Middletown, NJ
Sports
8 People Lost $126K On Georgia Masters Golf Trip 'That Never Materialized': Monmouth Prosecutor 8 People Lost $126K On Georgia Masters Golf Trip 'That Never Materialized': Monmouth Prosecutor
8 People Lost $126K On Georgia Masters Golf Trip 'That Never Materialized': Monmouth Prosecutor Two men have been indicted for billing eight people more than $126,000 to attend a 2019 Masters Tournament that never materialized, authorities said. John Donadio, 56, of Belmar and Michael Moyer, 56, of New Orleans, Louisiana, were each charged by a Grand Jury with second-degree theft, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The primary victim of the alleged fraud had entered into a contract with Eclipse Global Events for a trip to the annual Masters' golf tournament held in Augusta, Georgia, the prosecutor said. The Belmar-based comp…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Former NY CEO Sentenced For Bribery Scheme Former NY CEO Sentenced For Bribery Scheme
Former NY CEO Sentenced For Bribery Scheme A New York man who was a CEO for a company in the region will spend time behind bars for his role in a multi-million dollar bribery scheme. Long Island resident Alan Kaufman, age 62, of Jericho, the former CEO of the now-defunct Melrose Credit Union, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison after being convicted in a scheme with Long Island businessman Tony Georgiton. US Attorney Audrey Strauss said that Kaufman accepted free housing and hundreds of thousands of dollars in financing for the purchase of his personal residence, after approving millions of dollars in loans to Georgiton’s comp…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared
Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared A man and woman said they saw 23-year-old Brian Laundrie arguing with a waitress at a Wyoming restaurant not long before his late fiancée Gabby Petito went missing, according to a new report. Fox News reported that Nina Celie Angelo, of New Orleans, reported that she and her boyfriend, Matthew England, were at Merry Piglets, a restaurant in Jackson Hole, on Friday, Aug. 27, when they saw Laundrie arguing with staff. Angelo told the news outlet that she believed Laundrie was arguing with the employees about money or the bill. England told the news station the Petito seemed "visibly upset" b…

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by Nicole Valinote
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant
Caesars Atlantic City Adding Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Caesars resort and casino in Atlantic City will soon be home to a luxury Nobu hotel and restaurant. The expansion comes as part of a $400 million investment into the resort. Renowned for its gourmet offerings, Nobu, which has 17 eateries throughout the U.S., was launched by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and film producer Meir Teper. "Our relationship with Nobu has been an unparalleled success in Las Vegas, and as we continue to invest there and in New Orleans and Atlantic City, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to deepen and expand that relationship," …

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by Valerie Musson
Brookfield, CT
News
Help's On Way: CT National Guard, 40 Eversource Crews Head To Gulf For Ida Recovery Help's On Way: CT National Guard, 40 Eversource Crews Head To Gulf For Ida Recovery
Help's On Way: CT National Guard, 40 Eversource Crews Head To Gulf For Ida Recovery The Connecticut cavalry is coming. Help is on the way to residents and businesses in the south that are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Ida as Eversource line crews and members of the Connecticut National Guard make their way to Louisiana to help with clean-up efforts. Dozens of Eversource line crews said farewell to the Nutmeg State over the weekend as utility workers prepare to help restore power to more than a million homes and businesses. Officials said that crews are expected to begin working 16-hour shifts for days at a time in Louisiana until power is restored and they can head …

