Daniel Brooks

Fatal Shooting of Teen in New Brunswick Park Raises Alarms Over Local Violence

New Brunswick police reported an 18-year-old man’s shooting death late Wednesday night. Around 11:30 p.m., Fernando Buezo Diaz parked at Pine Street Recreation Park. Middlesex County Prosecutor pronounced him dead on scene. At Rutgers’ Cook/Douglass campuses, the tragedy horrified. Police at Rutgers University say Diaz died after being hospitalized. Authorities suspect the gunman left before…

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MAGA’s Alternate Pick for Super Bowl Halftime Speaks Out

Republican efforts to replace Bad Bunny as Super Bowl LX headliner concentrated on Lee Greenwood. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion prompted Greenwood’s response. Lacking artist knowledge, Johnson labeled Bad Bunny’s pick “terrible”. He stated the rapper “does not appeal to a broader audience” and that the Super Bowl needs a more mainstream act. Johnson suggested…

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Super Foodtown

Super Foodtown to Close Long-Standing Port Monmouth Store, Marking End of Local Era

On October 24, Super Foodtown will permanently close its Route 36 location, bringing back memories for Port Monmouth residents. The corporation thanked customers for their years of support and invited them to Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank. This closure ends decades of gathering, service, and familiarity at the property. On social media, store management thanked…

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No F-ing Way: Schumer Launches Fierce Attack on Trump Republicans Over Shutdown

In a fiery video released Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress of dangerously destroying health care protections during the federal government shutdown. He portrayed the conflict as a desperate struggle for millions of lives, saying that Republicans are endangering millions to pursue tax and spending…

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Republican Voter Registration Soars in New Jersey, Shaking Up the Gubernatorial Contest

Large voter registration drives are changing New Jersey politics as November approaches. Republicans gained almost 164,000 voters, but Democrats still rule. The unexpected spike in Republican registration raises election control concerns. On October 1, the NJ Division of Elections reported 6.6 million registered voters. Two-thirds of voters are party members. Democrats outnumber registered voters at…

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NJ Governor Debate Erupts Into Heated Clash Over Opioid Allegations

In the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate, Democrat Mikie Sherrill criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli for profiting from the drug crisis and killing thousands. The emotionally heated and politically hazardous debate was one of the most dramatic in a closely watched election. Congresswoman Sherrill was honest. She claimed Ciattarelli’s previous medical publishing company’s opioid advertising caused…

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Trump Announces Breakthrough Peace Agreement Between Israel and Hamas

Former President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas agreed on the first Gaza endgame. The U.S.-mediated ceasefire frees hostages and withdraws Israeli troops from Gaza. Trump expected Israel to retreat and rescue detainees. Declared “strong, durable, and everlasting peace.” The statement is the most promising indicator of progress after two years of conflict that killed…

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Cranford police chief

Cranford Police Urge Public to Hold Off on Rumors as Murder Investigation Unfolds

Cranford police chief Matthew Nazarro advises against social media snap judgments after a fatal e-bike accident involving two adolescent girls. Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, 17, died in a shocking fashion on September 29. Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, was charged with two first-degree murders for intentionally beating the girls. Police may have orchestrated the crash….

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