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Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken, NJ
Events
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Bringing Fist-Pumping, Ron Ron Juice To Hoboken Nightclub
Vinny Guadagnino surprised fans by showing up at the first Hoboken Jersey Shore takeover, and now it’s Ronnie’s turn. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is coming to Madd Hatter for "The Jersey Shore Takeover: Ronnie & Friends" on Saturday, July 12. The event begins 8 p.m. at 221 Washington St. Tickets start at $24.70, and if February's sold-out event is any indication, this one will be packed. The event promises DJ sets, drinks, and of course, plenty of classic Jersey Shore energy. Ronnie says he's ready to bring “fist pumping and Ron Ron juice” to the dance floor. Tickets are on sale now. Must…
Hoboken, NJ
News
Ex-Hoboken Official Who Stole Half A Million In Taxpayer Funds For Lavish Life Sentenced
A former top Hoboken official who oversaw city recreation programs will spend the next two years behind bars for embezzling nearly half a million dollars from taxpayers, federal officials said. Pantaleo “Leo” Pellegrini, Hoboken’s former Director of Health and Human Services and Director of the Department of Environmental Services, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for embezzling money from the City of Hoboken and filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said on Tuesday, June 17. Pellegrini had previously pleaded guilty to the charges before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Far…
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Brett Goldstein Jokes About New Jersey On Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Everyone Said Why?’
Brett Goldstein gave New Jersey a shoutout — and a good-natured roast — during a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where he joked about filming his new HBO Max stand-up special in New Jersey. The "Ted Lasso" star and co-creator of "Shrinking" said he chose to film "The Second Best Night of Your Life" at bergenPAC in Englewood on Feb. 1, 2025 — in part because it felt like an unexpected pick. “I wanted to film it somewhere where it would be a bit weird that I was there,” Goldstein told Kimmel. “And I know I chose the right place, because everyone from New Jersey — when I told them I …
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
24 People Arrested In Hoboken Drug Bust: Police
A two months-long narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 people in Hoboken, authorities announced on Monday, June 2. Officers began investigating after receiving numerous community complaints about suspected drug sales and frequent loitering in the area, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. Detectives conducted extensive surveillance operations, using unmarked vehicles and plainclothes officers, leading to multiple arrests over the course of several weeks, police said. Nine of those arrested face more serious charges related to the distribution of a cont…
Westfield, NJ
News
Video
: 'Screaming Banshee' Predicted Her Own Fate In Westfield Arrest Months Before Fatal Crash
A New Jersey woman charged in a fatal drunk driving crash near the MIT campus in Massachusetts made what appears to be a chilling prediction about her own future during a 2024 arrest in Westfield, newly released police bodycam footage shows. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ — whose LinkedIn page shows she works as a law clerk — was charged in March 2025 with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after police say she struck and killed 73-year-old pedestrian Daniel O’Neil near MIT on March 21. Lauren Mullins was arrested in Hoboken Ja…
Newark, NJ
News
BMWs, Mercedes: Newark Members Of $1 Mil NJ Stolen Car Ring Learn Fate, Prosecutor Says
Five members, including two juveniles were sentenced for their involvement in an auto theft trafficking network that pilfered luxury vehicles throughout North Jersey, authorities announced Thursday, May 22. Tikeem Shearin, 19, Carlos Espinal, 20 and Sincere Sims, 21, Newark residents, were each sentenced to five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to leader of an auto trafficking ring, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. Two juveniles were sentenced to three years in Jamesburg Juvenile Detention Center for their involvement in the ring. A four-month investigation by n…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Video
: Hoboken Woman Arrested Twice In Same Morning Minutes Apart
A 28-year-old woman was arrested twice within the same morning after allegedly causing disturbances at two Hoboken coffee shops last month. Dina Elbanna's back-to-back arrests on Friday, April 18 were shared on YouTube by Transparency Bodycam. Elbanna was first arrested at 7-Eleven on 422 Washington Street around 9:26 a.m. on Friday, April 18. Employees told police that Elbanna had entered the store even though she had previously been told not to, Transparency Bodycam reports. They also said she tried to drink coffee without paying for it. When officers Font and Anthony Rutkowski trie…
Hoboken, NJ
News
$150K: Hoboken Lotto Player Splits Jackpot
It was a wonderful Wednesday for two lottery players in Hudson and Middlesex counties, respectively. Two tickets, one sold in Hoboken and the other in North Brunswick, each matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, May 7, splitting the $150,000 prize. The tickets were sold at Prime Time Convenience on Willow Avenue in Hoboken and Raceway on Route 1 South in North Brunswick. The winning numbers were 03, 09, 19, 24 and 36. The XTRA was 04 and the Bullseye was 19.
