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Florham Park Man Pleads Guilty In Lucchese Gambling Enterprise Eight defendants admitted their roles in a Lucchese crime family-linked gambling and money laundering enterprise, state officials announced Tuesday, June 23. The defendants are among 42 people indicted following April 2025 arrests that capped a two-year investigation into alleged illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering operations tied to the Lucchese crime family, according to New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Those who pleaded guilty include: George Zappola, alleged Lucchese crime family member, second-degree racketeering Joseph R. Perna, a…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Pickup Smashes Into 2 Utility Poles In Hawthorne, Driver Hospitalized A driver was hospitalized when a pickup truck crashed head-on into two utility poles in Hawthorne on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, according to incident photographer Boyd A. Loving. The white Chevrolet pickup struck the poles near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Van Winkle Avenue, Loving said. One of the utility poles was destroyed in the collision. An ambulance from The Valley Hospital transported the driver to the hospital's emergency room for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Loving said. Firefighters from Hawthorne Engine Company No. 1 and Rescue Company No. 5 respo…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Obituaries

Bayonne Mourns Loss Of HS Freshman Jounir Badawy A North Jersey school community is mourning the loss of ninth-grade student. Jounir Badawy's death was announced by Bayonne Schools Superintendent John J. Niesz on Tuesday, June 23. "I have some very sad news to share - one of our 9th grade students, Miss Jounir Badawy passed away this weekend," Niesz wrote in a message to students, staff, faculty, and the Bayonne community. "The death of someone so young and vibrant is incomprehensible especially when it is so sudden." Niesz said the district's thoughts are with Badawy's loved ones as they navigate the loss. School counselors were m…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Victims Leaving Garfield Nightspot Robbed By Masked Gunmen, Prosecutor Says Two Paterson men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Bergen County that investigators say targeted victims walking home after leaving a local establishment. Garfield police responded to Monroe Street and Palisade Avenue at approximately 12:33 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, on a report of an armed robbery, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Investigators determined two victims were walking with a group of acquaintances on Monroe Street when they were approached by two masked men armed with firearms, authorities said. One victim was robbed of car keys, a wallet…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

News

Watch: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader From Weehawken Performs On 'Today' Show A New Jersey native who danced her way from Rutgers to one of the most famous cheerleading squads in the country took the stage in New York City on Tuesday morning, June 23. Kelly Villares, of Weehawken, performed on the "TODAY" show as a third-year member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders join TODAY to preview Season Three of their hit series “America’s Sweethearts” on Netflix and Reece opens up about her decision to retire from cheer. Then, they perform their routine on the plaza! TODAY Villares was among a select group of cheerleaders chose…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Sports

Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says President Trump will be attending the World Cup finals held at MetLife Stadium next month, league officials confirmed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, 23. The U.S. president is expected to present the winning team with the trophy on July 19, as he did at the Club World Cup Finals in New Jersey during Chelsea's trophy lift, leaving players confused. One of the biggest questions surrounding Trump's appearance at the World Cup is how it could affect traffic around MetLife Stadium. Authorities have repeatedly warned fans to expec…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Fugitive In Jersey City Double Murder Captured In The Bronx: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Jersey City man wanted in a double homicide that left two men dead inside a residence has been arrested in New York, authorities said. Treshawn Daniels was arrested Saturday, June 20, on Washington Avenue in the Bronx by members of the New York City Police Department, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello. Daniels is charged with murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection with the May 18 killings, prosecutors said. He is awaiting extradition to New Jersey. The investigation began sho…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Newark Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder After Teen Girl Shot, Cops Say A woman is wanted on attempted murder charges after a 17-year-old girl was shot following an altercation on a New Jersey city street, authorities said. Police responded to South 6th Street near Cabinet Street in Newark at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, on a report of a shooting, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. Responding officers found a 17-year-old girl who had been shot after an altercation with a woman she knows, Miranda said. The victim was taken to University Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Detectives identified Annette Reyes, …

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Woman's Cries Lead Police To Kidnapper With Restraining Order In Hackensack: Cops A 38-year-old Hackensack man is accused of chasing down the mother of his children, assaulting her and forcibly dragging her back to an apartment before police intervened, authorities said. Hackensack police responded to a Kansas Street apartment at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, June 21, after a 911 caller reported a physical altercation in progress, according to a press release from Detective Capt. Darrin DeWitt. When officers arrived, Francisco J. Dionicio was sweating profusely and told them there was no fight, that he was home alone and demanded they leave the property, DeWitt said. As Dionici…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

Police & Fire

Resident's 4 A.M. 911 Call Leads To Arrests In Teaneck Car-Theft Spree: Cops An observant resident's 911 call helped police arrest a man and a juvenile accused of stealing from multiple vehicles in Bergen County during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21, authorities said. Teaneck patrol officers responded to Cooper Avenue at approximately 4:15 a.m. after a resident reported seeing two males dressed in black clothing and wearing masks walking through the neighborhood, according to Teaneck Deputy Chief Seth Kriegel. Sgt. Mathew Carratura arrived and spotted two males matching the description near a parked Honda, Kriegel said. Both suspects ran in separate di…

by Cecilia Levine

06/23/2026

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