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South Passaic
Sports
Former NY Giants Player Korey Cunningham, Found Dead In Clifton Home At 28
Korey Cunningham, a former NFL player who spent time with the New York Giants, has died at 28 years old. The former offensive lineman, who played 121 snaps in 13 games with Big Blue, died by suicide in his Clifton home on Thursday, April 25 — the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft, local police confirm. Family members became concerned after not having heard from him for days, so police conducted a welfare check at his Riverwalk Way townhouse shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, responders said. They found Cunningham's body after forcing their way in. The New England Patriots are…
Middlesex NJ
Sports
2024 NFL Draft: Rutgers Star CB Among NJ Prospects Hoping To Reach Their Pro Football Dreams
Several football players from the Garden State are hoping to hear their names called in downtown Detroit at the 2024 NFL Draft and reach their dreams of playing pro football. Rutgers cornerback and Mays Landing native Max Melton is looking to be the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. While 14 Rutgers players worked out during the team's pro day on Thursday, Mar. 28, Melton is the only Scarlet Knight listed on the NFL.com prospects list. According to his NFL.com draft profile, Melton was g…
Lehigh
Obituaries
PA Mom Who Died After Crash Was '5-Foot Woman With Giant Personality,' Daughter Says
Iris Crystal Mercado, an Allentown mother, and New Jersey native, died from injuries sustained in a car crash on Sunday, March 31, authorities said. She was 37. Mercado, called Crystal by friends and loved ones, was hospitalized after a wreck on Route 22 in South Whitehall on Feb. 3, state police have said. Her daughter Ciara Rodriguez said Mercado was "a 5-foot woman with the personality of a giant." "My mother loved being around friends and family and just enjoying being outside," Rodriguez told Daily Voice. "She was great at whatever she learned and put her mind …
Essex NJ
Sports
Time's Up For Tommy? Report Examines NJ QB's Future With Giants
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito might finally have to move out of his parents home. DeVito, who lives with his parents in Cedar Grove and graduated from Don Bosco High School, could be on his way out of Big Blue, according to a FOX News report by Ralph Vacchiano. As a rookie, DeVito earned national attention when he led the Giants on a three-game wining streak. Off the field, DeVito earned the nickname Tommy Cutlets when he expressed an affinity for his mother's chicken cutlets while celebrating his Italian heritage on the field. But the Giants plan on having Daniel Jones start at quarterb…
Berks
Police & Fire
Former NFL Player's Killer Arrested In Brooklyn: Berks County DA
The suspected gunman in the 2022 Muhlenberg murder of a former pro football player was arrested in Brooklyn on Tuesday, March 5, according to authorities. The Berks County District Attorney's Office says Jose Daniel Pizarro, 26, was located in a Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment by US Marshals and city police. Investigators believe Pizarro shot and killed 32-year-old Antonio Dennard at Legends bar on North 5th Street Highway early on Oct. 16, 2022. He was taken to Reading Hospital where he died from his wounds, Daily Voice reported. Pizarro, of Reading, is awaiting extradition …
Putnam
Lifestyle
Update: Putnam Valley HS Student With 'Heart Of Giant' Gets Paid Trip To Super Bowl
A Hudson Valley high school student who has persevered despite his cerebral palsy diagnosis and was presented with an award from the New York Giants was also able to enjoy a free trip to the Super Bowl. Putnam County high schooler Eduardo Recinos, a student at Putnam Valley High School, was presented with the 2023 Heart of a Giant award by the New York Giants in early December 2023. In addition to getting the chance to meet Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, Recinos was also gifted four tickets to the Super Bowl, which was held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Earlier Rep…
Rutherford
Sports
Sports-Loving Crab From American Dream Mall Aquarium Makes Super Bowl
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Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…
Rutherford
Sports
American Dream Mall Aquarium's Sports-Loving Crab To Be Named After Super Bowl-Winning QB
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a little something extra at stake in Super Bowl LVIII: The naming rights to a Jersey Shore crab. SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey, located at the American Dream Mall, said it will name a nine-spine spider crab after whichever quarterback wins Super Bowl LVIII. The male crab will share the name of either Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes or Niners gunslinger Brock Purdy. The two-year-old crab was found in the Shark River in Monmouth County, according to SEA LIFE. When he's not picking NFL winners, guests can see the unnamed crab buried…
Hackensack
Sports
