After a long illness, Grammy-winning son of Ike and Tina Turner, Izear “Ike” Turner Jr., died at 67. According to family member Jacqueline Bullock, Turner Jr. died of kidney failure at a Los Angeles hospital after years of heart issues and a stroke. When Tina married Ike in 1962, she adopted Turner Jr., born in…
After two adolescent girls died in an accident involving 17-year-old Vincent P. Battiloro, Cranford was rattled. Battiloro was held after the collision but released by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office pending further investigation. He was caught two days later and charged with two first-degree murders of 17-year-olds Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas. Battiloro, driving an…
On Thursday afternoon in Cumberland County, a pickup truck hit a campfire and critically injured a child. Police in Vineland reported the crash on North Delsea Drive at Malaga Camp Meeting Assembly. Police said the 4-year-old was riding a toy bike on the road. A 44-year-old Vineland man hit the youngster with his pickup while…
Bergen County authorities say a Lyndhurst citizen is charged with setting his apartment building on fire and streaming it on Facebook. Alexander Pluchino, 42, was charged with purposefully burning cardboard and trash in his Valley Brook Avenue communal stairwell. As neighbors reported smoke and flames Tuesday morning, an emergency response was called. After 8:25 a.m.,…
A new statewide survey puts Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ahead of Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 presidential race, demonstrating his growing popularity in a key battlefield. Quinnipiac University found Shapiro leading Vance 53 percent to 43 percent of Pennsylvania registered voters. Most Democrats support Shapiro and most Republicans support Vance, according to the…
New York— Yankees believed they had the talent and readiness to advance to October’s playoff game against the Red Sox. They face elimination following a humiliating 3-1 setback that raised more doubts about their decision-making than their capacity to compete. The setback went beyond mound dominance. Missed opportunities, poor tactics, and a manager’s calls will…
Two Newark high schools were eliminated from the state football playoffs after a weekend brawl involving players, supporters, and police. Weequahic and West Side High Schools were excluded from postseason play by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association after the Saturday incident at Untermann Field. Late in the fourth quarter, a West Side player…
The Yankees advanced to AL Wild Card Series Game 3 after defeating the Red Sox 4-3 at Yankee Stadium. In front of an energized home crowd, Austin Wells’ late RBI single handed the Yankees a surprise win. Like the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, this game was fierce. Wells saved the game in the eighth inning after…
New York— Off the field, Yankees standout Aaron Judge balances everyday living with public spotlight. Judge’s 6-foot-7 size and baseball talent make him easily visible, making even ordinary outings difficult. Judge was seen shopping with his wife, Samantha, and their young daughter in a downtown Chicago family-owned western wear boutique. Judge casually selected boots and…
The Yankees’ stringent ticketing strategy before their AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox was criticized. Fans and media have opposed the ticket sales restriction to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania residents. The Ticketmaster website advises that orders from outside these four states will be canceled and reimbursed. The Yankees believe the…