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Weather
Hurricane Ida Barrels Toward Gulf: Here's How Much Rainfall Storm Could Bring To Northeast Hurricane Ida Barrels Toward Gulf: Here's How Much Rainfall Storm Could Bring To Northeast
Hurricane Ida Barrels Toward Gulf: Here's How Much Rainfall Storm Could Bring To Northeast Hurricane Ida is heading toward the United States coast, picking up strength as it moves over warm waters surrounding Cuba, with the potential to be a Category 4 storm when it makes landfall late in the weekend. The storm's long-term track takes it north and then east, with a possible impact on the Northeast in the middle of next week. Ida, the ninth-named storm of the 2021 Atlantic season, is expected to intensify further Saturday, Aug. 28 into Sunday, Aug. 29, with projected winds of 100 to 110 miles per hour or more just south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Earlier Report -&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stony Point, NY
Weather
Major Hurricane Headed To US Could Have Impact In Northeast Major Hurricane Headed To US Could Have Impact In Northeast
Major Hurricane Headed To US Could Have Impact In Northeast Hurricane Ida, just upgraded from tropical storm status, is expected to make landfall in the United States as a major Category 3 or 4 hurricane on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast. The storm's long-term track takes it north and then east, with a possible impact on the Northeast in the middle of next week. Ida, the ninth-named storm of the 2021 Atlantic season, is expected to intensify further Saturday, Aug. 28 into Sunday, Aug. 29, with projected winds of 100 miles per hour or more just south of the mouth of the Mississippi R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stony Point, NY
Weather
Potential Major Hurricane Headed To US Potential Major Hurricane Headed To US
Potential Major Hurricane Headed To US Click here for an updated story: Major Hurricane Headed To US Could Have Impact In Northeast A new tropical storm could become a major hurricane this weekend and make landfall in the United States. Tropical Storm Ida, the ninth-named storm of the 2021 Atlantic season, is expected to intensify Saturday, Aug. 28 into Sunday, Aug. 29, with projected winds of 100 miles per hour or more just south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, which would make it a Category 3 or Cat 4 hurricane. Earlier Report - After Henri: Three Possible Tropical Systems Churning In Atlantic Basin Landfall …

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by Joe Lombardi
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Delaware County Thursday afternoon, reports say. The person was reportedly killed just after 4 p.m. in Marcus Hook after they were struck by a train on its way from New York to New Orleans, Louisiana, Amtrak officials told Daily Voice. There were no reported injuries to the 117 passengers on board or crew members, officials said. Amtrak temporarily suspended service between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, 6abc says. The Amtrak Police Department is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.

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by Nicole Acosta
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Schools
Beloved North Jersey School Teacher Frankie Reganato Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 37 Beloved North Jersey School Teacher Frankie Reganato Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 37
Beloved North Jersey School Teacher Frankie Reganato Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 37 Beloved North Jersey elementary teacher Anna Francesca "Frankie" Reganato died June 2 after a valiant three-year battle with lymphoma. She was 37. Born in Pequannock Township, Reganato was a longtime resident of Ramsey, where she attended high school and participated in varsity track and cross-country, her obituary says. Reganato went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in education from the College of New Jersey before working for 15 years in Morristown and Ramsey elementary school districts, according to her memorial. As a lifelong runner, Reganato finished marathons in New York City and …

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by Valerie Musson
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Hooked On Cajun: Central Mass Eatery Brings Flavors Of The South To New England Hooked On Cajun: Central Mass Eatery Brings Flavors Of The South To New England
Hooked On Cajun: Central Mass Eatery Brings Flavors Of The South To New England Online reviewers seem to agree, once you taste the food at NOLA Cajun Kitchen, you’ll be back again and again. NOLA opened in 2019 on West Boylston Street (Route 12) in West Boylston and serves authentic Cajun cuisine. Yelp foodie Kathy N. of Quincy said she drives nearly a half hour several times a week to get a bite at NOLA. “Since discovering this place I have not been able to take my eyes off of it,” Kathy N. said. “I don't know how they manage to perfect every dish every time I come. I live roughly 20-25 minutes away but the food I brought home was always warm and toasty when I got b…

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by Kristin Palpini
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified A brand new BMW, jewelry, handgun, ammunition and luxury items purchased using stolen funds were seized from two individuals -- the latest to be charged in a massive money laundering scheme, authorities in Middlesex County said Thursday. Shemar Rogers, 22, Tariah Darby, 22, both of New Brunswick, stole more than $250,000 from more than 50 victims in a massive money laundering scheme, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The two were arrested on March 30, 2021, and charged following a six-week investigation involving multiple agencies. A court ordered search of the their h…

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by Cecilia Levine