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Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
PCP: 2 Busted For Selling Narcotics In Hoboken, Police Say
Two people were arrested and charged for selling PCP in Hoboken, authorities recently announced. On Monday, Sept. 15 at 12:45 p.m., detectives observed two individuals engaged in a narcotics transaction involving a cigarette dipped in phencyclidine, PCP on the 300 block of Jackson Street, Hoboken police said. Officers located both men, Kevin Salamanca, a 42-year-old North Arlington resident and Marquis Praylow, a 29-year-old Hoboken resident. Salamanca was found to be in possession of a cigarette soaked in PCP, police said. Praylow, who fled when he saw officers, was seen discarding an ite…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
3,800 Files Of Child Porn, Mass Resident Arrested: Hoboken PD
A 25-year-old Massachusetts resident was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography in Hoboken, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 12. An investigation into Tyler Wright began in August 2024 after receiving a tip that child pornography was found on their computer, Hoboken police said. Wright was living in Massachusetts after moving out of Hoboken, police said. Detectives discovered more than 3,800 items containing child pornography on Wright’s computer, police said. Wright surrendered to police on Monday, Sept. 8, police said, and faces charges of endangerin…
Rutherford, NJ
Business
Rutherford Bakery Crowned Home Of NJ’s Best Slice Of Cake
A Bergen County bakery known for its small-town charm and scratch-made sweets has been named home of New Jersey’s best slice of cake. Erie Coffeeshop and Bakery in Rutherford earned the recognition from Tasting Table, which spotlighted one must-try slice in every state. The outlet praised Erie for its “small-town, homemade vibes” and “stunningly decorated whole cakes in addition to slices,” adding that its signature citrus olive oil cake “with a citrus-vanilla glaze that nails the delicate balance between tart and sweet…is guaranteed to brighten up your day.” View…
Hoboken, NJ
Business
Hoboken Billionaire Named To Forbes 400 List Of Richest Americans
Four New Jersey residents have secured spots on Forbes’ 400 Richest People in America for 2025. Elon Musk topped the overall list with a net worth of $428 billion, but the Garden State had strong representation across industries from hedge funds to technology. John Overdeck, 55, of Short Hills and cofounder of investing powerhouse Two Sigma, ranked highest among New Jersey’s billionaires at No. 172 with a net worth of $8 billion. He is the cofounder of Two Sigma, a quantitative investing firm managing $60 billion in assets. Rocco Commisso, 75, of Saddle River, the CEO of Mediacom, ca…
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
$20M Loan Secured For Boutique Luxury Hackensack Apartments Refinancing
A luxury apartment building in Hackensack’s revitalized downtown has secured $20.1 million in financing, real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield announced. The firm served as exclusive advisor to Cannon Hill Capital Partners and The Hampshire Companies in arranging the loan for Crossroads 389, an 82-unit multifamily property at 389 Main Street. The five-year, floating-rate loan was provided by Forbright Bank. “Crossroads 389 is well-positioned for success in the thriving Hackensack multifamily market, which has become a vibrant live-work-play destination in Northern New Jersey,” s…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclists Who Terrorized Hoboken Streets At Large: Police
Authorities in Hoboken are looking for motorcyclists who rode recklessly through the city last week. On Monday, Aug. 25 at 7:15 p.m., officers observed three motorcycles enter Hoboken via the 14th Street Viaduct and turn south onto Willow Avenue, police said. None of the bikers were wearing helmets and all failed to obey traffic signals, police said. The three motorcycles were observed on Washington Street where they eluded multiple attempts by officers to stop them and continued traveling throughout Hoboken ignoring red lights and stop signs, police said. Two of the motorcycles f…
Paramus, NJ
News
Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In River Edge: Officials
Rail service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line was suspended in both directions Friday, Aug. 15, after a person was struck and killed by a train in River Edge, rail officials said. Pascack Valley Line Train 1621, which departed Hoboken at 3:02 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Spring Valley, N.Y. at 4:10 p.m., struck and and killed a man just west of New Bridge Landing Station just after 3:30 p.m., an NJ Transit spokesperson said. No other injuries were reported to the approximately 110 customers and crew on board. Train service in the area is suspended in both directions. N…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Electrocuted At Hoboken PATH Trying To Retrieve Cell Phone:
