Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster' Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster'
Attorney: NJ Man Accused Of Scalding Cashier With Coffee Was 'Painted As Monster' The lawyer of a man accused of scalding a gas station cashier with hot coffee has released a statement on behalf of his client who for weeks has been petitioning to make mask-wearing unlawful. John DeDolce, 42, of Randolph was issued a summons for simple assault, endangering another person and violating an executive order following the August 7 incident, which occurred at the QuickChek on Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls. Andrew DeLaney, DeDolce’s attorney, said in a statement that the coffee was accidentally spilled on the cashier after she “admonished” him for wearing his mask incorrectly…

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by Valerie Musson
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule Two people from Upstate New York are accused of hitting and spitting at an Ocean County Mall worker who tried to enforce the use of masks, authorities said.  One suspect remains at large, Toms River police said. The mall worker was struck by a belt and spit at after asking two shoppers to properly wear masks, Toms River police said in a Facebook post. Malls in New Jersey reopened June 28 with masks required for all customers and workers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Richard Alter, 41, and Sylina Kramer, 32, both of Binghamton, were charged with assault, police said. Alter was a…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus
Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus Better late than never. Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife were tested for exposure to coronavirus on Wednesday. Murphy has been urging the public to get tested for weeks, saying it's "one of our only protections," along with hand-washing, mask-wearing, social distancing and contact tracing. "Tammy and I got tested this morning.," Murphy said at an afternoon news conference. Murphy said it's his third test for coronavirus since the outbreak began. It typically takes up to two days to get the test results. The first positive test for COVID-19 was on March 4 -- 99 days ago. In that time,&…

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by Jon Craig
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How Many Say They'll Go To Sports, Concerts, Broadway If Open In September COVID-19: Here's How Many Say They'll Go To Sports, Concerts, Broadway If Open In September
Covid-19: Here's How Many Say They'll Go To Sports, Concerts, Broadway If Open In September Some previous attendees will not head to the ballpark, concerts, or Broadway shows if they reopen in September amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new poll. The Siena College Research Institute and New York Times released a new poll that found many Americans are unwilling to engage in large social gatherings unless certain safeguards are put in place. According to the poll, which was administered between Sunday, May 17, and Thursday, May 21, many expressed wariness of attending live events if they were to resume at or around Sept. 1. The poll involved 796 voters,…

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by Zak Failla
Westport, CT
Police & Fire
COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive
Covid-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive Weston residents can rest easy that they have adequate police coverage even after four of the town's officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Weston First Selectman Chris Spaulding said there has been no gap in coverage with other officers filling shifts. In addition to the police officers, one person in the department's communications center tested positive for COVID-19 as well. After the first signs of symptoms, potentially exposed staff have been tested, Spaulding said. "Weston is an incredibly resilient town with amazing staff and citizenry," Spaulding said.…

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by Kathy Reakes