Perv soccer coach preyed on young players

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ NJ man admits to raping sleeping woman at bus terminal

Eric Williams (Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office/Google Maps)

ATLANTIC CITY — A local man has admitted to raping a woman at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal.

Eric Williams, 56, of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated assault last Wednesday, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

Authorities said on May 19, 2022, Williams found a woman sleeping at the bus terminal on Atlantic Avenue. The terminal serves as a regional hub for local and NJ Transit buses.

He then sexually assaulted, prosecutors said

⬛ MTA board approves congestion pricing toll rate change

FILE - Pedestrians cross Delancey Street as congested traffic from Brooklyn enters Manhattan over the Williamsburg Bridge, March 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Congestion pricing in Manhattan took a giant step closer to reality with a near-unanimous vote of support by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Monday.

The board approved a reduction in the original congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street from $15 to $9 during peak hours. The toll is expected to take effect on Jan. 5.

New York Gov. Hochul initially paused the program from being implemented and waited until after the general election to propose what is now being called a "phase in" to the higher price.

⬛ Police find boy shot at East Orange, NJ home

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EAST ORANGE — A male juvenile is hospitalized with gunshot wounds after being found in a city home this past weekend.

East Orange police found the victim Saturday evening around 6:30 p.m. at a home along North 17th Street, according to city spokesperson Connie Jackson.

The boy was lying on the ground in the first-floor hallway near a staircase, officials said.

⬛ Giants to start NJ's Tommy DeVito after benching Daniel Jones

New York Giants' Tommy DeVito warms up before a game in September (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Former New Jersey high school great Tommy DeVito will get another start with the Giants on Sunday.

Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed reports that the Cedar Grove resident who led Don Bosco High School to a high school state championship will get the start against Tampa Bay at MetLife Stadium. The Giants, with just two wins, have the worst record in the NFL.

⬛ NJ youth soccer coach admits to sex crimes against child athletes

Ryan Gunsauls, of Union Beach (MCPO, Canva)

FREEHOLD – A 33-year-old youth soccer coach has admitted to several sexual offenses against student athletes formerly under his supervision, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Monday.

Ryan Gunsauls, of Union Beach, pleaded guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child by manufacturing child sexual abuse material — as well as second-degree attempted endangering via manufacture of child sexual abuse material and second- and third-degree endangering via sexual conduct.