Joshua Jongsma

New Jersey

Breaking News Editor at North Jersey Media Group

Breaking news editor for @NorthJersey. Seton Hall grad. Never paid to be verified. Email news tips to jongsmaATnorthjersey. com.

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Who won 'Survivor' Season 48? What to know about winner and how to watch finale

2 weeks ago | northjersey.com | Joshua Jongsma

The 'Survivor' season finale aired May 21. Kyle Fraser, a 31-year-old attorney from Brooklyn, was named the winner. The tribe has spoken one last time on Season 48 of "Survivor."The finale aired May 21 on this season located in Fiji. After 21 days on location a winner was named in the season finale titled, "Only One of Yous Can Win."Here's everything to know about the season finale, and who won!Who won 'Survivor' Season 48? Kyle Fraser, a 31-year-old attorney from Brooklyn, was named the winner.
Who won 'American Idol'? Here are all the highlights from the Season 23 finale

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.com | Joshua Jongsma

Jamal Roberts was voted as the winner of "American Idol" Season 23. John Foster and Breanna Nix were the other finalists. We have a winner!The fans made their votes heard and a new champion has been named for Season 23 of "American Idol." Viewers voted Jamal Roberts as the winner in the May 18 episode. "From my first step on that stage to this unbelievable moment, I never dreamed a kid from my hometown would one day be called American Idol," Roberts said in a social media post.
Everything to know about the NJ Transit strike including what's running and what isn't

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Joshua Jongsma |Colleen Wilson

Now that the New Jersey Transit strike has begun, commuters may be left with many questions. How do I get to work? What's the best way to New York City? Should I just work remote? We can't answer that last question for you but we can help with the rest on how to best navigate the start of the strike. Here's everything you need to know. Are NJ Transit trains running today? No. The start of the engineers strike means New Jersey Transit trains will not run until the strike ends.
Get Mother's Day freebies, discounts and deals from Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and more

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.com | Joshua Jongsma

Businesses doing something special for Mother's Day include Dunkin', Starbucks, Cinnabon and more. Happy Mother's Day!May 11 marks the day to celebrate mom. Maybe you plan to stay in with breakfast in bed or just some quality time together. Perhaps you're braving the brunch crowds for a morning out. Or you may have opted to bring some flowers home. Depending on your plans the cost of Mother's Day can start to add up.
Get Mother's Day freebies, discounts and deals from Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and more

3 weeks ago | northjersey.com | Joshua Jongsma

Businesses doing something special for Mother's Day include Dunkin', Starbucks, Cinnabon and more. Happy Mother's Day!May 11 marks the day to celebrate mom. Maybe you plan to stay in with breakfast in bed or just some quality time together. Perhaps you're braving the brunch crowds for a morning out. Or you may have opted to bring some flowers home. Depending on your plans the cost of Mother's Day can start to add up.
Watch as police chase person driving tractor through Montclair

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Joshua Jongsma

Video circulating on social media shows officers chasing after a suspect driving a tractor through Montclair. Several vehicles and officers on foot could be seen pursuing the driver on Central Avenue May 7. The same day Montclair police assisted the Essex County Sheriff's Office on a warrant arrest, which led to a lockdown at Montclair High School. Montclair police confirmed officers assisted the county, but deferred further information to the sheriff's office.
Watch as police chase person driving tractor through Montclair

4 weeks ago | njherald.com | Joshua Jongsma

Video circulating on social media shows police pursue someone driving a tractor through Montclair May 7. The Essex County Sheriff's Office did not respond to multiple messages seeking additional information. Video circulating on social media shows officers chasing after a suspect driving a tractor through Montclair. Several vehicles and officers on foot could be seen pursuing the driver on Central Avenue May 7.
Police activity cause of lockdown at Montclair High School

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Joshua Jongsma

The search for a suspect led to a lockdown at Montclair High School May 7, police said. Montclair police assisted the Essex County Sheriff's Office in an attempted warrant arrest on Central Avenue, according to Montclair Lt. Terence Turner. The suspect ran but was eventually found in a yard on Midland Avenue before he turned himself in, Turner stated. The lockdown was then lifted by 11:30 a.m., according to Turner and a message sent to Montclair parents.
Montclair NJ police activity causes lockdown at high school

1 month ago | northjersey.com | Joshua Jongsma

A lockdown at Montclair High School was lifted by 11:30 a.m.The search for a suspect led to a lockdown at Montclair High School May 7, police said. Montclair police assisted the Essex County Sheriff's Office in an attempted warrant arrest on Central Avenue, according to Montclair Lt. Terence Turner. The suspect ran but was eventually found in a yard on Midland Avenue before he turned himself in, Turner stated.
Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds at Paterson home

1 month ago | eu.northjersey.com | Joshua Jongsma

PATERSON — A 70-year-old woman was stabbed to death in the city on May 6, authorities said. Police found the unidentified woman around 2:20 p.m. at a home near Cianci and Market streets, said the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. She had multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, the office said. A statement issued the night of May 6 by the Prosecutor’s Office did not include any additional information.