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Airline Bans Defiant NJ Gym Owner Over Maskless Trip From CPAC Home To Philly Airline Bans Defiant NJ Gym Owner Over Maskless Trip From CPAC Home To Philly Airline Bans Defiant NJ Gym Owner Over Maskless Trip From CPAC Home To Philly
Airline Bans Defiant NJ Gym Owner Over Maskless Trip From CPAC Home To Philly A New Jersey gym owner who made headlines for refusing to close his facility at the onset of the pandemic is yet again causing more controversy. Ian Smith, 33 -- who owns Atilis Gym in Bellmawr -- is banned from American Airlines after refusing to wear a mask on a recent trip. Smith was flying in to Philadelphia after attending the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, and apparently refused to wear a mask on the flight, airline officials confirmed. Smith shared a screenshot of an email he received from the airline on Instagram. Smith's response? "What they want is …
Garden State Roller Girl Suzie 'Sue-Nami' Lim Dies, 32 Garden State Roller Girl Suzie 'Sue-Nami' Lim Dies, 32 Garden State Roller Girl Suzie 'Sue-Nami' Lim Dies, 32
Garden State Roller Girl Suzie 'Sue-Nami' Lim Dies, 32 Susan Lim died at her home in Bogota on Feb. 25. She was 32 years old. Susan -- affectionately known as Suzie -- had a zest for adventure and roller skating, her obituary says. She joined Garden State Rollergirls team in 2019, and was known to the team as "Sue-Nami." In addition to skating, Suzi loved swimming in the ocean, traveling, cooking and fostering kittens, her obituary says. Services were held at the Becker Funeral Home March 3, and cremation was private. Suzi is survived by her significant other , Philip Larochelle; her mom Hyeran Vukas; and her brother Michael Vukas.…
Newark Police Release Details In Death Of Linden's Jeffrey Mendoza Newark Police Release Details In Death Of Linden's Jeffrey Mendoza Newark Police Release Details In Death Of Linden's Jeffrey Mendoza
Newark Police Release Details In Death Of Linden's Jeffrey Mendoza A 20-year-old Linden who had been missing for more than a week was found dead in Newark after falling from the Pulaski Skyway into an automobile yard, authorities said March 3. A widespread search was launched for Jeffrey Mendoza after he was reported missing around 9:45 p.m. Feb. 21.  Mendoza's vehicle was found in the northbound lanes of the Pulaski Skyway on Feb. 23, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. A search of the river using NPD's drones came up short. On Feb. 24, however, Mendoza's body was found in an automobile storage yard. Authorities suspect Mendoza fell fro…
Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County
Popular Bergen County Burger Joint Opening 2nd Location In Essex County A Bergen County hamburger spot serving Mexico City street-style burgers is opening a new Essex County location. Hamburguesa will soon be coming to West Passaic Avenue in Bloomfield. The restaurant first opened in Carlstadt under the same owners of Taqueria Los Gueros. The menu includes a variety of loaded burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, shakes and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗔 (@thehamburguesa) "Our intimate burger joint offers the classic street burger taste that you would have as you walk around t…
UPDATE: Police ID Man, 29, Stabbed Dead In Bayonne UPDATE: Police ID Man, 29, Stabbed Dead In Bayonne UPDATE: Police ID Man, 29, Stabbed Dead In Bayonne
Update: Police ID Man, 29, Stabbed Dead In Bayonne Authorities in Hudson County are seeking a motive behind the fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old man in Bayonne Tuesday. Matthew Mortimer was stabbed just before 3:30 p.m., at 1095 Avenue C between 53rd and 54th streets, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center with multiple stab wounds to his face and chest, initial reports say. Mortimer was pronounced dead at approximately 4:15 p.m.  A GoFundMe in memory of Mortimer had raised $2,000 as of Wednesday morning. Records show Mortimer previously lived in Jersey City. The cause and manner of de…
UPDATE: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental UPDATE: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental UPDATE: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental