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
From Council Chambers To Nightclubs: Familiar NJ Faces Among 39 Charged In Mob Gambling Ring
The general manager of a Hoboken nightclub. The father of a prominent Paramus wrestler who was killed in a car crash. A Prospect Park councilman. It wasn't just mobsters among the 39 people arrested for their alleged roles in an underground gambling empire run by the members of the Lucchese Crime Family. It was familiar faces in the community. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the arrests on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: Four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, an…
Wayne, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman, 36, ID'd As Victim Of Wayne NJ Transit Crash: Officials
Officials have identified the woman struck and killed by a train in Wayne earlier this month as a 36-year-old woman from Somerset County. Kristy Joy Adger, of Lyons (a section of Bernards Township) was struck by a Montclair-Boonton Line NJ Transit train in Wayne on Friday, April 11 just before 3 p.m., NJ Transit officials said. The crash happened just east of the Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, according to New Jersey Transit. Train #1001, which had departed Hoboken at 1:58 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Dover at 3:30 p.m., was involved in the fatal collision. There were no i…
Atlantic City, NJ
Business
'Shark Tank' Deal Goes To Glitter-Crusted, Truffle-Laced Atlantic City Mozzarella Sticks
Two New Jersey entrepreneurs struck a major deal on ABC’s Shark Tank, landing a $150,000 offer from Lori Greiner for their Atlantic City-based mozzarella stick brand, MAD MUTZ. The episode aired on Friday, April 18, and featured Mike Hauke and Michael Burns, co-founders of MAD MUTZ, who pitched their bold take on mozzarella sticks — made fresh from scratch in Atlantic City with locally sourced milk, no preservatives, and a whole lot of attitude. Greiner took the bait, offering $150K for a 20% stake in the company. After the episode, she raved on Instagram: “Oh my god I just ate the most del…
Jersey City, NJ
News
Helicopter Pilot In Deadly Hudson River Crash Was Navy SEAL Who Dreamed Of Flying: Reports
Just two weeks before a deadly helicopter crash over the Hudson River, Navy veteran Sean Johnson posted a video of himself flying past the Freedom Tower. “When it all comes together,” the 36-year-old wrote on Facebook on March 27, alongside the clip showing him piloting a Bell 206. On Thursday, April 10, that same type of helicopter went down in Hudson County, NJ, killing Johnson and the family of five on board: Siemens exec Agustin Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children. Johnson was identified by his wife Kathryn, who spoke with Gothamist. A cause of…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
Hoboken, NJ
News
JLo Spotted Filming In Hoboken
Hollywood came to Hoboken on Monday, April 7, as superstar Jennifer Lopez was spotted filming in the city. The film trailer was parked at First and River streets, where crews were set up in the heart of Downtown Hoboken. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein on the set of ‘OFFICE ROMANCE’ in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/B5Q2g9frag — Jennifer Lopez Updates (@JLopezUpdate2) April 7, 2025 Jennifer Lopez on the set of ‘OFFICE ROMANCE’ in Hoboken, New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/IpNTcaYHGP — Jennifer Lopez Updates (@JLopezUpdate2) April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram …
Princeton, NJ
News
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Remains Recovered From Hudson River In Hoboken ID'd As Murder Victim: Prosecutor
The body of a man who authorities say was shot dead by a Bergen County tattoo artist and then dumped into the Hudson River was identified as the remains recovered from the water last month. Julio Torres' body was discovered in the Hudson River near Pier C Park in Hoboken on Sunday, March 23, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. On Wednesday, April 2, a DNA report positively identified Torres, 23, of Passaic, as the victim. Erick Fernandez, a 26-year-old Lodi resident and tattoo artist was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 6, after he shot Torres and then fled the scene wit…
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Dennis Quaid Spotted In Jersey City Filming New Movie
Yes, that was Dennis Quaid you saw walking around Jersey City. The actor, who recently won acclaim for his performance in "The Substance" was spotted in downtown Jersey City at Jersey Avenue filming the new action thriller "The Florist," The Hoboken Girl reported. spotted on Jersey Avenue 👀🎬 The project seems to be a new movie called “The Florist,” an action-thriller that will be... Posted by The Hoboken Girl on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 The movie, which also stars Jean Reno, is expected to be filming in the Hoboken/Jersey City area over the next month. It is about a a quiet …
Hackensack, NJ
News
Sean Kingston, Mom Federally Convicted In $1M Wire Fraud Scheme Weeks After NJ Show: Report
