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New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
Asbury Park Beach Patrol Wins First Place in Lifeguard Tournament
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Last week, Asbury Park Beach Patrol secured first place in the highly competitive Asbury Park Lifeguard tournament. The event, featuring lifeguards from six municipalities, showcased the skills and athleticism of participants through a series of challenging timed events and relays. Shane Brennan stood out by clinching 2nd place in the demanding American Ironman competition, which included a swim, paddle, and solo row. The team of Noah Wilson, Nick Bongiovanni, and Henry Buerck dominated the paddle relay, earning a decisive 1st place for Asbury Park. Additionally, Anthony Scala's exceptional performance in the beach flags event...
High School Senior Honored For Volunteerism
HOWELL – Howell High School graduating senior Dakota Giordano has been recognized by the Howell Alliance for her four years of volunteer service to the community. As a youth leader with the Howell Alliance, she’s worked on behind-the-scenes projects and community-facing events to advance substance use prevention and mental well-being. She’s also played a part in several trainings and youth conferences to increase her own education and ability to help others in need of support.
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at this awesome New Jersey brewery
Oh the weather outside is frightful… so you know what would help that? A cold, freshly poured local New Jersey beer. For anyone missing the feeling of the colder months, Tall Oaks Fram and Brewery in Farmingdale, New Jersey will be celebrating Christmas in July on Wednesday, July 31.
Hard Rock Atlantic City Restaurant Up For USA Today Award
One of the fabulous restaurants at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City is in the running for a pretty big award. USA Today is running a contest for the best hotel restaurant, and one of Hard Rock's places is currently a stone's throw from the top. Kuro...
Haddon Heights woman finds message in a bottle on Ocean City beach
Amy Smyth Murphy was walking on the beach at Corson's Inlet State Park in Ocean City when she saw something unusual."I noticed it because the bottle was like a really nice aqua," she recalled.It was early in the morning on July 3, and she says the glass bottle - corked with something inside - was right there on the sand.She couldn't wait to tell her 14-year-old nephew Jack Smyth and 16-year-old niece Avery Smyth."We made a group chat," Jack said. "Everyone was decoding it and looking things up.""She takes out a message in a bottle with a cork and it...
Ocean City Welcomes Back Moorlyn Square Theatre with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the Moorlyn Square Theatre, located at 816 Boardwalk. This revitalized landmark marks a significant milestone for our community, bringing the excitement of cinema back to Ocean City. Its reopening promises to enhance...
Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Involved in Atlantic City Shooting
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that a Barnegat man has pled guilty to aggravated assault and firearms charges as follows:. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Louis Stokes, 27, of Barnegat, NJ, pleaded guilty before the Honorable Donna M. Taylor, J.S.C. to charges of second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and third-degree hindering apprehension. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Stokes is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of five years in New Jersey State Prison, with an 85% period of parole ineligibility under the No Early Release Act and the Graves Act. Upon his release from prison, Stokes will be subject to intensive parole supervision for a period of three years, said the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Historical Lacey Township Building Could Become A Gas Station
Patch reports that the new owner of the Byrd Worden House is seeking approval to erect a gas station and convenience store in the location of the Byrd Worden House. Some community members are up in arms, saying that since this is a truly historical lot of land and structure, it should be protected.
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
A TikTok video shows an enraged cafe worker in New York City berating a Black customer because she used the business’s bathroom. The video posted […] ‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of Realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
N.J. dad left baby in hot car for 6 hours while he was in synagogue: police
A New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than six hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at daycare earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant daughter...
$8K, Oxy, More Drugs Seized From Passaic County Dealers After Wayne Investigation: Cops
A concerned resident tipped Wayne police off, who launched an investigation with help from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Haledon Police Department, the Pompton Lakes Police Department and the Wayne Police Patrol Division, police said. Police began surveillance on Louis C. Colao, 50, of Prospect Park, and Armando...
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