Giants Draft Choice Injured In Shooting That Killed Teammate Giants Draft Choice Injured In Shooting That Killed Teammate
Giants Draft Choice Injured In Shooting That Killed Teammate New York Giants sixth-round draft pick Corey Ballentine was injured in a shooting that killed a former teammate in Topeka, Kan., Washburn University reported Ballentine, a cornerback, was expected to fully recover from the shooting, which occurred off campus and left Washburn junior defensive back Dwane Simmons, 23, dead, the school said. The Giants on Saturday took Ballentine with the 180th selection in the 2019 NFL draft. “We are aware of the tragic situation and continue to gather information. We have spoken to Corey, and he is recovering in the hospital," the Giants said in a statement…
Ex-Hackensack HS Football Star Busted On Warrants During Drug Raid Ex-Hackensack HS Football Star Busted On Warrants During Drug Raid
Ex-Hackensack HS Football Star Busted On Warrants During Drug Raid A former Hackensack High School football star who was acquitted several years ago of beating a man into critical condition outside a Passaic nightclub was arrested by city police during a drug raid at an ex-con’s house. Ausar Walcott, 29, of Lodi wasn’t charged with any drug-related offenses during the arrest of Kisaac Martin at Martin’s Broadway home before dawn Friday, Capt. Peter Busciglio said. However, Busciglio said Walcott – who’d stayed there overnight -- had two outstanding warrants, one of them out of Wyckoff and the other from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, so he was taken i…
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home These Celebrities Call Morris County Home
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Boonton Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writerChatham Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab") Ben Bailey on Cash CabBaltz & Company Nick Mangold (New York Jets) Chester James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013) Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")Denville Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin …
Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store
Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store Once considered one of the top high school football prospects in the country, a now-34-year-old Paterson man was charged with Friday's strong-armed robbery of cellphones from an Elmwood Park Verizon store. Chenry Lewis was arrested Saturday after he returned to the Route 46 store, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. Then he smiled for his mugshot. The night before, Lewis used force to flee with the phones, turning what began as a snatch-and-run into a robbery, the chief said. Authorities have "no idea" why Lewis went back, Foligno said. He remained held Sunday in the Bergen County Jail. …
Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018 Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018
Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018 Another year of news has come and gone. Daily Voice is running down the biggest and most impactful stories of 2018. Here are the top 10 hard news stories of the year. 10. Body Of Missing Postal Worker From Lyndhurst Found In Passaic River: The body of 51-year-old Vitorino Cirne was pulled from the Passaic River more than three weeks after he went missing. Vitorino CirneCOURTESY: Lyndhurst PD 9. Fort Lee Woman Charged With Dumping 15-Year-Old Deaf, Blind Dog In Teterboro: Tania Connelly, 59, was served with a complaint filed by the Bergen County SPCA’s Law Enforcement Division charging h…
Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store
Former Football Star Charged In Elmwood Park Cellphone Robbery -- After Returning To Store UPDATE: Once considered one of the top high school football prospects in the country, a now-34-year-old Paterson man was charged with Friday's strong-armed robbery of cellphones from an Elmwood Park Verizon store. Chenry Lewis was arrested Saturday after he returned to the Route 46 store, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. Then he smiled for his mugshot. The night before, Lewis used force to flee with the phones, turning what began as a snatch-and-run into a robbery, the chief said. Authorities have "no idea" why Lewis went back, Foligno said. He remained held Sunday in the Bergen C…
Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award After spending most of his childhood bouncing from home to home, a Rockland County football standout has finally found a home on and off the field. Jeffrey Adeclat, a star linebacker for Suffern High School, has been named a finalist for the “ Heart of a Giant ” award. He is one of six nominees to be named a finalist, joining four other New York football standouts and a player from New Jersey. USA Football, Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants will review all finalist video submissions and identify one grand prize winner. As a finalist, Adeclat earned $1,500 for his hi…
NY Giants Rookie Lauletta Makes Emotional Apology After Arrest NY Giants Rookie Lauletta Makes Emotional Apology After Arrest
NY Giants Rookie Lauletta Makes Emotional Apology After Arrest Kyle Lauletta made an emotional apology Tuesday, speaking out for the first time since his Oct. 30 arrest. The New York Giants rookie quarterback -- who according to head coach Pat Shurmur will not be suspended -- said the incident was "a terrible representation" of who he is and what he stands for. "I can’t say I’m sorry enough about what happened," he said Tuesday during a press briefing in the locker room. "All I can do now is move forward and try to prove myself by my actions and my work ethic. Come back to work and try to put this behind me." The 22-year-old was arrested in Weehawken…
New York Giant Rookie Lauletta Arrested En Route To MetLife Practice New York Giant Rookie Lauletta Arrested En Route To MetLife Practice
New York Giant Rookie Lauletta Arrested En Route To MetLife Practice New York Giants backup quarterback Kyle Lauletta was arrested while driving to practice in East Rutherford Tuesday morning following a traffic incident, multiple reports say. The 23-year-old was in Weehawken trying to make a right turn from the wrong lane onto NJ-495 when he ignored a police officer telling him to go straight and made the turn anyway -- nearly hitting the officer in the process, sources told NJ.com.  Lauletta -- who has yet to play this season -- was stopped by another officer on the on-ramp, the report says. The rookie athlete was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round…
Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester
Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester A pair of professional football players proved they can be Giants on and off the gridiron, visiting athletes in Westchester to discuss domestic violence and respect. Members of the Mount Vernon varsity and JV football teams recently met with New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart and linebacker Alex Ogletree to discuss domestic violence.  The special meeting was arranged by My Sisters’ Place, which has a mission to end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester. More than 50 athletes in Mount Vernon gathered wi…
Police Seek To ID Suspect In Burglary At Norwalk Store Police Seek To ID Suspect In Burglary At Norwalk Store
Police Seek To ID Suspect In Burglary At Norwalk Store Norwalk detectives are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a robbery.The robbery took place around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Cybernet Office located at 105 Ely Ave., Norwalk Police said. According to police, the suspect entered the store and insinuated that he had a firearm while demanding money.  He is described as being Hispanic, medium skin tone, clean shaven, wearing a blue and red New York Giants fitted hat, black jacket, white Tommy Hilfiger shirt, light-colored jeans, and tan boots.  The man was last seen driving a red Ford Taurus with C…
VIDEO: Multiple-Row Fight Erupts At MetLife Stadium VIDEO: Multiple-Row Fight Erupts At MetLife Stadium
Video: Multiple-Row Fight Erupts At MetLife Stadium A fight spanning multiple rows broke out Sunday at MetLife Stadium. A video posted on Barstool Sports shows nearly half-a-dozen people brawling as the New York Giants played the New Orleans Saints. "Swing mother f****r swing," a man is heard yelling in the video. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL VIDEO.