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LBI offshore wind critics sound alarm after Massachusetts turbine breaks
A Long Beach Island-based group critical of offshore wind development is calling for a moratorium on additional New Jersey's wind projects following the failure of a turbine off the coast of Massachusetts this month. "Save LBI" called for the moratorium from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Monday, citing the impacts from a broken turbine at the Vineyard Wind project off Martha's Vineyard. After a blade broke off the turbine, beaches in the region were...
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
Tinton Falls Library Plans Fall Opening
The Tinton Falls Public Library Association recently announced plans to reopen the Tinton Falls Library after nearly seven years of closure. Anticipated to open this fall, the library doors have remained shut due to the discovery of mold in 2017. But after significant renovations and the collective efforts of the...
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Urgent call for reform: NJ disability ombudsman highlights abuse in state-run homes
A report released Monday delivered a stark portrayal of how New Jersey cares for its residents with developmental disabilities. Entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now," its pages are filled with stories of systemic failures and personal tragedies faced by New Jerseyans who depend on the state’s help. Year after year disability ombudsman Paul Aronsohn...
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
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.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Fishermen use ballyhoo to land Yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon
If you're looking for the bluefish this week, they're literally falling out of the sky in Atlantic Highlands. That's what happened Sunday when a couple's windshield was smashed in after what was likely an osprey or eagle dropped a one-pound bluefish from the sky. The car's dashcam captured the falling fish bouncing off...
Ocean County Man Sent To Prison For Hate Crimes Against Jewish Community
LAKEWOOD – A Manchester man has been sentenced to 480 months in prison for committing a string of crimes and assaults against members of the Orthodox Jewish community, officials said. Dion Marsh, 29, previously pleaded guilty to five counts of violating the federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr....
Edison Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Stabbing
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department announced today that Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, of Edison, has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred in Edison on July 21, 2024. On July 21, 2024, at approximately...
THIS Wednesday Night: Join Shifrah.org’s Inaugural Event in Lakewood
Please join us, this Wednesday evening, July 24th at 45 Jule Court, Lakewood, for an inaugural event to benefit Shifrah.org. At Shifrah, we guide and support women suffering from HG through safe and effective medical treatments to enable healthier pregnancies. Since we launched publically three months ago, Shifrah has already responded to more than 430 calls from 45 different communities and has helped over 170 families.
Lakewood volunteer firefighters have dropped from 150 to 32. So they're on a hiring binge.
LAKEWOOD - A dramatic reduction in volunteers and a sharp rise in calls for service have prompted the Lakewood Fire Department to hire more new full-time firefighters than it has in decades, increasing its paid crew by more than 50%, officials said. At least half of those new recruits will be on the...
Celebrate Christmas on July 25th at Bally’s Atlantic City
What: Get ready to experience the holiday spirit in the summer sun! Bally’s Atlantic City is excited to announce a celebration of Christmas in July, filled with festive activities and special treats for guests to enjoy. Throughout the entire month, guests can indulge in the refreshing and delicious Frozen...
NJ Humane Society is Looking for Repeated Dog Dumper
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Authorities in Atlantic City are urgently seeking tips to identify a person...
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Shuts Down EMS Service, Leaving Residents Stunned
The Silverton EMS organization in Toms River is reeling after receiving a shocking letter from Toms River’s Chief of Police, Mitchell Little, informing them that he was instructed by Mayor Dan Rodrick to tell them their services will no longer be dispatched for 911 calls. The letter, posted on...
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