Tuesday, April 29. The app was built off the company's new Llama 4 model, giving it the ability to respond to voice or text, generate images, and remember personal details. Meta AI connects across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It also serves as the companion app for Meta's smart glasses. Inspired by social media, the app features a Discover feed where users can share how they're using AI and try popu…
Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing
Potentially Dangerous Storm System To Target Northeast: Here's Timing A new round of thunderstorms, some of which will be severe, is taking aim at the region. The sprawling system is on track to hit the East Coast on Friday morning, May 2, the National Weather Service says. (See the image above.) The days leading up to the system's arrival are expected to be dry with seasonable temperatures. Dangerous, damaging and disruptive conditions are possible, according to AccuWeather. "As the storms cross highways, wind-driven downpours and ponding will create hazards for motorists," AccuWeather says. "Similarly, as the storms approach the airports, ground stop…
Gunfire Erupts After Carjacking, Ends In 7 Officer-Involved Shootings: Philadelphia Police Gunfire Erupts After Carjacking, Ends In 7 Officer-Involved Shootings: Philadelphia Police
Gunfire Erupts After Carjacking, Ends In 7 Officer-Involved Shootings: Philadelphia Police A Philadelphia man was shot and killed by police after a violent carjacking led to a high-speed chase and gunfire across the city, authorities announced Tuesday, April 29. The incident began around 7:11 p.m. on Monday, April 28, when officers were called to a shooting at the Public Storage facility on the 500 block of East Hunting Park Avenue. A 32-year-old Hispanic man was found shot in the abdomen, and his Toyota Camry had been stolen, police said. Jerome Cooper, 51, shot the man during a confrontation, investigators said. As Cooper tried to flee, a 29-year-old Hispanic witness exchanged …
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Early-Morning NJ Turnpike Freightliner Crash: State Police 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Early-Morning NJ Turnpike Freightliner Crash: State Police
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Early-Morning NJ Turnpike Freightliner Crash: State Police A Newark man was killed and his passenger seriously hurt in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mansfield Township, State Police said. Troopers responded Tuesday, April 29, to a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension East at milepost 5.4 in Burlington County, according to Sgt. Charles Marchan of the New Jersey State Police. Oscar Lagoa Santos Jr., 25, of Newark, was driving a Ford E-350 with front-seat passenger Heliomar Dasilva, 45, also of Newark, when the van veered onto the right shoulder and struck the rear passenger side of an occupied, parked Freightliner semi-trai…
Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence
Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence Consumer confidence has continued its sharp decline in 2025 as President Donald Trump's tariffs fueled Americans' pessimism about the economy, jobs, and their own incomes. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped 7.9 points to 86.0 in April, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, April 29. This marked the fifth straight decline and the lowest reading since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Expectations Index, which tracks views of the next six months, plunged 12.5 points to 54.4 – its lowest level since October 2011. That's far b…
UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite
UPS Slashing 20K Jobs As Amazon Deliveries Drop, Trump's Tariffs Bite UPS will eliminate about 20,000 jobs throughout 2025 as part of a major cost-cutting plan fueled by a decline in Amazon shipments. The Atlanta-based shipping giant revealed the job cuts in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, April 29. UPS also plans to close 73 buildings by June as the company aims to save $3.5 billion by the end of 2025. CEO Carol Tomé said UPS is working to adapt to more difficult economic conditions for shippers due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assi…
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs'
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' A two-time national champion and native New Englander is staying in the "Basketball Capital of the World." UConn men's basketball star Alex Karaban announced he'll return to Storrs for his final year of NCAA eligibility. The Southborough, Massachusetts, sharpshooter calmed Huskies fans' nerves with an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 29. Karaban was a key member of UConn's national title runs in 2023 and 2024. Despite the Huskies' second-round exit in a comparatively disappointing season, the 22-year-old earned second-team all-Big East honors in 2025. The power forward said he felt th…
Cops ID Body Found Floating In Toms River Cops ID Body Found Floating In Toms River
Cops ID Body Found Floating In Toms River The body of a 45-year-old man was discovered floating in water behind a wooded area in Toms River, authorities said. Officers were called to the area behind Point O' Woods Drive on Friday, April 25 for a report of the body in the water where they found Julian Lopez-Martinez of Lakewood in the water. A post-mortem examination conducted by the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office observed no signs of trauma to the body. The cause of death is pending toxicology results. The death does not appear to be suspicious at this time, Billhimer said.
