NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops
NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops A 23-year-old New York City man wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle and identity theft investigation in Fort Lee turned himself in months after additional charges were filed against him, authorities said. Fort Lee police first encountered Makan Sissoko, of Manhattan, on Feb. 25, after receiving an alert about a stolen vehicle traveling through the borough, according to a department press release. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and Sissoko was taken into custody, police said. During the investigation, officers recovered identification documents, financial instruments and ot…
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report A 71-year-old South Jersey man is accused of strangling his 40-year-old daughter, who had been disabled and nonverbal since birth, to death, according to authorities and an exclusive report from 6abc. At 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, Dennis Hall called Franklin Township police and said his daughter, Devin Hall, 40, was not breathing, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said.  Hall admitted to strangling his daughter while speaking to emergency services and to officers, Johns said. Jan Hall, Hall's wife, told 6ABC that he woke her up and admitted to strangling their da…
Ambulance, Tractor-Trailer Collide On I-78, 2 Hurt Ambulance, Tractor-Trailer Collide On I-78, 2 Hurt
Ambulance, Tractor-Trailer Collide On I-78, 2 Hurt Two people were injured when an ambulance collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 78 early Wednesday, June 17, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at 1:51 a.m. in the westbound lanes near milepost 55.6 in Newark, where a Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a Ford Econoline ambulance had collided, according to State Police. The driver and passenger of the ambulance sustained minor injuries and were taken to an area hospital for treatment, authorities said. Preliminary details suggest that there was heavy entrapment. The crash remains under investigati…
See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings
See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings Several universities across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the world, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings on Tuesday, June 16. The list evaluates more than 2,250 schools in more than 100 countries based on academic research and reputation. The media outlet said it compared universities based on factors like publications, citations, international collaboration, and global and regional research reputation. "For students seeking universities with strong academic excellence and global recognit…
NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor
NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor A 27-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping after he followed boys as they were leaving school and told them he wanted to take them home, authorities announced. An investigation determined Andrew Luna approached two boys near North Brunswick Library and attempted to kidnap them, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and North Brunswick Police Director Joseph A. Battaglia said. After the boys fled the area, Luna immediately approached two other boys and engaged in similar conduct, authorities said. Luna was arrested on Friday, May 29 …
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know A common habit is getting a closer scientific look. A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found no protective health effect from alcohol at any level of consumption. The study examined how drinking affects the lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes in the US. Researchers estimated that men who drink 14 drinks per week face about a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related illness or injury. That equals a 4 percent lifetime death risk tied to a drinking level that previous federal dietary guidance placed at the upper end for men. The stu…
2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In NJ Town 2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In NJ Town
2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In NJ Town Two dogs survived separate encounters with coyotes in a North Jersey neighborhood, prompting a public safety reminder from local police. Authorities recently received reports of two separate incidents involving dogs and coyotes in the area of Tamboer Drive in North Haledon, according to the North Haledon Police Department. Both dogs were reported safe. The incidents served as a reminder that coyotes remain active throughout the borough and can be found in virtually any neighborhood, police said. Residents are encouraged to keep dogs leashed while walking, avoid leaving pets unattended outd…
'Love Island USA' Executive Producer Dies Suddenly While Filming Season 8 'Love Island USA' Executive Producer Dies Suddenly While Filming Season 8
'Love Island USA' Executive Producer Dies Suddenly While Filming Season 8 A hit reality show is mourning one of the people who helped shape what viewers saw and heard. James Barker, an executive producer on "Love Island USA," died while the show’s eighth season was being filmed in Fiji in the South Pacific. He was 40. ITV America and Peacock confirmed on Monday, June 15, that Barker died after what they described as an "unexpected medical emergency," NBC News reported. No official cause of death has been publicly released. Barker joined "Love Island USA" in 2020 as a story producer and rose to executive producer, a role he held for the last three seasons, …
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Menu Item McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long
Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long A week-long grocery deal tied to Father’s Day is coming to Stop & Shop. The supermarket chain said it will offer a buy one, get one free promotion on select steaks from Friday, June 19, through Thursday, June 25. The deal applies to Nature’s Promise 10-ounce 100 percent grass-fed sirloin strip or ribeye steaks, excluding organic items, Stop & Shop said. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Stop & Shop said the beef is sourced from cattle raised in New Zealand and produced without antibiotics or added hormones. The chain also said shoppers can save $2 when buying two Hallmark card…
Colbert's Joke Cost CBS Money, Exactly As Planned Colbert's Joke Cost CBS Money, Exactly As Planned
Colbert's Joke Cost CBS Money, Exactly As Planned Stephen Colbert wasn't wrong. When the late-night host joked on the May 21 finale that anyone using the iconic "Peanuts" theme without permission would have to "pay through the nose," CBS was already on its way to doing exactly that. The network struck a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. (LMFP) for the use of Vince Guaraldi's famed composition "Linus and Lucy" during Colbert's bit on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." And proceeds from the deal will be donated to World Central Kitchen, LMFP announced this week. It all went down during the "Meanwhile…
Dazzling Days-Long Display Underway As Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Align With Moon Dazzling Days-Long Display Underway As Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Align With Moon
Dazzling Days-Long Display Underway As Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus in the western sky Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The moon will rise higher in the sky each night before finally moving above the planets on Thursday evening. Look low toward the west-northwest horizon. A clear, flat view will matter. Trees, bui…