A Kearny, New Jersey man faces significant charges after a bow-and-arrow attack and police standoff. In police arrest, Oscar Feijoo, 44, allegedly killed and ruined a man’s home. An arrow hit 45-year-old Harrison resident Pablo Criollo near Kearny and Johnston Avenues late Saturday night. First responders took Criollo to University Hospital in Newark at 6:45…
KISS co-founder Gene Simmons termed his connection with former President Donald Trump “terrific” and questioned Americans’ political obsession. In a recent interview, Simmons advised keeping political views private to avoid conflict. Simmons said individuals focus too much on others’ opinions rather than their own lives in political judgment. He responded, “Life has always been like…
New Jersey has made significant progress in reducing school-day smartphone use. Recent state legislation mandates tight cellphone prohibitions in K-12 public schools. The move aims to boost classroom concentration and address social media’s mental health and learning effects. Bipartisan legislation passed the state Assembly 63-3 and Senate 37-0. Governor Phil Murphy, who supports the proposal,…
Newark public high school students are getting real-world work experience with real clients and duties, unlike many classes. A fully operational, student-run salon at West Side High School offers shampoo bowls, styling chairs, manicure stations, and face-to-face client care. The school’s cosmetology program’s new salon mimics a professional beauty firm. Not only do students practice…
Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized The New York Times for their thorough examination into his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump was embroiled in a fierce discussion over Epstein-related records released by the U.S. Department of Justice days earlier. In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump accused the newspaper of spreading disinformation…
New Jersey is getting closer to become an East Coast pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy as lawmakers pursue a strictly controlled pilot program for mental health treatment, not recreation. The project underscores a rising national discussion about how novel technologies could fit into current healthcare, especially for patients who have not responded to standard treatments. In…
Unwell commercial fishermen 70 miles off New Jersey. A hazardous long-distance medical evacuation was completed by the US Coast Guard late Saturday morning. Delaware Bay Coast Guard watchstanders received an urgent report of a fishing boat crew member having a stroke around 10:15 a.m. Coast Guard members prepared air and sea rescues for the injured…
A New Jersey jury convicted a man of many child sexual crimes, highlighting child protection legislation. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced the conviction this week, underlining the crimes’ seriousness and trial evidence. Torean Nixon, 41, of Newark was convicted of two first-degree aggravated sexual assaults, two second-degree assaults, and two second-degree child endangerment. Each…
The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for many northern New Jersey counties due to nocturnal and next-day storms. Snow and icy roads make morning and daytime driving in Sussex, Passaic, and western Bergen problematic. Affected areas may receive 1–4 inches of snow. Inland and higher are typical. Snow can gently cover bridges and…
Following a Saturday flight delay, the Minnesota Vikings arrived in New Jersey hours before their Sunday afternoon game against the Giants. According to Vikings officials, their charter jet left MSP early. After takeoff, a mechanical issue forced the crew to return for safety. After the rapid decision, the jet returned to the airport safely, protecting…
