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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Clourer Grady, 72, wanted her felony record cleared. The governor of New Jersey pardoned her after years of fighting. This round, Governor Phil Murphy pardoned 40 more offenders, bringing his total to 169, a state record. It took Grady decades to arrive. Drug crimes landed her in prison in the early 1990s. She devoted to…
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….
A former officer suing Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro in Union County for retribution after reporting sexual harassment is bringing attention to the case. Battiloro’s nephew is accused with a deadly Cranford hit-and-run, drawing attention to the lawsuit. Matthew O’Holla, the plaintiff, left the Westfield Police Department in early August after nearly ten years. After…
The downtown Portland Ice Cube tour bus fire last month was not targeted, according to investigators. Portland Police believe the early September 23 Southwest Oak Street and Broadway fire was random vandalism. Firefighters quickly extinguished the car fire. No one was hurt when bus smoke was evacuated. The investigation into the fire’s cause continues, although…
