NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products. The recalled pro…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say
K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say Two people, including a New Jersey woman, were arrested after police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said.   The arrests were made on Friday, May 22, following a traffic stop that began at around 7:45 p.m. in the Orange County town of Newburgh, New York State Police said on Wednesday, May 27.  Troopers stopped a 2016 Dodge traveling westbound on I-84 after seeing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations, police said.  Authorities soon identified the driver as Gary D. Price, 52, of Poughkeepsie, …
Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral
Dumont Bar Fires Employee After Racist Slur Allegation Goes Viral A Dumont bar says it fired an employee after a patron accused her of making a racist remark outside the establishment, allegations the owner says remain unproven. The incident unfolded Saturday night, May 23 at QB’s Bar & Grill on West Madison Avenue where 34-year-old Karl Huey and his brother-in-law were trying to enter the bar to watch the Knicks vs. Cavaliers game, Huey said. “My brother-in-law and I decided to go out to watch the Knicks vs Cavs game,” Huey, of Bogota, wrote in the caption of an Instagram that captures the police response. “We pulled up, parked right in front, and b…
This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey
This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey If biking across the Conowingo Dam on US 1 feels a little sketchy, cyclists across the country apparently agree. The Maryland crossing over the Susquehanna River just landed at No. 7 on a new national ranking of America’s most intimidating bridges for cyclists, putting it alongside notorious crossings like the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and Manhattan. And unlike some of the scenic tourist spots on the list, the Conowingo crossing earned its reputation for something much grittier. The report described the roadway as having a “road-fi…
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW 'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary. A…
Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: NJSP Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: NJSP
Dog Abandoned In Lebanon: Njsp A dog was recently abandoned by a woman who remains at large in Hunterdon County, authorities announced Friday, May 15. On Tuesday, March 25, troopers responded to Lebanon Borough after receiving reports of abandoned dog, New Jersey State Police said. Surveillance footage shows  a black, four door Nissan Altima traveling on Main Street and stopping near a fire hydrant, police said.  A woman wearing a red long sleeve shirt and black pants exits the vehicle holding the dog on a leash, police said. She walks the dog around the rear of the Nissan, then goes out of the view of the came…
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again
NJ Transit Reduces World Cup Train Fare Again It will now be even cheaper to take the train to see the World Cup at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. Gov. Mikie Sherill announced that NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices from $105 to $98.  Sherrill said the reduced fare was done without using taxpayer money. Previously, train tickets were set to cost $150. "Thank you to our partners – DoorDash, Audible, FanDuel, DraftKings, PSE&G, South Jersey Industries, and American Water – for helping make this possible," Sherrill said. "We’re excited to host a world-class event this summer and showcase New Jersey on the global sta…
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report It will now cost a little less to take the train to watch the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. New Jersey Transit will be reducing round-trip rail prices to the World Cup from $150 to $105, according to The Athletic. The 30% price reduction comes after the state received support from sponsors and other sources, according to The Athletic.  The fare, which includes a stop at Secaucus, is typically $12.90. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri told The Athletic that train fares could drop even lower if the agency can get more private and non-taxpayer funding. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has been adamant New…
$3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot $3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot
$3.3 Million! Lotto Ticket Sold In Secaucus Hits Jackpot It was a wonderful Wednesday for a lottery player in Secaucus. A ticket sold in Secaucus matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, May 6, winning $3,280,313. The ticket was sold at 1299 Paterson Plank Rd in Secaucus.  The winning numbers were 02, 18, 19, 31 and 42. The Bullseye was 42 and the XTRA was 04. 
NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked
NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked As summer approaches, New Jersey beachgoers are comparing badge prices, with costs ranging from completely free to some of the highest in the state. Several shore towns still offer free access, making them the cheapest options for families looking to save. The free beaches are Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, Strathmere, and Atlantic City. The next cheapest would be: Harvey Cedars: Daily $7 Stone Harbor: Daily $8 Ocean City / Sea Isle City / Ship Bottom / Seven Presidents Beach: Daily $10 Asbury Park: Daily $7 weekday, $10 weekend Other low-cost options include Ventnor and Mar…
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Route 206 Crash In Mount Olive (UPDATE) Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Route 206 Crash In Mount Olive (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Route 206 Crash In Mount Olive (Update) A 23-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Morris County on Monday night, May 4, police said. The Mount Olive Police Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash in the Flanders section at approximately 9:26 p.m., police said in a release on Tuesday, May 5. The operator, a 23-year-old man from Cresco, PA, was traveling north on Route 206 between Oakwood Village and Chestnut Way when the motorcycle left the roadway and entered a wooded area, police said. He died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Mount Olive Police Department was assisted by t…