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Off-duty New York City employee arrested in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday night, according to the NYPD. Kalena Lorainey, 29, was taken into custody at around 9 p.m. Lorainey, who works as a police communications technician, is facing endangering the welfare of a child and assault charges, police said.
Police union votes no confidence in Essex County Jail head, county administrators. See why
A police union representing supervisors and internal affairs investigators for the Essex County Department of Corrections approved a vote of no confidence in the agency's director and county administrators. The labor organization’s announcement, released Monday, outlined a litany of grievances, claiming mismanagement has undermined the welfare of officers, as well as inmates. The motion...
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business On Long Island, Police Say
A 21-year-old man was hospitalized following a suspected drunk-driving crash into a vacant business on Long Island.The early-morning incident happened in Westbury, on Old Country Road near Carman Avenue, at around 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Nassau County Police said Aidan Schwartz, of Wantagh, wa…
New Jersey Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Thursday.…
North Jersey towns have put restrictions on gas leaf blowers. Will the state move next?
Thar she blows! No, not Moby Dick — whose soothing whale sounds are the stuff of New Age CDs. We're talking about that scourge of the suburbs, that bane of tranquility, the nightmare noise that householders dread each spring. The leaf blower. ...
‘Retro Radio’ station WFDU fans cap summer with BBQ, music, and memories
TEANECK—Nearly 100 WFDU-FM listeners gathered on Aug. 11 at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Teaneck campus for a fundraiser and BBQ, celebrating the end of summer. Attendees mingled with the station’s popular volunteer DJs and received a denim or blue baseball cap featuring the station’s logo. Baseball caps...
George Helmy, former top aide to NJ Gov. Phil Murphy, to fill Menendez seat
On Friday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced who he has chosen to serve out the remainder of Sen. Bob Menendez's term.As expected, the governor named his former chief of staff, George Samir Helmy, as interim senator.Helmy will be making history as the first Arab American to serve in the U.S. Senate, albeit on a temporary basis.He will serve as one of New Jersey's two United States senators, along with Cory Booker, until the winner of the November general election is certified on November 27, Murphy's office said.Helmy will then resign and the governor will appoint the winner of November's...
NJ weekend weather: Unsettled skies, occasional rain, rough surf
This week's weather has been amazing. Something for everyone, ranging from cool mornings to warm afternoons, with mainly dry weather along the way. Now we look ahead to the weekend. And it comes with a return to unsettled weather, as several disturbances ride through New Jersey's atmosphere. That means we face increases in cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances.
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
One Of The Most Popular New Jersey Festival Dates Have Been Released
The dates and times for one of New Jersey’s most popular festivals have been released. If you have never been to the Irish Festival at Smithville, this may be the year you finally get there. The 2024 dates for the massively popular festival have been released, so mark them...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/16
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 4 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) FRI: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 17 seconds and S 1 foot at 3 seconds.
Hamilton Drivers Reminded to 'Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over'
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Township Police Division is set to launch the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Friday. Set to run through September 2, the statewide effort will see local and state law enforcement officials conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. “Getting behind the wheel while impaired is a serious and dangerous decision that comes with real-life consequences. The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is not merely a slogan; it is a reminder that risking lives on the road...
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