The Time’s Up movement campaigning against sexual harassment on Monday demanded an investigation into a Manhattan prosecutor for failing to bring a criminal case against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The group called on New York’s Democratic state governor, Andrew Cuomo, to open an investigation to determine why Cyrus Vance did not prosecute the 66-year-old Hollywood…
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OCP: Barnegat Mayor Caputo in Hot Water
BARNEGAT – Citing “improper touching,” an alleged assault and “an out of control, profanity-laden tirade and the threat of violence against another Committeeman,” Barnegat’s all-Republican Township committee censured one their own on Tuesday, casting a vote of no confidence against Mayor Frank Caputo, according to a written statement provided by a committee member. John Novak Frank…
Donovan Catholic softball nationally ranked in preseason poll
Two New Jersey softball teams are getting some attention entering the 2018 season. Both Donovan Catholic and Kingsway are ranked in MaxPreps.com’s Preseason Top 50, occupying the No. 45 and No. 46 spots, respectively. Donovan Catholic’s inclusion comes as no real surprise following a 27-2 season in which it reached the Non-Public A final and finished…
Students’ guns are ‘none of your damn business,’ parents say
Angered by word of the disciplining of two Lacey High School students for a gun-related social media post, 200 parents, community members and other supporters of the Second Amendment on Monday let the Board of Education know they don’t want the district trampling on their rights or meddling in their home lives. “You guys are reaching…
Helicopter charter company in NYC crash helped Rutgers football recruitment
The ill-fated helicopter that crashed Sunday in the East River, killing five, was operated by a company that provides flight services for the Rutgers University football team. The aircraft that went down in icy waters on a photo shoot was being flown by Liberty Helicopters, a long-time sponsor of the Scarlet Knights, which has been regularly…
34-year-old gunned down in Newark’s 3rd homicide in 24 hours
A 34-year-old Newark man fatally shot Tuesday morning is the city’s third homicide in 24 hours. In a statement, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Department of Public Safety said police officers found Willie Jackson unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds when they arrived in the 100 block of Brookdale Avenue on a report…
British scientist Stephen Hawking dead at age 76
Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76, his family said Wednesday. Hawking, whose 1988 book “A Brief History of Time” became an unlikely worldwide bestseller and cemented his superstar status, dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets…
Publix vs. Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi vs. Wegmans: Which grocery store is best?
When people ask money expert Clark Howard how to save money on groceries, Aldi is the first thing that comes out of his mouth! The no-frills supermarket chain is tops when it comes to retailers that can cut your food bill in half, but it also ranks high for customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer…
What the National School Walkout says about schools and free speech
By Clay Calvert, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, University of Florida. Students from South Plantation High School, carrying placards, protest in support of gun control. Carlos Garcia/Reuters Thousands of high school students across the nation today are expected to leave their classes precisely at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes. The walkout serves two purposes: to…
Dog dies in United Airlines overhead bin
A dog has died during a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant insisted it be placed in an overhead bin. The black French bulldog was in a pet carrier during the flight Monday from Houston to New York. United said it took responsibility for the death, saying pets should not be placed in the overhead…
More Money Murphy Proposes $242 Million Increase to NJ Transit
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed $37.4 billion budget plows $242 million more into NJ Transit, but advocates said it was unclear if it would avoid a possible fare increase. Added funding for the agency’s operations would be in addition to $141 million allocated in the fiscal year 2018 budget for a total of $383 million for NJ…
Trump Moves to Strip Illegal Harboring Sanctuary Cities of Federal Grants
The Trump administration has requested Congress move to strip sanctuary cities of federal grants in the spending bill due by the end of next week, a government official said Tuesday. The official briefed reporters aboard Air Force One as President Trump jetted to California to review the prototypes for his border wall. “We are 100 percent…
Murphy’s Uber New Tax Increase Plan Includes Tax on Uber
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled an ambitious progressive agenda Tuesday when he pulled back the curtain on his $37.4 billion state budget proposal. The spending plan is a $2.7 billion jump over the state’s last budget signed by former Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican. Murphy, a Democrat, wants to, among other things, fully fund schools and the…