Jim Vasil

New York

Reporter and Multi-Media Journalist at WPIX-TV (New York, NY)

Husband | Reporter/MMJ for @PIX11News | 2x Emmy Award winner | Proud @RiderUniversity Bronc | Die-hard Giants and Yankees fan

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NJ lawmakers push for stiffer penalties for disorderly conduct

1 week ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -After a rowdy Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights that saw more than 70 arrests, three stabbing incidents, and multiple fights, visitors of the boardwalk walk away saddened by the bad behavior. “It’s kind of just embarrassing you know? I know we’re all better than that,” said Lamin Golafali of Mt. Olive.
NJ lawmakers push for stiffer penalties for disorderly conduct

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jim Vasil

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -After a rowdy Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights that saw more than 70 arrests, three stabbing incidents, and multiple fights, visitors of the boardwalk walk away saddened by the bad behavior. “It’s kind of just embarrassing you know? I know we’re all better than that,” said Lamin Golafali of Mt. Olive.
NJ Vietnam veterans memorial honors soldiers

1 week ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

HOLMDEL, N.J. (PIX11) — Those on this wall are gone, but never forgotten. “It bothers me when people say ‘Happy Memorial Day,’ because it’s not a happy occasion,” said Brian DuMont. “They gave it all. Their last full measure.”A Hamilton resident and Vietnam era veteran, he is here to remember his friend and neighbor, John D. Ossmann, a Marine who gave his last full measure in 1967, just one month after landing in Vietnam. He was 19 years old.
NJ Vietnam veterans memorial honors soldiers

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jim Vasil

HOLMDEL, N.J. (PIX11) — Those on this wall are gone, but never forgotten. “It bothers me when people say ‘Happy Memorial Day,’ because it’s not a happy occasion,” said Brian DuMont. “They gave it all. Their last full measure.” More Local News A Hamilton resident and Vietnam era veteran, he is here to remember his friend and neighbor, John D. Ossmann, a Marine who gave his last full measure in 1967, just one month after landing in Vietnam. He was 19 years old.
Crowds flock to the NJ boardwalk: ‘We just want to have some fun’

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (PIX11) — On a Friday, a few days before Memorial Day brought some gloomy skies, the vibes are high on the boardwalk ahead of another holiday weekend. “I came here because my daughter, she wanted to come with her friends,” said Kathy from Caldwell. “We’re going to be in Point Pleasant, on the boardwalk, and all around the shore,” said Isabella from Jacksonville, FL.
Crowds flock to the NJ boardwalk: ‘We just want to have some fun’

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jim Vasil

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (PIX11) — On a Friday, a few days before Memorial Day brought some gloomy skies, the vibes are high on the boardwalk ahead of another holiday weekend. “I came here because my daughter, she wanted to come with her friends,” said Kathy from Caldwell. More Local News “We’re going to be in Point Pleasant, on the boardwalk, and all around the shore,” said Isabella from Jacksonville, FL.
‘Incredibly rewarding’: A look inside a New Jersey high school club dedicated to serving veterans

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PIX11) — At this school, servicemembers have friends. “Seton Hall Prep stands with our veterans,” said senior Graham Coakley, “and we will always support our troops.”Seton Hall Prep School’s Veterans Services Club is a group of dozens of young men who dedicate the time they have away from studies and sports to active duty and retired vets. “I think it’s just an incredibly rewarding feeling,” said senior Max Widmer.
Garfield man becomes Rutgers’ oldest graduate ever

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

GARFIELD, N.J. (PIX11) — You’d think earning three degrees would be enough for Tom Maniscalco. But this one -his fourth- was special. “[It is] something that I started in 1957 when my father sent me to Rutgers,” said Maniscalco, 85. A brilliant student who graduated from Garfield High School, Maniscalco became a Rutgers Scarlet Knight at the wish of his father. But while studying in New Brunswick, he struggled to adjust.
Garfield man becomes Rutgers’ oldest graduate ever

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jim Vasil

GARFIELD, N.J. (PIX11) — You’d think earning three degrees would be enough for Tom Maniscalco. But this one -his fourth- was special. “[It is] something that I started in 1957 when my father sent me to Rutgers,” said Maniscalco, 85. More Local News A brilliant student who graduated from Garfield High School, Maniscalco became a Rutgers Scarlet Knight at the wish of his father. But while studying in New Brunswick, he struggled to adjust.
NJ Transit riders wait one more day for trains after strike ends

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Jim Vasil

UNION CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — Looking to get back on track, New Jersey Transit commuters had to endure one more day without rail service. “It’s easier than the buses,” said Jonathan Goebel, a visitor from North Carolina. “Less wait time, you can get from point A to point B just like that with the train station.”Goebel and Joshua Brown are visiting the area for the first time and are looking forward to getting around on the rails. “This is going to help us significantly,” said Goebel.