Lakewood Man Who Launched Anti-dwi Campaign Sentenced For Deadly Crash
“Some mistakes can’t be undone.”
That’s the title of an article written by Mordy Berkowitz, who began speaking out about the dangers of drinking and driving in the summer of 2025, three years after the decision that led to a deadly head-on crash in Lakewood and, for him, a six-year prison sentence.
Berkowitz, 24, of Lakewood, was sentenced on Dec. 3, to six years in New Jersey State Prison for Vehicular Homicide, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The sentence falls under the No Early Release Act, meaning Berkowitz will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his prison …
$40.8M Luxury Apartment Deal Closes In West Orange, With New Loan To Match: JLL
A luxury multifamily community in North Jersey has changed hands in a $40.8 million sale, along with $27.5 million in acquisition financing, JLL Capital Markets said Wednesday, Dec. 3.
JLL said it arranged both sides of the deal for The West, a 70-unit property at 555 Northfield Ave., in West Orange. The firm represented the seller, a joint venture between Varma Real Estate and Garas Development, and also represented the buyer, a joint venture between Invel Capital and Pearlmark Real Estate. JLL said the loan was secured through a life insurance company.
Built in 2023, The West features one…
$90M Mega Millions Winner Sold In NJ
A New Jersey Lottery player in Hudson County is waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball to win the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot, officials said.
The winning ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue in Union City, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The drawing happened late Tuesday night, and the cash value of the prize is $41.9 million.
The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and the gold Mega Ball was 16, officials said.
A news conference is scheduled for noon today at Garden State News, 4024 Bergenline Avenue, w…
