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Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader’s endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first time a potential motive for the 2022 attack on “The Satanic Verses” author. Hadi Matar, a U.S. citizen from New Jersey, was attempting to carry out a fatwa, Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Kruly said. According to the prosecutor, Matar believed the call for Rushdie’s death, first issued in 1989, was backed by the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and endorsed in a 2006 speech by the group’s secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah. “We allege that in attempting to murder Salman Rushdie in New York in 2022, Hadi Matar committed an act of terrorism in the name of Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization aligned with the Iranian regime,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a news release. “The Justice Department will prosecute those who perpetrate violence in the name of terrorist groups and undermine the basic freedoms enshrined in our Constitution.”
Potential explosive device found outside NYC police station house
NEW YORK – A potential explosive device was found outside a New York City police station house Wednesday afternoon.Police said two uniformed officers assigned to station house security at the 25th Precinct on 119th Street in East Harlem were approached by a vehicle just before noon.According to police, the driver stated the passenger in the vehicle had hit him in the back of the head with a machete. The driver told the officers where the machete was inside the vehicle and indicated there was also an explosive device inside the vehicle.Police said the officers immediately took the passenger into custody.Both...
West Nile virus in NYC: Locations of infected mosquitoes
NEW YORK - Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been spotted in all five boroughs of New York City, according to city health officials. This year marks the virus’ 25th consecutive year in the city. While West Nile typically peaks during August, positive mosquitoes have been identified. West Nile...
Met Attendance Rebounds, And Museum Welcomes More Than 5.5 Million Visitors
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it welcomed more than 5.5 million visitors to its two locations— The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters—in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024 (FY24). As the Museum’s attendance continues to rebound following the pandemic, the...
See homes sold in the East Orange area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the East Orange area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,804-square-foot home on Emerson Street in East Orange that sold for $440,000.
North Jersey Friendship House Adds New Board Leadership
North Jersey Friendship House (NJFH) recently elected a new chairperson to its board of trustees. Carla Noriega, MBA, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley, joined the NJFH Board two years ago and served as treasurer finance committee chair. Her leadership skills, business acumen and financial expertise will be put to work as chairperson as NJFH develops its strategic goals for the next five years.
Couple walking across America stops in Jefferson City
A couple walking over 3,500 miles from California to New York made a pit stop in mid-Missouri on Wednesday. Carolyn Ronning and Ryan Malone have been traveling on foot across America for the past five months, making their way from the Santa Monica Pier, all the way to Times Square.
See homes sold in the Wayne area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Wayne area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,614-square-foot home on Piermont Terrace in Wayne that sold for $725,000.
Humid stretch with pop-up storms continues around NYC area
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but the good news is there's hope around the corner.We kicked the day off with some showers, which were just enough to dampen parts of the area. Unfortunately, showers will linger into the afternoon with perhaps a downpour here and there, so you'll need to keep that umbrella handy. And although it's a stretch, a strong or even severe thunderstorm can't be ruled out, so do be mindful if you're out on the roads. Things will conveniently quiet down for the Subway Series tonight, though expect some lingering...
Paterson man hurt in 12th Avenue shooting
A 35-year-old man was shot in the area of 12th Avenue and Straight Street on Monday, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:26 p.m. The victim, who is from Paterson, suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds and was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center...
Replacing Menendez, Democrats doing political math
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way and Judge Esther Salas are reportedly on placeholder list. New Jersey Democrats and Gov. Phil Murphy are doing the political math as they consider a “placeholder” for Bob Menendez’s U.S. Senate seat. Menendez submitted his letter of resignation Monday, effective Aug. 20, after...
IRS Announces 'Revolutionary' Electronic Tax Filing System For NJ Residents
The program, called IRS Direct File, was tested in 12 states including New Jersey during the 2023 tax filing season. Eligible taxpayers will be able to use Direct File, which is offered in English and Spanish, for their 2024 tax returns. The services has a deadline of April 15, 2025.
NY men face burglary charges for car break-ins at NJ parks
🚔2 New York men busted for car burglaries in New Jersey. A pair of New York City men have been accused of a series of car burglaries at two park areas, roughly 20 miles apart in New Jersey. The arrests of 28-year-old Jose Cabanzo-Pena and 32-year-old Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon,...
Work to begin on Route 1 Trenton-Morrisville Bridge. How long will it last?
Road resurfacing around the Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge begins Thursday, with lane closures through Saturday. Traffic will funnel into a single lane on Route 1 approaching the bridge from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, going north from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The northbound route is normally three lanes wide.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader’s endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first […]
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