Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm
Springsteen's A Virtual Boss, Recording Live At Jersey Shore Horse Farm COVID-19 is keeping Bruce Springsteen at home in Central Jersey -- but isn't keeping him from performing live. The singer's 14th annual "Stand Up for Heroes" charity performance had to be moved from Madison Square Garden to his horse farm in Colts Neck due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it didn't dampen his enthusiasm. Wednesday's concert supporting the U.S. military was hosted by Jon Stewart. Springsteen played three live songs, two of them off his new LP "Letter to You," from his renovated barn in Monmouth County. Springsteen kicked off the show by riding his motorcycle down a road on…
Staten Island Driver, 43, Killed In Central Jersey Route 9 Collision Staten Island Driver, 43, Killed In Central Jersey Route 9 Collision
Staten Island Driver, 43, Killed In Central Jersey Route 9 Collision UPDATED: A 43-year-old man from New York City was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer on Route 9 in Monmouth County, authorities said. James Marshall of Staten Island was southbound near the intersection with Schulmeister Road at about 1:45 a.m. on Thursday when his vehicle rear-ended a tractor-trailer, according to Old Bridge police. The truck driver from Perth Amboy, also 43, had no serious injuries, police said. His name was not released. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call Old Bridge Police Department at 732-607-4805. A separate Thursday morning crash in …
Ramsey Bike Store Owner, 92, Closes Shop After 44 Years Ramsey Bike Store Owner, 92, Closes Shop After 44 Years
Ramsey Bike Store Owner, 92, Closes Shop After 44 Years After more than four decades in business, the 92-year-old owner of a popular bike store in Ramsey is closing up shop, reports say. Andre Hartmann has owned Ramsey Bike and Ski for 44 years, NorthJersey.com reports. The shop quickly expanded to sell bicycles as well, since skiing season alone was too short. Hartmann and his wife, Margrit, also opened up shops in Greenwich Village, Brooklyn Heights and Colt’s Neck. The store in Ramsey, meanwhile, relocated twice, starting at 19 E. Main St. in 1976, moving down the road to 150 E. Main and currently residing at 44A E. Main. Hartmann, a …
Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger
Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger A song written nearly two decades ago made for a touching tribute during the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit Wednesday night when Fountains of Wayne co-founder Chris Collingwood dedicated “Hackensack” to late bandmate Adam Schlesinger. Collingwood co-wrote “Hackensack” in 2003 with Schlesinger, a former Montclair resident who died of coronavirus complications earlier this month. “I will wait for you / As long as I need to / And if you ever get back to Hackensack / I'll be here for you….” Handling what would have been Schlesinger’s bass and backing vocals during the virtual reunion from the band …
Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorms In South Jersey Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorms In South Jersey
Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorms In South Jersey This story has been updated. Hold onto your hats: The National Weather Service issued a rare February tornado warning and wind gusts up to 70 mph for parts of southern New Jersey. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties on Friday. A fast-moving storm moving through the areas could produce wind gusts as strong as 70 mph, along with hail up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, the weather service said. Friday afternoon, emergency crews and police were called to Route 34 near Newman Springs Road in Colts Neck on reports of trees and wires…
Freehold Man Struck, Killed By Car In Colts Neck Freehold Man Struck, Killed By Car In Colts Neck
Freehold Man Struck, Killed By Car In Colts Neck A Freehold man died after being struck and killed by a car in Colts Neck Tuesday, authorities said. Robert Owenburg, 67, was struck by a vehicle just before 3 p.m. at a Crine Road property, Colts Neck Township Police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene near Hillsdale Road. Initial and unconfirmed reports said someone was trapped under a vehicle at Slope Brook Farm. An investigation is ongoing.
THE RISING: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter THE RISING: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter
THE Rising: Sam Springsteen Sworn As Jersey City Firefighter With his famous parents looking on, Bruce Springsteen’s son was sworn in Tuesday morning as a Jersey City firefighter at City Hall. Sam Springsteen, who turned 26 earlier this month, was one of 15 new Jersey City firefighters sworn in during a half-hour ceremony that filled the City Council chambers. The youngest of Bruce and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa’s three children had been a member of the Colts Neck Fire Department close to his folks’ home. He then trained for five months with his fellow Jersey City newbies at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. “It wasn’t easy,”…
Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says
Springsteen's Son Now A Jersey City Firefighter, Mom Patti Scialfa Says The youngest child of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa has become a Jersey City firefighter, Scialfa said in an Instagram post Thursday.  Sam Springsteen, 25, took the civil service exam in March, the Jersey Journal reported. Springsteen has served as a volunteer firefighter in Colts Neck since 2014.  In her post, Scialfa expressed pride and a touch of motherly concern for her son, who bears a strong resemblance to his rock-icon dad.  "You followed your dreams ... stay safe ....love your brave heart", she wrote.  The Division of Fire in Jersey City is the present incarnation of the cit…
Ex-Wall Street Law Clerk From Westchester Sentenced For Insider Scheme Ex-Wall Street Law Clerk From Westchester Sentenced For Insider Scheme
Ex-Wall Street Law Clerk From Westchester Sentenced For Insider Scheme A Northern Westchester man who was the former managing clerk for an international law firm was resentenced for stealing sensitive, confidential information for use in a five-year insider trading scheme that yielded net profits of more than $2 million, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Steven Metro, 44, formerly of Katonah, was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in prison.  Metro pleaded guilty to the first two counts of an indictment charging him with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and tender offer fraud In November 2015, and was sentenced to 46 months in prison i…