New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has named Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate for lieutenant governor. Gannon, a longtime law enforcement leader with strong ties to the community, brings public safety credentials to the ticket. The pair will make their official announcement tomorrow in Boonton, as Ciattarelli looks to strengthen support in key suburban areas ahead of November’s election.

Jersey City native and sitcom legend Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He drowned while swimming at a beach in Costa Rica, after the current pulled him away from shore. Rescue personnel performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Warner is best remembered for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a role that earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He was 54 years old.