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 ‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 A toddler known on TikTok as the “Okay Baby” has died following a car crash that also left his parents hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones. Preston Ordone, just 2 years old, passed away after a single-car crash on Thursday, April 24, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, the fundraiser says. According to the campaign, Preston's parents, Katelynn and Jaelan Ordone, were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 12 that day, when their 2011 Ford F-150 veered off the road and struck a tree, the campaign says. Both Katelynn and Jaelan sustained serious …
New Mugshot: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, NJ Woman Charged, Prosecutor Says New Mugshot: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, NJ Woman Charged, Prosecutor Says
New Mugshot: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, NJ Woman Charged, Prosecutor Says A 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a New Jersey home and later died at the hospital, prompting felony charges against a township woman, authorities said. Raphaelle Register, 36, was arrested Monday, April 28, and charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey and Robbinsville Police Chief William G. Swanhart. Police responded to a Robbinsville home on the evening of Sunday, April 27, after receiving a report of an unresponsive five-year-old girl, authorities said. The child was taken to Robert W…
DNA Confirms Body Of Woman Who Disappeared 14 Years Ago Was Pulled From NJ River: Officials DNA Confirms Body Of Woman Who Disappeared 14 Years Ago Was Pulled From NJ River: Officials
DNA Confirms Body Of Woman Who Disappeared 14 Years Ago Was Pulled From NJ River: Officials Fourteen years after she was last seen, the body of a Camden woman reported missing in 2010 has been identified, authorities said. DNA results confirmed the remains pulled from a submerged car in the Cooper River in Pennsauken last year were those of Bernadine Gunner, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said Tuesday, April 29. Camden County Prosecutor's Office (inset)/Bernadine Waters Gunner Facebook photo Gunner, 52, was last seen on July 11, 2010, driving her 2006 blue Hyundai Elantra after threatening to take her own life, police said. On May 16, 2024, human remains were found …
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands of SUVs and pickups due to a critical defect that can cause sudden power loss or complete engine failure, according to federal regulators. GM issued the recall for at least 597,630 of some of its most popular vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday, April 24. Auto website Car and Driver has reported that as many as 877,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall. The affected vehicles with 6.2-liter L87 V8 gas engines are from the 2021 to 2024 model years. The recall includes th…
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO) Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO)
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (Video) A Maryland mom’s beach day took a wild turn when her daughter spotted something slithering out of the ocean — and it wasn’t seaweed or a stick. It was a big, black snake (scroll for video). Roxy Flanagan, 32, of Annapolis, was in Ocean City, MD, over the weekend with her family and coworkers from Brooklyn Park Dental for Springfest. It was Saturday afternoon, April 26, when the kids asked to dip their toes in the water. Flanagan stayed back in the parking lot chatting with a friend while her mother took the kids to the shoreline. “I heard my daughter scream so I run down, and all I hear h…
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits
Assistant Fire Marshal Rapes Girl At Knife-Point, During Break-In At PA Home: Affidavits The assistant fire marshal for Cheltenham Township is facing rape and burglary charges after a violent series of events across two counties, prosecutors announced on Monday, April 28. Albert Sergio Jr., 59, of Souderton, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor female relative at knife-point after she got out of the shower on Friday, April 25, 2025, according to affidavits of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 29. Investigators said the victim encountered Sergio standing naked in the hallway of a West Walnut Street home, armed with a knife. She screamed and attempted …
USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know
USPS Price Hike Expected This Summer: Here's What To Know The US Postal Service is proposing a price change that would take effect in mid-summer. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp would increase from 73 cents to 78 cents starting Sunday, July 13. The move is part of a broader 7.4 percent hike in mailing services outlined in filings by the USPS available to view here. The Postal Service also plans to eliminate marketing mail, commercial, and nonprofit automation basic carrier route categories, citing cost inefficiencies. Additionally, Bound Printed Matter would be removed from the market…
Man Killed, Woman Seriously Hurt In Multi-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police Man Killed, Woman Seriously Hurt In Multi-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police
Man Killed, Woman Seriously Hurt In Multi-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a crash involving five vehicles on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash happened at 4:46 a.m. Saturday, April 26, on the inner roadway southbound at milepost 70.1 in Cranbury Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. A Ford F-250 was traveling south when it was struck from behind by a Ford E-350 driven by a 45 Irvington resident, police said. The F-250 stopped on the right shoulder, while the E-350 remained in the travel lanes. Ruis Parral Antonio, 38, also of Irvington, was driving a Mercedes SUV south…
Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns
Fake Facebook Ads Promote Bogus ‘Tariff Relief’ Offers, FBI Warns Scammers are once again turning hot-button headlines into bait — this time with bogus offers of “tariff relief” payments showing up in Facebook and Instagram ads. The fraudulent posts have promised $750 in “tariff relief credit” or as much as $5,600 in “tariff relief benefits.”  But the promised payouts don’t exist. Instead, these ads are believed to be attempts to gather personal information or steer unsuspecting users into marketing calls where they could be targeted by spammers. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed that it removed the ads after being alerte…
Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky
Don't Miss Dave Matthews Band's 2025 Tour—Catch Them Under the Summer Sky A summer concert at an open-air venue is pure magic. Warm breezes drift through the crowd, the sun sinks in a blaze of color, and the sounds of music and nature weave together into an unforgettable night. This summer, that magic will feel even more alive. The Dave Matthews Band, one of the most celebrated live acts in music history, is hitting the road for their 2025 tour, bringing their legendary show to outdoor stages across the Northeast. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats—and they're expected to move fast. Tour Dates May 24: Bethel Woods Center for…
