Harrington Park's Wendy Ruggiero Dies, 46
Wendy Ruggiero, a Bergen County native, died at home on Tuesday, April 7, her obituary on the Pizzi Funeral Home website says. She was 46 years old.
"Wendy was a warrior and accomplished everything she set her mind to whether it was through her work, her commitment in the gym, and most importantly, the loyalty and fierce love she had for family and friends," her obituary reads.
Wendy, of Harrington Park, is survived by her husband, Dino Ruggiero; daughters Nicollette, Gabrielle and Isabella; parents Joseph and Deborah Rondinelli; siblings Joseph (Lauren) Rondinelli, and Jaime (Ger…
Aubrey Plaza Pregnant With Greenwich Actor Chris Abbott: Report
Aubrey Plaza is expecting her first baby, PEOPLE reports.
The "Parks and Recreation" star, 41, and her partner Chris Abbott, 40, a Greenwich, CT native, are expecting their first child together this fall, the outlet reports.
PEOPLE quoted a source saying that the baby was a "beautiful surprise" after an "emotional year." Plaza lost her husband, Jeff Baena, last year.
Abbott rose to fame in his role as Marnie's boyfriend Charlie, on HBO's "Girls."
Plaza and Abbott worked together on "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea," an Off-Broadway revival, and the 2020 movie "Black Bear." Abbott currently st…
728 Marijuana Plants Found In Buena Vista Home, Chinese Man Pleads Guilty: Prosecutor
A man from China pleaded guilty after authorities uncovered a large indoor marijuana growing operation inside a South Jersey home.
Hui Chen, 49, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 31, to first-degree maintaining a CDS production facility and second-degree conspiracy to distribute CDS, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Chen admitted to maintaining a home at 147 Fursin Ave. in Buena for the purpose of indoor marijuana cultivation, officials said. On Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, police executed a search warrant at the home and seized 728 marijuana plants, authorities said.
As part …
Video Shows Fireball Streak Across Sky, Hundreds Report Meteor-Like Object
A bright fireball streaked across the sky Tuesday, April 7, triggering more than 180 reports from residents across several states, according to the American Meteor Society.
The sightings were reported between about 2:33 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., with most occurring around 2:34 to 2:35 p.m., according to the data.
Reports came from four states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Video of the object was shared to X.
New Jersey recorded the highest number of sightings, with more than 90 reports submitted from towns including Paramus, Toms River, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Edison, How…
SWAT Raid Uncovers Massive WNY Drug Operation: Cops
A 44-year-old Hudson County man was arrested after detectives uncovered drugs and an illegal firearm during a raid in West New York, authorities said.
On Thursday, March 26, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 6400 block of Bergenline Avenue as part of an investigation into the illegal drug distribution, West New York Police Capt. Ed Rivera said.
Heriberto Rivera, a West New York resident, was taken into custody after detectives recovered significant quantities of suspected cocaine, heroin, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana, along with an illegal fi…
