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Passengers fear for their lives as fire erupts on NY Waterway ferry
JERSEY CITY — A New York Waterway ferry bringing passengers to New Jersey was evacuated after a fire on board. The Father Mychal Judge was carrying 37 passengers from Paulus Hook to Liberty Harbor in Jersey City and were evacuated to another vessel by first responders, NY Waterway spokeswoman Hannah Gammond told New Jersey 101.5 in an email.
Amazon Fresh debuts four new stores
Amazon Fresh debuted four new stores on Thursday, including its first in Northern California and locations in Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. All of the newly opened supermarkets offer Amazon’s Dash Cart automated grocery carts and Amazon One, the company’s palm-recognition technology. These new stores are beginning operations...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Top players, predictions & more to kick off season
The 2024 New Jersey high school football season has arrived. Week 0 begins on Thursday as a number of teams kickoff the year with the highlight being the annual Battle at the Beach in Ocean City and Egg Harbor. The road to SHI Stadium for public school championships and MetLife...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 8/28
HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8 p.m. Wed. - Heat index values up to 104 expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
American Dream mall interest payments to be made after years of delays
Bondholders on roughly $287 million of municipal bonds sold to finance the construction of American Dream will see their interest payments after more than two years of waiting. The bonds are backed by grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. U.S Bank, which is making the payments, had to skip the payments...
A $5 Bet Turned Into One Million Dollars For One Lucky New Jersey Poker Player
Do you enjoy the fun and excitement of the Casino floor, the flashing lights, and the sounds of excitement as people play for their next big win?. The most gambling I do is the occasional slot game when I see a show at Bet Parx or in AC and a little sports betting during football season.
First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
First Bank will open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, aiming to offer better convenience and service. First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Experts Say NJ Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
New Jersey is no stranger to bad storms. There have been a few that caused a lot of damage when they made landfall. Even though it seems more common to hear about these storms during the warmer months, fall is actually one of the times when hurricanes are most likely to strike here in the Garden State.
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Here’s why New Jersey’s new rape kit reform matters
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin recently announced sweeping reforms in the way law enforcement investigates cases of sexual assault. Platkin mandated that all SAFE kits or Sexual Assault Forensic Exams released to law enforcement must now be tested. For years, police departments had the option to forgo testing if...
Authorities in NJ warn of rise in scam in which fraudsters use names of real police officers
Fraudsters in New Jersey have found a new way to steal from people that is particularly concerning to police.They say scammers are using the names of real police officers when they call unsuspecting victims, claiming they need to pay up or risk jail time for missing jury duty.The caller says he is a member of law enforcement and there's a warrant out for your arrest unless you make an online or cryptocurrency payment.So far, this scam has been reported by dozens of families in Bergen County."We've had incidents where the sheriff's officer number has shown up on people's calls," said...
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