Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Woodbridge Cop Accused Of Using Chokehold Won't Face Charges: Prosecutor Woodbridge Cop Accused Of Using Chokehold Won't Face Charges: Prosecutor
Woodbridge Cop Accused Of Using Chokehold Won't Face Charges: Prosecutor A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to file charges against a Woodbridge police officer accused of using a chokehold during a domestic violence arrest, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday, April 23. On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 9:14 a.m., Hector Rivera was one of several police officers who responded to a domestic violence incident in Woodbridge Township, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said. The suspect, who was being placed under arrest, became uncooperative, aggressive and began to yell, authorities said. He resisted officers' attempts to arres…
Pair Of $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NJ Pair Of $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NJ
Pair Of $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NJ It was a wonderful Wednesday for two Powerball players in New Jersey. Tickets sold in Sussex County and Middlesex County, respectively, matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, April 9, winning $50,000. The tickets were sold at US Gas on Main Street in Sussex and Welsh Farms on Gatzmer Avenue in Jamesburg.  The winning numbers were 4, 29, 37, 55, 67 and the red Powerball was 10.
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen:  Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen:  Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of New Brunswick Teen: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 3, for fatally shooting a 16-year-old in New Brunswick last month, authorities said. On Monday March 31, at 6:34 p.m., officers responded to Lee Avenue and Rutgers Street and found a 16-year-old, later identified as Brandon Romero, with gunshot wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department said. Romero was transported to Robert Wood Hospital where he died from his injuries, authorities said. The 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were charged with juvenile deli…
16-Year-Old Fatally Shot In New Brunswick: Prosecutor 16-Year-Old Fatally Shot In New Brunswick: Prosecutor
16-Year-Old Fatally Shot In New Brunswick: Prosecutor A 16-year-old New Brunswick boy was fatally shot on the evening of Monday, March 31, authorities said. At 6:26 p.m., officers responded to Lee Avenue and Rutgers Street and found the 16-year-old with gunshot wounds, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said. He was transported to Robert Wood Hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact  Detective Brandt Gregus of the New Brunswick Police Department at 732-745-5217 or Detective Javier Morillo of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-8843.&…
Woodbridge Installing Metal Detectors At High Schools: Superintendent Woodbridge Installing Metal Detectors At High Schools: Superintendent
Woodbridge Installing Metal Detectors At High Schools: Superintendent The Woodbridge Township School District is installing metal detectors at its high schools after a student brought a loaded gun to school earlier this month. On Tuesday, March 18, a 17-year-old was arrested at Woodbridge High School after a loaded gun was found in his backpack, after he sent another student threatening text messages, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Township Police Director Joseph Nisky said. Superintendent Joseph Massimino said the district had received a positive response to using metal detectors at athletic and co-curricular events this scho…
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Edison Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Edison Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Edison Hits Jackpot It was a million dollar Monday for a lottery player in Middlesex County. A ticket sold in Edison matched five white balls in the Powerball drawing held on Monday, March 24, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at Kingdom Wine and Spirits. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 35, 36, 47. The Powerball was 12 and the Power Play multiplier was 2X.
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When Calling all chicken lovers in Middlesex County.  A Chick-fil-A will be opening in East Brunswick at 371 Route 18 on Thursday, March 27. The restaurant will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru staying open until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris Smith, a Montclair native, who began working at Chick-fil-A as a college student. Smith later relocated to Atlanta to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant before entering the Chick-fil-A Leadership Developm…
EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser
Exclusive: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser A New Jersey woman— with ties to multiple other states — is wanted for allegedly defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals of more than $600,000 by faking a sickle cell diagnosis and has been raising money online for assisted suicide in Switzerland, Pennsylvania State Police announced and GoFundMe confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 18. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, and Leah Osei, has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County said on Thursday, March 14. McK…
NJ High Schooler Found With Loaded Gun After Probe Into Threatening Texts: Prosecutor NJ High Schooler Found With Loaded Gun After Probe Into Threatening Texts: Prosecutor
NJ High Schooler Found With Loaded Gun After Probe Into Threatening Texts: Prosecutor A 17-year-old student at Woodbridge High School was taken into custody after administrators found a loaded firearm in his belongings following an investigation into threatening text messages, authorities said. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Township Police Director Joseph Nisky announced Tuesday, March 18. The incident began when a Woodbridge student reported receiving threatening text messages from another student on Monday evening, March 17, authorities said. The student went to school administration the following morning, which prompted an investigation. Duri…