Michael Smolensky Esq - New Jersey - Criminal, Juvenile, DWI / DUI Defense

10/11/2026

“That’s absolutely egregious,” one expert said.

10/09/2026

Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide

Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.

10/07/2026

On October 7, 2001, the Global War on Terrorism began as a result of the September 11 attacks. The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan initiated with an air assault and covert operations on the ground.

09/22/2026

On September 22, 1927,Jack Dempsey lost the "Long Count" boxing match to Gene Tunney.

09/20/2026

On September 20, 1881, U.S. President Chester A. Arthur is sworn in, the morning after becoming President upon James A. Garfield's death.

09/16/2026

On September 16, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Harlem Heights was fought. This took place in the area known today as Morningside Heights.

08/13/2026

On August 13, 582, Maurice became Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.

08/12/2026

On August 12, 1099, during the First Crusade’s Battle of Ascalon, crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.

07/24/2026

Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan passed away on July 24, 1997. He was born on April 25, 1906 in Newark, New Jersey.

07/24/2026

William "Bill the Butcher" Poole was born on July 24, 1821 in Sussex County, New Jersey to parents of English descent. His family moved to New York City in 1832 to open a butcher shop. Poole became the leader of the Bowery Boys, a notorious gang in New York City in the 1800's. He was the inspiration for the character William "the Butcher" Cutter in the movie "Gangs of New York." Poole would die after being shot in a dispute in a bar on March 8, 1855. A local newsman reported that Poole's last words were "Good-bye boys, I die a true American."