Man with cerebral palsy and cancer receives blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Camden not getting federal grant that officials anticipated
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Camden officials have learned that the city was denied a $30 million grant less than two months after the mayor and a U.S. Senator visited a neighborhood to talk about how the infusion of federal money would pay for new homes, schools and improve parks.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Camden officials have learned that the city was denied a $30 million grant less than two months after the mayor and a U.S. Senator visited a neighborhood to talk about how the infusion of federal money would pay for new homes, schools and improve parks.
'Tie a Ribbon' for Breast Cancer in Verona
Volunteers gathered to tie pink ribbons around trees on Bloomfield Avenue as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Volunteers gathered to tie pink ribbons around trees on Bloomfield Avenue as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Judge rules against Menendez's attempt to dismiss charges
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's remaining attempts to have the corruption charges against him thrown out. U.S. District Judge William Walls ruled against Menendez on Thursday. Among the arguments were that prosecutors failed to allege an "official act" under bribery laws. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to appeal.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's remaining attempts to have the corruption charges against him thrown out. U.S. District Judge William Walls ruled against Menendez on Thursday. Among the arguments were that prosecutors failed to allege an "official act" under bribery laws. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to appeal.
OKCupid's most desirable writes online dating book
Ever wonder how to be popular in the online dating world? If so, you're in luck!
Ever wonder how to be popular in the online dating world? If so, you're in luck!
Edison High School Supermarket Careers Program Holds Ribbon-Cutting for School Store
Edison High School students will now be able to prepare for a future in a supermarket or other retail career thanks to a new partnership with the high school and Wakefern Food Corporation.
Edison High School students will now be able to prepare for a future in a supermarket or other retail career thanks to a new partnership with the high school and Wakefern Food Corporation.
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Atlantic City on hook for $65,000 in Miss America costs
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City taxpayers have been left on the hook for about $65,000 in security costs from this year's Miss America pageant parade. The city was forced to cover the tab after organizers said they couldn't pay, The Press of Atlantic City reported (http://bit.ly/1jekvY0). The Miss America Organization says the Boardwalk parade is like other major events that rely on public agencies for security and that it wasn't privy to costs.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City taxpayers have been left on the hook for about $65,000 in security costs from this year's Miss America pageant parade. The city was forced to cover the tab after organizers said they couldn't pay, The Press of Atlantic City reported (http://bit.ly/1jekvY0). The Miss America Organization says the Boardwalk parade is like other major events that rely on public agencies for security and that it wasn't privy to costs.
Officer injured as North Brunswick woman arrested for eluding, assaulting police
What began as a call to remove an unruly customer at the Skylark Diner and Lounge turned to aggravated assault and attempted aggravated assault on two police officers, one of whom needed medical treatment.
What began as a call to remove an unruly customer at the Skylark Diner and Lounge turned to aggravated assault and attempted aggravated assault on two police officers, one of whom needed medical treatment.
Police say car was stolen in New Jersey with teen inside
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Police say two men stole a New Jersey couple's car without realizing initially that their 15-year-old son was in the backseat. Authorities tell NJ.com (http://bit.ly/1LvflDn ) that the theft happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in Union. While a couple were out of the car for a stop at an ATM, two men jumped in and drove off before noticing the boy. Police say they stopped and ordered the teen to get out of the car. He was found later, uninjured.
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Police say two men stole a New Jersey couple's car without realizing initially that their 15-year-old son was in the backseat. Authorities tell NJ.com (http://bit.ly/1LvflDn ) that the theft happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in Union. While a couple were out of the car for a stop at an ATM, two men jumped in and drove off before noticing the boy. Police say they stopped and ordered the teen to get out of the car. He was found later, uninjured.
Textbook replaces 'slaves' with 'workers' when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
School textbook replaces "slaves" with “workers” when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
School textbook replaces "slaves" with “workers” when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
Head of New Jersey cancer society killed by falling tree
COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The head of New Jersey's chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was killed over the weekend when a tree fell on her vehicle during a storm. Police in Colts Neck Township say Stacey Weathers was alone in her convertible when the accident occurred around 4:25 p.m. Saturday on southbound Route 34.
COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The head of New Jersey's chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was killed over the weekend when a tree fell on her vehicle during a storm. Police in Colts Neck Township say Stacey Weathers was alone in her convertible when the accident occurred around 4:25 p.m. Saturday on southbound Route 34.
Chick-fil-A opens in Manhattan
There was a long line Saturday at the corner of 37th Street and Sixth Avenue in midtown. All those people were waiting to get a taste of a popular chicken chain's debut in Manhattan. The first Chick fil A location in New York City celebrated its grand opening Saturday.
There was a long line Saturday at the corner of 37th Street and Sixth Avenue in midtown. All those people were waiting to get a taste of a popular chicken chain's debut in Manhattan. The first Chick fil A location in New York City celebrated its grand opening Saturday.
Storm caused severe erosion to many New Jersey beaches
BAY HEAD, N.J. (AP) — Days of gusting wind and pounding surf have caused severe beach erosion in many spots along the New Jersey shore. Some beaches, including ones devastated by Superstorm Sandy and not yet replenished since the storm three years ago, appeared to have lost most of their sand. And in many places where protective dunes stood between the ocean and homes, the surf cut large cliffs into the sand, leaving drop-offs of up to 10 feet.
BAY HEAD, N.J. (AP) — Days of gusting wind and pounding surf have caused severe beach erosion in many spots along the New Jersey shore. Some beaches, including ones devastated by Superstorm Sandy and not yet replenished since the storm three years ago, appeared to have lost most of their sand. And in many places where protective dunes stood between the ocean and homes, the surf cut large cliffs into the sand, leaving drop-offs of up to 10 feet.
North Carolina man tried to stop Oregon Gunman
A North Carolina military man was shot and injured in the Oregon community college shooting when he tried to stop the the gunman.
A North Carolina military man was shot and injured in the Oregon community college shooting when he tried to stop the the gunman.
Man Arrested for Stealing Knights Mascot Costume
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
High winds, heavy rain pound coastal NJ; flooding possible
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — The state is getting pounded by heavy rain and strong winds that are expected to bring coastal flooding this weekend, even though New Jersey is no longer in the anticipated path of Hurricane Joaquin. It's a tale of two weather systems.
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — The state is getting pounded by heavy rain and strong winds that are expected to bring coastal flooding this weekend, even though New Jersey is no longer in the anticipated path of Hurricane Joaquin. It's a tale of two weather systems.
Joaquin batters Bahamas but may miss U.S.
Hurricane Joaquin hammered islands in the central Bahamas with torrential rains that flooded homes and forecasters warned that the "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm could grow even stronger as it roared on a path that could take it near the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Joaquin hammered islands in the central Bahamas with torrential rains that flooded homes and forecasters warned that the "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm could grow even stronger as it roared on a path that could take it near the U.S. East Coast.
New Jersey bracing for heavy weekend rain, then Joaquin
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency as the state is in for days of rough weather — even before Hurricane Joaquin might arrive as a tropical storm next week. Here's a look at the weather situation and the preparations that are ramping up. THE WEEKEND WEATHER New Jersey has been hit by intermittent heavy rains and strong on-shore winds the last few days, and that's expected to continue, especially Friday and Saturday.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency as the state is in for days of rough weather — even before Hurricane Joaquin might arrive as a tropical storm next week. Here's a look at the weather situation and the preparations that are ramping up. THE WEEKEND WEATHER New Jersey has been hit by intermittent heavy rains and strong on-shore winds the last few days, and that's expected to continue, especially Friday and Saturday.
High school quarterback's funeral set for Thursday
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.