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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...
What?! Snow In July Just Miles From New Jersey
As we struggle to catch our breath here in New Jersey with these scorching hot temperatures across the state, the thought of snow is the furthest thing from my mind and probably yours too. It's been brutal lately with some welcoming relief coming later this week. Friday is supposed to...
New Jersey’s horse betting marketplace will soon be open for competition
For over a decade, New Jersey has had one singular app control of all of the horse racing wagering in the state. That’s set to change after a deal between Darby Developments and NYRA Bets. Darby Developments is home to Monmouth Park in NJ. On Tuesday, it was announced that NYRA Bets will become the managing vendor of New Jersey’s parimutuel horse betting system. With this, several advanced deposit wagering (ADW) platforms will be allowed to operate in the market. FanDuel Group owns TVG, which has operated 4NJbets for more than a decade. They were the sole ADW in New Jersey. Darby Developments CEO had this to say.
Heat wave ends with a bang: Steamy then stormy for NJ Wednesday
We're almost there, New Jersey! After almost two weeks of heat and humidity, ranging from uncomfortable to extreme, we have big changes on the way within the next 24 hours. Wednesday will be a little better than Tuesday, since we're not expecting widespread triple-digit temperatures this time around. But we are still in the heat "danger zone," with an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continuing for most of the state. But only for one more day.
Hazardous lead arrives on beach at Jersey Shore’s Keyport: Congressman demands investigation
UPDATE: Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says. Chunks of rock-like material that washed up on the bayshore in Keyport about four miles away from a toxic Superfund site have tested positive for lead — raising public health concerns for the NY/NJ Baykeeper, NJ Advance Media learned Tuesday night.
Spring Lake Adopts 2024-2025 Budget: What It Means for Residents
Spring Lake, NJ - The Spring Lake Governing Body has unanimously passed the town's budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year following a comprehensive presentation, review, and vote during the latest council meeting. CFO Robbin Kirk presented the budget, which was subsequently adopted by the Council. The town budget approved is $24,303,734. Kirk explained that the tax rate, including all entities, equates to $0.486 per capita, resulting in Spring Lake residents paying $0.486 for each $100 worth of property they own in the borough. This amount comprises several variables, including property assessments, revenue collected, expense outlays, and any...
Soak Up the Sun on Broadway in Long Branch
Lifeguards and surf culture are celebrated in a current exhibit at the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center. The Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center celebrates lifeguards and surf culture with a new exhibit running this summer. This display is running through Aug. 30 and features the history of lifeguarding...
2024 National Championship This Sunday as Defending Champion Las Vegas Insomniacs Take On Trenton BIC in Asbury Park, NJ for $25,000 in Prize Money!
Season Milestones Include Huge Growth in Social Media Followers and Live Streaming Viewership. Boca Raton, FL – July 11, 2024 – The American 7s Football League®, the nation’s most successful spring football league featuring no helmets no pads tackle action, has announced that the 2024 Championship on Sunday, July 21, 2024, will feature a powerhouse East-West matchup: the defending champion Las Vegas Insomniacs vs The Trenton BIC with the action set to begin at 4:00 PM ET from Asbury Park Stadium, New Jersey.
Ocean County Man Pleads Guilty To Drugs, Weapons, & Burglary
BARNEGAT – A Township man has pled guilty to dealing drugs and stealing a firearm, officials said. Quaison Ellis, 25, of Barnegat, pled guilty to Possession of More than One Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin with Intent to Distribute in connection with an incident that occurred in Barnegat on September 10, 2021.
State of Emergency Declared In New York State
After several days of nasty weather across the State, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a "State of Emergency" for the state this week. Severe thunderstorms swept across the state this week causing widespread damage across the state. This led the governor to issue the "State of Emergency" to help with clean-up efforts.
Cruel summer for NJ Transit commuters: Endless meltdowns during heat
It's the summer of travel alerts for NJ Transit. Rail equipment is the latest inconvenience for customers this week. With the heat we’ve been experiencing, the temperature outside is affecting electronic components, including the air conditioning, according to NJ Transit. Delays, the possibility of combining trips and cancelations can’t...
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
A meteor streaked over the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey
A meteor streaked over the New York City skyline before disintegrating over nearby New Jersey, according to NASA.William Cooke, the head of the space agency's Meteoroid Environments Office, said the fireball was first sighted at an altitude of 51 miles (82 kilometers) above Manhattan at around 11:17 a.m. Tuesday.The meteor passed over the southern part of Newark, New Jersey, before disintegrating 31 miles (50 kilometers) above the town of Mountainside, he said.No meteorites or other fragments of space debris reached the planet's surface.The space rock moved at a speed of about 41,000 mph (66,000 kph) and descended at a relatively...
10 businesses added to NJ’s list of cheating employers
⚫ A list created in September now has 178 entries. ⚫ State officials say the entries are cheating tax and benefit laws. ⚫ 10 businesses added to the list owe close to $1 million. New Jersey's list of bad employers keeps expanding. For the month of July, the New Jersey...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
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