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Christie spars with ‘The View’ hosts over election: ‘I don’t have to vote’
Former GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie argued with “The View” hosts on Friday over who he would vote for in the upcoming election, saying neither former President Trump nor President Biden would earn his support. “I know you’re not voting for Trump. Would you vote for a Democratic ticket?” host Ana Navarro asked the former…
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Family Celebrates NJ’s Longest Married Couple
HOWELL – Imagine a Marine veteran, a chance encounter in Jersey City, and nearly eight decades of unwavering love. What’s the result? An unforgettable anniversary party celebrating 75 years of marriage!. Lou and Gloria Parisi of Loch Arbour recently toasted their diamond-golden anniversary at the Howell home of...
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.
Teacher Seen Assaulting Student In Disturbing Video Charged In Essex County: Cops
Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne, has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault — a disorderly persons offense — following an incident on April 18, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said. Disturbing...
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.
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
D'yan Forest, 89-year-old known as world's oldest female comedian, sucker-punched in Manhattan attack: NYPD
NEW YORK - Police are searching for a suspect after yet another shocking, seemingly random crime on the streets of New York City, this one seeing an 89-year-old woman punched in the face. The victim, D'yan Forest, is best known for being the oldest working female comedian in the world.
Ex-Marine and commissioner of New York City’s Department of Emergency Management Zach Iscol
Zach Iscol served in Iraq as a Marine and is now commissioner of New York City’s Department of Emergency Management. “We are always activated. We’re always responding to stuff,” he says. How to prepare for the worst.
Montclair Pays Tribute to Dr. Jonathan Ponds
Congregants filled St. Paul Baptist Church on Friday morning in honor of Dr. Jonathan Ponds, Montclair Schools Superintendent, who died July 12. The Montclair High School Football team, Montclair Police Department and Moonachie Police Department stood outside the church as people filed in to remember the superintendent. Members of Montclair...
N.J. child, mom sickened by McDonald’s food had to be hospitalized, lawsuit says
A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against a McDonald’s franchise in Paterson, claiming she and her child became ill and had to be hospitalized after eating the restaurant’s food. Yuleisi Montero, 30, states in court papers she and her young son got sick after consuming crispy...
Jazz and R & B singer Volora returns to her roots in Newark and a chat with NYO Jazz ensemble members heading to South Africa
On the July 20 WBGO Journal... Host Doug Doyle chats with Jazz and R & B singer Volora Howell about her upcoming concert at the Independence Park in Newark on August 6 as part of the Essex County Concert Series... and WBGO's Emily Springer interviews Privyanka Magavi and Ben Schwartz,...
Peter Jovanovich, Textbook Titan and Former City Councilman, Dies at 75
Peter Jovanovich, a peerless educational and academic publisher, died on July 15 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He was 75. Born in Queens, N.Y., on Feb. 4, 1949, he grew up in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. He was the son of Martha (Davis) and William Jovanovich. His father started off as a...
Local artist’s work to be featured on Times Square Jumbotron in New York City
HMVC Gallery New York has selected Marion Kahn’s oil on canvas painting titled, “Cowboy Dream,” to be featured on the Times Square Jumbotron for the summer show at 1 p.m. EST on Saturday. Kahn, a Steamboat Springs artist representing the Zandee Gallery, modeled the 72-inch by 48-inch...
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