The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Syareville Opening
The largest single-level Bass Pro Shops in the country has set its grand opening date in New Jersey, complete with celebrity appearances, live entertainment, and a massive aquarium.
The 200,000-square-foot Outdoor World destination in Sayreville will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 11, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m., the retailer announced. A conservation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting at 6:30 p.m.
Country singer Celeste Kellogg, who has opened for acts including Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, and the Jonas Brothers, will kick off the entert…
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective From Haverstraw In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report
A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.
Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.
The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …
Off-Duty West Milford Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local Restaurant: Prosecutor
UPDATE: A criminal complaint details the alleged events that led to assault charges against off-duty West Milford Police Sgt. Thomas Connors.
An off-duty police sergeant is accused of assaulting two patrons at a North Jersey restaurant, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Thomas Connors, 39, of West Milford, allegedly assaulted the two patrons at Jessie's Country Kettle located on the Greenwood Lake Turnpike, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said.
Connors, a West Milford police sergeant, was arrested without incident in Totowa on Tuesday…
Pitman Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Days Before 27th Birthday
A 26-year-old South Jersey man was killed in a crash while riding to work, leaving his family grieving and facing unexpected financial burdens.
Wesley Robert Tschopp, who grew up in Franklinville and had lived in Pitman since 2024, died Thursday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary on the Kelley Funeral Home website.
Known as Wes, Tschopp worked as a pipefitter and laborer for Local 172 Pipefitters Union out of Bordentown, his obituary reads.
"Wes Tschopp was a fun-loving, outgoing young man who loved life, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his friends and family," Susan Teti wrote …
AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes
New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here.
A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active.
Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Brick: Prosecutor
A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Brick Saturday, Oct. 24, authorities said.
At 11:30 p.m., Brick police responded to Brick Boulevard and North Lake Shore Drive after a pedestrian was struck by Ford Taurus traveling southbound, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, Billhimer said.
The driver of the Taurus continued traveling a short distance on Brick Boulevard before pulling over and walking back to the scene of the crash, Billhimer said.
The crash remains under investigation, police s…
Another Arrest Made In Deadly Route 17 Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor
A search of the Acura and U-Haul trailer involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Route 17 in Paramus turned up hundreds of THC cartridges, leading to a second arrest and new drug charges against the driver accused of killing a Bronx woman, authorities said.
Michael C. Marciano, 47, of Fairport (Monroe County), NY, who was driving a Jeep in tandem with the Acura at the time of the crash, owned the Acura and had rented the U-Haul trailer, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Marciano surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 23, and was charged with two counts of second-degree possession wit…
Union Greenlights 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza In Downtown Makeover
A major transformation of a North Jersey downtown is moving forward, with plans for 113 new apartments, shops, restaurants and a sprawling public plaza that could host everything from farmers' markets to outdoor concerts.
Developer LANDMARK received approval from the Union Township Planning Board for the latest phase of CENTURION Union Center, according to an announcement Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The project, at Stuyvesant and Morris avenues, calls for a six-story building with 113 rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Its centerpiece will be a 24,000-square-f…
Cops ID Retired Nypd Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting
UPDATE: A retired NYPD detective was charged with manslaughter after appearing in court for the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said.
Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in connection with the shooting death of fellow Rockland County resident Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.
Romero, a retired NYPD narcotics detective, voluntarily reported to the department's 33rd Precinct in Manhattan for questioning Wednesday morning after investigators identified him as a p…
Former Trump Plaza Site In Atlantic City Purchased By Dem Political Boss, Powerbroker
One of Atlantic City's most prominent oceanfront properties has a new buyer: George Norcross.
Norcross, a Democratic political figure and New Jersey power broker, announced plans to invest in the former Trump Plaza site on Wednesday, Oct. 21, drawing praise from Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who said the purchase signals growing investor confidence in the city.
The property, located along the Boardwalk in the heart of Atlantic City, has remained a major redevelopment opportunity since the former casino was imploded in 2021.
"I am ecstatic that George Norcross, his family, and h…
