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Paul Milo

Content Producer

pmilo@dailyvoice.com

Paul Milo has worked as a reporter in northern New Jersey for more than 20 years, first for North Jersey Media Group / NorthJersey.com, then at Patch.com and at NJ.com / The Star-Ledger. He has written about a 106-year-old World War I veteran, the Sept. 11 attacks and a 15-year-old stock manipulator who was the youngest person ever civilly charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission, among many other stories. He has interviewed governors, presidential candidates and celebrities including Ryan Seacrest and comedian Kevin Hart.

In addition to his work for New Jersey-based outlets, he has also written for BeliefNet, Editor and Publisher, The Huffington Post, The Boston Globe and other publications, as well as freelance assignments for global chemical company BASF.

His first book, Your Flying Car Awaits, was published by HarperCollins in 2010. As part of the book’s promotional efforts he was interviewed by The New York Times and on WNYC radio’s The Brian Lehrer Show. 

Paul was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Paul Milo's Contributions

Police & Fire
Paroled Gang Member Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges In Newark Paroled Gang Member Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges In Newark
Paroled Gang Member Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges In Newark A member of the Bloods street gang who is on parole for aggravated manslaughter was arrested Tuesday night in an ongoing crackdown of Newark’s drug trade, Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura said Wednesday. Al-Tariq Carter, 28, who was charged a decade ago in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured, was spotted by sheriff’s detectives who were staking out Nevada and West Kinney streets Tuesday. Carter, who was sitting on the passenger side of a Mercedes, was seen getting cash in exchange for items he handed to two people who approached the car. Detectives smelled burnt mari…

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Police & Fire
'I Did What I Had To Do,' Says Newark Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting 'I Did What I Had To Do,' Says Newark Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting
'I Did What I Had To Do,' Says Newark Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting The Newark police officer indicted for fatally shooting a fleeing criminal suspect in January told News 4 New York Tuesday that he believed his actions "saved lives that day."  In the interview, Jovanny Crespo said he had to make "split-second decisions" and that he "could have been dead."  Crespo and his partner, who was driving, joined in the pursuit in Newark after two men believed to be armed fled a traffic stop. A high-speed chase ensued that was captured on dash cam and on officers' body cameras.  The video, later released in full by the Essex County Prosecutor's Offic…

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Police & Fire
Vacationing Couple From Montclair Goes Missing In Barbados Vacationing Couple From Montclair Goes Missing In Barbados
Vacationing Couple From Montclair Goes Missing In Barbados Authorities in Barbados are looking for a couple from the United States who went missing after renting a jet ski.  Oscar Suarez, 32, and Magdalena Devil, 25, are from Montclair, WPIX 11 reported.  The couple arrived at the popular vacation spot Saturday and checked into the Discovery Bay Hotel in St. James, according to police.  The couple rented the jet ski around 2:30 p.m. Monday and were last seen heading out to open water. They were both wearing life jackets.  The jet ski operator notified other operators after about a half-hour, who conducted a search. Police and …

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News
Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report
Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report The Port Authority is considering raising tolls on the George Washington Bridge, the Lincoln Tunnel and other crossings into New York by $1, The New York Times reported Monday.  Tolls for the George Washington Bridge, the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, the Outerbridge and the Goethals Bridge are all $10.50 off-peak, and $12.50 during peak times.  In addition, the fare for AirTrans -- the transport system linking airports to mass transit -- would jump from $2 to $7.75 under the proposal.  The agency also wants to impose a new, $4 on taxi trips to Newark Liberty and the other Po…

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Events
Union County May Soon Boast The World’s Biggest Hot Dog -- AND Pizza Union County May Soon Boast The World’s Biggest Hot Dog -- AND Pizza
Union County May Soon Boast The World’s Biggest Hot Dog -- AND Pizza Two food businesses in Union County are going for Guinness gold right now. Union Pork Store, an institution in its namesake community for generations, is where a candidate for the top dog is being prepared in time for display Wednesday in New York. It plans to set the record for world’s largest frank -- a record not yet held by anyone, The Takeout reports. Store owner Leszek “Jabi” Jablonski has prepared a 44.3-lb. beast (with a 31-lb. bun) that will be displayed at Ulysses restaurant in the city’s Financial District. Slices will be handed out for a suggested donation of $10, which will …

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Schools
Catholic High School In Elizabeth Raising $2M To Stay Open Catholic High School In Elizabeth Raising $2M To Stay Open
Catholic High School In Elizabeth Raising $2M To Stay Open A Catholic high school that's been in Elizabeth for nearly a century is on the brink of shutting down for good due to financial problems.  But friends, faculty and alumni of St. Mary of the Assumption have other ideas.  They have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $2 million by July 20. "After 4 years of mismanagement, the school’s newly installed administration has already stabilized the school and implemented many changes and improvements," organizers wrote.  There is a 3-5 year plan in place to introduce new programs, enhance enrollment, and set the school on a co…

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News
WATCH: Huge Downed Branch In Roselle Park Damages Homes, Car WATCH: Huge Downed Branch In Roselle Park Damages Homes, Car
Watch: Huge Downed Branch In Roselle Park Damages Homes, Car A tree limb came down during rainy weather Tuesday morning in Roselle Park, landing on a parked car and two homes, police said.  Officers responded to the 100 block of Union Road a little after 6 a.m. The large branch had struck 113 and 119 Union Road in addition to the car.  The homes were briefly evacuated before they were found to be safe.  No one was hurt.  The street was expected to remain closed as the branch is removed and repairs are made to overhead power lines. 

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Obituaries
Services Set For North Bergen's Alysa Matos, 20, Who Died In West New York Crash Services Set For North Bergen's Alysa Matos, 20, Who Died In West New York Crash
Services Set For North Bergen's Alysa Matos, 20, Who Died In West New York Crash Funeral arrangements have been made for the North Bergen woman who died Sunday from injuries sustained in a car crash in West New York last week. Alysa Alexis Matos, a freelance artist, was remembered for making family and friends feel loved and for her creative pursuits, including graphic design and makeup artistry. She was 20 years old.  “She connected with her family and friends in a way that will be missed and treasured by us all. We know she will watch over all of us as one of God's angels and continue to shower us with her love,” her obituary reads. She is survived by her mothe…

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Lifestyle
Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction
Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction Sammy Rosenblatt was a talented visual artist who died from an opioid overdose in March. He had been battling addiction for years, those who knew him say. Now his family and friends seek to honor the memory of the West Orange High School alumnus. An arts scholarship has been started in his name and the first one was recently awarded to a graduating WOHS student. His family and friends are also raising funds for Shatterproof.org, a group that aids families touched by addiction, as well as preserving his photography, illustrations and other works. The family has started a GoFundMe campaign…

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Police & Fire
Woman, 20, Seriously Injured In WNY Car Crash Has Died Woman, 20, Seriously Injured In WNY Car Crash Has Died
Woman, 20, Seriously Injured In WNY Car Crash Has Died A woman from Queens, New York, died Sunday from injuries she sustained in a car crash less than a week ago, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said Monday.  Alyssa Matos was one of multiple victims injured when two cars collided at 60th and Jefferson streets around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.  Fernando Batista, a 24-year-old North Bergen man, was driving a 2002 Acura north on Jefferson Street when the car collided with a 2004 Infiniti traveling west on 60th Street, according to West New York police and the county’s Regional Collision Investigation Unit. Matos was a passenger in Batist…

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