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What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Which songs did DJ Cassidy pick to represent Delaware, Pennsylvania at the DNC?
The 2024 Democratic Convention is underway this week from Chicago with a party-like atmosphere that included a musical roll call for the delegates from each state. DJ Cassidy played it safe in selecting songs to represent the Democratic delegations from New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, relying on a heavy dose of classic R&B...
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
These 2 N.J. zip codes are among the hottest in the country to buy a home
How hot is the real estate market in New Jersey? It’s so hot that two zip codes in the Garden State made the top 10 in a list of the hottest zip codes in the country, according to Realtor.com. They are Basking Ridge in Somerset County and Mount Laurel...
9Rooftops Health Highlights Holy Name’s Unique Blend of “Science and Soul” in New Brand Campaign
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- Holy Name, New Jersey’s only independent Catholic health system, recently selected 9Rooftops Health as its agency of record, and together they have now launched the organization’s first campaign. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820538605/en/ 9Rooftops created an array of assets for Holy Name’s “Great Medicine. Soul Purpose.” campaign including this billboard. The omni-channel media campaign also features real caregivers in a way that is uniquely Holy Name. (Photo: Business Wire)
Borgata Casino paid $75,000 to the NJDGE for overstating promotional credits
Atlantic City in New Jersey is home to several sportsbooks and casinos, including Borgata. Recently, Borgata agreed to pay a $75,000 civil penalty to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for overstating their internet casino gaming promotional credits. This led to an underpayment of tax revenue in the Garden State. Additionally, this was Borgata’s second incident in the last 18 months, leading to more than $1 million in underpaid taxes. On August 15, a letter was addressed to Borgata’s legal council. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said the MGM property overreported $4.5 million in promotional BetMGM iGaming credits. That led to $365,161 in underpaid taxes earlier this year.
Who wants to ban books? And why?
A new study examines what drives attitudes toward restricting access. Two-thirds of Americans oppose efforts to restrict access to books in public schools, according to a recent study from the Knight Foundation, which does research on free expression. But the story is more complicated, said Knight Foundation Director of Learning...
New Jersey Man Drowns Swimming With Family In Hudson Valley, New York
A weekend trip to the Hudson Valley turned into a tragedy for a family. On Tuesday, New York State Police confirmed a drowning death in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police and the New York State Park Police responded to Lake Sebago for a report of a possible drowning.
NJ ‘fake fall’ weather: Two more days of 70s, 80s this weekend
Today's edition of the CMDZ is going to be a short one. Because there's really not much going on. And that's a good thing — New Jersey has lots more pleasant weather ahead!. New Jersey is in a nice, comfortable, relatively cool slice of the atmosphere this week. Meanwhile, the heat is on over the Southern Plains. (Tropical Tidbits)
NJ Senator Bob Menendez steps down after being found guilty of corruption
New Jersey’s Bob Menendez officially resigned his senate seat. Menendez has served in the senate since 2006. Previously he spent more than a decade in the House of Representatives. Menendez was found guilty on 16 corruption charges last month. The jury found he accepted millions in cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors. […]
Hamer and Freedom Democrats Honored with Marker in New Jersey
There are Freedom Trail markers scattered all across Mississippi paying tribute to significant people, places and events during the Civil Rights Movement. And now, there’s one in another state– New Jersey. The Mississippi Humanities Council unveiled the marker during a ceremony Tuesday on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. It honors the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and its efforts to be recognized as the state’s official delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. In fact, it was 60 years ago Thursday when Montgomery County native Fannie Lou Hamer tried to convince the credentials committee at the convention that it was the right thing to do. She said, “If the Freedom Democratic Party is not seated now, I question America.”
NJ residents opposing power cables: Don’t make us guinea pigs
MANASQUAN — When wind power is generated, it needs to go somewhere. And residents of southern Monmouth County say right now, they're in the line of fire, as plans call for much of the energy produced by an offshore wind project — located nowhere near the county's coast — to come ashore in Monmouth County and run underneath a handful of municipalities.
New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers ‘struggling’ in NFL preseason practice as details are leaked over training camp
THE New York Jets have reportedly had a rough practice session, coming alarmingly close to the start of the 2024 NFL season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 40, and his offense are said to have struggled moving the ball on Monday. After a largely encouraging summer, the unit had what appeared to be its worst day of […]
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