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Jersey Shore Diner Crowned Best Waffle Spot In New Jersey Jersey Shore Diner Crowned Best Waffle Spot In New Jersey Jersey Shore Diner Crowned Best Waffle Spot In New Jersey
Jersey Shore Diner Crowned Best Waffle Spot In New Jersey An Atlantic County diner makes some of the best waffles in America, according to a new list released by Yelp. In honor of National Waffle Day Aug. 24., the website crowned JJ's Diner in Pleasantville the best waffle spot in all of New Jersey. Yelper Lor W. encourages customers to put down the menu and ask for chicken and waffles. "There is no point in searching for anything better," she said. "Juicy fried chicken, light and fluffy Belgian waffle, topped with a maple gravy. Not syrup, but GRAVY. Hot damn!" Other Yelpers agreed: Best chicken and waffles around. View t…
Secaucus PD: Fairview Woman, 21, Busted With Ecstasy In Motor Vehicle Stop Secaucus PD: Fairview Woman, 21, Busted With Ecstasy In Motor Vehicle Stop Secaucus PD: Fairview Woman, 21, Busted With Ecstasy In Motor Vehicle Stop
Secaucus PD: Fairview Woman, 21, Busted With Ecstasy In Motor Vehicle Stop A Fairview driver had ecstasy and her teenage passenger had a warrant for his arrest when police in Secaucus stopped her on motor vehicle violations, authorities said. Vanessa Benavidez, 21, was charged with resisting arrested after being stopped on County Avenue around 12 a.m. on Aug. 11, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Her passenger, a 17-year-old boy from North Bergen, had a $100 warrant out of Jersey City, Miller said. The teen was able to post bail before authorities released him to a parent, according to Miller. Police issued Benavidez a complaint summons and four motor veh…
Authorities: Jersey City Priest Groped Woman In Church Authorities: Jersey City Priest Groped Woman In Church Authorities: Jersey City Priest Groped Woman In Church
Authorities: Jersey City Priest Groped Woman In Church A Jersey City priest was arrested on accusations of groping and kissing a woman in his church, authorities said Monday. Donato Cabardo, 56, surrendered to authorities at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office in Jersey City Friday at 11 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Cabardo touched the woman's breast and buttocks and pressed his cheek against her cheek, kissing her cheek, hand, face and head at St. Paul of the Cross Church on Hancock Avenue between January and July 2020, Suarez said. The alleged crimes were first reported to the Archdiocese of Newark, whi…
Authorities: Man Fired Nearly 30 Shots Each Into Pair Of Somerset County Homes Authorities: Man Fired Nearly 30 Shots Each Into Pair Of Somerset County Homes Authorities: Man Fired Nearly 30 Shots Each Into Pair Of Somerset County Homes
Authorities: Man Fired Nearly 30 Shots Each Into Pair Of Somerset County Homes A 20-year-old man was arrested months after firing nearly 30 shots each into a pair of occupied Somerset County homes. Kevin Lewis, of Somerset, was being held in the Somerset County Jail Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and weapons offenses, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. No injuries were reported when Lewis fired 27 shots into an occupied Barker Road home in Franklin Township around 4:30 a.m., Dec. 30, 2019, Robertson said.  The 70-year-old victim was treated and released from an area hospital with non-life threatening inj…
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Somerset County? The newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com grade each municipality based on quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and more. Bernards Township earned an A+ in "good for families" and public schooling, and came in at No. 1. Here are the other top 10 places to live in Somerset County, according to Niche.com.  10. Green Knoll 9. Green Brook 8. Franklin Park 7. Martinsville 6. Warren Township 5. Bernardsville 4. Bradley Gardens 3. Hillsborough 2. Bedminster 1…
Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects
Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Multiple suspects involved in shootings and other violent crimes were arrested last week, authorities in Newark said. Patrol officers and members of the Shooting Response Team were able to uncover evidence that led to arrests, warrants issued, and closure of investigations for the following incidents between July 6 and Aug. 11, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Here are the suspects taken into custody (some are still at large). July 6, Dickerson Street: Eduardo Rodriguez, accused co-conspirator, arrested for aggravated assault and conspiracy July 27, Washin…
SEEN HER? Newark Woman, 77, Reported Missing SEEN HER? Newark Woman, 77, Reported Missing SEEN HER? Newark Woman, 77, Reported Missing
Seen HER? Newark Woman, 77, Reported Missing Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a 77-year-old Newark woman. Simone Jean-Toussain was last seen Saturday on the 100 block of Columbia Avenue in a gray nightgown, white hat and multi-colored slippers, Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. She is around 5 feet tall and 160 pounds. Anyone with information is urged to call the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477. All anonymous tips are confidential and could result in a reward.
Authorities ID Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Newark Highway Authorities ID Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Newark Highway Authorities ID Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Newark Highway
Authorities ID Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Newark Highway Authorities have identified the man who died in a hit-and-run crash on a Newark highway. Devere Rogers was struck near McCarter Highway and 4th Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.  The driver did not stop to render aid or call for help, they said. Rogers, 42, was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 12:10 a.m. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’…
1 Dead In Route 195 Mercer County Crash 1 Dead In Route 195 Mercer County Crash 1 Dead In Route 195 Mercer County Crash
1 Dead In Route 195 Mercer County Crash One person was killed in a Route 195 crash in Mercer County Sunday evening. A Hyundai sedan went off the eastbound side of the road into the woods around at Exit 5B around 5:35 p.m. in Hamilton Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. UPDATE: State police ID victim of Sunday's crash The exit ramp was closed for the accident investigation.  Last week, a 16-year-old Trenton girl was killed in a crash on the same highway.
Authorities: Man Rapes Woman In Parsippany Motel After Months Of Abuse, Forced Prostitution Authorities: Man Rapes Woman In Parsippany Motel After Months Of Abuse, Forced Prostitution Authorities: Man Rapes Woman In Parsippany Motel After Months Of Abuse, Forced Prostitution
Authorities: Man Rapes Woman In Parsippany Motel After Months Of Abuse, Forced Prostitution An Essex County man raped a woman and threatened to hurt her family in a Morris County motel this weekend after months of abuse and forced prostitution, authorities said. Mcquacy Goodridge, 28, of West Orange, verbally and physically abused a 31-year-old woman while taking her all across Morris County and forcing her into acts of prostitution between March 2019 and Aug. 15, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said in a joint release with local police. Police responded to the Ramada on Route 46 for a person being held in a room around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, just after Goodridge threa…
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