Union County lottery player cashes in big with $20K lottery win
HILLSIDE, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Hillside retailer. The ticket was sold at North Broad Food…
HILLSIDE, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Hillside retailer. The ticket was sold at North Broad Food…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli criticized Gov. Phil Murphy after the governor admitted to housing an undocumented immigrant and taunting federal authorities over enforcement actions. Ciattarelli…
NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes,…
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to offshore wind energy, calling it a “no-brainer” for New Jersey’s economy and clean energy goals while criticizing political opposition to…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are investigating an assault that occurred Tuesday morning at the Union Square subway station, where a 16-year-old girl was struck in the face by an…
MANHATTAN, NY — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with a lewd act reported at the 14 Street–Union…
LINDEN, N.J. — Union County law enforcement and public safety officials are actively monitoring reports of recent drone activity in the region, assuring residents that there is currently no known…
MIDDLETOWN, NJ— Imagine having a job where you can work two and a half hours every day. You would have to be the president of a powerful public union, but…
UNION, NJ — A community fundraiser has been launched to honor the life of 20-year-old Jayden Reyes, who passed away after a courageous battle with a rare cancer. The GoFundMe…
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Toms River High School North secured its third consecutive state championship on Saturday, defeating Union City 41-14 in a dominant performance at SHI Stadium. Quarterback TJ Valerio…
UNION CITY, N.J. — The death of a 56-year-old man found unresponsive behind a building on 23rd Street earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
UNION CITY, N.J. — The Union City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Jarinett Mota, who has been missing since October 30, 2024. Jarinett was last…
Union City Man Arrested for Possession of Child Abuse Material
**Union City, NJ** – A Union City man, Carlos Manzini, 76, has been arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The arrest took place on Tuesday at a residence on 33rd Street in Union City.
The charges against Manzini include Endangering the Welfare of a Child/Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a second-degree crime. After the arrest, he was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, awaiting his first court appearance.
The case began on March 20, when the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office received a tip about the uploading of child sex abuse material from an electronic device. Detective work revealed hundreds of abusive materials on Manzini’s computer.
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez credited multiple law enforcement units, including the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Special Victims Unit, Cyber Crimes Unit, and Union City Police Department, for their roles in the investigation and arrest. The charge remains an accusation, and Manzini is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor
**Union City, NJ** – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Edgar Fernando-Gomez in relation to an investigation of sexual contact with a 6-year-old girl.
On Wednesday, authorities from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit detained Fernando-Gomez, a Union City resident, after the reported incident. The charges against him include Sexual Assault by Contact and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Fernando-Gomez, aged 48, was taken into custody at his home and is currently held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. The alleged incidents occurred on May 19 in Jersey City, and the accused is reportedly known to the victim.
Prosecutor Suarez acknowledged the Special Victims Unit’s efforts in the investigation and arrest. The public is urged to report any sexual offenses to the office’s Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. The charges remain accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
JACKSON, N.J. — Elenor Hannum, a leading voice in the local organization Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods (CUPON), publicly opposed the recent establishment of a new oversight position within…
Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a panel discussion as part of…
Manhattan, NY — A 54-year-old man was assaulted during a Pro-Palestinian protest at Union Square Park on Monday, October 7, 2024. The incident occurred around 3:55 p.m. at 10 Union…
BRONX, N.Y. — An unidentified individual fired multiple shots outside a residence in the Bronx early Sunday morning, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. on September 1,…
Harold J. Daggett, the fiery president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), is making it crystal clear: the union won’t budge until they get what they want. And if that…
Vice President Kamala Harris just made her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office, and, well, let’s just say it did not go smoothly. After years of staying…
WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Union County Community Outreach Team will be in Westfield, going door-to-door to share information about available county resources. This outreach effort, which was previously conducted in…
HARRISBURG, PA – A McKeesport detective and former financial officer of the local Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) lodge has been charged with the theft of over $1 million from…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The debate over smoking inside Atlantic City casinos is headed to the Supreme Court. In New Jersey, it is illegal to smoke in most public and…
TRENTON, N.J. — One lucky lottery player in New Jersey is celebrating after winning a $1 million second-tier prize in the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, August 16. The…
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Two New York City women have pleaded guilty to their roles in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted credit unions across the United States, U.S. Attorney…