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Boy, 11, Hospitalized In Ridgewood BMW, Minivan Crash: Police
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized in a Ridgewood crash Monday, July 29, police said.A Honda minivan and BMW sedan collided around at the intersection of First Street and North Maple Avenue around 5 p.m., Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. Photo(s) of the day, 07/29/2024: A young ch…
Insane moment driver zooms backward down busy New York City highway as horrified onlookers gasp ‘I was speechless’
DRIVERS filmed a bizarre moment when they found a small sedan driving in reverse on some of the country’s most congested highways. Videos show a red Chevy Aveo sedan driving several miles down some of New York City’s most iconic roads. Drivers caught the Aveo driving Southbound on the FDR River Drive in an initial […]
What $350,000 or less gets you in Essex County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 22 and July 28. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Essex County, all of which featured homes under $350,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
See all homes sold in Bergen County, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bergen County reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 110 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,518-square-foot home on Walnut Place in Allendale that sold for $726,700. Allendale.
Bergen County Police Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Investigation
FORT LEE, NJ.- Local and State Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a woman by a Fort Lee Police Officer that occurred early Sunday morning at the Pinnacle Apartment complex in Fort Lee, New Jersey. According to the Attorney General’s Office, on Sunday, July...
Morning audio update: Bridge toll hikes, college tuition freeze, N.J. mall attack (July 30, 2024)
Good morning New Jersey. Here’s your audio update highlighting toll hikes on four major bridges, a tuition freeze at a New Jersey university and a woman who fought off an attack in a mall bathroom. Plus, we’ll tell you about star LSU football player Miles Frazier returning to his...
New Jersey’s deer crisis — what can be done? NJ Top News
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (Cumberland) — A married couple was found dead over the weekend in what Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said appeared to be a murder-suicide. On Saturday around 7:44 p.m., State Police from the Bridgeton Barracks responded to a property on Roadstown Road in Hopewell Township. ⬛ NJ...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/30
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. At the Shore. Current conditions and forecast...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Giants’ underrated and undrafted running back turning heads at camp
The New York Giants have revamped their running back room this offseason after losing star rusher Saquon Barkley to free agency in the spring. They have worked diligently to add talent to the backfield to offset the loss of Barkley, signing free agents and spending draft capital on the position.
The 11 Republic Banks, Fulton Banks Set to Close for Good in South Jersey
After Fulton Bank absorbed Republic Bank earlier this year, there's been a development. Fulton Bank will close more than a dozen branches in the South Jersey area in the near future, and some remaining Republic Bank locations are affected, too. Why Did Fulton Bank Buy Republic Bank in New Jersey?
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
NJ Spotlight News: July 29, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. NJ sees surge in mini-wave of new COVID-19 variants. Latest infections impact mostly people over 65 who have health problems. Women in...
Trio of Olympic men’s swimmers hails from New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Three members of the U.S. men’s swim team are representing New Jersey abroad at the Paris Olympics. Nic Fink, of Morristown, won a silver medal Saturday in the breaststroke, becoming the oldest first-time Olympic swimming medalist in modern history. Matt Fallon, who competes for the first time on Tuesday, holds more […]
FDA Recalls Ground Cinnamon Distributed In NJ Over Lead Contamination
Both Advance Food International, Inc. of Maspeth, NY, and American Spices, LLC. of Ozone Park, NY, recalled the products. Shahzada's Cinnamon powder was distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts between Jan. 1 and May 24. AFI's powder was distributed across the NYC area between Dec. 1, 2023 and May 15.
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
Why NJ Shore residents better stop complaining about crowds
It's the thick of the summer season at the Jersey Shore, and the crowds are everywhere. Weekdays? Weekends? It doesn't matter. They're here from Memorial Day through Labor Day and have no plans of going anywhere. For those who live at the Shore year-round, the summer season can be frustrating....
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Gov. Murphy signs executive order for latest NJ public health concern
TRENTON — There's never been more options for legal gambling in New Jersey. And that could be a problem. Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order to create the Responsible Gaming Task Force. “New Jersey is known to be a gaming destination with historic locations like Atlantic City, amusement...
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