NJ News – July 31, 2024

By Gerald D'Ambra

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A man who was arrested earlier this month for robbing a restaurant has pleaded not guilty. The 51-year-old was with an accomplice when he robbed a steakhouse in Woodbridge back in 2009. The suspects walked away with about $150,000 in cash.

A man who tried to rob a bank last week while disguising himself has been arrested. The 44-year-old demanded cash from a teller at Santander Bank in Brick and then fled on foot.

Urban Fitness Xtreme returns to White Eagle Hall on Saturday, August 10th. Athletes will compete within regionally based teams, with Brooklyn against Harlem and Los Angeles against Baltimore. The league will be back at the venue on October 5th for the championship.

And a beloved cheetah from the Cape May County Zoo has died from kidney disease. Buju was 12 years old and loved to play with his young brother Beenie. He would spend more time with his keepers as he grew older.

About the Author

Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.