Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder
Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder A 28-year-old Virginia man has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 1 fatal shooting of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour outside her townhouse, authorities said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, VA, was arrested on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:45 a.m., according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Bynum was taken into custody outside a residence in Chesapeake City, VA, without incident, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said at a news conference. Bynum was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, she said. Prosecutors did not say what the motive was in the killing…
NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says
NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says Updated story: George Santos Now In Custody, Facing 13 Federal Counts Embattled New York Congressman George Santos has been charged with at least one federal crime, CNN reports. The Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, is expected to be arraigned on the sealed charge or charges in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, May 10, according to the outlet, which cited three sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear what crime or crimes Santos, age 34, is being accused of, but the federal probe is believed to center around ca…
Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase
Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase An award-winning chef who has made numerous appearances on popular television shows will soon be taking on a new challenge in Westchester. Chef Stephen Mandracchia, a Mamaroneck native who has worked in several prestigious clubs, restaurants, and hotels, has been named the new Director of Food and Beverage at Broadview at Purchase, a retirement community located on the campus of the State University of New York at Purchase.  Beginning his career in his family's commercial seafood business, Mandracchia has over 25 years of experience as an executive chef and was…
David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing
David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing David's Bridal will send more than 9,000 workers home in an upcoming round of layoffs, according to a disclosure form it filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.  The Montgomery County, PA-wedding retailer expects to lay off 9,236 employees nationwide in a three-phase plan that began on Friday, April 14, according to the state website.  It's not clear how many of those workers are in Pennsylvania, though the layoffs are expected to affect locations in Blair, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Luzerne, and York counties, as well as four shops in Allegheny County, two sho…
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Of Armonk Dies 'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Of Armonk Dies
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Of Armonk Dies A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams.  Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog.  Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …
'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down 'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down
'Bittersweet Moment': Award-Winning Cambridge Chocolate Shop Shutting Down An award-winning chocolate shop in the Boston area known for its artisan candies is shutting down after 14 years of business.  EHChocolatier, located at 145 Huron Avenue in Cambridge, announced that will be closing its doors on Friday, April 28. The decision came as founders and co-owners Elaine Hsieh and Catharine Sweeney chose to pursue different paths outside of their lives in chocolate.  "Catharine will be retiring to spend more time with her family as well as traveling, gardening, and whatever else life brings," the shop's website reads. "Meanwhile, Elaine will be contemplating her ne…
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can agree on one thing: they want reporter Evan Gershkovich, a Mercer County native, to be released after he was charged with espionage in Russia while reporting for the Wall Street Journal. The duo released a rare joint statement on Friday, April 7, calling for his release. Gershkovich was charged with espionage "in the interests of his country," according to Russian state media. "We strongly condemn the wrongful detention of U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and de…
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts A Cape Cod town is now the site of a new small-screen series starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, according to officials.  A Netflix series called "The Perfect Couple," based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times-bestselling novel of the same name, began production on Monday, April 3 in Chatham, according to the official Netflix site Tudum and the Chatham Police Department.  The series is set in Nantucket, but social media posts report that a Chatham town building has been re-decorated to appear to be in Nantucket. The star-studded cast is led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, and …
Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment
Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment This story has been updated. A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump amid allegations that he falsified business records leading up to the 2016 election, marking the first time in history that a former president has been criminally charged, the New York Times reports.  Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles, confirmed the indictment to CBS News. The specific charge or charges, which are being brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, had not been made public as of 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The New York Times is reporting the sealed indictment in…
Russia Detains NJ Soccer Player, WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich On Espionage Charges Russia Detains NJ Soccer Player, WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich On Espionage Charges
Russia Detains NJ Soccer Player, WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich On Espionage Charges Wall Street Journal reporter and 31-year-old New Jersey native Evan Gershkovich has been detained by Russian security agents on espionage charges, according to various news reports. Gershkovich, who grew up in Princeton, was allegedly trying to obtain classified information, and was detained in Yekaterinburg, Russia's Federal Security Service said Thursday, March 30. Gershkovich, who played soccer for Bowdoin College, is the first American correspondent to be detained on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War. In 1986, U.S. News and World Report reporter Nicholas Daniloff was arres…
West Reading Explosion: Death Toll Rises As Street Closures Announced West Reading Explosion: Death Toll Rises As Street Closures Announced
West Reading Explosion: Death Toll Rises As Street Closures Announced As investigators work to uncover the cause of the deadly explosion at a chocolate factory that rocked West Reading on Friday, authorities are shutting down affected streets until further notice.  RM Palmer chocolate factory on South 2nd Avenue erupted in a fiery blast at around 5 p.m. on March 24, Daily Voice reported. At a press conference late on Sunday, March 26, West Reading Police Chief Wayne Holben announced that two more victims had been located, bringing the death toll to seven.  One person was found alive in the rubble on Friday night, while at least ten victims were hosp…