Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17 Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17
Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17 A Passaic family is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Jose David Buitrago Arbelaez, who died on Friday, Dec. 5. The cause of death was not made public. According to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeraria website, Jose was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He was an honor roll student at Passaic High School and had already enlisted in the Marine Corps with hopes of becoming a pilot, according to a GoFundMe launched by Brooke lynn Valoy.  He was remembered as a hardworking student who was known for his kindness and the support he showed to others. The GoFundMe described him as some…
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit By Vehicle At Wall Speedway: NJSP Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit By Vehicle At Wall Speedway: NJSP
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit By Vehicle At Wall Speedway: Njsp A pedestrian was hospitalized following a crash at Wall Stadium Speedway on Saturday morning, Nov. 22, authorities said. At 11:50 a.m., troopers responded to the speedway in Wall Township after a race car attempting to make a left turn lost directional control and struck a guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn and strike a pedestrian, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The pedestrian sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said.. No other injuries were reported, Lebron said.
Ocean Township Chief Releases Bodycam After Viral Facebook Post Accusing Officer Of Misconduct Ocean Township Chief Releases Bodycam After Viral Facebook Post Accusing Officer Of Misconduct
Ocean Township Chief Releases Bodycam After Viral Facebook Post Accusing Officer Of Misconduct A Facebook rant accusing a New Jersey police officer of acting like the “Gestapo” spread fast — and the police chief fired back with bodycam footage (scroll for video). The post began circulating Sunday night, Nov. 23, on a local community Facebook page and made “several harsh accusations” against Ocean Township Patrolman Moller, Chief Michal J. Rogalski said.  The claims were serious enough that he immediately ordered a full review of the incident, including interviews with involved officers, a review of CAD and incident documentation, and careful examination of the body-wor…
$450K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Warren County Bagel Shop Wins Big $450K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Warren County Bagel Shop Wins Big
$450K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Warren County Bagel Shop Wins Big It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Warren County. A ticket sold in Belvidere matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, Nov. 20, winning $450,716. The ticket was sold at the Bagel Smith at 540 Route 519 in Belvidere. The winning numbers were 05, 12, 16, 22, and 39. The Bullseye was 16 and the XTRA was 02.
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill officially announced her resignation from Congress. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional istrict, sent a resignation letter to Gov. Phil Murphy this week. Her resignation will take effect Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. "It has been an honor to serve the residents of the 11th Congressional District since 2019. I’ve been proud to fight for our communities, getting shovels in the ground for the Gateway Tunnel project, slashing through red tape on critical flood mitigation projects, protecting Picatinny Arsenal’s mission, and funding community …
NJ Hospital Safety Grades Released: See Which Facilities Earned Straight A’s NJ Hospital Safety Grades Released: See Which Facilities Earned Straight A’s
NJ Hospital Safety Grades Released: See Which Facilities Earned Straight A’s New Jersey hospitals earned high marks in the latest Hospital Safety Grades released Thursday, Nov. 13, by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization that tracks how well facilities protect patients from medical errors, injuries and infections. Leapfrog assigns every general hospital in the country a letter grade — A through F — based on preventable patient harm. These issues affect one in four inpatients and contribute to as many as 250,000 deaths each year, according to the organization. This fall, Leapfrog analyzed how hospital systems perform statewide. The group found that 90% of New …
Another Hackensack Adult Charged In Child Rape Case: Prosecutor Another Hackensack Adult Charged In Child Rape Case: Prosecutor
Another Hackensack Adult Charged In Child Rape Case: Prosecutor A 42-year-old Hackensack man was charged with sexual assault and child endangerment after an investigation into past abuse, authorities said. Fernando Sandoval sexually assaulted and endangered a juvenile in Hackensack more than once between Dec. 21, 2024, and Nov. 2, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. A criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice shows that Sandoval held the child down and forcefully penetrated them. Jennifer Garcia-Mota Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Authorities have not said whether the case is connected to the arrest of 42-year-old Jennifer Garc…
7th Street Burger To Open First Stamford Location; Here's Where 7th Street Burger To Open First Stamford Location; Here's Where
7th Street Burger To Open First Stamford Location; Here's Where 7th Street Burger is bringing its popular smash burgers to Stamford.  The New York City chain signed a long-term lease at ShopRite Plaza on West Main Street. The move marks its first spot in Connecticut, and its 27th location.  Authorities did not say when the new location would open.  Royal Properties, which brokered the deal, said in a news release that the location will be a big hit with customers.  “The concept has an incredible following, and we’re excited to bring their energy and great food to this high-traffic shopping center," Royal Properties Princi…
Rutgers Professor Charged With DUI After 2 AM Stop In Princeton: Bodycam Rutgers Professor Charged With DUI After 2 AM Stop In Princeton: Bodycam
Rutgers Professor Charged With DUI After 2 AM Stop In Princeton: Bodycam A Rutgers University professor was arrested for drunk driving in Princeton days before Halloween, according to newly released bodycam footage and court records. Judith Surkis, a Rutgers history professor who specializes in modern European history, as well as women’s and gender studies, intellectual, and legal history, was stopped by Princeton Police Officer Nia Toombs just before 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, according to YouTube channel Transparency Bodycam, which posted video of the arrest. Officer Toombs said she spotted a tan 2015 Subaru with a flat tire driving erratically before…
West Deptford Uber Passenger Survives Deadly Crash Caused By UK Driver Fleeing Cops: GoFundMe West Deptford Uber Passenger Survives Deadly Crash Caused By UK Driver Fleeing Cops: GoFundMe
West Deptford Uber Passenger Survives Deadly Crash Caused By UK Driver Fleeing Cops: GoFundMe A GoFundMe has been launched for an Uber passenger seriously injured in a New Jersey crash that killed her driver after authorities said police tried stopping a vehicle driven by two intoxicated men. The crash happened around 5:36 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, after West Deptford police responded to PNS Gas and Food Mart for a report of a vehicle “being operated by two intoxicated men,” Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver, Steve Hall, who is from the United Kingdom, crossed into the opposite lane and slammed into another car, Jo…
$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot $664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot
$664K! Lotto Ticket Sold At Westfield Stop-n-Shop Hits Jackpot It was a fabulous Friday for a lottery player in Westfield. A ticket sold at Stop and Shop matched all five balls in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, Nov. 7, winning $664,971. The ticket was sold at the Stop and Shop at 219 Elm St. The winning numbers were 06, 19, 24, 34, and 41. The Bullseye was 34 and the XTRA was 02. 
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said President Donald Trump expressed his anger after Democratic candidates and initiatives scored sweeping election victories nationwide. Trump responded to the widespread GOP defeats in high-profile races during a breakfast with Republican senators on Wednesday, Nov. 5. His comments came hours after massive Democratic victories in highly contested contests in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. In a rare admission of defeat, Trump said it was a bad night for his party. "I don't think it was good for Republicans," he said. "I don't think it was good. I'm not sure it was good for anybody."…