New Hospital Safety Grades / Fatal Frat Party On Video / N.J. Home To Country's Best Diner, Time Out Says

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Star N.J. Athlete From Killed By Train In Massachusetts

Danny Cooney, 20, a St. Peter's Prep graduate who was Hudson County Baseball Player of the Year in 2015, was struck by a CSX freight train.

The Best Pizzeria In New Jersey Is...

This place has the best pizza in New Jersey, and it's ranked among the best in America, according to Time Out. Here's why.

N.J. Teacher Who Ridiculed Student, Cursed Out Cafeteria Worker Loses License for 2 Years

former Woodbridge math teacher who ridiculed an ESL student, cursed out a cafeteria worker and called another student a "Loser!!" on Facebook had her teaching license revoked for two years by the State Board of Examiners, on behalf of the New Jersey Dept. of Education.

2 In New Jersey Among 50 Best Italian Restaurants In America

These places have, quite possibly, the best pizza in New Jersey and among the best in America, according to one website.

N.J. Hospital Safety Grades Released For 2017

How safe is your hospital? A respected group has announced its spring 2017 ratings, giving hospitals a grade of A to F for patient safety.

Frat Party Where N.J. Man Died Captured On Video, Police Say

Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore from New Jersey, died Feb. 4 — two days after he fell down a set of stairs about two hours into the party. Police say they have video of that party.

Husband Dies Trying To Fight Wayne Fire Sunday

The man died after going back into the house to fight the fast-moving blaze, authorities said. His dog also died.

McDonald's Customers Didn't Like Their Food, Attacked Manager, Smashed Window

Both the store manager and an employee went to the hospital for treatment.

Come 2 Mamas' Restaurant In Brick Closes Abruptly

Patrons of Come 2 Mamas' are expressing sadness after the restaurant apparently closed without warning recently.

Man Dies In Head-On Car Wreck In Upper Freehold

A 38-year-old New Jersey man died this week after he was hurt in a head-on collision on a N.J. highway, police said.

N.J. Teacher Attendance Rates, School-By-School

The annual "School Performance Reports" are out. Patch has a list of schools with the best and worst teacher attendance.