NJ Cop Pistol-Whips Suspect, Turns Off Body Camera: Prosecutor NJ Cop Pistol-Whips Suspect, Turns Off Body Camera: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Pistol-Whips Suspect, Turns Off Body Camera: Prosecutor A police officer in a Bergen County township is accused of striking a man in the head with his firearm during an arrest, turning off his body-worn camera, and filing a false incident report, authorities said. Saddle Brook Officer Attilio Dente, 43, was arrested on Thursday, July 2, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Confidential Investigations Unit, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Dente has been an officer with the township police department since December 2017. The investigation began after the Saddle Brook Police Department notified prosec…
NJ Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG NJ Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG
NJ Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license was temporarily suspended and her pharmacy was shut down after the state accused her of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lodha disregarded patients’ requests to stop filling their prescriptions and transfer them to o…
Louise Lasser Dies: Actress Starred In 'Mary Hartman,' Ex-Wife Of Woody Allen Louise Lasser Dies: Actress Starred In 'Mary Hartman,' Ex-Wife Of Woody Allen
Louise Lasser Dies: Actress Starred In 'Mary Hartman,' Ex-Wife Of Woody Allen Louise Lasser turned television anxiety into an art form. The deadpan actress who became a 1970s cult figure as the title character in Norman Lear’s "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" died of natural causes on Monday, July 6, at her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, her close friend Susan Charlotte told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 87. Lasser played Mary Hartman, a pigtailed Ohio housewife trying to hold herself together through suburban chaos, media overload, family trouble, and absurdly dark twists. "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" aired five nights a week from 1976 to 1977 and became a cult…
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In South Jersey: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In South Jersey: Police
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In South Jersey: Police A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was trapped beneath a farm tractor in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesboro Road and found the 13-year-old unconscious and unresponsive beneath the overturned tractor, Franklin Township police said. The boy was helping a family member dig a hole using the tractor and was riding on it with a man when the tractor overturned, trapping him, police said. Officers immediately worked together to lift the tractor off the victim and began life-saving measures, police said. The boy…
USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know
USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know The US Postal Service is expected to raise the cost of Forever stamps and other mailing services. The USPS has proposed increasing the rate of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. The new price would officially go into effect on Sunday, July 12, if approved. The proposal would also raise metered 1-ounce letters from 74 cents to 78 cents, domestic postcards from 61 cents to 65 cents, and international postcards and 1-ounce international letters from $1.70 to $1.75. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters would stay at 29 cents. The Postal Se…
Heartbreak Spreads After Death Of NJ Elementary School Student Heartbreak Spreads After Death Of NJ Elementary School Student
Heartbreak Spreads After Death Of NJ Elementary School Student Support is on the rise for the New Jersey family of an elementary school student following his death. A GoFundMe and Meal Train were launched on Monday, July 6, following the death of William "Bill" Maloney, of South Plainfield. Bill was the oldest of three children Maloney children. "To know the Maloney family is love them," GoFundMe organizer Rachel Collins writes. "Mr. And Mrs. Maloney have so much love for their three children and it is apparent in every interaction. The Maloney children are full of love and affection and are deeply loved by their school communities." The fundrais…
Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know
Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread is celebrating one of the biggest celebrity weddings in years with a special giveaway. The fast-casual chain will hand out 13 free sourdough loaves at select US cafes on Thursday, July 9. The loaves will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The promotion comes after pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The ceremony was held in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes, and business moguls. Fans can also stop by participating cafes for free bread-themed …
Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items
Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items Summer shoppers are getting a new round of price relief from the country’s largest retailer. Walmart announced on Monday, July 6, that it is lowering prices on thousands of items through its summer Rollbacks program, including groceries, household essentials, outdoor living products, toys, and apparel. The company said the cuts are aimed at helping customers save on cookouts, family trips, pool days, and weekly shopping.  Featured rollbacks at most Walmart stores include: 1-pound 73 percent fresh ground beef roll ($5.94, was $6.74) Fresh sweet corn on the cob ($0.25 each, was $0.68)…
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD 3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD A three-alarm fire left multiple business uninhabitable in Spring Lake on Friday, July 3. That evening, firefighters responded to a blaze at 1308 Third Ave and found three floors on fire, Spring Lake Fire Department said. A second alarm was promptly tolled, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene, firefighters said. Due to high temperatures and extensive overhaul, a third alarm was struck, requesting additional manpower to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building and were on scene for four hours. Mojo Fusion Pilates said their studio was c…
Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Krispy Kreme is giving Girl Scout Cookie fans a new way to enjoy some iconic flavors this summer. The chain unveiled its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen in a news release on Monday, July 6. The limited-time collection will be available at participating shops nationwide beginning Tuesday, July 7. The dozen doughnuts feature the flavors of Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel cookies. "Girl Scout Cookie flavors are iconic for a reason," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "Reimagining them as doughnuts is a fun way to bring those familiar favorites to fans in…
Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System
Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System The storm did not have to move fast to leave a big mark. A slow-moving, moisture-rich system dumped widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across parts of the Northeast over Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, according to the National Weather Service. Some isolated spots in New York and Connecticut approached 8 to 10 inches, especially where heavy downpours moved over the same areas more than once. Showers are expected to linger into Tuesday morning, July 7, but rain chances should diminish throughout the day. Cloudy, breezy, and humid conditions will remain, with highs generally in …
Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward
Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward A fire intentionally set at a Northeast Philadelphia mosque over the holiday weekend is being investigated as an arson, with civil rights leaders urging authorities to determine whether it was motivated by hate. Officers and Philadelphia Fire Department personnel responded to the Northeast Islamic Center in the 1400 block of Tyson Avenue on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 2:11 a.m. after a fire was reported, Philadelphia police said. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the enclosed front porch area of the building. The mosque was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported, po…