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Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
$5K Reward Offered As Investigation Into Murder Of 29-Year-Old Man In West Babylon Continues
More than a year after a 29-year-old man was fatally shot while attending a party on Long Island, authorities and loved ones have renewed a call to help find his killer. Danie Philistin was attending a house party in West Babylon at 31 Gordon Ave. at about 11:30 p.m. on July 17, 2021, when he was shot outside of the home, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The Suffolk County Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 7, that it is offering a fast cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the murder investigation. His mother, Marie Rosental, is …
Franklin Township, NJ
Obituaries
NJ Parents Grieving Loss Of Son See Support From Brothers In Blue
A set of heartbroken parents grieving the loss of their toddler are getting a surge of support from brothers in blue. Matteo Anthony Nappe died from a congenital heart defect on Friday, Oct. 21 at 19 months old, his obituary says. Known for his smiley personality, Matteo was beloved by his sisters, Miliana and Vivienne. More than $5,100 had been raised as of Monday, Nov. 7 on a GoFundMe for the Nappe family launched by the Watchung Policemen's Benevolent Association. “…PBA Local #193 would like to ask all of our brothers, sisters, friends, family, community and supporters to aid us in ass…
Edison, NJ
News
White Supremacists Crash Labor Day Parade In Central Jersey
A white supremacist group crashed a Labor Day parade in Central Jersey. Wearing American flag masks and carrying a protest banner, the organization's members joined the rear of South Plainfield's parade — unauthorized —on Monday, Sept. 5, according to town officials. Members of the New Jersey European Heritage Association carried a large banner calling for border closings and saying "Defend American Labor." South Plainfield Mayor Matthew Anesh tweeted that the group did not register for Monday's parade, were treated as protesters and are not welcome in town. A tweet by South Plainfie…
Edison, NJ
News
Police Officers, Workers Hospitalized After Nitric Acid Leak At Trucking Firm: Report
Two police officers and at least two workers at a trucking firm in Middlesex County were hospitalized after a trailer thought to be filled with nitric acid leaked, NJ Advance Media reported. First responders including the county's hazardous materials team were called to Jimmy’s Trucking at 140 South Ave. in South Plainfield when the chemical spill was found at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, local police said. There was a vapor cloud and reaction in a storm drain, initial reports said. The trucking company was evacuated while area residents were told to stay indoors, police said on F…
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Pickup Driver Dead, 7 Passengers Hurt In Pre-Dawn Parkway Crash
A 69-year-old pickup truck driver died and his seven passengers were hurt in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Tuesday, June 7, authorities said. Thomas F. Gilbert Jr. was heading south near milepost 140.3 in Kenilworth when he crossed all lanes of travel, causing the van to hit the front left side of the truck around 4 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The van then struck a concrete barrier, and South Plainfield's Gilbert was killed, police said. Seven pickup passengers and the van driver were treated for unknown injuries.
Franklin Township, NJ
News
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday
Ever wonder how cheap gas in New Jersey would be if it was self-serve? More than 70 New Jersey stations will be offering fuel at a discounted rate to show drivers just that on Friday, May 13. The initiative promoting self-serving fueling was launched by Fuel Your Way NJ, a coalition that advocates for self-serve gas stations that still offer full service. The coalition appropriately titled the day " Fuel Your Way NJ Self-Serve Day of Awareness." Self-service stations were proposed in a measure by lawmakers in March, however, it was halted by in the General Assembly by the Motoris…
Edison, NJ
News
Class Action Suit Filed Against NJ Company Who Reported 'Forever Chemicals' In Water: Report
More than 60,000 homeowners may be eligible to sue a Central Jersey water company over high levels of "forever chemicals" found in their water, NJ Advance Media reported. Middlesex Water customers in Woodbridge, Clark, Metuchen, South Plainfield, Carteret, and Edison can join a class action lawsuit after high levels of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOAs) were detected at a South Plainfield treatment plant, the outlet said. While the company advised customers to use bottled water, the lawsuit, which seeks reimbursement costs, says it neglected to adequately warn all residents, specifically tenant…
Edison, NJ
News
Pedestrian Struck At Central Jersey Shop Rite: Developing
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in a Central Jersey Shop Rite parking lot, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 7 p.m. at 3600 Park Ave. in South Plainfield, initial reports said. Police had requested a medical helicopter for an airlift to an area hospital. South Plainfield police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Penn State Grad Megan Greene Dies After Long Illness, 38
Beloved Hunterdon County native and Penn State graduate Megan Elizabeth Greene died after a long illness on Jan. 6. She was 38. Born in South Plainfield, Greene grew up in Hunterdon County before moving to Connecticut with her family during her high school years, her obituary says. Greene earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Penn State before attending Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she earned a law degree. She also earned an LLM in Taxation from Temple University. Greene had worked for several years with the Internal Revenue Service, Office of Taxpayer Advocat…
Edison, NJ
Real Estate
CVS Shutters Central Jersey Store Amid Plan To Close Hundreds
CVS Health has closed one of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader plan to shutter 900 stores by 2024. The company’s only store in Metuchen, located at 45 Pearl St. closed on Dec. 28, according to several reports. “All prescriptions will be seamlessly transferred to the nearby CVS Pharmacy at 913 Oak Tree Ave. in South Plainfield, which is less than 4 miles away, ensuring that pharmacy customers continue to have uninterrupted access to service," the company said in a statement. CVS Health will be closing 900 stores across the US in the next three years, the company announced in Novemb…
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Fugitive Wanted For NJ Bank, Convenience Store Robberies Captured On Route 80 In Nebraska
An Elizabeth fugitive wanted for robbing a bank and two convenience stores in New Jersey at gunpoint was captured following a high-speed stolen car chase on Route 80 in Nebraska, federal authorities said Friday. Dayshawn Brimfield, 30, was carrying evidence of his deeds when he crashed and was taken into custody by state troopers on the westbound interstate near Lincoln on April 25, NE, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. He was later extradited to New Jersey and brought before a federal judge via videoconference on Friday. Brimfield became a fugitive after robbing a TD …
Edison, NJ
News
Potentially Harmful Chemicals Found In NJ Drinking Water
A New Jersey water company warned customers of potentially toxic chemicals in the drinking water Monday. The level of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) in the water of all its customers in Carteret, Clark, Edison, Metuchen, South Plainfield and Woodbridge had exceeded acceptable regulatory standards, Middlesex Water Company said in a notice. Chemicals in PFOA have been linked to cancer. Middlesex Water in September was notified that PFOA samples were found at the treatment facility in South Plainfield. "Because we exceeded a drinking water standard, we were required to provide notice to custo…
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