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NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
N.J. weather: Here’s how many steamy days we’ve had so far this summer
New Jersey’s latest heat wave has finally broken, after four to five days of steamy, sticky weather with temperatures soaring into the mid- to upper 90s in many areas of the state. We even had some triple-digit readings in several towns on Tuesday. Despite the retreating temperatures today, New...
Governor Signs Hillsborough Legislator's Bill to Safeguard New Jersey Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
TRENTON, NJ- – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Bill S3192/A4454, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, which is known as the "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act," incorporating certain protections for consumers engaging in residential real estate transactions and certain aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The measure wiil expand current law for those who assist consumers in buying or selling a property, such as a brokerage firm, buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, dual agent, designated agent, and transaction brokers. The legislation also clarifies who is considered a buyer’s agent versus a seller’s agent and what the...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Menendez, ‘white whale for federal prosecutors’ for decades, faces planning for appeal — and prison
Legal observers predict busy months ahead for Sen. Bob Menendez, as he defiantly resists calls to resign and mounts his appeal. The post Menendez, ‘white whale for federal prosecutors’ for decades, faces planning for appeal — and prison appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Caught on video: Rockland County, N.Y. man nearly struck by lightning
NEW CITY, N.Y. - Wednesday's storms brought destruction to parts of New York state. A tornado did damage in the upstate New York city of Rome in Oneida, north of Utica. The twister snapped trees in half and sent debris flying into people's homes. It toppled power poles and downed power lines. Some buildings were completely destroyed, with bricks and debris falling on top of cars. Several people in the city said they lost everything. The National Weather Service said it was the worst tornado to hit the area in at least 30 years. "I am so lucky to be alive" There were long hours...
Neary’s in Manhattan closes its doors after 57 years
SUTTON PLACE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A decades-old Irish restaurant located on East 57th Street will be closing its doors on Friday. Neary’s was started by Irish immigrant Jimmy Neary and his business partner Brian Mulligan, who opened the pub on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1967. The owners posted a notice on the front door announcing […]
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns. The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. The beac…
Funeral held for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, 33, who died at Bronx training facility days before graduating
NYPD Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez was laid to rest at the Bronx church he grew up attending on Thursday morning after his death last week during an apparent medical episode at a department training facility.
Another New York Child Left In 100-Degree Parked Car
A disturbing trend is continuing in the Hudson Valley after yet another child was found locked inside a hot car during this heat wave. On Tuesday around 2:15 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department received a call stating that a young child had been locked in a vehicle at Costco in Nanuet.
Sephora opening store in Harlem: What to know
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – Sephora is making its debut in Harlem on Friday with the grand opening of its store, the beauty retailer announced. The grand opening celebration includes gift giveaways, meet and greets with beauty brand founders and events like braided style touch-ups and textured hair consultations, according to Sephora. The store is opening […]
Intercard Installs Galore: Venues Big and Small Upgrade
Intercard recently touted two installs that show the wide range of facilities they work with, including at the 280-acre Playland amusement park in Rye, N.Y., and the 8,000-sq.-ft. indoor Jungle Jam in Albuquerque, N.M. “While the two centers differ dramatically in size and scope, both operators found Intercard’s versatile cashless...
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
USA Fencing Announces Jean-Marc Oppenheim as 2023-24 High School Coach of the Year Award Winner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Fencing celebrates all high school fencing coaches, and the invaluable lessons they bring to their programs. That’s why we’re excited to announce the 2023-24 winner of the High School Coach of the Year award: Jean Marc Oppenheim, the head coach at Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, New Jersey.
Update: Prepare for damaging winds with thunderstorms in 3 N.J. counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Egg Harbor City,...
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