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Amazon 4-Star Store Makes New Jersey Debut On Prime Day Amazon 4-Star Store Makes New Jersey Debut On Prime Day Amazon 4-Star Store Makes New Jersey Debut On Prime Day
Amazon 4-Star Store Makes New Jersey Debut On Prime Day New Jersey has its first-ever 4-star Amazon store. The store opened Tuesday, Oct. 13 -- on Amazon Prime Day -- at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne.  Everything in store is rated 4 stars and above by customers, is a top seller, or is new and trending on Amazon.com. The 4-star store carries highly-rated products from the top categories across all of Amazon.com including devices, consumer electronics, kitchen, home, toys, books, games, and more.  The new Passaic County store is the 26th 4-star store in the U.S. Features like “Bring Your Own Pumpkin Spice,” “Stay Connected Home T…
NJ-Based Johnson & Johnson Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Due To Unexplained Participant Illness NJ-Based Johnson & Johnson Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Due To Unexplained Participant Illness NJ-Based Johnson & Johnson Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Due To Unexplained Participant Illness
Nj-based Johnson & Johnson Pauses Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Due To Unexplained Participant Illness New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson has paused its COVID-19 vaccine study because of an unexplained illness among a participant. Researchers running the 60,000 patient trial received a notice saying the "pausing rule has been met," Stat News reports. The online patient-enrolling system was subsequently closed and a meeting for the patient safety monitoring board comprised of independent committee met Monday evening, the report says. J&J -- based in New Brunswick -- declined to tell Stat News anything more than a study participant suffered an unexplained illness. The company began e…
Office Manager Charged With Stealing More Than $100K From Jersey Shore Law Firm Office Manager Charged With Stealing More Than $100K From Jersey Shore Law Firm Office Manager Charged With Stealing More Than $100K From Jersey Shore Law Firm
Office Manager Charged With Stealing More Than $100K From Jersey Shore Law Firm An Ocean County was arrested Friday for stealing more than $100,000 over the course of eight years from the law firm she was working for, authorities said Monday. Patricia Vaughn, 62, of Toms River, made numerous unauthorized transfers from the Wall Township office's various accounts to its operating account while working there from  2011 through 2019, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. Vaughn hid the transfers by creating fake bank statements, and used the additional money from the account to give herself unauthorized salary increases and paychecks, total…
COVID-19: Bergen County Middle School Goes Remote After 2 Students Test Positive COVID-19: Bergen County Middle School Goes Remote After 2 Students Test Positive COVID-19: Bergen County Middle School Goes Remote After 2 Students Test Positive
Covid-19: Bergen County Middle School Goes Remote After 2 Students Test Positive A another Bergen County school has been relegated to remote learning due to positive COVID-19 cases among students. A pair of Tenafly teens tested positive after attending a religious event outside of the borough, where participants were not wearing masks or social distancing, Mayor Mark Zinna told NorthJersey.com. The pair attend Tenafly middle School and are involved in the borough's recreation program, which has been suspended. The borough's soccer cage, skate park and basketball courts were also closed. Virtual learning began last Thursday, Zinna said.
Morristown Police Chief, Officers Clash Over Retaliation Allegations Morristown Police Chief, Officers Clash Over Retaliation Allegations Morristown Police Chief, Officers Clash Over Retaliation Allegations
Morristown Police Chief, Officers Clash Over Retaliation Allegations A Morris County police benevolence association is accusing township administrators of retaliating against the department after officers admitted to writing fewer tickets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department chief, however, said the allegations are false and scolded the officers for "spreading false information on social media." Lenient enforcement efforts and lack of non-emergency ticketing by Morristown police struck a nerve with township officials, PBA Local 43 said on Facebook Sunday. "As of recent, our members have been extremely hesitant to write tickets outside of mandatory, f…
SEEN THEM? Pair Sought In Newark Hotel Gunpoint Robbery SEEN THEM? Pair Sought In Newark Hotel Gunpoint Robbery SEEN THEM? Pair Sought In Newark Hotel Gunpoint Robbery
Seen Them? Pair Sought In Newark Hotel Gunpoint Robbery Authorities are seeking the public's help locating a pair who robbed a man at gunpoint in his Newark hotel room. The suspects went into the victim's Tryp Hotel room on 24 E. Park Street, and stole the victim's cash, a cell phone, debit cards, clothing and sneakers Sunday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The two then fled in an early-model silver Acura sedan with no license plates. Anyone with information is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confiden…
COVID-19: Bergen County HS Athletic Coach Tests Positive COVID-19: Bergen County HS Athletic Coach Tests Positive COVID-19: Bergen County HS Athletic Coach Tests Positive
Covid-19: Bergen County HS Athletic Coach Tests Positive A Bergen County high school will remain despite an athletic coach testing positive for COVID-19. River Dell Regional School District officials were told Saturday that a field hockey coach tested positive, according to a letter sent to parents Sunday by Supt. Patrick J. Fletcher. The coach "is only employed as a coach, is in good heath and following health protocols as determined by their personal health care professional," the letter says. While all players and field hockey coaches were initially required to quarantine for 14 days, an investigation found that no one had come in contact wit…
Former Varsity HS Football Player Shot In Head In Toms River, Critical Former Varsity HS Football Player Shot In Head In Toms River, Critical Former Varsity HS Football Player Shot In Head In Toms River, Critical
Former Varsity HS Football Player Shot In Head In Toms River, Critical A 19-year-old former varsity high school football player was in critical condition Monday following a Sunday night incident in which he was shot in the head in Toms River, authorities said. Javon Cutler, of Bayville, was in the passenger's seat of a friend's car leaving the Toms River Apartments on Main Street when he was shot around 8:15 p.m., Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Chief of Police Mitch Little said. The driver took Cutler to the Community Medical Center, Little and Billhimer said. Cutler was transported to Jersey Shore Medical …
Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County
Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County A black bear was spotted in some unusual places this weekend in Hudson County. The animal was first reported near the Kearny Wawa around 4 p.m. Saturday, then at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison. Approximately 12 hours later, the bear was spotted on top of a business at Cleveland and Passaic avenues.  Police said the bear eventually climbed down and ran across the street to the Hampton Inn. Residents were reminded not to approach the bear and to call police if they saw him. Have photos? Email [email protected]
KNOW ANYTHING? Hoboken Shooting Leaves 1 Critical KNOW ANYTHING? Hoboken Shooting Leaves 1 Critical KNOW ANYTHING? Hoboken Shooting Leaves 1 Critical
Know Anything? Hoboken Shooting Leaves 1 Critical Authorities are seeking the public's helping investigating a Hoboken shooting that left one person critical. Police responding to the area near 9th and Monroe streets found a man with multiple gunshot wounds around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, Det. Lt. Danilo Cabrera said. The man was treated by first responders then taken to Jersey City Medical Center for further treatment. He was in critical but stable condition as of 1 p.m. Sunday, Cabrera said. Anyone with information can call Hoboken police at 201-420-2100 or reach out to Det. Michael Miranda at 201-420-2118. You may also send an email to mira…
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