Tag Archives: N.J

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence, telling a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean.  In a letter, Combs’ lawyers urged the judge presiding over his case, Arun Subramanian, to “strongly recommend” that the federal Bureau …

A Trenton police officer was shot Saturday night across the street from police headquarters, the department said. The officer suffered a non life-threatening wound to the leg and was in stable condition, a police spokesperson said at 11:30 p.m. The incident occurred in the area of Lincoln, Perry and North Clinton avenues at about 9:15 p.m. Police headquarters is across …

Jessica Kirson, a well-known comedian and Garden State native, shared that she now regrets her involvement in a contentious international comedy show. The popular lesbian comedian, who is originally from South Orange, has expressed “sincere regret” after participating in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. “I hoped that this could help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and …

The teen accused of killing two Cranford girls by running them down with his SUV was driving 70 miles per hour at the time of the crash, cops say. Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, was driving nearly three times the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit when he fatally hit Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, both 17, on Monday in Cranford, court records allege. …

The 17-year-old driver accused of hitting and killing two girls as they rode an e-bike in Cranford earlier this week has been identified in a series of municipal citations linked to the crash. At least 15 tickets were issued to Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, of Garwood, following Monday’s crash on Burnside Avenue, according to New Jersey’s municipal court records. They …

Washington — With roughly a month left before New Jersey chooses its next governor, the gloves have come off following a CBS News investigation that ignited a political firestorm, whipping the campaigns of Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill into a frenzy.  It was last week when CBS News reported that a branch of the National Archives admitted …

A version of this story first published in April 2018. Long before former FBI Director James Comey became a target of President Donald Trump, he was a much-admired high school student in Bergen County who played on the basketball team and wrote for the student newspaper. Comey, 64, who grew up in Allendale, was indicted on Thursday by a federal …

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli face off in their gubernatorial debate at Rider University in Lawrenceville on Sept. 21.Ed Murray| For NJ Advance Media A cheating scandal that rocked the U.S. Naval Academy 30 years ago continues to hang over New Jersey’s high-profile governor’s race, with the latest development involving Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill’s husband. In an adjacent …

A raccoon found in Voorhees has tested positive for rabies after it came near a resident’s dogs, according to the Camden County Health Department. On Tuesday, a resident noticed a raccoon in their yard near their two dogs. The town’s animal control officer picked up the raccoon and had it tested at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in …

Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli, left, and Mikie Sherrill, right. Thursday proved a pivotal day in the race after a new poll saw Ciattarelli gaining ground and a release around Sherrill’s military documents stirred new ire on both sides.Ed Murray| For NJ Advance Media / Canva Illustration Tom Martello writes a regular column about the 2025 race for New Jersey governor. …