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New Jersey Grandfather Released After DUI Boating Accident Killed Grandchildren; BAC Revealed at Twice Legal Limit

New Jersey Grandfather Released After DUI Boating Accident Killed Grandchildren; BAC Revealed at Twice Legal Limit

Stephen Schneider, a 64-year-old New Jersey grandfather, has been released from jail following a DUI boating accident that resulted in the deaths of his two grandchildren, Mya Golabek, 9, and Sigmund Paul Golabek, 7. During a recent Ocean County court hearing, it was revealed that Schneider's blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.16, which is twice the legal limit of 0.08. Prosecutor Kate Burke argued against his release, emphasizing the severity of his impairment and the tragic outcome. However, Judge Wendel Daniels granted Schneider's release. The accident occurred on July 19 in Barnegat Bay when Schneider's 28-foot Tidewater 280 boat crashed into a wood channel marker, ejecting the children into the water. Despite wearing life vests, both children were found face-down and later died at the hospital. Schneider's lawyer, William Cunningham, stated that his client is deeply affected by the incident and will likely never operate a boat or consume alcohol again. The children's father also wrote a letter pleading...

Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say

Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say

The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally

Rutgers Athletics Announces New Guest Service Initiative and Football Gameday Traffic Plan

Rutgers Athletics Announces New Guest Service Initiative and Football Gameday Traffic Plan

Improvements on the way for Rutgers game days.

New Jersey Expands Environmental Testing Near Former Landfill Amid Cancer Concerns

New Jersey Expands Environmental Testing Near Former Landfill Amid Cancer Concerns

New Jersey officials are expanding environmental sampling near the inactive Keyport Sanitary Landfill at the Aeromarine Industrial Park in response to community reports of over 400 cancer diagnoses in Keyport and Union Beach. Residents have been advocating for broader testing, citing concerns that contamination from the landfill may have spread into nearby neighborhoods. Previous investigations at the site identified contaminants such as benzene and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). More recent independent testing also reportedly detected PCBs, dioxins, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While these carcinogens are present, state officials have not yet established a direct link between the landfill's contaminants and the reported cancer cases, nor have they officially classified the area as a cancer cluster. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) initially stated that no pathway for contamination reaching residents had been identified, but has since expanded its investig...

New Jersey Family Files Lawsuit After Daughter's Fatal Badminton Accident

New Jersey Family Files Lawsuit After Daughter's Fatal Badminton Accident

A New Jersey family is pursuing legal action following the tragic death of their 6-year-old daughter, Lucy Morgan, in 2023. The incident occurred when the head of a badminton racket detached from its handle and fatally struck her, piercing her skull and brain. The lawsuit aims to address the circumstances surrounding this freak accident and seek accountability for the product failure that led to the child's death. This case highlights the potential dangers associated with seemingly innocuous recreational equipment and the devastating consequences when such products malfunction.

Severe Storms Threaten Northeast with Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds

Severe Storms Threaten Northeast with Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds

The Northeast region of the U.S. is bracing for severe storms, with over 32 million people along the I-95 corridor from Connecticut to Virginia under a flash flood threat. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a widespread Level 2 out of 4 risk for flash flooding in this area. Specifically, 17 million individuals across parts of New Jersey and New York City face a higher Level 3 out of 4 risk. These storms are expected to bring drenching downpours, with rainfall rates potentially reaching up to 2 inches per hour. A Tornado Watch is also in effect for over 15 million people in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until 10 p.m. ET. The cold front responsible for this severe weather is moving east from the Ohio Valley and is anticipated to stall over the Northeast coast and Mid-Atlantic through Thursday evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are possible from North Carolina up to coastal New Jersey, with localized amounts of 3 to 5 inches.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Being Ejected in Parkway Crash in Lakewood, New Jersey

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Being Ejected in Parkway Crash in Lakewood, New Jersey

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after being ejected from his vehicle during a crash on a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Lakewood, New Jersey. The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 12:28 p.m. on the southbound exit 89B. According to the New Jersey State Police, the 23-year-old rider, a resident of Little Silver, lost control of his motorcycle while navigating the exit ramp leading to Route 70 West. The motorcycle subsequently struck a guardrail, causing the rider to be thrown from the vehicle. Emergency services transported the injured motorcyclist to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

