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Essex County Doc Who Overprescribed Pills Forfeits Practice: State AG Essex County Doc Who Overprescribed Pills Forfeits Practice: State AG
Essex County Doc Who Overprescribed Pills Forfeits Practice: State AG An Essex County doctor has been forced to give up his practice after the state charged him with indiscriminately prescribing high volumes of controlled dangerous substances to patients he treated for addiction. Dr. Marc Watson, a vascular surgeon who had a practice in Cedar Grove, prescribed high volumes of stimulants, narcotics and depressants without sufficient medical justification, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.  Watson engaged inadequate physical exams, patient monitoring and record keeping, Platkin said. Watson admitted he had no formal training in addiction medicine …

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by Sam Barron
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Popular Chinese Restaurant Owners Had Heirlooms, Money Stolen In West Deptford Burglary Popular Chinese Restaurant Owners Had Heirlooms, Money Stolen In West Deptford Burglary
Popular Chinese Restaurant Owners Had Heirlooms, Money Stolen In West Deptford Burglary A son is pleading for financial help after his parents' home was burglarized and precious family heirlooms stolen in Mercer County. Ethan Wang of Princeton Junction said his parents, Sara Wang and John Kang, "work themselves to the bone" at a restaurant they've run in West Windsor for 25 years called Hot Wok Cafe. "My mother is now 63 and my father is 65. I want to see them retire," Ethan wrote on a GoFundMe page. On March 6, the parents' home was broken into between 5 and 7 p.m., West Windsor police confirmed. The suspects stole a large amount of cash from their business and many valuabl…

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by Jon Craig
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'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what Space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute duration expected beginning…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lawsuit Cites Hidden Stop Sign As Reason For 100 MPH Crash That Killed Teen NJ Boy Lawsuit Cites Hidden Stop Sign As Reason For 100 MPH Crash That Killed Teen NJ Boy
Lawsuit Cites Hidden Stop Sign As Reason For 100 MPH Crash That Killed Teen NJ Boy A stop sign obscured by overgrown shrubs or trees is being blamed for causing the crash that killed a 15-year-old boy in Salem County, according to a lawsuit filed by his estate. Evan F. D’Anjou, a student at Schalick High School in Pittsgrove, was a front-seat passenger in a car driven by Dane T. Pierce, 16, at the time of the May 2022 wreck, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Pierce blew the stop sign and went airborne before striking a tree in a park in Pittsgrove, New Jersey State Police have said. Evan D'Anjou Facebook/ NJ Motocross The car was traveling at speeds of …

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by Jon Craig
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$550K Winning Lotto Ticket Bought At Monmouth County Supermarket $550K Winning Lotto Ticket Bought At Monmouth County Supermarket
$550K Winning Lotto Ticket Bought At Monmouth County Supermarket A lottery ticket worth more than half a million dollars was sold at a Monmouth County supermarket, officials said. According to the New Jersey Lottery, two tickets matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, Mar. 11. The tickets are each worth $554,194, splitting the $1,108,388 jackpot. The Monmouth County winning ticket was purchased at the Stop & Shop on the corner of Route 35 South and Twin Brook Road in Middletown. The other winner was sold at a ShopRite in West Orange. The winning numbers were 8, 22, 25, 33, and 35. The XTRA number was 2. The two grocery stor…

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ Family Of Toddler Battling Brain Tumors Rallying For Support: Campaign NJ Family Of Toddler Battling Brain Tumors Rallying For Support: Campaign
NJ Family Of Toddler Battling Brain Tumors Rallying For Support: Campaign A Hazlet family is rallying for support after a three-year-old boy was diagnosed with brain tumors, a fundraising campaign said. Mick Augustitus has four brain tumors and several tumors on his spine, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. The boy started having headaches and after several hospital visits, doctors discovered the tumors. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $32,000 from at least 330 donations as of Monday, Mar. 11.  The money will go toward helping Mick's parents Mike Augustitus Jr. and Allison Augustitus. "Dad has been out of work to be with his family,…

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by Chris Spiker
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John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey
John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey In 1974 at the 46th Academy Awards, a man named Robert Opel ran across the stage naked. It happened just as David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. Opel was a photographer and art gallery owner who was born in East Orange, NJ. Rodrigogomespaixao Wikipedia Fifty years later, Robert Opel's memory lives on, with help from Oscar's host Jimmy Kimmel and John Cena. “Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel said at the event Sunday night, March 10. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?” Enter: WWE s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Dunkin' Customer 'Rendered Disabled' In Hot Coffee Spill, Lawsuit Says NJ Dunkin' Customer 'Rendered Disabled' In Hot Coffee Spill, Lawsuit Says
NJ Dunkin' Customer 'Rendered Disabled' In Hot Coffee Spill, Lawsuit Says A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts alleging he was seriously burned by "excessively hot" coffee in 2022. Phillip Sgroi says in the suit filed in Middlesex County Superior Court that he was at a Madison (Morris County) location on Feb. 11, 2022, when he purchased his beverage. Sgroi's suit alleges the lid came off and the "excessively hot" coffee in the cup spilled on him. Sgroi said he was rendered disabled and suffered internal and external wounds on his body. Sgroi suit further says the lid was not properly secured to the Styrofoam cup and the coffee itself was …

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by Cecilia Levine
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North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support
North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support A New Jersey daycare that has always been there for people in need now needs help of its own. Last week, the Westside Infant Daycare in Englewood at 192 West Demarest Ave. suffered severe damage in flood.  The flood destroyed cribs, toys, books and furniture and the daycare remains closed. A fundraiser has been set up to support the daycare. As of Friday, March 8, more than $2,000 has been raised. Vivi Nguyen, who organized the fundraiser, is a former graduate of the Westside Infant Daycare and Teen Parent Program and said she benefitted from the childcare and counseling they provided…

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by Sam Barron
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Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Officials in Teaneck promised Thursday that they'll maintain order at a controversial Israeli real estate event scheduled for this weekend that's expected to draw a huge police presence.  What they can’t do, they said, is prevent it from happening. ****** 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Two out-of-towners were arrested after they threw liquid on protestors near the end of a controversial Israeli real estate showcase at a Teaneck synagogue, authorities said. SEE: Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says ****** Palestinian, Muslim, and Jewi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station $200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station
$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station A new $200 million health and wellness center is hours away from breaking ground at none other than a NJ Transit station. The Hackensack Meridian Health facility will break ground Friday, March 8 at the New Jersey Transit Metropark Station in Iselin. The first of its kind, the center is expected to be completed by 2025. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to join hospital, transportation and other elected officials as well as developers at an 11 a.m. ceremony, according to a hospital press statement. It's billed as the first accessible health and wellness center at a major transit hub nation…

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by Jon Craig
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'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies 'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies A beloved tiger has died after spending eight years at an Ocean County animal sanctuary, officials said. Eli the tiger died after his health declined in recent weeks, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mar. 6. The tiger experienced "discomfort and decreased mobility" despite the efforts of the veterinarians at the Lacey Township sanctuary. Eli and his sister Jess arrived at Popcorn Park in December 2016. "After exhausting all options and considering his quality of life, we made the difficult decision to say goodbye," Popcorn Park's post said. "His days we…

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by Chris Spiker