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NJ Spotlight News: August 19, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Critics: Video of police fatal shooting ‘very, very troubling’. “This family put a lot of trust in our systems to help...
Jersey Cash 5 jackpot won twice over weekend. Here's where winning tickets were sold
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was won on back-to-back days over the weekend in North Jersey. On Saturday, a Hudson County lottery player matched all five numbers to win the $551,884Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. That ticket was sold at Kearny Wine and Liquor on Kearny Avenue in Kearny. The winning Jersey Cash 5 numbers...
Do New Jersey Drivers Know These Driving Rules?
Here’s a look at whether or not some of the things we see on the roads of New Jersey every day are legal or illegal. There are so many road rules to follow in New Jersey sometimes it’s hard to remember what is legal and what isn’t.
Worker files police report against NJ official’s throat-cutting comment
🐶 MCSPCA director Ross Licitra used harsh language to discipline employees. 🐶 One of the workers told police he felt threatened. 🐶 The MCSPCA said the tone was "unacceptable" but accepted Licitra's apology. A former employee of the Monmouth County SPCA has filed a police complaint because...
Edison Man, 45, Found Dead Floating In River In East Brunswick Identified: State Police
The body of 45-year-old Reynaldo Salcedo-Tavarez was discovered near where the Raritan and South rivers meet on Thursday, Aug. 8, a state police spokesperson said on Monday, Aug. 19. Marine troopers responded to the report of a person in the water at around 7:42 a.m. Salcedo-Tavarez's body was seen floating...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Top 10 running backs & other workhorses to watch
The running back position continues to be loaded in the Garden State. Whether teams solely rely on one workhorse or use multiple backs because of depth throughout a game, the position continues to be a premium one at the high school level. If you purchase a product or register for...
NJ Costcos are having a major change in how you’ll shop
Another big change is coming to Costco in how you’ll shop. Unlike the craziness customers went through in New Jersey regarding whether they did or didn’t have to have a membership to buy gasoline, this change is happening here and all across the country. Costco has decided to...
Beachside terror: Missouri man threatens murder, suicide at NJ motel, cops say
ATLANTIC CITY — A 75-year-old man from Missouri was armed with a loaded handgun when he threatened to kill himself and a woman he was dating, according to police. On Friday night, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to a domestic dispute at a motel on the beach block of Iowa Avenue.
Toms River to Host Final Summer Concert and Fireworks at Shelter Cove This Week
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are hosting the Toms River Summer Concert Series featuring the band Second Contact. The event will include live…
Toms River: A Night of Stargazing Awaits
Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply a casual stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions about...
New Jersey Transit driver, passenger arrested after fight on bus in Newark
A New Jersey Transit bus driver and passenger were both arrested last Friday after getting into a fight in Newark.It happened Aug. 16 around noon on a crowded bus at Broad and Lafayette streets.Authorities say they responded to reports of a physical altercation between the bus driver and an adult passenger.The fight started after the rider reportedly spit on the driver.That bus driver had told passengers to move to the back of the bus before the fight broke out, officials say.Newark police have reviewed video of the fight, which appears to show the driver choking the passenger while continuing to...
McKeon: One delegate’s reflections on the start of the DNC
This weekend, over 50,000 people from across the nation have converged on Chicago to kick off the 2024 Democratic National Convention. It’s been 28 years since our party last held a convention in the Windy City, and this year marks the twelfth time Chicago has hosted—more than any other city. This historic gathering serves as a testament to the enduring strength and unity of our party, which has gathered every four years since 1832 when we nominated Andrew Jackson for a second term.
Distinctive Living Welcomes Esden as EVP/COO; Draghiceanu now CIO
FREEHOLD, NJ — Distinctive Living, a national senior living management and development company, has announced in a press release the appointment of Shelley Esden as executive vice president and chief operating officer, as current COO George Draghiceanu moves into the chief investment officer role. Esden brings a wealth of...
Good news: Toddler who shot himself in Newark, NJ is recovering
NEWARK — A three-year-old boy is making a recovery after officials say he shot himself with a gun last week. The toddler was rushed to University Hospital on Thursday afternoon. He was listed in critical condition that evening, according to Newark police. Fortunately, it appears the boy is recovering.
RED BANK: AFTER 15-YEAR VACANCY, REBIRTH FOR FAMEABILIA BUILDING
Anthony Alfieri at 42 Monmouth Street, which he’s redeveloping with his two siblings. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) One of the downtown area’s most long-vacant storefronts is finally showing signs of life, with work on a second floor addition underway and new owners hoping to fill the large first floor space with a new retailer or two.
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