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Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in NJ gets key approval by Biden administration
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits, before construction can begin.Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the department's decision marked the ninth offshore wind project approved under the Biden administration, green-lighting 13 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 5 million homes."The Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today's milestone...
Final high school baseball batting leaders for 2024
Listed below are the final batting leaders for EPC, Colonial League and local New Jersey programs. The lists are based on stats reported to lehighvalleylive.com, NJ.com, GameChanger and MaxPreps. In most instances, the numbers reflect what was submitted by the players’ own scorekeeper. On rare occasions where that information wasn’t provided, opposing scorekeepers were used to fill the gaps.
Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial
Sen. Robert Menendez rested his case Wednesday without taking the witness stand in his second corruption trial since 2017. The post Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Fulop plan for 2% tuition caps at public colleges being looked at by N.J. legislature
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s proposal for placing a two percent cap on tuitions at public colleges is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. “Just like when he was the first to call for extending the Corporate Business Tax to fund NJ TRANSIT, or when major aspects of his Housing Policy were included in the state’s recent housing legislation, or when he became among the very first elected officials in the state to call for the end of the corrupt county line system, Mayor Fulop is once again driving the policy discussion in New Jersey with his plan for annual caps on public college tuition,” Fulop for Governor spokesperson Ashley Manz said in a statement.
Dover Man Charged with DUI After Rear-End Collision in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — On June 23, at 12:25 a.m., Parsippany Police Seargent Ferreira, Patrolman Ross, Patrolman Nicos, Patrolman Piccinini, Patrolman Santangelo, and Patrolman Harvey responded to the area of Route 46 East and New Road for a two-car motor vehicle crash. The two vehicles involved in the crash were a...
Stevens Institute of Technology to Receive $7.25 Million in New Jersey FY2025 Budget
Funding will support growing educational and research capabilities in artificial intelligence. Hoboken, N.J., July 3, 2024 – Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that it will receive $7.25 million in direct appropriations in the State of New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This funding will bolster Stevens’ ongoing steep upward trajectory and enable future growth of education and research programs in artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Mother, 2 young children stabbed, critically injured in East Orange apartment
A mother and two young children were rushed to the hospital after being critically wounded in an East Orange apartment.The victims were attacked inside a second floor apartment on Park Avenue early Thursday morning.All three were taken to University Hospital in Newark with apparent stab wounds.Neighbors told Eyewitness News the victims are a mother and her two young children, ages 1 and 3 - and that one of those children just celebrated a birthday this week.We are told the mother is in her twenties and has lived in this building her entire life.Neighbors reported just seeing her Wednesday with her...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Nutley HS boys volleyball team spikes down another successful season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball team enjoyed another successful season. Under head coach Kevin Reilly, the Raiders finished with a 15-8 overall record, including finishing in second place in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-3 divisional record. They also were the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 2 state sectional tournament.
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
NJ woman charged for plan to send aviation device to United Arab Emirates: Feds
Two people, including a woman from New Jersey, have been charged with illegally shipping an electronic aviation device from the Garden State to the United Arab Emirates. Federal authorities say 43-year-old Fadi Nammas of Fairfax, VA, and 24-year-old Tara Jamhour of Rockaway, NJ, are each facing the following charges:. Conspiracy...
NJ Spotlight News: July 3, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Menendez defense rests case without senator testifying. Closing arguments could begin as early as Tuesday. Candidates to succeed Payne line up...
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
Launch Family Entertainment Set to Open 3 More NJ Locations!
Get ready to catapult yourself into more fun! A huge entertainment complex is getting ready to expand in New Jersey. Launch Entertainment, a family entertainment center with games and activities for people of all ages, is set open 2 more New Jersey locations in Morristown and New Brunswick, according to NJ.com.
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