Grinch steals family's Christmas gifts and four puppies
A Pasco County family is dealing with a real-life Grinch who stole four puppies and all their presents under their Christmas tree. Tthe family believes the thief is someone they were trying to help. Brianna Rodriguez, who is seven months pregnant, said a family friend had fallen on hard times and asked she and her fiance' to help him. "We, especially it being the Christmas season, gave him a...
A Pasco County family is dealing with a real-life Grinch who stole four puppies and all their presents under their Christmas tree. Tthe family believes the thief is someone they were trying to help. Brianna Rodriguez, who is seven months pregnant, said a family friend had fallen on hard times and asked she and her fiance' to help him. "We, especially it being the Christmas season, gave him a...
Giants forge 1st-place tie by beating Dolphins 31-24
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Killing time hours before kickoff at the New York Giants' hotel, Eli Manning plotted a play he wanted to try against the Miami Dolphins. It worked better than he ever imagined. With the game tied in the fourth quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. slipped 5 yards behind the secondary to score the go-ahead 84-yard touchdown, and the Giants forged a three-way tie atop...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Killing time hours before kickoff at the New York Giants' hotel, Eli Manning plotted a play he wanted to try against the Miami Dolphins. It worked better than he ever imagined. With the game tied in the fourth quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. slipped 5 yards behind the secondary to score the go-ahead 84-yard touchdown, and the Giants forged a three-way tie atop...
Shed those extra pounds with a post-holiday cleanse
It's the season for all those wonderful holiday parties, which means lots of food and probably one too many drinks.
It's the season for all those wonderful holiday parties, which means lots of food and probably one too many drinks.
Woman tries to kidnap child at mall
It was a scary moment for a woman at a Long Island mall when police say another woman tried to kidnap her young toddler.
It was a scary moment for a woman at a Long Island mall when police say another woman tried to kidnap her young toddler.
Raritan man charged in double homicide on First Avenue
A Raritan man was arrested Saturday morning and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two people in a house on First Avenue Friday evening, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano.
A Raritan man was arrested Saturday morning and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two people in a house on First Avenue Friday evening, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano.
NYC bets big on 'supportive housing' to curb homelessness
NEW YORK (AP) — The scene of neighbors hanging holiday decorations at their tidy Bronx apartment building was nothing remarkable, except to the people doing it. Like everyone else at Haven Apartments, they had been homeless and mentally ill. And now they have their own apartments, in a building offering on-site help with everything from handling finances to managing medical care to making...
NEW YORK (AP) — The scene of neighbors hanging holiday decorations at their tidy Bronx apartment building was nothing remarkable, except to the people doing it. Like everyone else at Haven Apartments, they had been homeless and mentally ill. And now they have their own apartments, in a building offering on-site help with everything from handling finances to managing medical care to making...
NYC mayor unveils assistance program for new immigrants
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio is announcing a nearly $8 million investment to aid immigrant New Yorkers. De Blasio said Monday that the funding will create navigation hubs at immigration services organizations across the city's all five boroughs. The mayor said hubs will help better connect recent immigrants to services if President Obama's executive actions on immigration...
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio is announcing a nearly $8 million investment to aid immigrant New Yorkers. De Blasio said Monday that the funding will create navigation hubs at immigration services organizations across the city's all five boroughs. The mayor said hubs will help better connect recent immigrants to services if President Obama's executive actions on immigration...
Pet therapy day brings smiles to Saint Barnabas Medical Center patients, staff and visitors
Human-animal interaction brought joy, laughter and healing to patients and staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s “Pet Therapy Day” on Wednesday.
Human-animal interaction brought joy, laughter and healing to patients and staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s “Pet Therapy Day” on Wednesday.
Benefactor who gave $100M to Rowan University died
GLASSBORO, N.J. (AP) — Henry Rowan, whose 1992 gift of $100 million to what is now Rowan University was the largest ever to a public institution of higher education, has died. He was 92. Rowan University spokesman Joe Cardona said Thursday Rowan died Wednesday at an assisted living facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rowan and his wife, Betty Long Rowan, donated $100 million to what...
GLASSBORO, N.J. (AP) — Henry Rowan, whose 1992 gift of $100 million to what is now Rowan University was the largest ever to a public institution of higher education, has died. He was 92. Rowan University spokesman Joe Cardona said Thursday Rowan died Wednesday at an assisted living facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rowan and his wife, Betty Long Rowan, donated $100 million to what...
Online auction offers 'Star Wars' collectibles
NEW YORK (AP) — Just in time for the latest installment of the "Star Wars" movie, fans can bid on hundreds of rare and original collectibles associated with the space odyssey series at a New York City auction. Sotheby's is holding the online-only sale on Friday, with estimates running from $100 to $35,000.
NEW YORK (AP) — Just in time for the latest installment of the "Star Wars" movie, fans can bid on hundreds of rare and original collectibles associated with the space odyssey series at a New York City auction. Sotheby's is holding the online-only sale on Friday, with estimates running from $100 to $35,000.
Police Officers Honored after Saving Woman's Life
Two Floyd County Police Officers were honored Wednesday for saving the life of a woman who was shot five times during an argument.
Two Floyd County Police Officers were honored Wednesday for saving the life of a woman who was shot five times during an argument.
Fatal accident in Sparta caused by wrong way drunk driver
Sparta police Corporal Adam Carbery was a witness to a fatal accident on Route 15 on Tuesday.
Sparta police Corporal Adam Carbery was a witness to a fatal accident on Route 15 on Tuesday.
Humans of New York post gets response from President Obama
A post by the wildly popular Humans of New York Facebook page has grabbed the attention of the White House.
A post by the wildly popular Humans of New York Facebook page has grabbed the attention of the White House.
Police: Argument in Flint toy store leads to parking lot shooting
Police say an argument inside a toy store near Flint led to a shooting in a parking lot that left a man wounded.
Police say an argument inside a toy store near Flint led to a shooting in a parking lot that left a man wounded.
Bricks fall from Upper East Side building
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the facade of a high-rise on Manhattan's Upper East Side crumbled, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk.
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the facade of a high-rise on Manhattan's Upper East Side crumbled, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk.
Chatham BOE adopts new policy that will subject CHS students to breathalyzer tests
The Chatham Board of Education adopted a new policy that will subject Chatham High students to breathalyzer tests at school functions in the near future.
The Chatham Board of Education adopted a new policy that will subject Chatham High students to breathalyzer tests at school functions in the near future.
Slithery surprise in the laundry room -- times two
Two Bay Area couples got quite a shock during a routine laundry day on Sunday. They found snakes in their laundry rooms.
Two Bay Area couples got quite a shock during a routine laundry day on Sunday. They found snakes in their laundry rooms.
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz cancels Scotch Plains appearance
Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) cancelled a press conference in Rahway and an appearance at a fundraiser at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on Thursday evening.
Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) cancelled a press conference in Rahway and an appearance at a fundraiser at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on Thursday evening.
Grant school unveils tiger painting, a janitorial labor of love
Lorenzo Asiain, the new lead custodian at the Grant School, recently gifted the school with a one-of-a-kind, painting.
Lorenzo Asiain, the new lead custodian at the Grant School, recently gifted the school with a one-of-a-kind, painting.
Wawa real estate executive grilled by Scotch Plains residents at Zoning Board Meeting
Before yet another packed crowd of local residents united against a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station on Route 22, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board heard testimony from Irv Zeller, New Jersey Regional Real Estate manager.
Before yet another packed crowd of local residents united against a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station on Route 22, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board heard testimony from Irv Zeller, New Jersey Regional Real Estate manager.