Papd
A man was hospitalized after he went onto the tracks at Hoboken PATH Train and was electrocuted on Sunday, Aug. 10, authorities said. At 1:55 a.m., officers found a 25-year-old man on the tracks, unconscious after trying to retrieve his dropped cell phone, Port Authority police said. He was injured after coming in contact with the third rail, police said. Power to the third rail was shut and the victim was removed, stabilized and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in serious but stable condition, police said. Normal operations at the station resumed at 4 a.m., police s…
Hackensack, NJ
News
4 More Illegal Immigrant Child Predators Busted In NJ, ICE Says
Federal agents in New Jersey say that they have arrested four more illegally present immigrants convicted of sex crimes against children — bringing the total to eight arrests since late July. The sweep, carried out by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark, targeted criminal non-citizens across Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Sussex counties, the Office of Homeland Security said in a news release. The most recent arrest was Daniel Garcia Cruz, 35, of Mexico, who was convicted of criminal sexual contact in Hudson County and sentenced to …
Towson, MD
Politics
'Baltimore County Not Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Exec Says After Being Named By DOJ
The US Department of Justice has officially named just one Maryland city in its newly released list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” — and it's joined only by Washington, DC, as the only two locations in the DMV region. The list, published Tuesday, Aug. 5, by the DOJ, includes states, cities, and counties the federal government says have “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.” “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi in the announcement. “The Department of Justice…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
13 Injured After PATH Train Catches Fire At Newport Station:
Papd
Nine people had to be hospitalized after a PATH train caught fire on Monday morning, Aug. 4, authorities said. At 6:19 a.m., a fire began under an eastbound train in the Newport PATH station, Port Authority police said. The train filled with smoke and passengers were evacuated at the scene, police said. Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation with nine people being transported to a hospital for further evaluation, police said. Hoboken-World Trade Center and Journal Square-33rd Street lines resumed service at 11 a.m. police said. NJ Transit trains, and buses #87 and 126 are…
Newark, NJ
News
Trespasser Killed By Train Near Newark Airport, Rail Officials Say; Heavy Delays Reported
A person was fatally struck by a train near Newark Airport on Wednesday morning, July 16, authorities said. The man, who has not been identified, was struck by a train at 8 a.m., NJ Transit said. The train departed Trenton at 7:11 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station at 8:23 a.m. There were no reported injuries to the 800 customer and crew on board. NJ Transit said rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays into and out of Penn Station New York. Rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored system-wide and by PATH at Hoboken, Newark Penn Station and 33rd St-…
Hoboken, NJ
Events
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Bringing Fist-Pumping, Ron Ron Juice To Hoboken Nightclub
Vinny Guadagnino surprised fans by showing up at the first Hoboken Jersey Shore takeover, and now it’s Ronnie’s turn. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is coming to Madd Hatter for "The Jersey Shore Takeover: Ronnie & Friends" on Saturday, July 12. The event begins 8 p.m. at 221 Washington St. Tickets start at $24.70, and if February's sold-out event is any indication, this one will be packed. The event promises DJ sets, drinks, and of course, plenty of classic Jersey Shore energy. Ronnie says he's ready to bring “fist pumping and Ron Ron juice” to the dance floor. Tickets are on sale now. Must…
Hoboken, NJ
News
Ex-Hoboken Official Who Stole Half A Million In Taxpayer Funds For Lavish Life Sentenced
A former top Hoboken official who oversaw city recreation programs will spend the next two years behind bars for embezzling nearly half a million dollars from taxpayers, federal officials said. Pantaleo “Leo” Pellegrini, Hoboken’s former Director of Health and Human Services and Director of the Department of Environmental Services, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for embezzling money from the City of Hoboken and filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said on Tuesday, June 17. Pellegrini had previously pleaded guilty to the charges before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Far…
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Brett Goldstein Jokes About New Jersey On Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Everyone Said Why?’
