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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.
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
NJ aiming for 100° Tuesday: When will storms and cooldown arrive?
Heat. Humidity. Thunderstorms. Classic New Jersey summertime weather. But as I have been stressing for a while, this week's heat and humidity goes far beyond typical summer weather. Temperatures are running 10 to 15 degrees hotter than normal, close to the triple-digit mark and close to record highs. Humidity is high, pushing the heat index into the "danger zone".
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college experience less of a mystery for families, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a proposal that puts a cap on annual tuition hikes. "We have to do a better job of...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional primary
The winner will represent the party in a Sept. 18 special general election to serve out the remaining weeks of Donald Payne Jr.'s term in northern New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 6 to 1.
New York Giants Could Cut Former 1,000-Yard Wide Receiver
The New York Giants signed wide receiver Allen Robinson to bolster their aerial attack this offseason, but the veteran may not even make it out of camp. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has listed Robinson among three Giants players who could be cut before the regular season, noting that New York can save $1.1 million by […] The post New York Giants Could Cut Former 1,000-Yard Wide Receiver appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
How clean is the Raritan River? Watchdog issues report
The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), a watchdog group that keeps an eye on the longest river within the borders of New Jersey that supplies drinking water to more than 1.8 million state residents, says the health of the region's waterways has slightly improved, but still earns a grade of C.
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
NJ weather: The heat wave is making these Jersey Shore business owners miserable
When the air conditioning went out, Brendan Smith promised his employees at Julio's Pizza Co. in Atlantic Highlands that if they would stop complaining about just how hot it was, he would buy them all milkshakes from Nicholas Creamery across the street when their shift was over. The employees quietly went back to work. Smith made good on his promise. But the stifling heat returned the next day. And the next. And the next. ...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/16
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. At the Shore. Current conditions and forecast as of Tue...
New Jersey launches mentorship program for blind, visually impaired residents
New Jersey's Department of Human Services launched its annual mentorship program aimed at fostering connections between younger and older New Jerseyans with vision loss. It’s the second year for the program, which pairs people ages 18 to 21 with those 55 and older to share knowledge and experiences about being blind, visually impaired...
Why an unheralded horse carries the hopes of NJ racing in Monmouth Park's $1 million Haskell
Vincent Annarella was pragmatic as he pondered Sea Streak running in Saturday’s $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, a byproduct of six decades spent breeding and racing Jersey-breds. “There’s only one way to win and there’s a hundred ways to lose,” he said. ...
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