Breaking: NJ Student Athletes Ran $2M Illegal Lucchese Family Sports Betting Ring, AG Says
Fourteen people, including multiple former high school and college wrestlers, are facing charges for their roles in a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring operated by members of the Lucchese crime family, officials said Thursday, Nov. 13.
The head of the illegal operation was identified as Joseph M. “Little Joe” Perna, 55, of Fairfield, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Officials said Perna acted as the “financier,” with daily sportsbook operations handled by his son, Joseph R. Perna, 25, of Oakland, a former Ramapo HS wrestler. Additional agents included Ant…
NJ's Best Bakery In Bloomfield Mixes South American, European Flavors, Website Says
A New Jersey bakery known for its South American pastries and European techniques was named the best in the state by "The Takeout."
Rombiolo Bakery Cafe in Bloomfield opened in 2013 and was founded by Claudio and Natalia, its website says. The bakery’s name pays homage to Natalia’s family, who come from Rombiolo, a small village in Calabria, Italy.
Claudio, who has more than 30 years of experience in pastry arts, leads the baking operation. “From savory empanadas to delicate pastries, our products are baked from scratch and made with love,” the owners wrote.
The bakery’s menu inclu…
423-Unit Luxury Apartment Building Sold In Major West Orange Real Estate Deal
A real estate company has acquired a brand-new 423-unit luxury apartment building in North Jersey in a major deal.
Sentinel Real Estate announced that it acquired Stonehill at West Orange, which is comprised of three, mid-rise buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, the company said. The project was completed in 2024.
The 423 apartments offer nine- to ten-foot ceilings, luxury plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, Shaker cabinetry, solar window shades, large bathrooms with dual vanities, modular closets and in-unit washer and dryers, officials said.…
$46K Cash, Trash Bag Of Weed: Teaneck Driver Busted In New Milford, Police Say
A Teaneck driver was arrested after officers found a large quantity of marijuana, THC products, and tens of thousands of dollars in cash during a traffic stop in New Milford, authorities said.
The incident happened around 7:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, when Officer Shane Churaman and Officer Brian Johnson pulled over a vehicle on Boulevard at Vomel Drive, according to New Milfor Police Capt. Kevin Van Saders.
During the stop, Officer Churaman saw a large amount of THC products in plain view in the back seat, consistent with illegal drug distribution, Van Saders said.
Sgt. Sam Gerais and Of…
