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NJ Gov. Murphy emerges as possible VP pick after Biden drops out, report says
🔴 Vice President Kamala Harris received endorsement from Biden. 🔴 Gov. Murphy won't run for president, report says. National Democratic leaders are talking to Gov. Phil Murphy about running as second fiddle in the 2024 presidential election after President Joe Biden dropped out on Sunday, according to a report.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
1 dead in NJ as CDC investigates listeria outbreak in deli meats
🚨 Bacteria can cause birth complications for pregnant women. Federal health officials are investigating a bacterial outbreak that has killed at least one person in New Jersey. The outbreak of listeria has hospitalized 28 people in 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there...
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
Great Breakfast Spots in the Atlantic City, NJ Area (Photos)
We are revisiting some of our favorite breakfast spots in the Atlantic City, New Jersey. We turned to our fabulous team of listeners, readers, family members and friend foodies to create our list of some of best breakfast restaurants in The Atlantic City, New Jersey Area. We recognize that our...
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Said This About Trump
A little political history lesson here today. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie enthusiastically endorsed Donald Trump for President of The United States in both 2016 and 2020. Then, Chris Christie decided that he wanted to be President, again … so, all of a sudden, Christie started saying very bad...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 7/21
5 - 10 knots (Gust 11 knots) TODAY: W winds around 5 kt, becoming S late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
Camden, NJ, man gets 65 years in prison for brutal murder in 2019
A Camden man will likely never see the outside of a prison ever again after being sentenced for a brutal killing in 2019. On April 17th, 45-year-old Corey James Malloy was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Nathaniel Perry on September 26th, 2019. The verdict was returned after a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing elder roommate: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing early Friday morning. Louis Gargiso of Jackson Twp., NJ, charged with murder. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
House of cards: Is Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, NJ, losing yet another store?
Is yet another big store at Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing getting ready to make a move out of the troubled shopping center?. Just one week ago, we reported that Rainbow is closing its store on the second floor of the mall after opening only about 20 months ago. Sadly,...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Police make separate NJ child pornography arrests, days apart
Law enforcement in two different New Jersey counties have announced separate child pornography arrests, days apart. A 55-year-old Willingboro man was taken into custody at his home on Tuesday. Arthur Pitt was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. On Friday, Somerset County...
Report: Another pro sports team could move to NJ
CAMDEN — The Garden State is hoping to sway the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate over to Camden with their vision of a new arena, according to a new report. ROI-NJ, citing anonymous sources, reported that team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has been experiencing “repeated roadblocks” with its vision to carry arena operations over to Center City Philadelphia.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City, NJ, Then & Now: Never Seen Photos
I have such sentimental memories of the original Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Last night, my wife Margie and I were driving to Resorts Casino Hotel for dinner with very special friends. SIDE BAR: Our dinner at Dougherty’s Steakhouse was spectacular. Whenever I pass...
‘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...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 7/20
4 - 7 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
2 NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Man Indicted for Fatal Crash That killed Atlantic City, NJ Man
The Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office has achieved an indictment of a Pleasantville, New Jersey man as a result of a fatal motor vehicle crash. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has revealed the following:. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Maykol J. Mendozarizo, 38, from Pleasantville, NJ was...
Russia convicts NJ journalist with of spying in a trial widely seen as politically motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer and the U.S. government have rejected as fabricated. The swift conclusion of the secretive trial in Russia’s highly politicized legal...
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