Brett Goldstein gave New Jersey a shoutout — and a good-natured roast — during a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where he joked about filming his new HBO Max stand-up special in New Jersey. The "Ted Lasso" star and co-creator of "Shrinking" said he chose to film "The Second Best Night of Your Life" at bergenPAC in Englewood on Feb. 1, 2025 — in part because it felt like an unexpected pick. “I wanted to film it somewhere where it would be a bit weird that I was there,” Goldstein told Kimmel. “And I know I chose the right place, because everyone from New Jersey — when I told them I …
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
24 People Arrested In Hoboken Drug Bust: Police
A two months-long narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 people in Hoboken, authorities announced on Monday, June 2. Officers began investigating after receiving numerous community complaints about suspected drug sales and frequent loitering in the area, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. Detectives conducted extensive surveillance operations, using unmarked vehicles and plainclothes officers, leading to multiple arrests over the course of several weeks, police said. Nine of those arrested face more serious charges related to the distribution of a cont…
Westfield, NJ
News
Video
: 'Screaming Banshee' Predicted Her Own Fate In Westfield Arrest Months Before Fatal Crash
A New Jersey woman charged in a fatal drunk driving crash near the MIT campus in Massachusetts made what appears to be a chilling prediction about her own future during a 2024 arrest in Westfield, newly released police bodycam footage shows. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ — whose LinkedIn page shows she works as a law clerk — was charged in March 2025 with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after police say she struck and killed 73-year-old pedestrian Daniel O’Neil near MIT on March 21. Lauren Mullins was arrested in Hoboken Ja…
Newark, NJ
News
BMWs, Mercedes: Newark Members Of $1 Mil NJ Stolen Car Ring Learn Fate, Prosecutor Says
Five members, including two juveniles were sentenced for their involvement in an auto theft trafficking network that pilfered luxury vehicles throughout North Jersey, authorities announced Thursday, May 22. Tikeem Shearin, 19, Carlos Espinal, 20 and Sincere Sims, 21, Newark residents, were each sentenced to five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to leader of an auto trafficking ring, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. Two juveniles were sentenced to three years in Jamesburg Juvenile Detention Center for their involvement in the ring. A four-month investigation by n…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Video
: Hoboken Woman Arrested Twice In Same Morning Minutes Apart
A 28-year-old woman was arrested twice within the same morning after allegedly causing disturbances at two Hoboken coffee shops last month. Dina Elbanna's back-to-back arrests on Friday, April 18 were shared on YouTube by Transparency Bodycam. Elbanna was first arrested at 7-Eleven on 422 Washington Street around 9:26 a.m. on Friday, April 18. Employees told police that Elbanna had entered the store even though she had previously been told not to, Transparency Bodycam reports. They also said she tried to drink coffee without paying for it. When officers Font and Anthony Rutkowski trie…
Hoboken, NJ
News
$150K: Hoboken Lotto Player Splits Jackpot
It was a wonderful Wednesday for two lottery players in Hudson and Middlesex counties, respectively. Two tickets, one sold in Hoboken and the other in North Brunswick, each matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, May 7, splitting the $150,000 prize. The tickets were sold at Prime Time Convenience on Willow Avenue in Hoboken and Raceway on Route 1 South in North Brunswick. The winning numbers were 03, 09, 19, 24 and 36. The XTRA was 04 and the Bullseye was 19.
