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Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police
Man Fleeing ICE Hit By Car In NJ: Police A pedestrian was injured after he was struck by vehicle while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement Friday morning, July 31, authorities said. At 9:05 a.m., officers responded to Route 35 north near the train station after the man fled from ICE agents who were attempting to apprehend him, Point Pleasant Beach police said. During the course of fleeing, the man entered the roadway and was struck by a motor vehicle, police said. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. Point Pleasant police said they were not notified of …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor
Suspended Driver Arrested In Deadly NJ Crash That Killed Dodge Charger Driver, 30: Prosecutor A 28-year-old man who was driving on a suspended license has been charged in a New Jersey crash that killed a 30-year-old man in May, authorities announced. Donovan Kelly, 28, of Hewitt, was behind the wheel of a Nissan Pathfinder when he struck a Dodge Charger operated by a Bardonia, NY man on May 31, just before 6 p.m. on Warwick Turnpike and Lake Shore Drive In Hewitt, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief Shannon Sommerville announced on Friday, July 31. The Dodge Charger operator was identified by News 12 as Anthony Navarro. Navarro was flown t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County
Mayor Pitches Samsung HQ To New Companies After 739 Layoffs In Bergen County More than 700 Samsung employees will lose their jobs in New Jersey as the South Korean tech giant relocates its North American headquarters to Texas, according to state filings. Samsung Electronics America plans to lay off 739 employees at its Englewood Cliffs headquarters, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect Sept. 30. Samsung has operated in Bergen County since 1985 and moved its North American headquarters from Ridgefield Park to its Englewood Cliffs campus, which o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close
Bogota Walgreens To Permanently Close Two Walgreens pharmacies in Bergen County are preparing to close their doors permanently in the coming weeks. The Walgreens at 33 River Rd. in Bogota will permanently close on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to a notice posted on the company's website. The Walgreens at 406 E. Madison Ave. in Dumont is also slated to close permanently on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to a separate notice on Walgreens' website. Customers can transfer prescriptions to another Walgreens location, choose a new pickup store, or arrange eligible prescriptions for home delivery, Walgreens said. Auto Refill and Save a T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries. OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards. The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they saw the 46-year-old passing vehicles in a gore area, which separates highway traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was cited on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). "Tony Romo i…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…

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by Sam Barron
News
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ
Popular Chain’s Ice Cream Product Recalled In 5 States, Including NJ An unwanted ingredient made its way into a frozen treat served at a popular restaurant chain. Galliker Dairy Co. voluntarily recalled 74 cases of DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix distributed to Dairy Queen locations in five states, according to a US Food and Drug Administration enforcement record. The affected mix was shipped to locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The product was packaged in 5-gallon bags and marked with the expiration code JUN1226. The company initiated the recall after metal shavings were found in the mix, according to the FDA.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them
Someone Dumped 150+ Turtles Near NJ River: Here's How You Can Help Save Them More than 150 protected box turtles were illegally dumped in New Jersey, and officials are asking the public to help recover the remaining animals. The turtles were abandoned along the edge of a river in Cranford and reported on Wednesday, July 29, according to a public advisory issued by the Cranford Health Department in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Fish, Game and Wildlife division. Local residents, animal control officers, and law enforcement have already recovered nearly 100 turtles, but officials believe dozens are still missing. The turtles …

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by Cecilia Levine