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mom Janice Turner have been convicted in a million-dollar luxury goods fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved bogus wire transfers, fake bank documents, and a whole lot of bling they never paid for, officials announced. After more than 3½ hours of deliberation, a Florida jury on Friday, March 28, found Kingston, 34, and Turner, 61, guilty of federal wire fraud, NBC News reports. Kingston was ordered to house arrest with electronic monitoring and must post a surety bond including a home worth $500,000 and $200,000 in cash, NBC said. Turner will remain in fede…
Roselle Park, NJ
Police & Fire
'Screaming Banshee' From Roselle Park With History Of Assaulting Cops Charged In Deadly Crash
The intoxicated woman charged with striking and killing a 73-year-old pedestrian near the MIT campus in Massachusetts has a long record of arrests in New Jersey — including multiple assaults on law enforcement officers, court records show. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ, was identified by family members of the victim, Daniel O'Neil, in a series of social media posts after the deadly crash near MIT on Thursday, March 21. Mullins was charged with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mullins' …
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Bodies Pulled From NJ Rivers In Separate Same-Day Investigations: Prosecutors (
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Two bodies were pulled from New Jersey rivers in separate incidents on Sunday, March 23, authorities confirmed. In Hoboken, a body was recovered from the Hudson River, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Photos taken by Kyle Mazza of UNF News show investigators at the scene in Sinatra Park around 4:30 p.m. The victim was described only as a male. No additional information, including identity or age, had been released as of Sunday evening. The investigation remains active and ongoing, Suarez said. That same day, authorities in Morris County responded to 101 Route 46 in Mont…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police
A 43-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged with threatening a bus driver with a hammer on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. That afternoon, Matthew Seriale was double parked on Clinton Street between First and Second Streets, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. When an NJ Transit bus tried to pass his vehicle, Serial grabbed a hammer from his car, walked toward the front door of the bus and waved the hammer at the bus driver while threatening to strike him in the head, police said. Serial was charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault on a motorbus driver and …
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
East Rutherford EMT, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train (
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The 20-year-old woman struck and killed by an NJ Transit train last month in Bergen County had been working as an EMT for the last year or more, confirmed with Daily Voice. Arfa Hoque, 20, of East Rutherford, was killed by the train near the Rutherford Station at approximately 1 a.m. on Feb. 26, according to NJ Transit spokesmen Kyalo Mulumba and spokesman John Chartier. Hoque's LinkedIn page shows she has been an EMT in Lyndhurst since April 2024, and has been a member of the East Rutherford Fire Department's Emergency Medical Squad since 2021. She was formerly a student at Bect…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Hoboken Man Pulls Gun On Rideshare Driver Returning Lost Phone, Arrested By SWAT Team: Cops
What should have been a simple lost-and-found exchange turned into a terrifying ordeal when a Hoboken man allegedly pulled a gun on a ride-share driver, police said. It all began on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Hoboken Police responded to an incident on the 300 block of Adams Street, according to Hoboken Police Chief Steven Aguiar. According to investigators, a ride-share driver had returned to the area to drop off a phone that had been left behind by a passenger. But instead of a simple thank you, the driver was allegedly met with a gun pointed at his head, police said. No shots were fired, an…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Swings At Hoboken Nightclub Bouncer After Punching Woman, Cops Say (
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A 23-year-old man was arrested in Hoboken after allegedly punching a woman in the face and attacking bar staff outside a popular nightlife spot, police said. Hoboken Police responded to Birch at 92 River St. around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, following reports of an assault, according to Sgt. Robert Roman. When officers arrived, they found New Jersey Transit Police and bar security struggling to subdue a man, later identified as Abraham Knowlton, 23, of Skillman, authorities said. Video of Knowlton's arrest was published by Transparency Bodycam. An on-scene investigation revealed t…
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Bergen County, NJ Transit Says
An NJ Transit train struck and killed a pedestrian in Bergen County overnight, officials said. The incident happened at approximately 1 a.m. when Port Jervis train 41, which had departed Hoboken at 12:39 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Port Jervis at 3:15 a.m., hit a woman just west of Rutherford Station at Paterson Avenue, according to NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier. There were no reported injuries among the 22 passengers or crew members on board, Chartier said. The New Jersey Transit Police Department is leading the investigation.
