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NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31.
Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank.
"Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…
NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month.
Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke.
"Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…
Parents, Ages 70 And 31, Arrested In Death Of Missing 5-Year-Old Saylor Hayes: Sheriff
The Virginia parents of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes allegedly directed searchers away from a nearby body of water after their severely nonverbal autistic daughter disappeared, according to arrest warrants filed following her death.
John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, of Bristol, VA, were arrested in Carter County, TN, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, and each charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk/willfully abandoning a child, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office said.
Saylor's body was found Monday morning, Aug. 31, in the waters near Hagley Landing following an inte…
Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NJ, Over Packaging Concern
A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging.
Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food.
The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Distribution ran fr…
Netflix’s September Lineup Brings New Seasons, Dark Drama, Reality Chaos
A crowded month of returning favorites, new obsessions, and familiar movies is headed to streaming queues.
Netflix unveiled its September lineup on Monday, Aug. 31, featuring crime dramas, reality shows, comedies, romances, documentaries, and library favorites.
“The Gentlemen” returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 3. Guy Ritchie’s crime series follows Eddie and Susie as they look to expand their growing empire and explore new ventures.
Influencer Alix Earle moves into the spotlight with “Earle Meets World” on Friday, Sept. 4. The reality series promises an unfiltered look at her…
