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Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report
Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report A 22-year-old New Jersey inmate died four days after he was found unresponsive inside a housing unit at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, state officials tell Daily Voice. Stephens was found unresponsive inside a housing unit at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Friday, June 20, and was taken to a hospital, where he died four days later, New Jersey Department of Corrections spokesperson Christopher Greeder said. Stephens' death is believed to have been an act of self-harm, Greeder said. Stephens was admitted to the state prison system on …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops
SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops A landlord accused of stabbing his tenant during an early morning dispute was taken into custody after police called in the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, authorities said. East Rutherford police responded to 85 Humboldt St. at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for a reported dispute and possible stabbing, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Officers found a tenant who said his landlord, Albert Damore, stabbed him during an argument, Yannacone said. The victim had a puncture wound to his side and was treated by officers before being taken to Hackensack Universit…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 A British actor known in the US for his roles in the "Harry Potter" and "Indiana Jones" film franchises has died. Michael Byrne died at 82 years old on Saturday, June 20. The Guardian first reported Byrne's death on Wednesday, July 1. Byrne's cause of death wasn't immediately released. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Byrne," a representative for Byrne said in a statement to NBC News. "Michael will be remembered as an extraordinary actor whose talent, warmth, and sense of humour touched so many." "Harry Potter" fans knew Byrne as the older Gellert Gri…

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by Chris Spiker
Real Estate
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent'
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford says she's selling her sprawling Connecticut estate because the home no longer feels the same after the loss of her husband and her children starting families of their own. The Greenwich property, known as Cedar Cliff, hit the market in May with a $100 million asking price, making it the most expensive home currently listed in Connecticut. Related: Tour Kathie Lee Gifford's Greenwich Mansion The former "TODAY" and "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" host said the decision comes down to the memories tied to the home she shared with her late husband, Frank Gifford. Th…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police The Long Island man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law had lusted after her for years, authorities said. Joseph Horner, 27, and his wife lived in the same building as 25-year-old Victoria Castle in North Massapequa but in different apartments, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops said Horner confessed to the crime when they first interviewed him Monday, June 29, according to News 12 Long Island. He told investigators that he’d had “sexual desire” for his wife’s sister since 2017, police said. Authorities said that while Horner’s wife was off on a trip…

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by Joe Wilkinson
News
ROTC Cadets En Route To NJ Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In NY ROTC Cadets En Route To NJ Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In NY
ROTC Cadets En Route To NJ Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In NY Some ROTC cadets were taken to a hospital after air conditioning on a coach bus failed in Orange County.  The incident happened in Hamptonburgh near Scotchtown Avenue and Hill Road, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, July 1.  According to the agency, air conditioning stopped working on one of two coach buses, causing several heat-related illnesses.  The passengers, whom the Sheriff's Office said were all ROTC cadets under 18, were taken off the buses. Those who needed medical attention were taken to hospitals throughout Orange County for evaluation, a…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Monmouth University Coach Dies Unexpectedly: Remembering Louis DiRienzio Monmouth University Coach Dies Unexpectedly: Remembering Louis DiRienzio
Monmouth University Coach Dies Unexpectedly: Remembering Louis DiRienzio Louis DiRienzo, the defensive coordinator at Monmouth University, died at the age of 34, the university announced Wednesday, July 1. DiRienzo joined Monmouth as a linebackers coach in February 2025 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in January. A native of Yonkers, DiRienzo grew up in New Rochelle, attending New Rochelle High School, where his father, Lou DiRienzo, Sr. served as head coach. While playing for the Huguenots, he earned All-State, All-County, All-Section and All-League honors. He played college football at Southern Connecticut State University, getting a degree in…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say The brother of longtime NFL defensive lineman Calais Campbell was accused of killing their mother, authorities said. Ciarre Campbell, 41, was charged with several crimes, including murder and aggravated assault, ESPN reported. He was charged after police discovered his mother, 71-year-old Nateal Campbell, dead while conducting a welfare check at an Atlanta home at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. According to arrest warrants, Nateal Campbell was found with her throat slashed, and Ciarre Campbell possessed a knife. He will remain in Fulton County Jail after waiving his first&…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
New Jersey Devils Extend Nico Hischier New Jersey Devils Extend Nico Hischier
New Jersey Devils Extend Nico Hischier The captain is staying in New Jersey. The New Jersey Devils announced they have signed captain Nico Hischier to a five-year $58.5 million extension, that will keep him in red and white through 2032. Hischier has been a Devil since they drafted him first overall in 2017. The contract takes effect beginning the 2027-2028 season. “When I took this job, I knew that Nico was one of the core pieces that I definitely wanted as part of our future,” newly hired General Manager Sunny Mehta said in a statement. “The way he plays the game, his leadership, and selflessness are qualities we value for thi…

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by Sam Barron
News
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who died after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a truck inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, July 1, has been identified by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, a Schuylkill County native who enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in January 2007, served with Troop L in Frackville as a Motor Carrier Inspector for more than 20 years, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Pahira was conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 South near Mile Marker 119…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation
New Development Emerges In Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Investigation A troubling part of a high-profile disappearance case may have taken a major turn. Click here for a new, updated story: Investigators Identify Notes In Nancy Guthrie Case Believed To Be From Abductors The FBI has determined that ransom notes tied to the disappearance of missing mom Nancy Guthrie are not genuine, Reuters reported Wednesday, July 1, citing a source familiar with the investigation. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. Reuters reported that investigators determined the notes…

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by Joe Lombardi