Three Legends Honor Roots in Cooperstown | Newark News

Sergeant Rampersad: Queens Hero Fallen in Service | Newark News

A tragic loss: Sergeant Angel Rampersad, a 28-year-old Queens native and proud U.S. soldier, was killed in a missile attack on a Jordanian air base. Born in Trinidad and raised in New York, she excelled in school, studied criminal justice at John Jay, and served with honor—meeting her future spouse in the military. Her mother praised her as a dedicated patriot, while Queens leaders celebrated her talents in music and sports. Her life, cut short in service, leaves a profound void. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1bb23c57ba2c61f2

New Miss New Jersey USA Crowned | Newark News

New Jersey just crowned its new Miss USA and Miss Teen USA queens — Katarina Lengyel from Middletown and Makenna Wayman from Chatham — in a pageant steeped in decades of tradition, led by veteran directors Debbie Miller and Cindy Provost, both former state winners themselves. This year’s judging panel included familiar face Lauren Due from News Twelve, and the competition was fierce — but these two emerged victorious, continuing the Garden State’s pageant legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a06e675c7fb9c372

Ocean County’s Hovercraft Revolution | Newark News

Ocean County’s first responders are revolutionizing water rescues with a high-tech hovercraft that glides over water, mud, and ice using air cushions—reaching places traditional boats can’t. Deputies are already training with the craft, ready to respond to emergencies anywhere along the county’s waterways. Sheriff Mastronardy calls it a game-changer, dramatically expanding search-and-rescue capabilities and ensuring faster, more effective help for stranded boaters and coastal residents, no matter the weather or tide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ead3dbd88a08e1a5

Three Legends Honor Roots in Cooperstown | Newark News

Three baseball legends—Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent—were inducted into the Hall of Fame this past Sunday, sparking global pride and emotional tributes. Jones, the first player from Curaçao, honored his homeland and father, whose strict training shaped his career. Beltrán, representing Puerto Rico, celebrated his roots and thanked teams like the Mets, while also calling for consistent Hall voting standards. Kent, inducted via a special committee, shared a heartfelt story about his father’s promise that redirected his life from motorcycles to baseball. The ceremony, attended by 57 other Hall of Famers, was a historic moment of unity, pride, and reflection. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/22bd35feb87fd8df

Switlik Survival Gear Legacy | Newark News

Switlik Survival Products in Trenton, New Jersey, is a legendary maker of life-saving gear—from airline life vests to high-tech anti-gravity suits for fighter pilots. Founded by Sarah Switlik’s great-grandfather in the 1930s, the company once supplied parachutes to Amelia Earhart and became the nation’s largest parachute maker. Still thriving today, Switlik blends historic legacy with cutting-edge innovation, ensuring safety from skies to seas, generation after generation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a9b20f8bbfe39e6