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Franklin Township, NJ
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Investment Trading CEO Had Heroin In Crash Near Neshanic Valley Golf Course Course: Prosecutor Investment Trading CEO Had Heroin In Crash Near Neshanic Valley Golf Course Course: Prosecutor Investment Trading CEO Had Heroin In Crash Near Neshanic Valley Golf Course Course: Prosecutor
Investment Trading CEO Had Heroin In Crash Near Neshanic Valley Golf Course Course: Prosecutor A DUI driver who struck a tree near a Somerset county golf course last month was busted with heroin, authorities said. Christian Graverson, 44, was behind the wheel of an SUV when he struck a tree South Branch Road near the Neshanic Valley Golf Course. in Branchburg around 5:50 p.m. March 31,  Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said. The 44-year-old Hillsborough man was not injured, Taggart said. Further investigation found that Graverson was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently placed under arrest, police said. He was in possession of heroi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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HUMC Nursing Assistant Battling Cancer Gets Boost From Colleagues HUMC Nursing Assistant Battling Cancer Gets Boost From Colleagues HUMC Nursing Assistant Battling Cancer Gets Boost From Colleagues
Humc Nursing Assistant Battling Cancer Gets Boost From Colleagues The love that Jeffrey Jimenez gives his patients is coming right back to him. The Hackensack University Medical Center nursing assistant is undergoing treatment for a tumor in his pelvis. His colleagues have launched a GoFundMe page for him that had raised more than $3,900 as of Friday, April 8. Jimenez, 32, of North Arlington, was found with a malignant peripheral sheath tumor sarcoma on his pelvis. This month, he'll have to undergo radiation, and pharmaceutical therapy, and surgery, his colleagues said. The New Milford native has been out of work for several weeks due to …

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by Cecilia Levine
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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'Uninamigable': Saddle Brook HS Student Battling Cancer Again 'Uninamigable': Saddle Brook HS Student Battling Cancer Again 'Uninamigable': Saddle Brook HS Student Battling Cancer Again
'Uninamigable': Saddle Brook HS Student Battling Cancer Again A community in Bergen County is rallying for a 16-year-old boy battling cancer. Colin Stern, a sophomore at Saddle Brook High School, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) when he was 20 months old, according to a GoFundMe account launched by a Peggy Dressel Pappas. "After 3 ½ years of grueling treatment, he finally went into remission," the page reads.  "[Eleven] years later, in an extremely rare occurrence, Colin’s leukemia has returned. This sudden, devastating news has changed the course of their family’s life forever." The GoFundMe had raised more than $31,000 as of Ap…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Officer Who Struck Bicyclist During 'Reckless' Pursuit Pleads Guilty: Prosecutor Jersey City Officer Who Struck Bicyclist During 'Reckless' Pursuit Pleads Guilty: Prosecutor Jersey City Officer Who Struck Bicyclist During 'Reckless' Pursuit Pleads Guilty: Prosecutor
Jersey City Officer Who Struck Bicyclist During 'Reckless' Pursuit Pleads Guilty: Prosecutor A Jersey City police officer admitted to charges he faced after hitting a bicyclist in a marked police car in 2020, authorities announced. Christopher Hill, 27, was driving recklessly while in pursuit of a bicycle on Ravine Avenue when he hit the bicyclist on Sept. 20, 2020, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The bicyclist was injured as a result of the crash, and Hill was charged with assault by auto and served a disorderly person's offense before Superior Court Judge Carlo Abad. As part of his plea, Hill will forfeit all present and future employment in law enforcemen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza
Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza Shoppers at Westfield's Garden State Plaza will soon have a few new eateries to choose from for a refuel. Seasons 52, opening on April 29: This health-focused restaurant with a rotating seasonal menu and wine bar already has several locations across New Jersey. Eddie V's, opening May 19: Live Jazz. Seafood Steaks. Their motto? "Here's to living it up." Chic Sugars, opened April 4: This Englewood-based mini-cupcake kit shop won was featured on Season 1 Episode 10 of Food Network's "Winner Cake All." Fresh cupcakes, macarons, cookies, cake jars, and quarantine-size cakes are on the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
