Author: Breaking Local News Report
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assembly Republicans are calling on state health department commissioner Dr. Kaitlan Baston to take action in banning smoking in Atlantic City casinos, urging her to close a longstanding loophole in the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act. In a letter to Baston, Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and other party leaders referenced a recent meeting with casino workers and advocates from Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), along with representatives from the United Auto Workers. They argued that it’s time for New Jersey’s top health official to act, following in the footsteps of her predecessor who helped…
In a striking moment during her 60 Minutes interview, Kamala Harris made waves by suggesting she had “declared herself” the candidate for president in the wake of President Joe Biden’s ousting. This statement, while attention-grabbing, was part of a broader conversation about her political trajectory and the current state of the Democratic Party as it gears up for the 2024 election. Harris acknowledged that despite being the sitting Vice President, she has not yet fully won over the American electorate. She candidly admitted that even in this elevated role, she needs to prove her qualifications as a leader. Her statement…
EAST HARLEM, N.Y. — Two off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees were arrested on Monday and charged with multiple counts of gang assault in connection with an incident in East Harlem, according to police. The arrests took place within the confines of the 23rd Precinct, which serves the East Harlem neighborhood. Diamond Minter, 34, and Travor Nurse, 40, were both taken into custody on October 7, authorities said. Minter was charged with one count of second-degree gang assault, while Nurse faces two counts of second-degree gang assault and an additional charge of assaulting a victim 65 or older.…
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Port Jefferson Station couple was sentenced this week for their roles in the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man on the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail in 2021, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Jose Martinez-Vazquez, 25, received a sentence of 20 years to life for the murder of Benjamin Flores-Mendez, while his girlfriend, Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, 21, was sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter after acting as a lookout during the attack. Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on July 25, admitting to fatally stabbing Flores-Mendez multiple times on June 17, 2021, as…
PHILADELPHIA — A 54-year-old man was shot and killed by an off-duty Philadelphia police detective late Thursday night following a roadside confrontation in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on October 3, near the intersection of Willits Road and Holme Avenue. Officers from the 8th Police District responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting involving an off-duty officer. Preliminary findings suggest that the shooting followed an altercation between Detective Christopher Sweeney and the victim, identified as Robert Jones. The two men had reportedly stopped their vehicles on the roadway before Jones exited…
JAMAICA, Queens — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested on Monday in Queens and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. The arrest took place at 11:40 a.m. within the confines of the 103rd Precinct, which serves the Jamaica neighborhood in southeast Queens. The individual taken into custody was identified as Mohammad Islam, a 40-year-old NYPD traffic agent. According to police, Islam was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, though details surrounding the incident that led to the arrest were not immediately available. Islam’s arrest is being handled by the NYPD’s Internal Affairs…
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, October 7, at approximately 5:29 p.m. on the 600 block of Marlyn Road. A 27-year-old male was shot once in the left arm and was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is reported to be in stable condition. The scene remains under investigation, and no weapons have been recovered. No arrests have been made at this time. The Shooting Investigations Group (SIG) is actively working on the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or provide…
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Jasira Jefferson, who was last seen on August 2 at approximately 12:00 p.m. on the 3500 block of Marvine Street. Jasira is described as standing 5’5″ tall, weighing around 125 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance is unknown. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
The New York City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Joshebed Garcia, a 13-year-old girl from the Bronx. Garcia resides within the area covered by the 43rd Precinct and has been missing since Friday, October 4. According to police reports, Garcia was last seen at approximately 2:00 p.m. at her residence. She is described as a white Hispanic female, standing 5’5″ tall, weighing 119 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black sweater, a white pleated skirt, and black sneakers. Anyone with information on her whereabouts…
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial High School is inviting all alumni to attend its 60th anniversary celebration and homecoming game on Friday, October 18. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will feature a range of activities for attendees to enjoy. Alumni sign-in will start at 3:00 p.m., followed by an opening ceremony and welcome at 3:15 p.m. Festivities will include school tours, music, face painting, cornhole, picture boards, and a video montage, beginning at 3:25 p.m. Food vendors, including Shore Good Eats and Mister Softee, will be available for purchase throughout the event and during the football game.…