New Jersey on Sunday reported another 2,573 confirmed COVID-19 cases and two confirmed deaths as more than 6.95 million people who work, live, or study in the Garden State have reached fully vaccinated status. Over 7.85 million have received a first do…
Man injured in shooting at large N.J. party, cops say
A man was shot and injured at a large party Friday night in North Plainfield, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said. The 20-year-old Plainfield resident, who was not identified, was shot after attending a party on Arnold Ave, officials said. It’…
N.J reports 2,986 new COVID cases, 8 deaths. American trust for U.S. officials handling of pandemic in question.
New Jersey on Saturday reported another 2,986 confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight confirmed deaths as a decline for trust in government officials has begun due to coronavirus pandemic. A majority of Americans feel that the U.S. has fallen short in handl…
Coach announces huge sale to compete with Amazon Prime Day 2022
Many people liken Amazon’s Prime Day to Black Friday because of the plethora of shopping deals offered during the promotion. Amazon is holding its annual Prime Day event this year on July 12 through July 13. Prime Day has become the biggest week of the…
Miss Manners: I was invited to a friend’s milestone birthday party, then stuck with the bill
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend is having a milestone birthday — turning 40. His wife, considerably younger, organized an event at a local bar, invited a bunch of people, and 10 or so RSVP’d. Then two days before the event, she asked for money to cover th…
Detectives probe apparent murder-suicide of N.J. couple
Authorities on Friday said a Readington couple found dead in a house fire were fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide. Kathryn Shern, 70, and her husband, Charles Shern, 71, both died from gunshot wounds, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecuto…
Cash-strapped NJCU suspends staff credit cards, announces other spending restrictions
New Jersey City University has suspended all employees’ school-issued credit cards in a bid to rein in spending that faculty critics have called an “abuse of taxpayer money.” Chief Financial Officer Ben Durant Thursday night announced a handful of cost…
N.J. woman, 18, charged in crash that killed school grounds worker, authorities say
An 18-year-old South Brunswick woman was charged Thursday in a crash that killed a school grounds maintenance employee last month. Shamantha Bolla, of Monmouth Junction, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree reckless death by auto, a…
Need help paying your rent? New lottery for state assistance opens soon.
Tenants who need help paying their rent will have another chance to try to get assistance starting on Monday. Renters will be able to fill out pre-applications to enter a lottery for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) program in the Elderly, Fa…
N.J. teen struck by hit-and-run vehicle in April has died, cops say
An 18-year-old Rahway man critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver as he left work more than two months ago died last week, authorities said. Rayan Bien-Aima was hit as he tried to cross the northbound lanes of Routes 1 & 9 in Lind…