N.J. man used Kik app to proposition undercover agent, cops say

A Passaic County man has been charged after allegedly sending sexually explicit material to an undercover detective on social media, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday. Joseph Velazquez, 25, of Passaic, is charged with second- and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said. In February, … Read more

Prom 2024: Jefferson Township High School (82 PHOTOS)

Students from Jefferson Township High School celebrated their prom Thursday night at The Tides Estate in North Haledon. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away. SUBSCRIBER BENEFIT: Subscribers can get free unlimited high-resolution digital photo downloads of any of our photos in our … Read more

Ski Mask the Slump God tour 2024: How to get tickets to his first tour in 5 years

Ski Mask the Slump God is heading out on his first tour in 5 years, which means you need tickets. The rapper will begin his “11th Dimension Tour” on July 25 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and will wrap up in the U.S. on Aug. 28 in Miami, Fla. Close friends and collaborators DJ Scheme and Danny … Read more

Cat tests positive for rabies two weeks after being taken to N.J. shelter

Camden County officials announced Tuesday that a stray cat delivered to a Voorhees animal shelter in May had a confirmed case of rabies. The cat was brought to the animal shelter on May 23 and started exhibiting symptoms about on June 5, officials from the Camden County Health Department said in a press release Tuesday. … Read more

This weekend is the last chance to score a free $40 Costco credit with a 1-year membership

Costco is offering a sweet membership deal but you only have this weekend to grab it. The wholesale retailer is giving away a free $40 credit that can be used in stores or online with a new one-year Gold membership for $60. The deal ends May 12. This Costco membership deal is only available to … Read more

Bet365 bonus code NJCOMCO, Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 1 odds and $1,000 or $150 bonus

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with NJ.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. With the Rangers and Hurricanes set for a battle in Game 1 of Round 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup … Read more

Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Friday’s $20M lottery drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has rolled back to $20 million with a cash option of $9.5 million after someone who bought a ticket at ShopRite Liquors in Neptune Township won Tuesday’s massive $1.13 billion prize. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in the New York … Read more

Macy’s has tons of spring handbag trends on sale from designers, like Michael Kors and COACH

Not everyone loves wearing jeans. We get it, as a society, we’re still in our athleisure era — but a denim handbag is an accessory you can still rock, even with leggings and T-shirt on. Macy’s has several fabric denim and denim-hued handbags available to shop from on-trend designer names, like Michael Kors, COACH and … Read more

The best weekender bags to buy for travel in 2024, according to reviews

If you have a getaway planned this year, you’re probably already be dreaming about all the fun you’ll have but you may have forgotten about the essentials you need to pack. A weekender bag is the perfect carryall to hold those must-have items for your mini vacation that don’t necessarily require a suitcase. These roomy … Read more

1 killed, 1 wounded in Paterson shooting

One man was killed and another was wounded Tuesday in a shooting in Paterson, authorities said. Police were called shortly after 11:50 p.m. to the area of Watson and North Bridge streets, where officers found two injured men. Both had been shot in the neck and legs and were taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical … Read more