NJ Transit Bus Driver Ran Red Light In Crash That Left Roseland Cop Critical: Prosecutor NJ Transit Bus Driver Ran Red Light In Crash That Left Roseland Cop Critical: Prosecutor
NJ Transit Bus Driver Ran Red Light In Crash That Left Roseland Cop Critical: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Orange NJ Transit bus driver has been charged after crashing into a police car in Roseland, authorities announced Monday, July 14. On Friday, June 20, at 4:12 p.m., a bus driven by Djimmy Evra was speeding and ran through a red light, slamming into a police car at Livingston Avenue and Prudential Drive, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Roseland Police Chief Director Livio Cioffi said. The officer, Mark Miller, a 29-year-old Bloomfield resident, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, authorities said. Evra and three other pas…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home. It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12. For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.  Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries. When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back'
Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Baltimore’s "favorite shreddy mohawk-ed drumming bartender" is temporarily off their feet — but not off their game — after a brutal, freak accident left him hospitalized and out of work. Heath “Spicy Hellcat” Gorenflo, a beloved local staple behind the bar at Dutch Courage, was seriously injured on June 28 in an accident described by partner Amie Ward as “one of the most freak and metal AF” incidents imaginable. Following the accident, Gorenflo was left with a broken back, broken right foot, and a 10-inch gash across their head.  Heath "Spicy Hellcat" Gorenflo GoFundMe Despite th…
Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life
Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life A tight-knit Orange County community is rallying behind a well-known local photographer and historian who was seriously injured in a head-on crash involving a suspected drunk driver.  Bob McCue of Cornwall was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, July 5, after being struck by another vehicle, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by close friend Lori Noller. McCue required surgery for his injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.  "Bob is an avid photographer, train enthusiast, and historian, as well as a published author who can often be seen roaming C…
After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery
After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery Hunter Young is the kind of guy everyone roots for — quick with a smile, always ready to lend a hand, and as one friend put it, “truly a treasure.” Now, a stunned Maryland community is rallying around him after a freak crash left the popular local in critical condition. During the latest round of storms to hit the region, on Wednesday, July 2, Young was behind the wheel of his work truck when a tree suddenly fell, crushing the cab on the driver’s side, according to his family and friends.  He had to be airlifted to Shock Trauma, where he underwent a four-hour surgery on the back of his spi…
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home A young man and his dog are both recovering after being shot in Albany during an early morning drive-by that sent bullets flying into a home. Albany Police responded to Lark Drive near Manning Boulevard around 1:40 a.m. Thursday, July 3, for reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, buttocks, and shoulder. He was treated by medics and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. Investigators determined the victim was standing on the steps of a residence when the shots were fired. In a…
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner ‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner Jay Kozuch was the kind of person who filled every room he walked into— an animal lover, a devoted father, and the partner of a woman who shared his passion for building a life filled with care and compassion, those who knew him said. But the life they built was shattered in a fatal crash in Pemberton on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. Kozuch, a 41-year-old Vincentown resident, was killed while his partner, Kristin Gangemi, was critically injured. “Jay Kozuch was a man of many roles, many hats, many titles, but one unique larger-than-life personality as he will always be remembere…
‘Freak Accident’ Won’t Stop Her: Asbury Park Lifeguard Impaled By Umbrella Set To Be Released ‘Freak Accident’ Won’t Stop Her: Asbury Park Lifeguard Impaled By Umbrella Set To Be Released
‘Freak Accident’ Won’t Stop Her: Asbury Park Lifeguard Impaled By Umbrella Set To Be Released A Jersey Shore lifeguard impaled by a beach umbrella stake on Wednesday, June 25 is set to be released from the hospital, officials confirmed. Joe Bongiovanni, who runs beach operations in Asbury Park, said the 19-year-old Robbinsville resident had surgery to remove the piece of umbrella from her arm and is expected to be out of action for 6 to 8 weeks. She did not suffer any permanent damage, Bongiovanni said. "She is in great spirits," said Bongiovanni, noting the umbrella went through her shoulder and protruded out of her back. "She's not in any pain. She's doing fine, she's a tough litt…
Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday
Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Gavin Schulte turns 18 today. While most teens mark the milestone with graduation parties and trips to the beach, Schulte is preparing for major chest surgery just inches from his heart, scheduled for next month.  His condition is real. His recovery will be long. And his story — thanks to a devoted Maryland community — is now anything but quiet. Do you know what's awesome? Our community! Gavin Schulte is 18 today. In a few short weeks he will be having MAJOR... Posted by Marlo Coppage on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Schulte has Pectus Excavatum — also known as funnel chest —…
Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Elkridge Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Elkridge
Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Elkridge A 7-year-old Maryland girl is facing an unimaginable reality. Her father is gone. Her mother is paralyzed. Her future—once filled with swim meets, Girl Scout adventures, and time with her two dogs—is now shaped by grief and recovery. Her name is Novi. She was not in the car early on Sunday, June 8, when her parents, Saidou and Tearraney Zanguina, were involved in a devastating crash on I-95 in Howard County.  But her world changed forever in a matter of seconds. According to Maryland State Police, the five-vehicle crash happened just after 2 a.m. on southbound Interstate 95, north of Ma…
Pine Bush Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery Pine Bush Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery
Pine Bush Father Critically Burned In Worksite Fire: Support Pouring In For Recovery A devastating fire at a Hudson Valley, NY excavation company has left a young father of two in critical condition, prompting a wave of community support. The fire broke out just before noon on Tuesday, June 17, at Boyce Excavating in the Orange County hamlet of Slate Hill, according to the Slate Hill Fire Department.   Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle on fire near a building and a man suffering from serious burns. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and searched the structure for additional hazards. The victim, later identified as Pine Bush resident and Vernon, …
FOUND! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police FOUND! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police
Found! Instruments Stolen From Heart In Atlantic County Recovered: Police The next time Heart performs "Crazy on You," it might be about the Atlantic City Police Department. Two instruments that were stolen from the trailblazing rock band before their show at the Hard Rock Atlantic City have been recovered by police and will be returned to the band, officers announced Monday, June 16. Heart's Second Instrument Recovered For Immediate Release: June 16, 2025 The Atlantic City Police Department is... Posted by Atlantic City Police Department on Monday, June 16, 2025 The 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin was located by detectives of the Criminal Investigations Se…