Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine of New Jersey's hospitals were named among America’s best of 2023, according to a new Healthgrades report. The "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" report is based on “overall clinical excellence,” with methodology including the evaluation of the hospital’s performance for 31 different procedures and conditions. The nine New Jersey hospitals that made the list: Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston Morristown Medical Center in Morristown Hackensack Meridian Health Jers…
Saudi National Who Drove Stolen NJ School Bus To PA Kept Anti-Semitic Journals: Feds Saudi National Who Drove Stolen NJ School Bus To PA Kept Anti-Semitic Journals: Feds
Saudi National Who Drove Stolen NJ School Bus To PA Kept Anti-Semitic Journals: Feds A college student from Saudi Arabia who stole a school bus in Livingston, NJ, and drove it nearly 60 miles to Stroudsburg, PA, kept anti-Semitic journals, federal authorities said. Bader Alzahrani, a 22-year-old divorced sophomore who attends an undisclosed college, is accused of first breaking into a vacant home across the street from a Livingston Board of Education parking lot on Hill Side Avenue where the bus was parked. The district reported the bus stolen on Jan. 17, two days after the residential break-in, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Police found a backpack…
9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49 9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49
9/11 First Responder, Marine Corps Veteran Scott Donnenberg Of Hunterdon County Dies, 49 9/11 first responder, proud Marine Corps veteran, and devoted father Scott Matthew Donnenberg died at his Hunterdon County home on Thursday, Jan. 19. He was 49. Born in Livingston, Scott grew up in Parsippany before moving to Glen Gardner and eventually settling in Clinton, his obituary says. Scott was a US Marine Corps Veteran and “loved being a Marine,” reads his memorial. While he spent most of his career as the owner of an Environmental Health & Safety business, he also volunteered as a firefighter and EMT in several towns across the state and was a 9/11 first responder. Above all…
'Epitome Of A Warrior:' Morris County 8th Grader Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Bone Cancer 'Epitome Of A Warrior:' Morris County 8th Grader Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Bone Cancer
'Epitome Of A Warrior:' Morris County 8th Grader Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Bone Cancer The East Hanover community is mourning the tragic loss of eighth-grade student John "Johnny" Edward Kinney V on Friday, Jan. 20 following an incredibly brave battle with a rare form of bone cancer. He was 14. Born in Livingston, Johnny was a lifelong resident of East Hanover, where he attended East Hanover Middle School and played on the Florham Park/East Hanover Falcons Football Team, his obituary says. Johnny was also a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima RC Church and a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnny is described as an “exceptional human” whose sense of humor was “unmatched.” H…
Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33 Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33
Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33 Dedicated Union County dad of three and lab technician Jared Vassallo died on Sunday, Dec. 11 aged 33. Born in Livingston, Jared grew up in Westfield before moving to Newport, Rhode Island, and returning to Kenilworth, his obituary says. Jared graduated from the Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains in 2007 and earned his plumbing certification at the Community College of Rhode Island. He was employed as a plumber for several years and most recently worked as a lab technician and phlebotomist at Toplab in Millburn, according to his memorial. Jared was a former parishioner at churche…
Ex-Cop Guilty Of Murdering Estranged Wife Gets 79 Years Behind Bars: Morris County Prosecutor Ex-Cop Guilty Of Murdering Estranged Wife Gets 79 Years Behind Bars: Morris County Prosecutor
Ex-Cop Guilty Of Murdering Estranged Wife Gets 79 Years Behind Bars: Morris County Prosecutor The former Newark cop found guilty of murder in the Morris County shooting of his estranged wife has been sentenced to 79 years in state prison, authorities announced Monday. John Formisano, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, hindering apprehension or prosecution, official misconduct, and two counts each of child endangerment and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in October following an eight-day trial, DailyVoice reported. He was sentenced Monday to 79 years in state prison, 65 of which are subject to the No Early Release Act. The 24-y…
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor A jury has found a former Newark police officer guilty of murder in the 2019 shooting of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her partner in Morris County following an eight-day trial, authorities announced. John Formisano, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, hindering apprehension or prosecution, official misconduct, and two counts each of child endangerment and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Formisano, an Acting Lieutenant, was off-duty …
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says Three New Jersey school districts have been ranked among the 50 best in America. Millburn came in at No. 29, Northern Valley Regional is ranked No. 33 and Princeton came in at No. 43 on Niche.com's latest rankings. Those three districts topped the list for 2023 Best School Districts in New Jersey, released Tuesday, Sept. 27. Here are the top 20 best districts in the state, according to Niche (scroll for a link to the complete list): Millburn Pubic Schools Northern Valley Regional HS District Princeton Public Schools West Windsor-Polainsboro Regional Schools Ridgewood Public Schools Tenafl…
Nurse Details Attempted Rescue Of Jersey Shore Drowning Victim 'Way, Way Out' Nurse Details Attempted Rescue Of Jersey Shore Drowning Victim 'Way, Way Out'
Nurse Details Attempted Rescue Of Jersey Shore Drowning Victim 'Way, Way Out' At least three good Samaritans including an off-duty police officer, a nurse and a surfer helped try to rescue a drowning victim. Dana Wolfanger of Wanaque tells Daily Voice she spotted a surfer trying to save Matthew Mauro, 46, on Wednesday, Sept. 14 off Ortley Beach. She then notice his body tossing in the strong currents "way, way out," she said. "We were just sitting on the beach. We noticed people standing close to the shoreline," said Wolfanger, a nurse and former lifeguard. The surfer spent about 10 minutes trying to swim this man into shore, but no one else was jumping in, Wol…
Mercer County Burn Victim Flown To Hospital: Police Mercer County Burn Victim Flown To Hospital: Police
Mercer County Burn Victim Flown To Hospital: Police A man from Mercer County was flown to a hospital after suffering burns, authorities said. The victim was burned at his home on Shagbark Lane in East Windsor shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, township police Det. Sgt. Matthew Oehling told DailyVoice.com. The man was flown via medical helicopter to Cooper Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for treatment, Oehling said. Additional details were not released.
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain
Meet The Local Dad Expanding Popular North Jersey Salad Chain A North Jersey dad is pitching in to help expand a popular salad chain. Sloan Zuckerman, who lives in Tenafly with his family, is opening The Salad House in Englewood.  The chain has stores in Millburn, Morristown, Westfield, Montclair, Livingston, Ridgewood and Sparta. The Englewood store at 31 E. Palisade Ave. is already open. Founded in 2011 and franchising since 2017, Salad House is a health-conscious fast casual restaurant brand that serves up fresh, made-to-order customizable salad creations.  In addition to its various salad menu items, Salad House also offers grain bowls, sandwic…
Lifelong Parsippany Resident Dies Suddenly, 25 Lifelong Parsippany Resident Dies Suddenly, 25
Lifelong Parsippany Resident Dies Suddenly, 25 Lifelong Parsippany resident and beloved friend Vincent A. “Vinny” Natoli died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8. He was 25. Born in Livingston, Vinny was known for his love of sports, especially the New York Giants and New York Yankees, his obituary says. Vinny was remembered as a one-of-a-kind soul and a dear friend to all. Vinny leaves behind his loving parents, Ronald A. Natoli and Michele T. (nee-Turner) Natoli; his sister, Rachel M. Natoli; his stepmother, Diane Jacobs; his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Marie Natoli; his maternal grandmother, Judy D’Amelio-Turner; his aunt and uncle…