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YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Saturday’s $91M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $91 million with a cash option of $43.7 million. The winning numbers were: 18, 25, 31, 40 and 57. The Powerball drawn was 4 with a Power Play of 3x. No one across the county hit Wednesday’s...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Route 611 stretch to finally reopen under National Park Service, PennDOT deal
Drivers who use Route 611 in northern Northampton County have some good news for the first time in many months. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the National Park Service have reached a compromise when it comes to reopening Route 611 within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.
Man who forced N.J. towns to provide affordable housing is still fighting 49 years later
Peter O’Connor has simplified his view of life. “We’re each other’s brothers and sisters,” said O’Connor, 82. “We should stop the fighting and start helping each other. If you’re going to do that, it starts with decent housing, that leads to decent education. If you don’t have those two elements it’s hard to move to the next level.”
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
North Jersey teen's legacy lives on with opening of 'Khameryn's Kloset' at high school
PASSAIC − From a young age, Khameryn Oliver was always searching for ways to make a difference in her community as a member of the Girl Scouts. Sadly, she did not get to complete her latest, most ambitious project after a March car crash that claimed her life two months later.
Vendors Wanted for Yard Sale/Flea Market in Dover
DOVER — St. John’s Episcopal Church is seeking vendors for its upcoming Yard Sale/Flea Market. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church’s location at 11 South Bergen Street. In the event of rain, the Yard Sale/Flea Market will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Parsippany Blues F.C. Announce Open Team Tryouts for 2024-2025 Season
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Blues F.C., a prominent team in the Garden State Soccer League’s A-North Division, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024-2025 season by hosting open team tryouts. The tryouts will occur on Sunday, August 11th, inviting players aged 18 and over to showcase their skills and potentially join the competitive squad.
Denville Man Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run Collision
MORRIS COUNTY — A 62-year-old Denville Township man, Mark Johnson, was arrested following a hit-and-run crash in the Cedar Lake area on Saturday, July 13, according to a release from the Denville police. The investigation revealed that Johnson was under the influence at the time of the crash. He...
Rockaway Valley Garden Club Awards Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) has honored three exemplary Mountain Lakes High School students with the prestigious Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarship for their significant contributions to horticultural and environmental activities. Scholarship Recipients and Their Contributions:. Ryan Lalani – Awarded $1,500. Achievements:. Outstanding horticultural projects...
New York weather maps show rain set to return this week
After a pretty dry weekend, the rain's making a comeback – and potentially in buckets.The better part of today should remain dry with perhaps a shower or thunderstorm through the afternoon commute, but mainly inland. The odds will go up tonight, however, with a batch of showers and embedded thunderstorms expected to move through. Any storms, though mainly isolated and sub-severe, will be capable of dumping a lot of rain in a short period of time, so flooding will be possible.Heading into tomorrow, things will likely start off a little wet, but some sunshine should breakout thereafter. With daytime heating,...
Meek Mill Taunted Over Diddy Rumors After Thrusting On ATV In Viral Video
Meek Mill just cannot shake those Diddy rumors and found himself the butt of the jokes after pulling a stunt on an ATV. Meek Mill may be well known for his love of riding ATVs, but his latest stunts left fans baffled, with many rehashing the gay jokes following allegations in Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy.
North Jersey teacher's novel about coerced marriage in Bangladesh wins NYC Big Books award
PATERSON — Not many people get to see themselves on a digital billboard in Times Square. But Rumki Chowdhury of Paterson — a local school teacher — experienced that last month, after her novel “Secrets in the Wind” won an NYC Big Books award. ...
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