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA. The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…
Middlesex NJ
Sports
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl
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Three former Rutgers University football players will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, including one New Jersey native trying to win his third Lombardi Trophy and two Scarlet Knights looking to earn their second championship. Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco, of Vineland, helped lead the defending champions in the AFC title game at Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 28. He rushed for 68 yards, caught four balls for 14 yards, and scored a second-quarter touchdown to put the Chiefs ahead of the Ravens for good in their 17-10 win. In a postgame interview with FOX Sports, Pacheco said…
Union
Obituaries
NJ Landscaper Andrew Urlton Dies, 41
New Jersey landscaper Andrew Urlton died at home in Forked River on Monday, Jan. 22, according to his obituary on the Ocean County Cremation Service website. He was 41 years old. Born and raised in Edison, Andrew graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1999 and went on to work in landscaping, his obituary says. He had been working on earning a certificate in addiction counseling, and hoped to help those battling addiction, Andrew's obituary reads. Man I don’t even know where to start… I love you uncle Andrew, I’ll miss you man❤️🕊️ Posted by Rj Petersen on Saturday, January 27, 20…
Hudson
Sports
Still Here: Tommy DeVito Stops By Secaucus Deli
With no playoff games to prepare for, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is making the rounds of North Jersey. DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, who lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, appeared at Natoli's Italian Deli in Secaucus, the restaurant shared on Facebook on Friday, Jan. 19. The Big Blue signal caller also recently got his haircut at YK Salon in Cedar Grove, the salon revealed on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YK Salon Cedar Grove ✨ (@yksaloncg) Despite his losing starting quarterback gig to…
Ocean
Obituaries
'RIP To The Queen:' Condolences Pour In For Toms River Icon Sondra Fortunato, 'Miss Liberty'
Sondra Fortunato, an iconic New Jersey entertainer and model known to many as "Miss Liberty USA," has died. Condolences were widely posted online on Thursday, Jan. 11 for the well-known local celebrity from Toms River, including the town's Republican party organization. "Dear sweet Sondra, I first met you when I was about 12 years old. I'm now 66. We girls would see you in Seaside buying the latest fashion's," one mourner wrote. "We were all fascinated by your stunning appearance. You truly were the first Barbie doll! "As the years went by it was a delight to see you in Toms River wh…
Paramus
Sports
Meet Tommy DeVito At Westfield Garden State Plaza
Tommy DeVito may be done as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, but he's not done signing autographs in North Jersey. The Don Bosco graduate, who lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, is signing autographs at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To meet the rookie quarterback, shoppers must spend $150 or more at select sports and fitness retailers or specific restaurants between Friday, Jan. 5 and Jan. 10., bring their shoppers receipts and RSVP here. The mall said the signing is to celebrate DeVito's breakout signing, bu…
South Passaic
Sports
Victor Cruz Spreads Holiday Cheer At Eva's Village
A Giants legend made sure some Paterson residents had a happy holidays Victor Cruz, a native of the Silk City who won a Super Bowl as a wide receiver with Big Blue, visited Eva's Village on Thursday, Dec. 21. The athlete brought winter coats, serving lunch in the community kitchen and donating $5,000 to the nonprofit organization through the Victor Cruz Foundation. Former New York Giants Victor Cruz returned to Eva’s Village for his fourth annual coat drive through the Victor Cruz... Posted by Eva's Village on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 View this post on Ins…
Hackensack
Sports
DeVito Era Over? Eagles Win With Tommy Cutlets Benched
Have Tommy DeVito's glory days come to an end? The undrafted quarterback who's been starting for Big Blue was sent to the bench on Monday night's Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles. DeVito, who famously still lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, was put on the pine Monday night by head coach Brian Daboll after leading the G-Men to a slow start that saw them behind 20-3 at the half. The Eagles won 33 to 25, as haters and fans alike called it for Tommy Cutlets. RIP Tommy Cutlets November 5 2023 - December 25 2023 — Stuckey (@Stuckey2) December 25, 2023 Daboll pulled th…
Paramus
Sports
Tommy DeVito Addresses Pizza Signing Snafu: 'Slipped Through The Cracks'
Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, addressed the furor caused by a canceled signing at a Morristown pizzeria that ended up becoming national news. DeVito, who still lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, spoke to reporters after Giants practice on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and said "some stuff just slipped through the cracks." Coniglio's Old Fashioned canceled a planned autograph signing with the rookie sensation after DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, attempted to double his appearance fee from $10,000 to $20,000. DeVito, who led Big Blue to three straight wins while…
Essex NJ
Sports
Meet Tommy DeVito In Livingston (For Real This Time)
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito will be doing an autograph signing in North Jersey Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19, after all. DeVito will be signing autographs at Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Livingston at 277 Eisenhower Parkway from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The rookie sensation, who led Big Blue to three straight wins while professing a love for his mamma's chicken cutlets, was originally set to sign autographs at Coniglio's in Morristown, but the signing was canceled after the restaurant said DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, doubled his appearance fee from $10,000 to $20,000, following…
Morris
Sports
Tommy DeVito Morristown Meet-n-Greet Canceled After Agent Doubles Fee (
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This story has been updated Maybe Eli Manning was right about Tommy DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, after all. Coniglio's, an Italian restaurant in Morristown, announced their meet and greet with Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito set for Tuesday, Dec. 19, was canceled after Stellato doubled the rookie's sensation's appearance fee from $10,000 to $20,000, following Big Blue's win over the Packers. "We are a small family run business and decided $20,000 was a bit steep for two hours," the restaurant wrote on Instagram. Stellato has been going viral for his flashy Italian suits straight o…
Bergenfield
Sports
Saints Make Mockery Of QB While Feasting On 'Tommy Cutlets' In Giants Loss
Tommy Cutlets wasn't good enough to top the Cajun home cooking of the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, who poked fun at the precocious quarterback's unexpected rise to stardom in Jersey. The forgettable day for the Don Bosco Prep High School began with a rib from Hillsdale native Darren Rizzi, a special teams coordinator for the Saints who was sporting a shirt from rival Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell on the field before the game. #Saints special teams coach Darren Rizzi wearing his high school alma mater shirt during pregame. Bergen Catholic’s rival is Don Bosco Prepara…
Putnam
Schools
NY Giants Give Award To Putnam County HS Student: 'He Always Wanted To Push Himself'
A Hudson Valley high school student who has become an invaluable football team member despite his cerebral palsy diagnosis is being celebrated for having the true heart of a giant. Putnam County high schooler Eduardo Recinos, a student at Putnam Valley High School, was presented with the 2023 Heart of a Giant award by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday, Dec. 6, school officials announced. The award, presented by both the Giants and the Hospital for Special Surgery, highlights high school tackle and flag football athletes, student managers, stude…
Essex MA
Sports
Giants QB Tommy Devito's Agent ‘Italian Jerry Maguire’ Is A Salem Sports Legend
The football world got its first taste of New York Giants Quarterback Tommy DeVito's agent on Monday night, but Massachusetts residents and many college football fans in New York already knew him. Sean P. Stellato made a splash Monday night, Dec. 11, when a video of him and DeVito went viral on X, formerly Twitter, with even Barstool Sports Owner David Portnoy shouting him out. Though, in true Portnoy fashion, he has a small grudge with the former Salem High School alum. This motherfucker wrote a book about beating Swampscott my senior year. What a world! https://t.co/3wLRG84HF…
Morris
Obituaries
Morris County Musician Matthew Fordney Dies, 39: ‘Heart Of Gold’
Morris County musician Matthew Brian Fordney of Lake Hopatcong died Sunday, Nov. 19, aged 39. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Matthew went to Jefferson Township High School before graduating from the County College of Morris with a music degree, his obituary says. He is remembered for his incredible skill and spirit as a musician. He spent much of his time in high school in marching band and various singing groups and participated in the New Jersey All State Choir. Matthew also loved playing percussion and collaborating with friends. “His greatest joy was playing at gigs and music festivals,”…
Sussex
Obituaries
Daniel Pisco Of Sussex County Dies Unexpectedly At 39, Had ‘Incredible Empathy’
Sussex County is mourning the loss of Daniel Patrick Pisco, who died unexpectedly at his Vernon home on Friday, Nov. 17, aged 39. A lifelong Sussex County resident, Daniel was known for his athletic ability, even from a young age. Growing up, he loved playing ice and street hockey with friends. He also loved rooting for the New Jersey Devils and New York Giants, his obituary says. Endlessly ambitious, Daniel held several different jobs throughout the years and had even tried starting a dog biscuit company. Daniel is remembered as a “beacon of positivity” with the unique ability to find en…
