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Giants want to prove doubters wrong amid dismal preseason predictions
It would be hard for even the most optimistic New York Giants fan to ignore the negativity hovering over the franchise heading into the club's preseason finale against the New York Jets on Saturday. Giants safety Jason Pinnock noted such an environment can arise when a team doesn't "win a lot of games for a certain duration." Still, he also understands what must be done to change specific conversations. "The only way out of that is to not believe what you’re hearing, block out the noise and worry about everything in-house," Pinnock told Paul Schwartz of the New York Post on Thursday. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl...
Yikes! 1 in 5 New Jerseyans turn to alcohol before these decisions
We have plenty of reasons to be stressed in New Jersey, and finances are definitely one of the bigger issues. Yeah, I’m looking at you, tolls and property taxes. A recent survey was put out by Card Rates that highlighted the number of New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol when making some of their bigger financial decisions.
Blues-rocker Katie Henry returns to NJ for first of four shows in former home state
Before performing Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” outside Skylands Stadium in Augusta on Aug. 17 — in a solo set that was part of a fundraiser for the Frankford Township Fire Department, organized by The Crawfish Fest — Katie Henry mentioned that she had also played it at The Crawfish Fest in 2018.
NJ’s Got Free Beaches For Labor Day Weekend
New Jersey's beaches are famous for their beauty and charm, making them some of the most sought-after spots for summer fun. Stretching along the entire coastline, awaits shoobies and locals alike are the beautiful shores with golden sands and picturesque views up and down. South Jersey, in particular, is known...
Buying a car? NJ giving you a break if you get an EV
TRENTON — New Jersey is getting a fifth year of the state’s Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle incentive program, which promotes clean vehicle adoption by incentivizing the purchase of EVs and EV chargers. Starting Wednesday, all eligible vehicles with a sticker price of $55,000 can receive a...
Newark Restaurant Fined $168K For Failing To Pay Workers In Overtime
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark willfully failed to pay 84 servers, cooks, and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Restaurant industry workers too often fall victim...
Board of Education Defies Mayor Barberio’s Audit
PARSIPPANY — What was supposed to be a routine Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting turned into the opposite. During the public comment session, several Board of Education members, including President Andy Choffo, Vice President Susy Golderer, Sheethal Abraham, Jack Raia, and Timothy Berrios, addressed concerns regarding PILOT programs and Mayor James Barberio’s proposed audit of the Board of Education.
Dispute at Bayonne house party turns violent, juvenile charged in shooting
One juvenile was hospitalized and another was arrested when an argument at a house party Thursday night in Bayonne erupted into gunfire, Bayonne police said. The shooter, whose age was not released, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of handgun in the incident that at a home in the area of West Ninth Street, Bayonne Detective Sgt. William Dundas said.
Pioneering Basketball Hall of Famer, a Newark native, dies at 87
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died. The Newark native was 87. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Attles...
Former N.J. mayoral candidate accused of election fraud now faces new charges
A former candidate for mayor of Plainfield was indicted Friday on two new charges after he was accused last year of trying to submit hundreds of phony voter registration applications to Union County election officials, authorities said. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, of Plainfield, was additionally charged with tampering with witnesses...
NYC public hospital doctors ordered to shorten appointments to see more patients
The directive comes as the average wait time for a new patient to get a primary care appointment at NYC Health + Hospitals increases dramatically Doctors at the city’s public health system are being asked to cut appointment times from 40 minutes to 20 minutes starting this fall as wait times for primary care grows. [ more › ]
Hopatcong Police Hunt for Duo Abandoning Rare Hairless Cats
The Hopatcong Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two men who have been abandoning rare hairless cats at various locations in Morris and Sussex counties. The latest incident occurred on August 15, when the suspects left four cats in cardboard carriers at Lakeside Construction on Stanhope Sparta Road in Hopatcong. The cats, named Cleo, Bubbles, Harry, and Cyrus, were found to be in need of medical attention.
Sports Betting Growth Will Be Discussed At NJ Compulsive Gambling Conference
The growth in sports betting across the U.S. will be a hot topic at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey’s (CCGNJ) annual conference on disordered gambling next month. Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey’s annual conference in September will examine surge in sports betting. As...
What would happen if NJSIAA dropped power points altogether? With one tweak: not much
North 2, Group 2 champion Bernards would have had the same seed in the 2023 playoffs under the current UPR system, or if the playoffs were seeded solely based on OSI. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) As the NJSIAA continues to tweak the playoff formula year after year, New Jersey’s high school...
Ex-Giants first-round bust attempting NFL return three years after last snap
A former New York Giants first-round pick who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2021 isn’t ready to give up on his dream. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, cornerback Deandre Baker, who last year played with the UFL’s DC Defenders, is training for a potential return and has hired a new agency to represent him, Peterson Sports. Pelissero’s X post showcased the 27-year-old Baker, an all-UFL player, in a highlight film of field and gym work.
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