Matt Snell, the powerhouse running back who helped the Jets win their only title, died at 84. Fan memories of the stunning victory that transformed professional football history end with his death. According to longtime Jets reporter Rich Cimini, Snell died Wednesday morning on Long Island. Many football fans remembered him for his strength on…
As a contract dispute nears a deadline, millions of Dish Network customers may lose several important local channels. If Dish and Gray Media fail to negotiate a carriage agreement before the deadline, dozens of local stations across the US might be dropped. The Dish Network-Gray Media deal expires at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday,…
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky warned that economic difficulties and military participation in the Middle East could hurt the Republican Party in the 2026 midterms. Paul discussed rising US oil and gasoline prices on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo, citing rising tensions and military activities in Iran. These mounting costs could hurt Republican chances in…
Boston’s longstanding lead singer Tommy DeCarlo is mourned throughout the music industry. DeCarlo, who played with the band for nearly two decades and helped bring its iconic sound to new audiences, died of brain cancer at 60. Annie, Talia, and Tommy Jr. revealed his death Monday, saying the singer died after battle the illness. His…
New Jersey police captured a second suspect in a violent taxi carjacking that injured a driver in Monmouth County earlier this year. The arrest occurred months after the initial incident, which outraged the town and triggered a lengthy police investigation. Police in Georgia arrested 20-year-old Baldemar Sandoval-Herrera of Asbury Park last week. Howell police have…
A signal communication issue on Amtrak tracks delayed NJ Transit trains to and from Penn Station New York Tuesday morning. Transit warnings throughout the morning commute reported delays of up to 60 minutes as crews fixed the issue. NJ Transit alerted commuters that Northeast Corridor trains were 30 minutes late soon after 10 a.m. However,…
A Burlington County liquor store sold a Powerball ticket to a New Jersey lottery player who won big. Officials said the ticket matched enough numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing to win a $50,000 third-tier jackpot, thrilling Florence residents. The winner bought the ticket at Florence Wine & Liquor on Broad Street. Officials confirmed that the…
NJ.com’s new true-crime podcast revisits a terrible chapter in North Jersey’s recent history, bringing attention. The series, “Someone’s Hunting Us,” concluded its investigation into serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver’s years-long targeting of young Black girls and women. The podcast covers both the atrocities and those who kept the victims’ tales alive. The series examines how 20-year-old…
A 42-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for defrauding an elderly resident and keeping thousands of dollars from the automobile transaction. The case raises issues about elder financial exploitation and how trust can be utilized to commit fraud. After building a personal relationship with the senior citizen, Bloomingdale police say Branislav Vasljevic convinced him to…
U.S. President Donald Trump called the recent rise in global oil prices a “small price” for long-term security and stability. He spoke as crude oil prices rose around $120 per barrel on Monday amid rising US-Iran military tensions. The sudden rise has worried Americans that fuel prices could rise further in the coming days. On…