South Passaic
Sports
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop
Has Tommy DeVito, the North Jersey native and winner of two straight games, given you hope about the future of the New York Giants? Tell him yourself. DeVito, the rookie starting quarterback for Big Blue, will be signing autographs at Primo Hoagies in Wayne at 1168 Hamburg Turnpike on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is DeVito's first public autograph appearance, the sandwich shop said. DeVito is a Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco graduate. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies is offering 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet…
Hudson
Police & Fire
Too Drunk MetLife Fan Punches Nurse After Being Taken To Hospital During Giants Game: Police
A 54-year-old Kinnelon resident was arrested for punching a nurse after he was taken to a hospital during the Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 26, police said. Todd Lent, clearly not thrilled at having to watch the 2-8 New England Patriots face the 3-8 New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, had to be taken to Hudson Regional Hospital because he was so intoxicated, Secaucus police said. Lent didn't even make it to halftime before he had to leave the game. While a nurse was attempting to treat him in the emergency room, Lent punched her on the left side of her face with a clo…
Prince George's
Sports
'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds
"If you build it, they will come." At least, that's what Ray Kisella said in "Field of Dreams." But many NFL players would rather not when it comes to NFC East locales, according to a new poll by The Athletic. The anonymous survey of NFL players led to some dubious results for the New York Giants (and Jets) and Washington Commanders, whose stadiums were found to be among the worst to play in. Out of 79 responses, MetLife Stadium (18.4 percent) was overwhelmingly voted the worst stadium to play in by NFL followed right behind by FedEx Field (13.9 percent). Highmark Stadium (12.7 per…
Bergenfield
Sports
Tuddies For Tommy: North Jersey's DeVito Notches First NFL Career Win With NY Giants
Who needs home cooking? North Jersey's Tommy DeVito continues to defy the odds, notching his first career win Sunday, Nov. 19 on the road against the Washington Commanders as the Giants earned their third win 31 to 19. And possibly pushed themselves out of contention for the first overall pick in April's NFL Draft. It wasn't always pretty, but the Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco grad threw 246 yards for three touchdowns, despite being battered behind a beleaguered offensive line that allowed nine sacks. The 25-year-old QB will return home following his big win — a home he now famously…
Ridgewood
Sports
Meet New York Giants Legends In Ridgewood
Has the smoldering dumpster fire known as the 2023 New York Giants got you down? Longing to relive the good old days when Sundays were pleasant? Leonard Marshall and Joe Morris, who were on the 1986 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI will be signing copies of the new book "Once a Giant" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. Marshall, a defensive end, was also on the 1990 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV. A two-time Pro Bowler, he played on Big Blue from 1983 to 1992, and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2022. His 79.5 sacks rank third all-t…
Rutherford
Sports
North Jersey High School Star Takes Over As Giants QB In Loss To Jets
UPDATE (Nov. 1): Because the Jets game was the third straight time that QB Tommy DeVito was elevated from the practice squad, the Giants had to sign him to the 53-man roster before he could suit up against the Raiders in Las Vegas this Sunday. They did just that on Tuesday, Oct. 31. ****** ORIGINAL STORY (Oct. 29): It wasn't the Cinderella moment New York Giants fans might've hoped for when local quarterback Tommy DeVito was thrust into Sunday's game against the Jets for his first action as a pro. The third-string signal caller, who grew up a short drive from the Meadowlands, scored a t…
Monmouth
Sports
Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries
Bam Bam Bigelow was one of wrestling's most famous big men, known for his agility and his signature flame tattoo on his head. Bigelow, who grew up in Monmouth County and attended Neptune High School where he wrestled and played football, was the subject of "Dark Side of the Ring: Bam Bam Bigelow: Beast from the East" on Vice. TONIGHT 🔥The flame-skulled wrestling legend. The lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death. His family tells his improbable tale for the first time.“Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East,” tonight at 10pm on @VICETV. pic.twitter.com/e9VXQZk9OR — Dar…
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