Can you tell the difference between premium liquor and the cheap stuff? State officials say they found 29 bars and restaurants trying to pull one over on their customers by pouring low-quality liquor into premium bottles. 13 of the establishments are TGI Fridays including those in Hazlet, Freehold, and Marlboro. Café 34 in Matawan is also on the list. Alcoholic Beverage Control officers … [Read more...]

A Minnesota teenager who succumbed to bone cancer this week is being remembered for his fighting spirit – and thanks to YouTube millions of people are learning about his story. 18-year-old Zach Sobiech wrote the song “Clouds” when he learned that he didn't have too much time to live. Over 5 million people have viewed the video which has inspired a celebrity cover version featuring … [Read more...]

We've been there - you're at a supermarket or the bank. You park. As you walk to the entrance, you see someone pull into a handicapped space. But, then they step out of the car and walk into the building like there's nothing wrong! It's frustrating and not fair for those who really need the parking space. Well, state officials are trying to end fraud associated with the handicapped parking … [Read more...]

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $ 550 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket. Ticket sales have soared as the frenzy grows for a chance to win the big prize. The latest jackpot number has the potential to break the record for largest jump between drawings. That still belongs to a Powerball jackpot in November 2012, when the jackpot … [Read more...]

Disney World is investigating reports that wealthy visitors are jumping to the front of lines by hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members. The NY Post recently ran an article detailing the practice. According to the paper, a black market Disney guide is paid $ 130/hour. Here’s a quote from an anonymous mother featured in the Post’s article: “My daughter waited one minute to … [Read more...]

Will Smith’s son, Jaden is asking for an interesting present for his 15th birthday. He wants emancipation from his parents. Will Smith revealed the unusual request in an interview with the Sun. Here’s the crazy part, they are actually considering it. Smith says he understands how Jaden feels living in the shadow of his dad – plus Jaden has been working since he was 5 years old. The Smith’s … [Read more...]

The Jersey Shore is bracing for a visit from a member of the Royal Family. Prince Harry is expected to make a brief visit to Mantoloking and Seaside Heights Tuesday with Governor Christie. Security will be extremely tight but if his trip to Washington last week is any indication, the crowds will be huge and full of women. The last time British Royalty visited the Jersey Shore was June 10, 1939, … [Read more...]

The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that takes on new significance in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. The justices will consider a $ 375,000 judgment awarded to a Long Beach Island couple who claimed dunes created by a beach replenishment project blocked their ocean view. Harvey and Phyllis Karan argued in 2011 the work lowered the value of their $ 1.9 million property by $ … [Read more...]

A North Jersey boy who stopped breathing when he was hit in the chest by a baseball during a Little league game is home from the hospital. Ian McGreevey is expected to make a full recovery. His father, Ken, tells The Record newspaper (http://bit.ly/16508Ug) it was the best present his wife could receive on Mother's Day. The 8-year-old Northvale resident was playing on Saturday when he … [Read more...]

Barbara Walters is retiring. The veteran ABC News anchor is set to announce Monday morning on "The View" that she will retire from TV journalism during the summer of 2014. ABC said in an announcement late Sunday that, until then, Walters will continue to anchor and report for the network, appear on "The View," and anchor specials throughout the year. She will remain executive producer of "The … [Read more...]