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Teen Stabbed In Cafeteria Fight By Older Classmate In Wayne: Police Teen Stabbed In Cafeteria Fight By Older Classmate In Wayne: Police
Teen Stabbed In Cafeteria Fight By Older Classmate In Wayne: Police A 14-year-old student was stabbed multiple times in the chest during a fight inside a Wayne school cafeteria on Monday, May 19, local police said. The incident occurred just after 12:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Learning Center on Van Duyne Avenue, Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney said. School staff reported that the victim was bleeding heavily from stab wounds to the chest and that the offender was in the lower level of the school,” the chief said in a statement. Officers arrived and immediately treated the victim, while others located and arrested the suspect. The knife believed to have been …

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by Cecilia Levine
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DC Corvette Now Powers A Food Truck, And Its Builder Is Gunning For A World Record DC Corvette Now Powers A Food Truck, And Its Builder Is Gunning For A World Record
DC Corvette Now Powers A Food Truck, And Its Builder Is Gunning For A World Record It’s part food truck, part racecar — but all New Jersey ambition. LJ Koch of West Milford, is trying to make history this summer — behind the wheel of a Corvette-powered fajita truck that just hit 126 mph at Pocono Raceway. Nicknamed The Vettro, the one-of-a-kind ride is part 1952 International Metro Van, part 2021 Corvette Stingray, and fully fueled by Jersey creativity. “We didn’t plan on making a race car food truck,” said Koch, 30. “But after a mid-engine C8 Corvette came into our lives, we all looked at each other and were like, we need to build the world’s fastest food truck.” Koch,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Honors Student Shot Dead In Millville Was ‘Bright Light,’ Family Says In Heartbreaking Tribute Honors Student Shot Dead In Millville Was ‘Bright Light,’ Family Says In Heartbreaking Tribute
Honors Student Shot Dead In Millville Was ‘Bright Light,’ Family Says In Heartbreaking Tribute A 17-year-old Buena Regional High School honors student was shot and killed in Millville on Saturday, May 17, according to his parents who identified him and local authorities.  According to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, police responded to the 900 block of Church Street around 10:02 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident. When officers arrived, they found the driver had been shot and then crashed. The victim, identified by his parents as Lucas, was taken to Vineland Inspira Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m., prosecutors said As of press time, mo…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Michael Quartey, Tropical Bowl Founder, Voorhees Sports Agent, Dies Suddenly At 47 Michael Quartey, Tropical Bowl Founder, Voorhees Sports Agent, Dies Suddenly At 47
Michael Quartey, Tropical Bowl Founder, Voorhees Sports Agent, Dies Suddenly At 47 Michael Quartey, a devoted father, attorney, professor, and the force behind several major college football bowl games, died suddenly on May 15, 2025, his family confirmed. He was 47 years old. Quartey, of New Jersey, founded the Tropical Bowl, FCS Bowl, and National Bowl, giving under-the-radar athletes a real shot at pro football careers. Over the past 15 years, his events drew scouts from the NFL, CFL, UFL, and beyond. “The late Mr. Michael Quartey opened doors for many small school players to showcase their talent,” wrote @scouting777 on Instagram. “While he was taken from us far too so…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Doctors Warned Him Not To Drive, He Did Anyway: Now He's Guilty In Deadly Paterson Crash Doctors Warned Him Not To Drive, He Did Anyway: Now He's Guilty In Deadly Paterson Crash
Doctors Warned Him Not To Drive, He Did Anyway: Now He's Guilty In Deadly Paterson Crash A Florida man who ran a stop sign and killed a pedestrian in Paterson in 2019 has been found guilty of reckless vehicular homicide, authorities announced. Alvin W. Mootoo, 52, of Orlando, FL, was convicted by a jury on Monday, May 19, following a trial in Passaic County Superior Court, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes. The jury returned verdicts of guilty for Death by Auto / Reckless Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto, Valdes said. According to trial evidence, the crash happened on Jan. 2, 2019, when Mootoo was driving a black Buick Encore at approximately 55 mi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life 50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life
50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life Lenny Zieff, a beloved florist and orchid grower from Morris County, is in the fight of his life — and now, his community is rallying to return the support he’s given for decades. Zieff, who has been at the helm of Victor’s Florist in South Orange for more than 50 years, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched by Barry Goldin. He’s also battling congestive heart failure and compromised lung function following recent surgery. “Due to his conditions, Lenny can no longer work, can no longer live in his home, and needs to be where the help and medical ca…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield is mourning the loss of another community leader. John “Johnny” Gallagher, a longtime Little League coach, board member, and community volunteer, died early Monday morning, May 19, according to former Mayor Norman Schmelz. His death comes less than a week after that of Coach Robert Violante, who died in a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway last week. “Early this morning Bergenfield lost another great one,” Schmelz said. “John Fitzgerald Gallagher coached hundreds of kids in Little League and was on their executive board for many years even after his kids were no longe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia
Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia A Colombian coffee shop with deep roots in family, farming, and cultural tradition is now brewing in Morris County. Tierra Encanto Coffee, which roughly translates to enchanted land and is located at 35 N Beverwyck Road, is a labor of love from husband-and-wife team Jesus Gueits Pereira and Yenifer Osorio, who opened the shop last month. “So far so good — the people are very happy,” said Gueits Pereira, 38. “There wasn’t any coffee shop in the area… we’re basically the only specialty Colombian coffee company here. The community is very active and we’re very grateful for the support.” Yenif…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day $20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day
$20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day Sunday, May 18 was a lucky day for two New Jersey Lottery players in Bergen County. One hit big at a liquor store in Bogota and another at a 7-Eleven in South Hackensack. According to New Jersey Lottery officials, a $20,000 Loaded ticket worth $20,000 was sold at Riverview Liquors, located at 55 River Road in Bogota. That same day, a $1,000,000 Spectacular ticket worth $10,000 was purchased at 7-Eleven #34695, located at 310 Huyler Street in South Hackensack. Both wins came from scratch-off games. Winners are encouraged to sign the back of their tickets immediately and file a claim with …

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday
NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday New Jersey commuters can breathe a sigh of relief. Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday, May 18, that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) — officially ending a three-day rail strike that disrupted transit for tens of thousands across the region. “I am pleased to announce that we have reached a fair and fiscally responsible contract settlement that provides a generous wage increase for BLET members while saving taxpayers and customers the burden of fare increases,” said Murphy. Weekday rail …

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