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Watch as deer get startled when spotted in historic NYC cemetery
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Knockout punch on Staten Island preceded hospital death. Defendant accepts misdemeanor plea.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nearly one year after a Staten Island man died of heath complications while being treated for a blow to the head, the defendant charged with assault in the case has accepted a plea deal. Troy Garrett, 41, of New Dorp, pleaded guilty May 14 before...
Wawa readies long-awaited convenience store opening in Hazlet
HAZLET - A long-awaited Wawa convenience store on Route 35, approved by town planners in fall 2019, has an opening date. A grand opening is set for June 27 with doors opening at 8 a.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. "It has been a long time coming," Hazlet Mayor Michael...
Four years after George Floyd, here's what Neptune cops are doing differently
Bodycams, bike patrols and more minority recruitment have been priorities of Neptune police. Before George Floyd's death in 2020, Neptune police had already spent $2 million on various lawsuits. Chief Anthony Gualario has appointed the department's first chaplain to help officers with the stresses of the job. NEPTUNE - After...
Saltwater Social opens in Highlands with shareable apps, extensive cocktail list
If you miss Chef Mike Metzner's food from Big Mike's Little Red Store in Atlantic Highlands, fret no longer: He's back, and making more than just sandwiches as Saltwater Social in Highlands opened June 5. "The Red Store (which closed last year) brought us a big clientele list," Metzner said. "... It feels good to be cooking great food again." ...
N.Y. weather: First heat wave of 2024 to bring scorching temperatures to Northeast
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island has seen its fair share of summer-like days in the last few weeks, but with a heat wave on the horizon, the true sweltering heat of the season will soon kick into high gear. AccuWeather meteorologists are keeping an eye on what appears...
Good Weather, Food and Fun at AsburyFest
AsburyFest welcomed hundreds of visitors to Bradley Park over the weekend. The three-day AsburyFest, hosted by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, was held over the weekend in Bradley Park offering crafts, music and food. The festival, which began Friday evening, welcomed hundreds of visitors over the three days. “Everything...
Walmart will offer some deep discounts this month: Here’s what shoppers need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re a Walmart+ member, get ready for some deals. The mega retailer is hosting a special week of savings for those who subscribe to their annual benefits service. And it kicks off on June 17. The biggest discounts will be offered on gas and...
See homes sold in the Middletown area, June 3 to June 9
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Middletown area reported from June 3 to June 9. There were 21 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,020-square-foot home on Parkview Terrace in Lincroft that sold for $610,000.
Staten Island man, 36, accused of kicking senior, slashing his tires, resisting arrest
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities allege that a 36-year-old man wielding a knife kicked a senior and slashed the tires on the victim’s luxury car during an incident in his home community of Annadale. Paul Lauletti of Detroit Avenue pointed and waved a knife at the senior, chased...
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