Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF
Teresa Giudice is facing criticism after commenting on the final Instagram post shared by Victoria Zardoya, the North Jersey college student who died after a fall in Florida and was the childhood best friend of Giudice's daughter, Milania.
Several weeks before she died, Zardoya, 20, of Montville, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring memories from an internship in Portugal. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more than a week after Zardoya died in a tragic fall while visiting historic ruins in Florida, Giudice commented on the post.
Giudice commented three fire emojis on the post, prompting sever…
Mother Of 4 Elsa Grace Torres Dies Just Days Before Family's Planned Move In Virginia
There was a new beginning waiting for Elsa Grace Torres.
Just two days before the 32-year-old mother of four was set to move into a new home with her family, that future disappeared in a tragic crash.
Now, the people she leaves behind aren't just mourning how she died. They're remembering how she lived.
Torres, of Luray, Virginia, died Friday, July 10. She is survived by her four children, Isaac, Penelope, Phoenix and Indie, along with her partner, Jeff Kline, her mother, seven siblings and a large extended family.
A GoFundMe created by her sister, Hannah Evans, says Torres also leaves be…
Trailer Drops For Netflix Movie Filmed In Hudson County, Starring Adam Sandler’s Daughter
The trailer has dropped for Netflix’s upcoming comedy “Roommates,” a film starring Adam Sandler’s daughter, Sadie Sandler.
The movie, produced by Happy Madison Productions, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, April 17, according to the streaming platform.
Nick Kroll, Natasha Lyonne, Aidan Langford, and Sadie Sandler in "Roommates.
Scott Yamano/Netflix © 2026.
The film follows college freshman Devon, who asks the confident and cool Celeste to be her roommate before their budding friendship begins to unravel. The cast includes Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Billy Bryk, Sa…
Man Tortured HS Friend, Beat Him With Bat For Hours Before Fatal Stabbing In East Quogue: Jury
A jury convicted a Long Island man of first-degree murder for the hours-long torture and killing of his longtime friend, a crime prosecutors said was carried out deliberately inside and outside the defendant’s home.
Jeremy Allen, 44, of East Quogue, was found guilty Wednesday, Jan. 21, of murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of 43-year-old Christopher Hahn.
The two men, who had been friends since high school, spent the evening of Sept. 27, 2024, drinking at a bar before returning to Allen’s home in East Quogue, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office.
Shortly after…
'She Loved Her Customers': Wading River Pizzeria Owner Mourned Following Death At Age 64
The Wading River community is mourning the loss of Maria Tranchina, the beloved owner of Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria, who died Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 64.
For nearly a decade, Tranchina poured her heart into Pazzo Ristorante, turning the eatery into more than just a place for great pizza. To her, it was a dream come true — a hub for friendship, community, and the joy of sharing food.
Pazzo announced her passing in a Facebook post, describing Tranchina as someone who “put her heart into everything she did” and “loved her customers like they were family.”
"Pazzo was more…
'Her Name Will Not Be Forgotten': Best Friend Remembers Jerkera Battle, 22, Killed In Allentown
The 22-year-old woman shot dead in her Allentown home this week is being remembered as a joyful, animal-loving young mom whose smile never failed to light up a room.
Jerkera B. Battle, a Bethlehem native and Liberty High School graduate, was found shot in the head on Tuesday, July 22, inside her home in the 700 block of W. Turner Street, as Daily Voice previously reported. Her ex-boyfriend, Adam Makowka, 27, has been charged with criminal homicide and is awaiting extradition to face charges in Lehigh County, authorities said.
Now, Battle’s best friend is speaking out.
'13 Years Of Non-Stop…
Attorney Heather Schlemm Of Little Ferry Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 36
The Little Ferry community is mourning the loss of Heather Schlemm, a 36-year-old attorney remembered for her strength, kindness, and love of life. Heather died Friday, March 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, according to her obituary on the Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home website.
A graduate of law and an attorney with Peter N. Davis & Associates in Lodi, Heather "fought tirelessly for justice, using her sharp mind and compassionate heart to make the world a fairer place," her obituary reads.
"Heather was not content to merely exist-she lived. She wandered the world…
Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel'
Diana Pereira, a longtime teacher in Lodi and Washington Township mother, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to her obituary on the Di Chiara Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old.
Diana worked in the Lodi School District for 18 years as a teacher at the Hilltop Elementary School.
"Diana’s spirit was fulfilled when spending time with DJ, family, and friends, whether it was at the Caribbean Sea in Punta Cana, on the boat at Tice’s, or dancing to her favorite country and freestyle music," her obituary reads. "Diana had an infectious smile that would brighten any room she wal…
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42
A Jersey City family is grieving the loss of their patriarch, Justin M. Chang, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his loved ones. He was 42 years old.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Justin is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Joshie (3) and Kylie (1).
Known for his unwavering faith and generosity, Justin touched the lives of many, always putting others first. Despite his recent battle with cancer, he faced every challenge with optimism and strength, reads the GoFundMe, launched by a group of lo…
Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old.
Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps.
Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…
NJ Town Mourns Loss Of 'Teddy Bear With Heart Of Gold' Killed Practically On His Own Property
If you're from Andover, you knew Joey Luchetti.
He was the one driving the Joe Veg trucks. Big, silver cross necklace.
And a personality larger than life.
The lifelong Andover resident, 60, died on Friday, May 31, when his 1963 Pontiac veered off of Yates Avenue, local police said.
The car went down into a culvert and Luchetti was ejected into a wooded area, just behind his house, where he died.
"On his own property," said friend of 40 years Joe Pepe, of Fredon. "That's how close to home he was."
Joe Veg famously lived on Luchetti Way, a roadway named after his mo…