Netcong-Byram-Stanhope, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Train Strikes Vehicle In Netcong
An NJ Transit train crashed into a vehicle in Morris County on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 19, authorities said. At 4:01 p.m. Morris and Essex Line train 877, which departed Hoboken at 2:27 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hackettstown at 4:23 p.m., struck a vehicle at the Main Street crossing adjacent to the Netcong Train Station, NJ Transit said. The two occupants of the vehicle had exited the car prior to the strike but were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, NJ Transit said. There were no injuries to the 15 customers and crew on board, NJ T…
Haledon-Prospect Park, NJ
Business
Sisters Built North Haledon Pizzeria Around Grandmother's Spinach Pies — Then Portnoy Walked In
Call it fate, call it pizza magic, call it whatever you want—but when Dave Portnoy walked into Spinachio Pizza in North Haledon last week, co-owner Zana Kaloshi couldn’t believe it. For years, she had been trying to get the Barstool Sports CEO to come in. Then, last Thursday, Feb. 13, she was literally talking about it when it happened. "I was like, ‘How do I get Dave in here? It’s impossible!’” Kaloshi said. “Fifteen minutes later, he walked in. It was like we manifested him." Portnoy, whose One Bite pizza reviews can make or break a business, got his hands on Spinachio’s skinny pizza—a r…
Bristol, CT
Business
Walmart To Lay Off, Relocate Over 800 Workers, Report Says
Over 800 employees across three Walmart regional facilities may face layoffs, according to a new report. The affected locations include Hoboken, New Jersey, with 481 employees; Charlotte, North Carolina, with 267; and San Bruno, California, with 79, according to Supermarket News, which said some of the workers may choose to relocate in the weeks ahead. While the offices in Hoboken and San Bruno will remain open, the Charlotte office is set to close, the outlet reported. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with state labor departments in New Jersey, …
Hoboken, NJ
Events
Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Madd Hatter Hoboken For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night
Get ready to GTL, Hoboken—Vinny Guadagnino is coming to town. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star will be hosting a massive party at The Madd Hatter on Friday, Feb. 28, where fans can expect a night of beats, drinks, and plenty of fist-pumping. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the energy is expected to be off the charts. Early bird tickets are just $12, while general admission will run you $30. More inclusive packages are available for up to $300. Guadagnino, one of the OGs of MTV’s Jersey Shore, has built a career beyond Seaside Heights, dabbling in reality TV, fitness, and standup comedy. Now, he’…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Search Underway For Three Hoboken Shooting Suspects, Police Say
Three suspects remain at large following a shooting in Hoboken last December, authorities said. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, two groups known to each other got into a dispute, resulting in shots being fired near the intersection of Fourth and Jackson Streets, a spokesperson for the Hoboken Police Department said. All involved parties dispersed the area immediately following the gunfire, authorities said. Elias Mercado, an 18-year-old Kearny resident was arrested and charged with criminal attempted murder for his role in the shooting, authorities said. He remains at the Hudson Coun…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Lodi Tattoo Artist Tosses Shooting Victim's Body In Hudson River: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Lodi resident was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 6, after he fatally shot a man and tossed his body in the Hudson River in Hoboken, authorities said. Hoboken police received a tip from Lodi police that a man had been fatally shot in a restricted area of the Hoboken waterfront near Castle Point Skate Park on Saturday, Feb. 1, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. An investigation revealed Erick Fernandez shot Julio Flores, a 23-year-old Passaic resident, and then fled the scene with his personal belongings including his vehicle, Suarez said. Fernandez returned to…
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