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Patti LaBelle, Sean Paul, Keith Sweat, MC Lyte, Fat Joe, more tapped for Rise Up NYC free concert series
Rise Up NYC will once again host free concerts at outdoor locations across NYC’s five boroughs this summer. This is the third season for the series, which is happening in conjunction with SummerStage, and includes a few of the shows previously announced on their lineup as well as some new events.
Judge dismisses case against Lakewood Rabbi, leaving OPIA with another stain
In a massive blow to the state’s embattled Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, a Superior Court Judge today dismissed an indictment of a prominent Lakewood rabbi and ended a nearly decade-long prosecution. Judge Joseph Paone threw out the case against Osher Eisemann, saying the New Jersey Attorney General’s...
Driver Killed In Route 49 Crash In South Jersey (UPDATE)
A 72-year-old driver from Florida was killed in a crash along Route 49 in Atlantic County, authorities said.Troopers responded to the crash at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, on Route 49 West at milepost 49 in Estell Manor, according to New Jersey State Police spokesman Sgt. Charles Marchan.Bas…
Fugitive on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list apprehended after 15 years
New Jersey authorities in a statement on Monday announced the arrest of a 51-year-old fugitive who had evaded capture for 15 years after he allegedly participated in a $150,000 steakhouse robbery. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger in the statement said that in 2014, Kofi Edwards of Trinidad and Tobago was...
NJ boardwalk comes to a standstill every morning for unifying ritual
WILDWOOD — Each morning, a packed boardwalk comes to a brief standstill. Walkers and runners stop in their tracks. Bikers brake. Even store operators may choose to pause transactions for a minute. If you're a frequent visitor to the boardwalk that runs through the Wildwoods, you may be familiar...
Iconic children’s attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 years
🏰 Fairy Tale Forest first opened in 1953 and closed in 2003. 🏰COVID-19 pandemic restrictions spoiled plans to reopen in 2020. 🏰Some parts of Fairy Tale Forest won't reopen at first. There's good news and bad news about the reopening of an iconic New Jersey attraction. Fairy...
Whale sightings unusually high for NJ. What’s the cause?
Viking Yacht Company, out of Burlington County, took to Facebook days ago to share about “unusually high numbers” of North Atlantic Right Whales around the region. Sightings have been identified in the New York Bight from the Block Canyon to the Hudson Canyon, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Help ID a pair of dine and dashers at Sack O’ Subs in Ventnor, NJ
A pair of dine and dashers dined at Sack O' Subs in Ventnor, according to a the popular sandwich shop. We would like to take a moment to thank our awesome patrons for another successful and busy weekend. We also would like to give a friendly reminder to the lucky few to pay for your food before you walk out with it. Unfortunately, this issue occurred both Saturday & Sunday at our Ventnor location. That being said, here are our first inductees to the wall of SHAME!
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ charges former investigator with preying on victims
⚫ A former investigator sent inappropriate messages to crime victims, officials say. ⚫ The alleged conduct is said to have occurred over several months. ⚫ The subject was removed from his position when the allegations were made. A person tasked with assisting victims of crime used his position to prey...
2.2 magnitude earthquake rattles N.J. early Wednesday
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake rattled part of New Jersey early Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit this state this month. The earthquake was centered about 3.1 miles east of Califon, Hunterdon County, N.J., not far from Easton, Pa. It hit at about 1:44 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
New Jersey gymnast wins Olympic gold with Team USA in Paris
NEW YORK -- As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for its new gold medalist.Hezly Rivera is making her Olympics debut this year in Paris at 16 years old. She competed in Sunday's qualifying rounds in the uneven bars and balance beam, helping Team USA secure its spot in the team finals.While she didn't participate in Tuesday's competition, she still accepted a gold medal alongside her teammates.She posted on Instagram after the win, saying in part, "OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST [emojis] couldn't be more thankful and super proud of this...
Catsbury Park Cat Convention coming to Mew Jersey
If your cat wants for nothing, it’s probably because you go to crazy things like this. On Saturday, Oct. 5 there is a celebration of felines hitting the Jersey Shore. The Catsbury Park Cat Convention (yes, that’s what it’s called) will be happening at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Sandlot softball notebook: Nationwide Bus Charters (NBC) takes home over-50 crown
Nationwide Bus Charters upended L&P Tree Service, 8-3, in the rubber game of the Chris Walsh South Shore Softball 50-over league championship last week at Mount Loretto, Pleasant Plains. L&P took the opener, 9-1, behind Ronnie Lam’s pitching, but NBC swept the last two to claim the title. If...
In Asbury Park Lifeguards are First in Tourney
The Asbury Park Beach Patrol secured first place in the Asbury Park Lifeguard tournament held last week. The event showcased the skills and athleticism of lifeguards from six municipalities, competing in a series of challenging timed events and relays. Among the standout performances was Shane Brennan, who clinched seconnd place...
Vacant, 6-acre plot of Staten Island land will soon be used to store trucks, trailers, containers and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A 6.4-acre plot of land on Forest Avenue in Mariners Harbor will soon be transformed into an industrial outdoor storage facility – the now-vacant property primarily used for the storage of trucks, trailers, vans, large equipment, containers, materials and more. “The concept of industrial outdoor...
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