Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns.
De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products.
The recalled pro…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say
Two people, including a New Jersey woman, were arrested after police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said.
The arrests were made on Friday, May 22, following a traffic stop that began at around 7:45 p.m. in the Orange County town of Newburgh, New York State Police said on Wednesday, May 27.
Troopers stopped a 2016 Dodge traveling westbound on I-84 after seeing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations, police said.
Authorities soon identified the driver as Gary D. Price, 52, of Poughkeepsie, …
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website.
An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary.
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Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Route 206 Crash In Mount Olive (Update)
A 23-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Morris County on Monday night, May 4, police said.
The Mount Olive Police Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash in the Flanders section at approximately 9:26 p.m., police said in a release on Tuesday, May 5.
The operator, a 23-year-old man from Cresco, PA, was traveling north on Route 206 between Oakwood Village and Chestnut Way when the motorcycle left the roadway and entered a wooded area, police said. He died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Mount Olive Police Department was assisted by t…
Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026
Thousands of workers across New Jersey are being impacted by layoffs reported in early 2026, according to state WARN filings.
Major employers across retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics industries reported job cuts affecting communities from Bergen County to South Jersey, state records show.
Among the largest layoffs reported:
Amazon: Passaic (240), Bergen (417), Monmouth (141), Hudson (44), Statewide (29), effective 4/28/26
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: Newark, 242 layoffs, effective 4/26/26
Bristol Myers Squibb: Lawrence Twp, 247 layoffs, effective multiple dates through 12/31/26
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27 Wins! NJ Resident Knocks Off Somerville Native To Keep 'Jeopardy!' Streak Alive
Jamie Ding's "Jeopardy!" dominance shows no signs of slowing down.
The New Jersey resident won his 27th game in a row on Monday, April 20, defeating Somerville, Massachusetts native Caroline Coughlin in the process. And Ding did it in his usual Jeopardy fashion.
After the "Jeopardy!" round, Ding, a Lawrenceville resident already had a commanding lead, with $14,200, while Coughlin was in the hole at -$1,200. Ding revealed he did a playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts game on Twitch while Coughlin interned in the Scottish parliament, campaigning against Scottish independence.
Ding entered …
AC Man Pleads Guilty To Attacking Girlfriend While She Slept: Prosecutor
A 41-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to attacking his girlfriend while she slept, authorities announced Wednesday, April 15.
Calvin Gunn pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Monday, April 6, and is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Last September, a woman said Gunn entered her home while she was sleeping and attacked her, striking her multiple times in the head and face area, authorities said. As a result of that assault, the victim sustained persistent ringing in her ear, authorities said.
The victim’s ch…
Alex Cooper Puts Red Bank Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA'
Father Cooper has spoken.
Alex Cooper, 31, the host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, didn't mince her words in calling out New Jersey influencer Alix Earle, 25, for allegedly starting "fake drama."
“Hey girl, the passive aggressive reposts and the likes and the commenting on things — I’ve got to call you out here,” Cooper, a Newtown, PA native, said Monday, April 13 in a TikTok. “You’re going to need to get specific and just say what you’ve got to say about me. There’s no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself.”
Earle, whose father is Monmouth…
Shoplifter Assaults Stop & Shop Worker, Tries To Run Before Arrest In Hackensack: Police
A 64-year-old habitual offender was arrested in Hackensack after shoplifting and then assaulting a Stop & Shop employee over the weekend, police said.
The incident happened on Saturday, April 11, at approximately 8:10 p.m. in the area of 380 West Pleasantview Ave., when an officer on patrol saw two individuals engaged in an altercation, Police Chief Michael Antista said.
A Stop & Shop loss prevention officer directed the officer’s attention to the suspect, later identified as Wallace Griffin, of Passaic, who then ran toward West Pleasantview Avenue, according to Antista. The officer…
Town Of Clinton Cop Stalked Ex, Tracked Her Car With Device: Prosecutor
A New Jersey police officer has been arrested and charged with stalking and violating a restraining order, authorities said.
Joseph D. Pietraszewski, 29, of Readington Township, a Town of Clinfton officer, was arrested on Friday, April 10, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said.
Pietraszewski was placed on administrative leave on Friday ,March 27 after making concerning comments to a co-worker about an ex-girlfriend, Robeson said.
Investigators later met with the victim, who reported that Pietraszewski appeared at locations where the victim was present on multiple occasions, Robeso…
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation.
The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Sayreville Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé
A 27-year-old New Jersey woman who was planning her wedding later this year died in a car crash, leaving her family devastated, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
Arleen Amanda Marmol de Ortiz died on Saturday, March 14, with her family by her side, according to her obituary published by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home.
Marmol de Ortiz had recently purchased a home with her fiancé, Luis Ortiz, and the couple had been together since she was 14 years old, according to the campaign by Vanessa Bratic.
“They were planning to be married in July of 2026,” her family said. “They were a family of thre…
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website.
Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.
"A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
