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Hit-Run Driver Admits Guilt In Crash That Killed Bicyclist, 56, In Hudson County Hit-Run Driver Admits Guilt In Crash That Killed Bicyclist, 56, In Hudson County Hit-Run Driver Admits Guilt In Crash That Killed Bicyclist, 56, In Hudson County
Hit-Run Driver Admits Guilt In Crash That Killed Bicyclist, 56, In Hudson County A 29-year-old Union City man admitted guilt to charges related to his role in the November 2020 hit-and-run death of a 56-year-old bicyclist, authorities announced. Miguel Perez pleaded guilty on Oct. 28 to one count of second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and an associated motor vehicle summons, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Perez's passenger, Nicholas Padin, 63, of Hoboken, later surrendered to authorities and was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death (accomplice liability), hinder…
Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run Crash, Report Says Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run Crash, Report Says Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run Crash, Report Says
Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run Crash, Report Says A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Levittown overnight, LevittownNow reports. Initial police reports say that the crash occurred sometime before 1 a.m.on Mill Creek Parkway and Haines Road. The motorcyclist was on a 2007 Yamaha R1 sport bike heading west on Mill Creek Road when he collided with a grey or silver sedan, the outlet said. Click here for more from LevittownNow.
Linden Volkswagen Dealer Ravaged By Early Morning Fire Linden Volkswagen Dealer Ravaged By Early Morning Fire Linden Volkswagen Dealer Ravaged By Early Morning Fire
Linden Volkswagen Dealer Ravaged By Early Morning Fire A Linden Volkswagen dealership was destroyed by an early-morning fire Friday. A garage of the business, located at 900 E. Elizabeth Avenue, was consumed by flames and heavy smoke condition around 6:35 a.m., local police said. The business was not open at the time and no injuries are reported. Union County Fire Mutual Aid was activated, and firefighters were still actively battling as of 8 a.m. Three alarms were called.
Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity
Bergen County Poker Player Donates World Series Winnings To Charity A former New Jersey resident and first-time World Series of Poker player is coming home empty handed. Gershon Distenfeld, who recently moved from Teaneck to Hollywood, FL -- will be donating his winnings from the $1,500 No-limit Hold’em Shootout to charity: All $204,063, PokerNews.com reports. Distenfeld was crowned champion after a more than three-hour back-and-forth heads-up battle against Johan Schumacher, the outlet said. Gershon DistenfeldDanny Maxwell for PokerNews.com Distenfeld works in the investment management industry and took up poker about a decade ago, he told Daily Voice…
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters Another storm is heading to New Jersey Friday and could linger until Saturday afternoon, meteorologists say. Light showers will begin in the early afternoon and get progressively harder into the evening hours, the National Weather Service says. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are forecast, with higher amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible in North and Central Jersey, forecasters say. Wind gusts between 45 and 60 mph are also possible along the coastlines, and may result in tree and power wire damage. A wind warning was issued by the National Weather Service for part…
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Facebook Rebrands Company Name Facebook users, welcome to the "Metaverse." CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that Facebook will be changing its name to "Meta." "The metaverse is the next evolution of social connection," Meta's website says. "Our company’s vision is to help bring the metaverse to life, so we are changing our name to reflect our commitment to this future." The platform will combine its apps and technologies under the new, singular company brand, Facebook said in a statement.  Corporate structure will not be changing, but its financials will, Facebook officials said. The company will begin trad…
Former NJ Army Base Could Become New Netflix Studio Former NJ Army Base Could Become New Netflix Studio Former NJ Army Base Could Become New Netflix Studio
Former NJ Army Base Could Become New Netflix Studio A 96-year-old New Jersey Army base could spend its next life as a production hub for Netflix. The streaming company announced it plans on bidding on the 289-acre portion of Fort Monmouth, located in Eatontown and Oceanport -- approximately 50 miles from New York City. The base was where civilian engineer Julius Rosenberg began his espionage career, and was also used by the US to develop radar technology. The Pentagon closed it during military budget cuts in 2011. “America’s first movie studio was in New Jersey, and today it’s home to many talented people working in entertainment,” Netflix…
Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit
Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit A pedestrian was struck and injured by a train Thursday afternoon in Summit, officials said. The pedestrian was struck by NJ Transit's Morris & Essex line train 6625 near the Summit Station around 12:45 p.m., NJT spokesman Everett Merrill said. The victim's age and extent of injuries were unknown. None of the approximately 60 passengers and crew members on the train were injured. Service was suspended between Millburn and Chatham as of 2 p.m. The train had left Penn Station in New York at 11:46 and was set to arrive in Dover at 1:15 p.m. NJ Transit police were leading the invest…
Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho
Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho Remains found in a California desert were confirmed to be those of missing New Jersey resident Lauren "El" Cho, the San Bernardino County Coroner's office said Thursday. The 30-year-old body piercing apprentice went missing after walking away from the Airbnb where she was staying with friends on June 28. Cho's remains were found in "the rugged terrain of the open desert of Yucca Valley" on Oct. 8, the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office said Thursday. The cause and manner of death were pending toxicology results, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Division. Cho left Fl…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey A $50,000 lottery ticket from the Wednesday, Oct. 27 Powerball drawing was sold in North Jersey. The ticket wins the third-tier prize and was sold at Two Sons on Springfield Avenue in Irvington. The winning numbers were 03, 06, 26, 35, and 51. The Red Power Ball number was 17. The Power Play was 4X.  More than 17,770 New Jersey players took home an estimated $119,628 in prizes ranging from $4 to $400.  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $116 million for the Saturday, Oct. 30, drawing.
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