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WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage
WHYY News was awarded a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of the 2023 elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The RTDNA awarded the news organization the “Excellence in Innovation” award in its Large Market Radio category Thursday for its...
Former NJ cop sentenced for drunken crash that killed 2
An off-duty cop that lost control of a vehicle while driving drunk will spend years behind bars for the deadly mistake. The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office says that Amitoj Oberoi, 31, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for two counts of vehicular homicide.The two victims were passengers in the vehicle that Oberoi was driving.
Valley Medical taps GI director
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Medical Group has tapped Michael Rahmin, MD, as director of gastroenterology, as reported Aug. 15 by ROI-NJ.com. Dr. Rahmin will support the operations of gastroenterology care, oversee and guide the strategic direction of the gastroenterology division, and ensure adherence to evidence-based practice and implementation of best practices in clinical quality and safety.
Whistleblower detective found ‘symbolic’ dead mouse under his desk, N.J. lawsuit says
A detective with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming he endured severe retaliation and a hostile work environment after he reported misconduct within the agency. Jason Gorto, currently a member of the county’s Homicide Task Force, states in court papers he was targeted for...
Research Notes Black And Hispanic Subway Riders Are Disproportionally Affected By System's Toxic Air
New research found that Black and Hispanic subway riders in New York City face 35% and 25% more polluted air, respectively, while using the system than Asian and white commuters. Additionally, lower-income communities were also found to be more exposed to the subway system’s “fine particular matter pollution,” or PM2.5.
New Jersey Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Thursday.…
High-Profile Attorney Who Represented Foxy Brown Found Dead In His Car
Salvatore “Night-Life Lawyer” Strazzullo was found dead in Brooklyn Saturday (Aug. 10). His body was discovered in his car, where he was parked in front of his parents’ home. A cause of death has not been revealed, The New York Post reports.Winsome Sinclair, Beloved Casting Director, Dead At 58 Famous throughout NYC for his noteworthy clients and unique defense tactics, Strazzullo represented Foxy Brown in 2011 over accusations of mooning neighbor Arlene Raymond, with whom she was feuding. This would’ve been a violation of a protective order placed on Brown stemming from her pleading guilty in 2008 to menacing Raymond with...
NJ weekend weather: Unsettled skies, occasional rain, rough surf
This week's weather has been amazing. Something for everyone, ranging from cool mornings to warm afternoons, with mainly dry weather along the way. Now we look ahead to the weekend. And it comes with a return to unsettled weather, as several disturbances ride through New Jersey's atmosphere. That means we face increases in cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances.
NJ Transit announces it will be free for a week
It is not often you will get something for free, but if you are a New Jersey Transit rider, you may want to read this. Governor Murphy announced that all service will be free for a week to compensate for months of nightmare commutes. All fares will be waived on all modes of NJ Transit […]
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
2 admit violent string of armed robberies, 3 of them in N.J. feds say
Two New York men admitted trying to rob a check cashing location in their state and successfully knocking off three others at gunpoint in New Jersey and making off with over $578,000, federal prosecutors said. Ramel Harris, 42, of Brooklyn, and Neville Brown, 40, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to three...
Five Youth Baseball Players from New Jersey learn about Banana Ball from the Pros
One of the most popular sports entertainment properties in the United States can be found on a Baseball Diamond. The Savannah Bananas performs a unique style of baseball featuring dancing players and variations of the traditional baseball rules. Similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, the Savannah Bananas is a family-friendly sports...
NJ Spotlight News: August 15, 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. Murphy set to name former aide to replace Menendez as senator. An official announcement about George Helmy, former chief of staff to...
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