$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Asbury Park, $400K Winner In Middletown $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Asbury Park, $400K Winner In Middletown $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Asbury Park, $400K Winner In Middletown
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Asbury Park, $400K Winner In Middletown Two New Jersey Lottery players became $1 million winners just two days apart, with the lucky tickets sold at a Wawa and local liquor store. The first $1 million ticket, for the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, was sold Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wawa at 3600 Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Two days later, on Friday, Oct. 16, another $1 million winning ticket was sold for the Black Opal 7's Scratch-Off game at Mak on Main Liquors, located at 1500 Main St. in Asbury Park. The two million-dollar prizes were among 13 New Jersey Lottery wins of at least…

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NJ Teacher Fired After Accused Of Holding Man Down, Robbing Him At AC Casino NJ Teacher Fired After Accused Of Holding Man Down, Robbing Him At AC Casino NJ Teacher Fired After Accused Of Holding Man Down, Robbing Him At AC Casino
NJ Teacher Fired After Accused Of Holding Man Down, Robbing Him At AC Casino A teacher accused of robbing a man in an Atlantic City hotel room has been fired from her job, the school district announced Monday, Oct. 19. Amanda Crafts, a 35-year-old Wildwood resident was a computer teacher at Middle Township Middle School. "We are writing to inform you that this individual is no longer employed by the district," Superintendent Stephanie Derose said. "We understand that this situation may raise questions and concerns. While we recognize the importance of transparency, employee privacy laws and district policies limit the personnel information we can share. We also cann…
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New Brunswick Hit-Run Kills Man, 38: Cops Hunt For Silver Kia Soul A 38-year-old New Brunswick man was killed in a hit-and-run crash, and authorities are searching for a silver Kia Soul believed to be involved. Naim Chirino was struck at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and Seamen Street in New Brunswick around 7:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo said. Officers responding to a 911 call found Chirino injured in the roadway. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The vehicle involved fled the scene, investigat…
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Rumson Arsonists Hired To Torch North Jersey Mansion: Prosecutor A Bergen County man hired two others to torch a local home using an accelerant and a homemade ignitor, setting off a fire that engulfed the residence, authorities said. Emad E. Gerges, 66, of Upper Saddle River, allegedly hired Anthony V. Coviello, 54, and Joseph Vulpis, 62, both of Rumson, to set fire to the home at 18 Lake Rd., in May 2025, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Monday, Oct. 19.  Records show that Gerges owns or previously owned 18 Lake Rd., which was listed in February 2026 and sold for $825,000 four months later, property records show. The fire broke out …
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NJ Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash 'Meant So Much To His Family': Fundraiser Brian Flanagan, a fire chief in Ocean County is being mourned after he was struck and killed while working construction on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, Oct. 13. A GoFundMe has been established for his wife Danielle and their two children, Ryan and Christine. Flanagan was the fire chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department and the owner of Gotta Go Septic. As of Monday, Oct. 19, more than $6,000 has been raised. "He meant so much to his family, friends, and this community," Nicole Rekus, who organized the fundraiser, said. "His loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and l…

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NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
NJ's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response
Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response A group of New York high school students who recorded themselves shouting the N-word have sparked outrage and protest at their school. The nine-second video of the Colonie Central High students was shared widely Friday, Oct. 16 and afterward. The teens say little in the clip besides the N-word. A large group of students demonstrated, chanted, and held signs outside the school Monday, Oct. 19, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. The signs included “Black Lives Matter,” “We Deserve Equality,” and “Silence is Compliance.” “The actions of the young men in the videos circulating the internet are d…

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Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know
Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween by bringing back its special "Boorito" deal. Customers wearing costumes can get entrées for just $6 on Halloween, the fast-casual chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US on Saturday, Oct. 31. To get the discount, customers must also be rewards members and scan their membership card at checkout. The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to one $6 entrée per costumed customer. The Boorito promotion started back in 2000 w…

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Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know
Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween by bringing back its special "Boorito" deal. Customers wearing costumes can get entrées for just $6 on Halloween, the fast-casual chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US on Saturday, Oct. 31. To get the discount, customers must also be rewards members and scan their membership card at checkout. The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to one $6 entrée per costumed customer. The Boorito promotion started back in 2000 w…

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Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers. The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms remain, she said, and she still does not know what is causing them. “This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one,” Applegate said.  The disclosure came as Applegate returned to the podcast after a seven-month break for health reasons, according to Variety. She co-hosts t…