Recep Karaca
Position: Chief Editor Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Rutgers University, New Jersey Master’s Degree in Media Studies, Columbia University, New York Career: Began as a political reporter for The Star-Ledger in Newark. Worked as an editorial director for NJ Spotlight News. Joined DailyNewsEn in 2021 as Chief Editor, leading the newsroom with a focus on impactful reporting. Expertise: Politics, investigative journalism, and policy analysis. Notable Achievements: Awarded the New Jersey Press Association Medal for Outstanding Editorial Leadership.
Orange Coast College is run by bullies
When I was an undergraduate student studying political science at Cal State Fullerton, I once had a professor declare — in front of the...
Orange County’s Nic Kerdiles thrilled to make his NHL debut for the Ducks
ANAHEIM – Nic Kerdiles and Bob Ferguson, who runs the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls as general manager, know each other enough to...
Whicker: Erratic Ducks in search of an identity that lasts beyond one game
ANAHEIM – Five goals in four games. Five goals in one game. It has been that way for the Ducks and it will continue...
Lakers acquire point guard Tyler Ennis from Houston for Marcelo Huertas as NBA trade...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson has fielded phone calls from numerous executives in his new job. While none of...
Cheapo Travel: 10 ways to save on camping in Utah
Camping is a great way to save money and enjoy spending time outdoors, but it can be surprisingly pricey. I especially love sitting around...
Orange County bands talk about christening the new House of Blues Anaheim
The brand new House of Blues at the Anaheim GardenWalk is primed and ready for its grand opening on Feb. 28 and March 1...
Colbert beats Fallon’s ratings for third week in a row
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” extended its ratings winning streak over “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” for a third consecutive week —...
In case of apocalypse, Arctic ‘Doomsday Vault’ can regrow food supply
Humanity’s life insurance policy just got upgraded.The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, tucked away in the Arctic Circle between Norway and the North Pole, has...
The father of the selfie is obsessed with mortality
BOSTON — Long before they were called selfies, Karl Baden snapped a simple black and white photo of himself. Then he repeated it every...
‘Devil Wears Prada’ is this comedy legend’s first musical
Paul Rudnick is one of the funniest writers around. Reading his collected plays the other day, I burst out laughing at lines from “I...
Why Jordan Peele directed a horror movie about race
Writer and comedian Jordan Peele is known for the popular sketch comedy TV series “Key and Peele” and funny films like “Keanu.” But for...
Victoria’s Secret is ‘out of touch’ with women
Victoria’s Secret needs a guardian angel these days.The iconic lingerie brand, famous for its supermodel angels, is expected to see same-store sales tumble as...
It sounds like Yankees hitters won’t miss Dellin Betances
TAMPA — Dellin Betances leaves the Yankees on March 5 to join the Dominican Republic team and prepare for the World Baseball Classic.If the...
Jay Bruce’s quiet annoyance last year: not having a home
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jay Bruce has one main regret from his ugly debut with the Mets, and it likely isn’t what you would...
Fired CEO is accused of epic theft
A Manhattan tech CEO blew through nearly half a million dollars in company money to fund a lavish lifestyle that include high-priced hookers for...
Why scientists think newly found planets could be habitable
About 40 light years from Earth, there is an intriguing system with a dim red star and seven alien worlds rapidly orbiting it.And what...
The untold story: Behind the scenes with Radio City’s Santa Claus
He’s managed to avoid all the pitfalls of celebrity — the all-night Christmas parties, eggnog addiction, after-hours poker binges with the elves....
Suspect in Long Branch standoff accused of stabbing 2, including woman in bed
LONG BRANCH - A city man who barricaded himself inside a house in Long Branch and kept authorities at bay for...
Judge dismisses harassment complaints filed by teachers against superintendent
WATERFORD TWP. -- A judge has thrown out a case brought by three township teachers who sought to remove Superintendent...
N.J. education groups to Christie: Your new school funding plan would cause chaos
TRENTON -- Education advocacy groups on Thursday called on Gov. Chris Christie to resist including his own drastic school funding restructuring plan...
Powerball 2/22/17 winning numbers, live lottery results for Wednesday’s $403M drawing
UPDATE: $435.3 million jackpot won in Indiana; $2M ticket sold in N.J. The winning Powerball numbers in Wednesday's drawing...
I am thankful my children cry over ridiculous things
It was a Saturday morning, and my then 5-year old daughter woke me up before an ungodly hour to...
Broadway Playhouse at Merkin Concert Hall offers children an interactive introduction to Broadway Musicals
At Merkin Concert Hall, children are invited to explore their musical passions and strengthen their experience of theatre. Ann...
LISTEN: What Christie said today about WFAN job rumors
TRENTON -- A day after a report surfaced saying he was among "plenty of candidates" being considered to succeed...
Ultimate N.J. weekend guide: 8 great ways to finish off February
SEASIDE HEIGHTS POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Seaside Heights bursts back to life Saturday for its annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge, which...
The ‘best stress relief’ is this N.J. herbal remedy, but not the one you...
Turns out there's more than one herb people use to relieve stress. Herbalist & Alchemist, an "herbal therapeutics" company...
Kids should love the new techie toys on view at the Toy Fair |...
The big story in toys is technology. Nothing new, right? Even those of us who grew up with the...
The Book on WMU’s Corey Davis: Scouting polarizing WR
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Bucky Brooks...
Ole Miss self-imposes one-year postseason ban for 2017
Ole Miss announced on Wednesday that it's self-imposing a one-year football postseason ban for the 2017 season after receiving a new NCAA notice of...
Mitch Trubisky intends to throw at NFL Scouting Combine
Top NFL draft prospects in the 2017 quarterback class won't...
2017 NFL Draft: DeShone Kizer, Mitch Trubisky top QB prospects
With the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine upon us, Bucky Brooks...
Sources Tell Us: Scout compares Evan Engram to Jordan Reed
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein is constantly talking to...
Five edge rushers with most to prove at NFL Scouting Combine
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter will take a...
Fred Rogers, Donald Trump, my daughter and me
CaptionCloseIt is a small testament to his lasting brilliance that 14 years after his death, Fred Rogers captivates my daughter.When he speaks about feelings,...
Sweden: Perhaps too welcoming to migrants
CaptionCloseAs if on cue, riots broke out in a heavily immigrant suburb of Stockholm as soon as the media mocked President Donald Trump for...
Social media unites 250 to attend Texas funeral of ‘lone veteran’ with no family
CaptionCloseAbout 250 people gathered at the Killeen funeral of Galen Bruce Pearson, a 23-year Army veteran, when the local newspaper announced the man did...
Veterans, famous Texans will be honored at Texas State Cemetery with Christmas ceremony
CaptionCloseA young volunteer places a wreath during the 2015 National Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery December 12, 2015 in Arlington, VA....
‘Unprecedented’: San Antonio Girl Scout warehouse depleted of hit cookie
CaptionCloseThe Girl Scouts introduced the new S'mores cookie flavor in honor of their 100 year anniversary, but not every area of Texas got this...
S.A. woman’s invention lands in coveted celebrity swag bags for Grammys, Academy Awards
CaptionCloseThe Rest-Rite Sleep Positioner, invented by local attorney Jennifer Sparr, was included in the Grammy Awards Gift Bag given to nominees earlier this month...
Changes in store for Contemporary Art Month
CaptionCloseIt was time for Miss CAM Antonio to go.Participation in the competition to wear the Contemporary Art Month crown had waned the past couple...