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
From Council Chambers To Nightclubs: Familiar NJ Faces Among 39 Charged In Mob Gambling Ring
The general manager of a Hoboken nightclub. The father of a prominent Paramus wrestler who was killed in a car crash. A Prospect Park councilman. It wasn't just mobsters among the 39 people arrested for their alleged roles in an underground gambling empire run by the members of the Lucchese Crime Family. It was familiar faces in the community. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the arrests on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: Four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, an…
Wayne, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman, 36, ID'd As Victim Of Wayne NJ Transit Crash: Officials
Officials have identified the woman struck and killed by a train in Wayne earlier this month as a 36-year-old woman from Somerset County. Kristy Joy Adger, of Lyons (a section of Bernards Township) was struck by a Montclair-Boonton Line NJ Transit train in Wayne on Friday, April 11 just before 3 p.m., NJ Transit officials said. The crash happened just east of the Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, according to New Jersey Transit. Train #1001, which had departed Hoboken at 1:58 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Dover at 3:30 p.m., was involved in the fatal collision. There were no i…
Atlantic City, NJ
Business
'Shark Tank' Deal Goes To Glitter-Crusted, Truffle-Laced Atlantic City Mozzarella Sticks
Two New Jersey entrepreneurs struck a major deal on ABC’s Shark Tank, landing a $150,000 offer from Lori Greiner for their Atlantic City-based mozzarella stick brand, MAD MUTZ. The episode aired on Friday, April 18, and featured Mike Hauke and Michael Burns, co-founders of MAD MUTZ, who pitched their bold take on mozzarella sticks — made fresh from scratch in Atlantic City with locally sourced milk, no preservatives, and a whole lot of attitude. Greiner took the bait, offering $150K for a 20% stake in the company. After the episode, she raved on Instagram: “Oh my god I just ate the most del…
Jersey City, NJ
News
Helicopter Pilot In Deadly Hudson River Crash Was Navy SEAL Who Dreamed Of Flying: Reports
Just two weeks before a deadly helicopter crash over the Hudson River, Navy veteran Sean Johnson posted a video of himself flying past the Freedom Tower. “When it all comes together,” the 36-year-old wrote on Facebook on March 27, alongside the clip showing him piloting a Bell 206. On Thursday, April 10, that same type of helicopter went down in Hudson County, NJ, killing Johnson and the family of five on board: Siemens exec Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children. Johnson was identified by his wife Kathryn, who spoke with Gothamist. A cause of…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
Hoboken, NJ
News
JLo Spotted Filming In Hoboken
Hollywood came to Hoboken on Monday, April 7, as superstar Jennifer Lopez was spotted filming in the city. The film trailer was parked at First and River streets, where crews were set up in the heart of Downtown Hoboken. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein on the set of ‘OFFICE ROMANCE’ in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/B5Q2g9frag — Jennifer Lopez Updates (@JLopezUpdate2) April 7, 2025 Jennifer Lopez on the set of ‘OFFICE ROMANCE’ in Hoboken, New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/IpNTcaYHGP — Jennifer Lopez Updates (@JLopezUpdate2) April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram …
Princeton, NJ
News
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Remains Recovered From Hudson River In Hoboken ID'd As Murder Victim: Prosecutor
The body of a man who authorities say was shot dead by a Bergen County tattoo artist and then dumped into the Hudson River was identified as the remains recovered from the water last month. Julio Torres' body was discovered in the Hudson River near Pier C Park in Hoboken on Sunday, March 23, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. On Wednesday, April 2, a DNA report positively identified Torres, 23, of Passaic, as the victim. Erick Fernandez, a 26-year-old Lodi resident and tattoo artist was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 6, after he shot Torres and then fled the scene wit…
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Dennis Quaid Spotted In Jersey City Filming New Movie
Yes, that was Dennis Quaid you saw walking around Jersey City. The actor, who recently won acclaim for his performance in "The Substance" was spotted in downtown Jersey City at Jersey Avenue filming the new action thriller "The Florist," The Hoboken Girl reported. spotted on Jersey Avenue 👀🎬 The project seems to be a new movie called “The Florist,” an action-thriller that will be... Posted by The Hoboken Girl on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 The movie, which also stars Jean Reno, is expected to be filming in the Hoboken/Jersey City area over the next month. It is about a a quiet …
Hackensack, NJ
News
Sean Kingston, Mom Federally Convicted In $1M Wire Fraud Scheme Weeks After NJ Show: Report
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mom Janice Turner have been convicted in a million-dollar luxury goods fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved bogus wire transfers, fake bank documents, and a whole lot of bling they never paid for, officials announced. After more than 3½ hours of deliberation, a Florida jury on Friday, March 28, found Kingston, 34, and Turner, 61, guilty of federal wire fraud, NBC News reports. Kingston was ordered to house arrest with electronic monitoring and must post a surety bond including a home worth $500,000 and $200,000 in cash, NBC said. Turner will remain in fede…
Roselle Park, NJ
Police & Fire
'Screaming Banshee' From Roselle Park With History Of Assaulting Cops Charged In Deadly Crash
The intoxicated woman charged with striking and killing a 73-year-old pedestrian near the MIT campus in Massachusetts has a long record of arrests in New Jersey — including multiple assaults on law enforcement officers, court records show. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ, was identified by family members of the victim, Daniel O'Neil, in a series of social media posts after the deadly crash near MIT on Thursday, March 21. Mullins was charged with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mullins' …
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