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Trio Busted In Thefts Likely Involved In Other Crimes In Philly Burbs: Police Trio Busted In Thefts Likely Involved In Other Crimes In Philly Burbs: Police Trio Busted In Thefts Likely Involved In Other Crimes In Philly Burbs: Police
Trio Busted In Thefts Likely Involved In Other Crimes In Philly Burbs: Police Authorities in Montgomery County are seeking a trio wanted for stealing. Cheltenham police interrupted the unnamed trio during a catalytic converter theft at the Melrose Park Train Station around 10:25 a.m. on April 5, local police said. Their car, a Toyota Yaris, had a pair of Sawzall's in possession of the two men, along with numerous other tools from bags they were carrying, authorities said. A search of the backpacks and car yielded credit cards that were taken from other thefts from vehicles, police said. Detectives were working to tie the individuals to other thefts in the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
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$150K Powerball Winner Sold In North Jersey $150K Powerball Winner Sold In North Jersey $150K Powerball Winner Sold In North Jersey
$150K Powerball Winner Sold In North Jersey A Powerball ticket good for $150,000 was sold in Hudson County. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, April 6, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.  That ticket was purchased with the Power Play option, multiplying the prize to $150,000. The ticket was sold at Mini Mart Food Store, 405 Danforth Ave., Jersey City in Hudson County. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, April 6, drawing were: 06, 42, 45, 47, and 64. The Red Power Ball number was 18. The Power Play was 3X.  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $268 million for…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Death Of North Jersey Teacher 'Mr. V' Sends Shockwaves Through District Death Of North Jersey Teacher 'Mr. V' Sends Shockwaves Through District Death Of North Jersey Teacher 'Mr. V' Sends Shockwaves Through District
Death Of North Jersey Teacher 'Mr. V' Sends Shockwaves Through District John Viggiano looked out for everyone. His Essex Fells Elementary School colleagues. His students. And of course, his own friends and family. That's what those who knew Viggiano are saying in the days after his death. Mr. V, as he was affectionately known to his students, died on April 1 at 45 years old. More than $123,200 had been raised as of Wednesday, April 6 on a GoFundMe for his family. "We’ll love you forever Mr. V," one person wrote. "For 16 years you touched the life of every child (and parent) at EFS in such a positive way.  "You are gone too soon, but we are so thankful you w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
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Biden Tapping US Petroleum Reserve To Relieve Pump Prices Biden Tapping US Petroleum Reserve To Relieve Pump Prices Biden Tapping US Petroleum Reserve To Relieve Pump Prices
Biden Tapping US Petroleum Reserve To Relieve Pump Prices US President Joe Biden will be tapping the country's petroleum reserves in an effort to save American drivers some cash. One million barrels of oil a day will be released for six months, totaling180 million barrels, from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The soaring gas prices are in part caused by the US ban on oil imports from Russia due to its Ukrainian invasion. The national average for a gallon of gas had fallen to $4.18 as of April 4. Gas price comparisonAAA “The upward push on oil prices caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine is meeting stronger downward pressure from the plann…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
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Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location
Revolving Sushi Bar Opening 2nd NJ Location A Japanese restaurant known for its revolving sushi bar is opening a second New Jersey location. Kura Sushi, in Fort Lee, announced it will soon be landing in Jersey City. According to its website, the new digs will be located in Newport Tower on 525 Washington Blvd.  Kura Sushi Fort LeeKura Sushi The innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant brands itself as "pioneers of the revolving sushi concept." Its first restaurant was born in Japan in 1977. It has since expanded with more than 540 locations across Japan, Taiwan and the United States. "Our philosophy of muten or 'no…

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