New Jersey Teamsters Endorse Bipartisan Congressional Candidates, Citing Support for Labor Legislation

New Jersey Teamsters Endorse Bipartisan Congressional Candidates, Citing Support for Labor Legislation

The New Jersey Teamsters have announced their endorsements for congressional candidates, backing a bipartisan group of incumbents who have demonstrated a commitment to American workers. Among those endorsed are Senator Cory Booker (D) and Representative Donald Norcross (D-1st District). Senator Booker co-authored the Senate version of the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) and voluntarily recognized his campaign's staff union with the Teamsters in 2020. Representative Norcross, a lifelong union member and Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, also co-authored the FLCA and has been a lead sponsor of the Butch-Lewis Act, actively working to protect collective bargaining rights for federal workers. The Teamsters' endorsements extend to other representatives including Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd District), Herb Conaway (D-3rd District), Chris Smith (R-4th District), Josh Gottheimer (D-5th District), Frank Pallone (D-6th District), Robert Menendez (D-8th District), Nellie Pou (D-9th District), LaMonica McIver (D-10t...

Grandfather Admits Drinking Before Fatal Barnegat Bay Boat Crash That Killed Two Grandchildren

Grandfather Admits Drinking Before Fatal Barnegat Bay Boat Crash That Killed Two Grandchildren

Stephen Schneider, 63, has admitted to police that he consumed three beers over two hours before a boat crash in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, that resulted in the deaths of his two grandchildren. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on July 19 when Schneider's Tidewater Custom 280 vessel struck an Intracoastal Waterway channel marker. His 9-year-old granddaughter and 7-year-old grandson were thrown from the boat. Court documents indicate that both children were wearing life jackets and were seated at the front of the boat. Schneider allegedly told police he was traveling at approximately 20 mph and saw the day marker at the last second. Police confirmed that the lights on the channel marker were functioning properly at the time of the crash. Schneider, his grandchildren, and their parents had reportedly had dinner at MJ's Restaurant Bar & Grill in Bayville, with the children planning to return with their grandparents. Schneider is charged with two counts of reckless vessel homicide, operating a vessel under th...

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

A Charleston County judge has sentenced Nicholas Francesco Zuccala Jr. to three years in prison for a fatal boating crash that occurred on the Cooper River in October 2022. Zuccala pleaded guilty to reckless homicide by operation of a boat, just days before his case was scheduled to go to trial. The incident involved a collision between a recreational boat, operated by Zuccala, and the dredge vessel Savannah, near a waterfront concert. The crash resulted in multiple people being ejected into the water, and 27-year-old Macy Sweatman sustained severe head injuries, leading to her death on November 7, 2022. Investigators determined that Zuccala admitted to drinking alcohol and using cocaine before the crash, and his blood-alcohol level was estimated to be above South Carolina's legal limit. He was also not wearing a required kill switch at the time of the collision.

Cushman Wakefield Brokers $131 Million Sale of Edison Lofts in West Orange

Cushman Wakefield Brokers $131 Million Sale of Edison Lofts in West Orange

Cushman Wakefield Brokers $131 Million Sale of Edison Lofts in West Orange

New Research Identifies Previously Unknown Fault Line as Cause of 2024 New Jersey Earthquake

New Research Identifies Previously Unknown Fault Line as Cause of 2024 New Jersey Earthquake

A new working theory suggests that a previously unknown fault line, now named the Mountainville Fault, was responsible for the magnitude-4.8 earthquake that rattled New Jersey in April 2024. The earthquake's epicenter was in Hunterdon County, an area typically not prone to significant seismic activity. For over two years, the prevailing theory attributed the quake to the Ramapo Fault. However, Fola Kolawole, an associate professor at Columbia University, and his research team spent months studying seismic activity in the area. Their findings indicate that the Ramapo Fault could not have been the cause, given the epicenter's location. The discovery of the Mountainville Fault is reshaping understanding of earthquakes in New Jersey, revealing a fault that had long gone undetected. Joe Rega, a resident near the epicenter, described the event as a loud rumble that shook his home, knocking items off his mantle.