Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career
Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career A performer whose unmistakable voice, wicked humor, and larger-than-life characters spanned stage, screen, and animation has died. British actor and singer Tim Curry died late Tuesday, Aug. 25, at his Los Angeles home, TMZ first reported. He was 80. Police were called to the home late Tuesday, and no foul play was suspected, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. No official cause of death had been announced as of Wednesday, Aug. 26. Curry became a cultural icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” after originating the role onstage. Hi…
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among People’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Health has been named one of PEOPLE’s 100 Companies That Care in 2026, placing the health network among the top 50 companies on the national list. The network ranked No. 48 on the list, Hackensack Meridian Health announced. PEOPLE selected the network for the 2026 list in collaboration with Great Place to Work. HMH said it is the only health network in New York and New Jersey included on the list, and one of only two New Jersey organizations listed. “Caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do at Hackensack Meridian Health, and we are so proud to be …
Former NJ Wrestling Coach Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old: Prosecutor Former NJ Wrestling Coach Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old: Prosecutor
Former NJ Wrestling Coach Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old: Prosecutor A former New Jersey high school wrestling coach sexually assaulted a 15-year-old in a hospital parking lot, authorities allege. John Kane, 39, of Sparta, was charged with four counts of sexual assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Kane's arrest comes nearly one week after news broke that prominent North Jersey wrestling coach David Cordoba was under investigation for sexual misconduct at his Fairfield gym. Kane is accused of transporting the 15-year-old to the parking lot at St. Ba…
NJ College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent NJ College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent
NJ College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent Kalina "Kat" Trent, a Montgomery native, was set to begin her senior year of college until she was struck and killed by a drunk driver in South Carolina, according to a GoFundMe established to support her family. Trent was attending Coastal Carolina University and was crossing the street at 12:15 a.m. when she was hit by a car on Sunday, Aug. 16. She sustained severe head trauma and spent more than week in intensive care unit on life support until she was pronounced dead on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the fundraiser. An organ donor, Trent's organs were donated to those in need. "She …
Meth, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Forgery Gear Seized In Hackensack Traffic Stop: Police Meth, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Forgery Gear Seized In Hackensack Traffic Stop: Police
Meth, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Forgery Gear Seized In Hackensack Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop in Hackensack turned into a drug and weapons bust after detectives found crystal meth, cocaine, ecstasy, prescription drugs, and credit card forgery equipment, authorities said. D'Andre Wilson, 28, of Hackensack, was arrested near Park Avenue and Midtown Bridge Approach on Tuesday, Aug. 25, following a motor vehicle stop by the Hackensack Police Department's Crime Suppression Bureau, Deputy Chief Gregory Zisa said. Detectives found Wilson with various prescription drugs, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, illicit marijuana, narcotics paraphernalia, items used to forge…
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities A Long Island man was arrested after his dog was found infested with flies and suffering from open wounds, authorities said. Cecilio Matthews, 50, of Bellport, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty under state and county laws, the Suffolk County SPCA said Wednesday, Aug. 26. Investigators determined earlier in the month that Matthews had failed to care for his 10-year-old mutt, Seven, leaving the dog neglected in a yard, according to the SPCA. Seven was found underweight, infested with flies, and with open wounds to his ears and neck, the SPCA said. He was taken to a local anim…
St. Joe's Montvale Football Coach Suspended Ahead Of Nationally Televised Opener: Reports St. Joe's Montvale Football Coach Suspended Ahead Of Nationally Televised Opener: Reports
St. Joe's Montvale Football Coach Suspended Ahead Of Nationally Televised Opener: Reports St. Joseph Montvale football coach Augie Hoffmann has been suspended for the first two games of the 2026 season, including the Green Knights' nationally televised opener against Mount Carmel in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 28, on ESPN, according to multiple news reports. The reigning Non-Public A state champion coach was suspended over a personnel matter involving a violation of school policies governing preseason activities, NJ Advance Media reports citing emails sent to families. Hoffmann previously served a two-game suspension in 2018 following a brawl in the final minutes of St. Joe's 2…
Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know
Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know An 8-year-old girl has died after a devastating illness linked to a summertime family outing. Lillian Smart of the city of Ruston in north-central Louisiana died Saturday, Aug. 22, after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare organism commonly known as the “brain-eating” amoeba, according to her family and multiple reports.  “The injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from,” the family wrote in a post on Facebook. “Everyone did everything they could to keep her here. We are heartbroken and honestly do not know what to do next. How do we put one foot in fron…
Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong' Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong'
Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong' A Halloween item aimed at children has disappeared from a major retailer’s shelves after a wave of criticism prompted an unusually blunt corporate apology. Target acknowledged Monday, Aug. 24, that it had removed a children’s clown costume after critics said its appearance evoked racist minstrel-show imagery. “As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a statement. "The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale.  "We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members…
'M*A*S*H'  Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies 'M*A*S*H'  Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies
'M*A*S*H' Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies Mike Farrell is sharing a deeply personal tribute after losing his wife and partner of more than four decades. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Released For Shelley Fabares, TV Sitcom Star The 87-year-old “M*A*S*H” star spoke out following the death of actress and singer Shelley Fabares, who died Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles at age 82. She was surrounded by loved ones. Farrell joined Fabares’ family in announcing her death Monday, Aug. 24, while remembering the woman whose television and film career spanned decades. “We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly…
Kristi Sabados, Bergen County Native, Dies At 40 After Cancer Battle Kristi Sabados, Bergen County Native, Dies At 40 After Cancer Battle
Kristi Sabados, Bergen County Native, Dies At 40 After Cancer Battle Bergen County native Kristi Sabados died peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones following a battle with cancer on Sunday, Aug. 23, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. She was 40 years old. Kristi, originally of Emerson, had worked at Morgan Stanley in New York since 2018, most recently as a vice president in Enterprise Technology and Services, focusing on end-user technology, her LinkedIn shows.  She previously spent nearly 10 years at BNP Paribas in trading operations and support roles, and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration an…
Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following  'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following  'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says
Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following 'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says A Rutgers University dean has been placed on leave amid accusations he surreptitiously took recorded "upskirt" videos while working at the school, university officials said. Joshua Kohut, 51, of Cranbury, dean of research at Rutgers' School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree invasion of privacy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice announced. “The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile phone to record ‘upskirt’ videos without his victim’s knowledge,” Davenport said. “An invasion of privac…