Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Here's How Many NY Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
EXCLUSIVE: Lightning Shoots Through Golfer During Tournament On NJ Course, Witness Says EXCLUSIVE: Lightning Shoots Through Golfer During Tournament On NJ Course, Witness Says
Exclusive: Lightning Shoots Through Golfer During Tournament On NJ Course, Witness Says A young golfer was struck by lightning during a brutal summer storm at a Sussex County golf tournament on Tuesday, July 8 — and may have only survived thanks to the quick action of his father and two strangers, a witness told Daily Voice. Brian Delia, a photographer from Oak Ridge, was competing in the Iron Man 2025 tournament at Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston when the lightning bolt hit. The all-day event hosted by Crystal Springs Resort began at 5:30 a.m. and consisted of three back-to-back rounds of golf. Delia says his group was just about to tee off on hole 14 during their second r…
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US declared the disease "under control" decades ago. A total of 1,267 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 38 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 27 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 88 percent of cases (1,115 of 1,267) linked to outbreaks, health officials …
Netflix Casting Real Cops, Firefighters For New Film Shooting Scenes In New Jersey Netflix Casting Real Cops, Firefighters For New Film Shooting Scenes In New Jersey
Netflix Casting Real Cops, Firefighters For New Film Shooting Scenes In New Jersey Got real-life hero chops? This casting call might be your shot at stardom. Grant Wilfley Casting has put out the call for real firefighters and law enforcement officers to step out from behind the badge and onto the big screen for a new Netflix movie. The flick–working title Untitled Roommates Project–will be filming scenes in New Jersey between Tuesday, June 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 12. Producers are looking for the real deal — so whether you fight fires or keep the peace, this could be your chance to trade sirens for scripts. The pay ranges from $176 to $500 for 8 hours, depending on union…
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite A chocolate product sold at Wegmans stores has been recalled, federal officials say. The recall, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, affects Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, which were sold in 18.5-ounce plastic tubs with six affected lot codes.  The candies were distributed across stores in:  Delaware Maryland  Massachusetts,  North Carolina,  New Jersey,  New York,  Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Washington, DC. According to the FDA, the product’s label did not disclose the presence of milk, which can pose a serious o…
Inside The Mansion Tax: Why Selling A House In New Jersey Just Got Way More Expensive Inside The Mansion Tax: Why Selling A House In New Jersey Just Got Way More Expensive
Inside The Mansion Tax: Why Selling A House In New Jersey Just Got Way More Expensive New Jersey’s luxury real estate market was thrown into turmoil after lawmakers passed a sweeping mansion tax bill on Monday, June 30, shifting the state’s high-end realty transfer fee from buyers to sellers and adding steep new tiers up to 3.5%. Under the new law, Assembly Bill 5804, sellers of homes over $1 million will absorb what had historically been a 1% buyer-paid fee, with significant increases for higher-value properties. The rates for sellers rises to: 2% over $2 million 2.5% over $2.5 million 3% over $3 million 3.5% over $3.5 million That means a seller of a $4 million home will …
Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry
Canned Food Giant Declares Bankruptcy As Trump's Aluminum, Steel Tariffs Hurt Industry Del Monte Foods is filing for bankruptcy as the canned food giant looks to stay in business amid rising packaging costs and supply disruptions tied to President Donald Trump's steel tariffs. Del Monte announced it filed for Chapter 11 in New Jersey federal court in a news release on Tuesday, July 1. The company plans to sell as it restructures nearly $1 billion in debt during the bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes as the canned goods industry has warned about rising costs due to Trump's 50% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. "This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte…
9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ 9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ
9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ A New Jersey man and eight foreign nationals from China and Taiwan have been charged in Boston in what federal officials call a major scheme to secretly funnel money to North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction program. Zhenxing “Danny” Wang of New Jersey was arrested and accused of helping North Korean IT workers pose as Americans to get remote jobs with American companies, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The workers allegedly used stolen identities to land jobs at major businesses, including a defense contractor. Authorities say this scam helped generate at least $5 million …
Stonewall Inn Shooting: 2 Teens Shot After Pride Festivities In NYC, Cops Say Stonewall Inn Shooting: 2 Teens Shot After Pride Festivities In NYC, Cops Say
Stonewall Inn Shooting: 2 Teens Shot After Pride Festivities In NYC, Cops Say A 17-year-old girl from New Jersey and a 16-year-old girl were both shot during NYC Pride weekend in Greenwich Village — one struck in the legs, the other in the head, police said. The shooting happened Sunday, June 29, around 10:15 p.m., following the Pride march, outside 3 Sheridan Square near the Stonewall Inn, after a fight broke out in the area, authorities said. According to police, the New Jersey teen was an innocent bystander who had no connection to the dispute or the shooter. “By some miracle that male is not shot, however those rounds traveled down range and strike our 17-year-o…
Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Police Say Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Police Say
Bride Vanishes 5 Days After Flying From India To NJ For Arranged Marriage, Police Say Simran Simran, 24, flew from India to New Jersey for an arranged marriage on Friday, June 20, authorities said. Five days later, she was reported missing. Simran may have used the prearranged marriage for free airfare to the United States, Lindenwold police said. Surveillance video was obtained depicting Simran apparently looking at her phone and waiting for someone, police said. She did not seem in distress on the surveillance video, police said. Simran has an international phone only that works on Wi-Fi. At this time there are no known family members in India to contact to obtain her poss…
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States “Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says
NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says A Jersey Shore lifeguard was rushed to the hospital after being impaled by a beach umbrella stake on Wednesday, June 25, fire officials confirm. First responders were dispatched to the lifeguard stand around 9:31 a.m. at Third Avenue Beach in Asbury Park, where they found the victim already being treated by fellow beach patrol lifeguards, Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. The metal stake penetrated her left shoulder and protruded out her back, the chief said. The lifeguard said she was struck by the umbrella while attempting to grab it from falling, Asbury Park police said. Firefighters ad…