Update: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental The deaths of a 35-year-old Morris County mom and her 11-year-old son have been ruled accidental, authorities said Tuesday. The bodies of Warda Syed and Uzair Ahmed were recovered from the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton on Feb. 23. Police were called to the scene for reports of an unattended 6-year-old -- later identified as Syed’s child, who was unharmed, authorities said previously. "There is no cause to believe there was any criminal activity involved in either individual's death," Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Sheriff James…
Men Who Brought Ohio Teen Girls To NJ Motels Charged With Sex Assault, Prosecutor Says Men Who Brought Ohio Teen Girls To NJ Motels Charged With Sex Assault, Prosecutor Says Men Who Brought Ohio Teen Girls To NJ Motels Charged With Sex Assault, Prosecutor Says
Men Who Brought Ohio Teen Girls To NJ Motels Charged With Sex Assault, Prosecutor Says A pair of men were arrest on accusations they brought two teen girls from Ohio to New Jersey, then lodged them in motels, had sex with one of them and and gave both girls drugs and alcohol, authorities said Tuesday. The girls, ages 14 and 15, met 32-year-old Norman Berry, of the Bronx, in Ohio, and then traveled together to New Jersey on Feb. 24, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The teens were staying in two, North Bergen motels, where the 15-year-old victim was sexually assaulted by Berry and Tyrell Piazza, 31, of Jersey City, Suarez said. Berry and Piazza gave both girls alco…
Bergen County Coworkers Rally For 'Angelic' Special Ed Behaviorist Battling Cancer -- Again Bergen County Coworkers Rally For 'Angelic' Special Ed Behaviorist Battling Cancer -- Again Bergen County Coworkers Rally For 'Angelic' Special Ed Behaviorist Battling Cancer -- Again
Bergen County Coworkers Rally For 'Angelic' Special Ed Behaviorist Battling Cancer -- Again Ashley Van Valen and Jenny Venezio have long called Cassie Romano their angel. The three met each other working in Paramus for Bergen County Special Services, and have since become close friends. "She has this platinum blonde hair," said Van Valen of Dumont. "She lights up a room and she's so soft-spoken." "She's the sweetest, most generous person," Venezio added. "She cares about her friends, family and the students she works with." And so when Cassie was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer last September, Van Valen and Venezio knew they needed to be what their colleague has…
Community Rallies For Kearny Toddler, Mom After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Kearny Toddler, Mom After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Kearny Toddler, Mom After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Kearny Toddler, Mom After Dad's Sudden Death Support is surging for the family of Sean M. Lowry, who died on Feb. 9. A Belleville native, Sean was a lifelong Kearny resident who had a passion for music and movies, his obit says. More than anything, though, he loved his family: His daughter, Grace, and wife, Devonne. More than $5,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Devonne and Grace Lowry as of Tuesday morning. "Sean was often in pain, and lived a large portion of his life fighting with Desmoid Tumors, but no one anticipated that a hospital stay for something unrelated would result in his passing," reads the GoFundMe, launched…
New Jersey Woman In Family Of TikTok Singers Gets Shot At Solo Career On 'American Idol' New Jersey Woman In Family Of TikTok Singers Gets Shot At Solo Career On 'American Idol' New Jersey Woman In Family Of TikTok Singers Gets Shot At Solo Career On 'American Idol'
New Jersey Woman In Family Of TikTok Singers Gets Shot At Solo Career On 'American Idol' As much as Samantha Sharpe loves singing with her parents and three brothers, the New Jersey native is hoping for a solo career of her own. And thanks to "American Idol," that dream could soon be a reality: The 25-year-old Basking Ridge resident is going to Hollywood. Samantha was joined by her parents and three brothers -- known altogether as the "Sharpe Family Singers" -- on Sunday's episode of the ABC hit singing show. The Sharpe Family performed an a cappella version of "Into the Unknown" before judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Then, Sam performed her rendition of "Ti…
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