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program This story has been updated. A teenage woman and three girls were killed and six others injured after an SUV crashed into an after-school program. The incident happened in Illinois around 3:20 p.m. local time Monday, April 28, in Chatham, just south of Springfield, about 95 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 200 miles south of Chicago. The vehicle drove into the east side of the building housing the YNOT After School Camp, hitting people outside and inside, before crashing through the west side wall, according to Illinois State Police.  The crash did not appear to be t…
Bestselling Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat Bestselling Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat
Bestselling Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat Police in Hamburg have launched a murder inquiry after a bestselling novelist Fröhlich was found dead on a houseboat following a violent attack. Authorities say Alexandra Fröhlich, age 58, was likely shot between midnight and 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, April 22, in Hamburg, Germany, according to the Guardian and German broadcaster NDR. She was found by her son, according to police. Authorities have not shared additional information but are urging anyone who noticed suspicious activity near Fröhlich’s cherry-colored houseboat in Holzhafen to come forward.  The boat is situated along the …
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NJ Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NJ
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NJ A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …
College Student From NJ Dies Suddenly: Remembering Paul Yannarelli College Student From NJ Dies Suddenly: Remembering Paul Yannarelli
College Student From NJ Dies Suddenly: Remembering Paul Yannarelli The sudden death of a 20-year-old New Jersey resident, college sophomore, and EMT is sending shockwaves through multiple communities. Paul Edward Yannarelli died in Waco, Texas, on April 22, according to his obituary from Festa Memorial Funeral Home. A Totowa native, Paul was a student at Baylor University in Texas where he was a member of the wakeboarding team, his obituary says.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by baylorwake (@baylorwake) "Paul loved to surf and spent his summers in Seaside Park," his obituary reads. "He was…
New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices
New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices Albertsons Companies is warning its suppliers: don't expect to pass tariff costs on to us, and definitely don't think we'll pass them on to our shoppers. In a letter sent to suppliers in March 2025, Albertsons told vendors that, with few exceptions, it "is not accepting cost increases due to tariffs," according to reporting by BoiseDev. The grocery giant further advised that any tariff-related surcharges added to invoices without prior approval could cause disputes and payment delays. Supermarket News and Grocery Nerd confirmed that suppliers seeking an exception must submit a detailed…
NY Acting Coach Had Over 1,500 Child Porn Images, Discussed Raping Kids 'In Name Of Satan': DOJ NY Acting Coach Had Over 1,500 Child Porn Images, Discussed Raping Kids 'In Name Of Satan': DOJ
NY Acting Coach Had Over 1,500 Child Porn Images, Discussed Raping Kids 'In Name Of Satan': DOJ A former acting teacher in New York City was caught with thousands of illicit images depicting child sexual abuse, federal prosecutors said. FBI agents arrested Samuel Gonzalez, 31, of Brooklyn, following an undercover sting operation on Monday, April 28, according to the US Attorney’s Office. An investigation found that Gonzalez–an actor, dancer, theater producer, and former acting teacher at a school in New York City–used an online messaging app to send child pornography to undercover agents, prosecutors alleged. In January and April 2023, he sent the undercover agent links containing o…
School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police
School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police A school bus struck and killed a man in a wheelchair in Philadelphia, police announced on Monday, April 28. The crash happened on the 500 block of West Lehigh Avenue in the city’s 25th District at approximately 4:49 p.m., according to police. The adult white male victim was hit by the school bus, which had no children onboard at the time, authorities said. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m., police detailed. The bus remained at the scene, which was held for investigation by the Crash Investigation Division. The investigation remains ongoi…
UPenn To Strip Lia Thomas Of Women’s Awards After Title IX Violation: Feds UPenn To Strip Lia Thomas Of Women’s Awards After Title IX Violation: Feds
UPenn To Strip Lia Thomas Of Women’s Awards After Title IX Violation: Feds The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has ruled the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing a male athlete to compete in women’s sports and access female-only facilities, the Trump administration announced Monday, April 28. As part of the punishment, "federal officials ordered UPenn to strip transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of all women’s athletic titles, records, and awards — and return them to the rightful female athletes", according to the announcement. OCR found Penn denied women equal athletic opportunities when it permitted Thomas, a biologica…
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in a major redevelopment on the site of the NFL team's former home for decades. The Commanders officially announced plans for a $2.7 billion domed stadium at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on Monday, April 28. The move means all of DC's major sports teams will have their home venues within the borders of the nation's capital. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy just 11% of the 180-acre site, leaving room for housing, green space, hotels, and retail. "We are thrilled to welcome the Command…
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary This summer, the legends who changed the course of American music are back on the road. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is rolling out a once-in-a-generation lineup led by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, two rebels whose songs helped define generations. Founded by Willie Nelson in partnership with Blackbird Presents in 2016, the Outlaw Music Festival has always championed artists who forge their own paths. What began as a single-day event has grown into one of the season’s most exciting tours, known for its bold lineups, musical freedom, and unforgettable performance…