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Jersey Shore HS Teacher, Iraq War Vet Documenting Breast Cancer Battle On Instagram A New Jersey high school teacher and Gulf War veteran who is battling breast cancer is taking to social media to spread hope. Sandy Jessop, of Wall, served alongside her now-husband, Christian Jessop, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, then deployed again to Iraq in 2008. The couple share three children together and are both high school teachers. About one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandy -- a teacher at Freehold Regional High School -- was diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was confirmed I have breast cancer on Saturday," she wrote in an Instagram post. "I expect a long hard r…

by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Police & Fire

NJ School Counselor Brought Boy Into Office & Touched His Private Parts: Prosecutor A 31-year-old school counselor from New Jersey has been accused of sexually assaulting a male student, authorities said. James D. Rone-Lewis brought the student into his office at Avon Avenue Elementary School in Newark on or about Oct. 21, and touched his penis, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. He was released on pretrial monitoring pending disposition of the charges. Rone-Lews was suspended without pay by the school and is barred from any contact with the victim or the school.

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Police & Fire

Man Wanted In Deadly Belleville Stabbing Nabbed At Trenton Homeless Shelter The 48-year-old man wanted in a stabbing that left one person dead and another injured in Belleville was tracked down and arrested at a Trenton homeless shelter, authorities said Monday. Termaine Pines, of Newark, had been wanted since the Nov. 20 incident on Van Rennsselear Street, when he attacked a woman going into her home and another woman inside of the home, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini said. One victim was able to flee and seek help while the other, an 84-year-old woman, was pronounced dead after officer…

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Business

This Pennsylvania Deli Was Named Among Best In US A Pennsylvania deli was named among the best in the US. Abe's Kosher Delicatessen in Scranton earned the top spot by Eat This Not That. "Abe's Deli is a classic Jewish deli that serves up an amazing Reuben and offers excellent liverwurst, salami, chopped liver, brisket, and turkey pastrami," the website said. "You'll also find popular Jewish dishes including potato pancakes and blintzes, as well as a wide range of Middle Eastern vegetarian fare. Abe's serves breakfast all day, and the nova lox bagel is highly recommended. "From personal experience, you can tell if a kosher deli is le…

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Business

This Montgomery County Deli Was Named Among Best In US A Montgomery County deli known for its Polish delicacies has been named the best in Maryland -- and among the best in the US. Polka Deli in Silver Spring earned the top spot by Eat This Not That. "Polka Deli opened its doors in 2018 and quickly became a hit for its authentic Polish groceries and homemade sandwiches, pierogies, schnitzel, and kielbasa," the outlet said. The deli is run by Polish natives Maria and Joanna -- "good friends and good cooks," they say on their website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ciara Lascano (@c…

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Police & Fire

NJ Man Was Using Hijacked Backhoe To Flip Patrol Cars Before He Was Killed By Police (Video) A New Jersey man shot and killed by police was "bent on destruction" when he hijacked a backhoe and then flipped it over police cars and other vehicles Saturday, the New Jersey State Police PBA confirmed. Vineland resident Aida Morales was woken up by loud noises outside when she saw the backhoe flipping cars over around 5 a.m. at the Penn Lincoln Mobile Home Park, she said in an interview with Fox News. Posted by NJ State PBA on Sunday, December 19, 2021 Morales saw the backhoe flip an ambulance, and then she started recording, she told reporters. "It looked like something out of a mo…

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

News

Omicron: Vaccinated Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Tests Covid-19 Positive Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated and having received his booster shot, he announced on Monday morning. Hogan said the positive test was returned during his regular testing routine. As the Omicron variant becomes dominant, I want to urge you to get vaccinated or get your booster shot as soon as possible. https://t.co/MjHeoZ5E5J — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 20, 2021 Hogan, a cancer survivor, urged everyone to get vaccinated.

by Cecilia Levine

12/20/2021

Police & Fire

Toms River Gunman Subdued By Police, 2 Victims Killed In Lakewood Shooting ID'd: Prosecutor A Toms River man was charged with two counts of murder in a shooting that left two dead early Sunday in Lakewood, authorities said. Tyshaun Drummond, 39, shot and killed Nicholas Hardy, 36, of Toms River, and Sergio Chavez-Perez, 32, of Lakewood, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Their bodies were found inside of the River Avenue apartment complex after the 7:20 a.m. shooting, Billhimer said. The Lakewood Scoop obtained exclusive footage from the scene in the original reporting of the story. View this post on Instagram A po…

by Cecilia Levine

12/19/2021

Police & Fire

Double Homicide: Lakewood Killings Under Investigation Two people were killed and one person was in custody in a shooting Sunday morning in Lakewood, authorities said. The incident occurred near 780 River Ave., around 7:30 a.m. The public's safety was not in danger. The Lakewood Scoop obtained exclusive footage from the scene in the original reporting of the story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lakewood Scoop (@thelakewoodscoop) The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investig…

by Cecilia Levine

12/19/2021

Lifestyle

'Stranger Things' Star From Westchester Announces His College Choice A star of the popular drama series "Stranger Things" who grew up in Westchester County has announced where he's headed for college. The actor on the Netflix show rocked a Wharton UPenn hoodie and held hands with his twin sister Chloe, while opening his acceptance letter on his laptop in a video posted to TikTok, as originally reported by Page Six. The 17-year-old Scarsdale native plays Will Byers on "Stranger Things." The show's fourth season is set to premiere next year, when Schnapp begins classes at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia.

by Cecilia Levine

12/19/2021

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