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Rutgers Football flips 2025 Kent State tight end Ben Rothhaar
Rutgers Football has yet again added to its 2025 recruiting class, welcoming in its first tight end after flipping Kent State commit Ben Rothhaar. A native of Norwalk, Ohio, Rothhaar committed to the Scarlet Knights after attending one of the program's camps on Thursday. Rothhaar's commitment now puts the class...
US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures to address climate-related flooding and other disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday announced it is allocating $575 million to 19 resiliency projects in several states, with a particular emphasis on Native American, urban and traditionally underserved communities that experience repeated floods, wildfires and other weather-related disasters. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement that the effort was intended to “help make sure America’s coastal communities are more resilient to the effects of climate change,” The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines” in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts. There also is money to replace sidewalks with permeable pavement, to top buildings with plants to help absorb heat, and to establish parks in flood-prone areas that can absorb floodwaters.
'A nightmare' - Disturbing video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in Harlem
Disturbing video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a 95-year-old woman being assaulted by a home health aide in Harlem this past weekend.The incident happened on July 21 after the home health aide was sent to take care of the woman who uses a walker and needs an oxygen tank.The video -- caught on the victim's Nest camera -- showed the aide whacking her with a pan and also hitting her repeatedly until she collapsed to the floor."It was a nightmare," said Michelle Mitchell, the victim's granddaughter. "It was horrific. It was one of the worst days of my life."Mitchell was...
Summer Cabaret Series at the Sieminski Theater this August
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The very best in Broadway, jazz and rock in three very unique cabaret-style shows will debut this August in Somerset County at the Sieminski Theater. Why travel all the way to New York City when you can experience authentic New York City-style cabarets right in central NJ in Basking Ridge? This August, the versatile and state-of-the art Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge will be transformed into a genuine cosmopolitan cabaret setting with table seating, light bites, and a cash bar. Doors open at 7 PM. Upon arrival, each patron receives a glass of...
N.J. state trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
A New Jersey State Police trooper has admitted he punched a handcuffed woman in the face as she sat in in the back of a law enforcement vehicle in Cumberland County in 2022 in a plea deal that calls for him to serve up to a year in a county jail.
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Senator Raj Mukherji Leads Legislative Effort to Make New Jersey a Leader in AI
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s State Senator, Raj Mukherji, was behind a piece of legislation signed into law earlier this week that will establish the Next New Jersey program. Enacted by Governor Phil Murphy, the program seeks to attract new investment into the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry, creating new jobs and economic opportunities. According to a statement, the program will unlock access to capital for New Jersey’s innovators and entrepreneurs and ensure they have access to the infrastructure necessary to make new, cutting-edge developments, which will position the state as a national leader in the...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
2024 Paris Olympics start tonight. Who to watch from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NEW YORK -- New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with dozens of local athletes competing across several categories. The 2024 summer games officially start tonight and will end on Sunday, Aug. 11. The games are being held in Paris, France, and the opening ceremony is set to travel up the Seine River to the Trocadéro.
What should be done with accused seagull killer? NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:. If you are in your yard or basement and pick up a foul stench, it might not be a skunk. It might be a snake. Some people say it smells like rotten cucumbers, others say it's just rancid. New Jersey...
The risk of real estate wire fraud is a growing concern in NJ. Here's how to avoid it
Imagine your offer on your dream home finally gets accepted. But after all of the work you put in to save money, tour properties and make offer after off, your down payment gets stolen. That's what happened to one Bergen County couple, who unknowingly wired their $32,500 down payment to a scammer after...
Daddy’s Chicken Shack announces plans to open 13 locations in N.J.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack, a fast-casual restaurant chain, is set to expand into New Jersey with 13 restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The veteran-owned chain was founded in 2018, and specializes in fried and grilled chicken, according to a press release. It has a southern-inspired menu, serving items like chicken and waffles and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.
NJ ice cream tour returns for second year
If you love ice cream, then get ready to travel around the state of New Jersey this summer for the second annual “I Licked My Way Through NJ Ice Cream Tour.” The tour will last until Aug. 18, this year featuring 12 shops throughout the state. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, they includes Belle’s Ice Cream in Spring Lake, Surfside Frozen Custard in Sea Girt, Miss Mindy’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bayville, You Scream Ice Cream in Brick Township, Skipper Dipper in Long Beach Township and Kohr Soft Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor Township.
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