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Mayor Adams gets fiery during weekly briefing
A typical Tuesday at City Hall involves Mayor Eric Adams taking questions from the media. But this week’s briefing was more intense for the mayor, who was hot under the collar, highly critical of the media and defensive of his administration. Adams fought back when he was asked about...
MISSING!!! Brandan Cooper Was Reported Missing By The Spring Valley Police Department
Brandan Cooper was reported missing by the Police Department about 2 hours ago in Spring Valley. He is diagnosed with autism and needs daily medications. HE is considered to possibly be in EXTREME danger and in need of medical assistance . We are asking for the community’s HELP TO FIND HIM.
Mother, sister defend woman accused of torturing murder victim in New Rochelle
Vicki Sharrock-Garnett was stunned in September by the arrest of her daughter in the killing of her roommate in New Rochelle. News this month that Kenya Tilford is accused of torturing the victim — and also assaulting or sexually abusing three other women — left her in pain and searching for answers.
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 7/17
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. for dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Thousands fewer NJ high schoolers apply for federal college aid
Applications to the problem-plagued FAFSA system are down nearly 10% this year. Kean University senior Kamilla Gell said it would not have been possible for her to attend Kean without financial aid she received through the federal financial aid system known as FAFSA. Now, she is helping high school juniors...
Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees and knocked out power across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night, and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced in South Jersey.Now, clean-up is underway across the area after the wild weather brought down trees and wires.Tree damage can be seen near the Conshohocken home of Richard Miskinis, where he's lived for nearly 50 years. As the storm brewed Tuesday night, he rushed to his porch to stow his cushions, some of which were already scattered on the lawn."I jumped down and got those and then there was a big crash and...
Live N.J. power outage tracker: Strong thunderstorms cut power to thousands
Scattered thunderstorms that have lashed parts of New Jersey with heavy rain and strong winds have knocked out power to more than 30,000 homes and businesses across the state Tuesday evening. NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which monitors outage numbers from utility companies in the region, showed about 35,100 utility customers...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
List of best hospitals in New Jersey released. See where your hospital ranks
Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named the top hospital in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best hospitals in New Jersey. The hospital regained the No. 1 spot on the publication’s annual list last year, moving past Morristown Medical...
Drinking buddies: Matthew McConaughey and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy
I thought it was weird when Snoop Dogg started becoming besties with Martha Stewart. That now seems normal compared to this. If you were going to pick a drinking partner for the guy who made “alright, alright, alright!” a catchphrase from “Dazed and Confused,” doesn’t Phil Murphy seem “all wrong all wrong all wrong?”
Former NJ school biology teacher loses certificate for violent hammer attack
A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into one vehicle on...
NJ Transit steps in as private carriers bail on bus routes — but at a cost
NJ Transit has improved reliability and increased ridership on some of the bus routes it took over after being abandoned by private companies last year, according to data provided by the agency. At a cost of more than $30 million — amid historic deficits — NJ Transit recently added or...
Heat waves trigger Amtrak delays, SEPTA slowdowns
You're not the only one moving slower in a heat wave. Extreme temperatures can cause Amtrak delays and lead to slowdowns on SEPTA.Why it matters: Climate change impacts transportation and we're feeling the effects with hotter, longer commutes.The big picture: Prolonged high temperatures can cause outdoor rail tracks to expand and deform.That means Amtrak and SEPTA trains can operate at slower speeds when heat spikes and railways are closely monitored for kinks.Abnormalities aren't very common, but precautionary measures are taken to keep riders safe.State of play: Travelers are experiencing longer lag times on Amtrak. As the heat dome formed in...
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