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Three NY men charged in brutal Teaneck home invasion from last January
Three New York men were arrested Tuesday in connection to an home invasion in Teaneck in January in which the victims were allegedly held hostage for almost 4½ hours while their captors ransacked the home. After a six month investigation, Frank Salcedo, 43; Francisco Sandoval, 42; and Brian Arias, 40, were charged...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
N.J. weather: July 4th forecast includes thunderstorm threat, surging heat and humidity
Parts of New Jersey may see more than planned fireworks in the sky on Thursday, with isolated thunderstorms expected to pop up in the afternoon and evening on what is shaping up to be a very steamy Fourth of July with high humidity. Although forecasters are not expecting a total...
Cost of Gasoline in Atlantic City & NJ: Thanks to Chris Christie
Before Chris Christie became Governor, New Jersey had the 2nd lowest gasoline sales tax in America. As of June 30, 2024, the day before the latest gasoline sales tax increase went into effect … New Jersey has the 7th highest gasoline tax in America. On July 1, 2024, a...
Four New Jersey counties rank in top 10 most at risk for flooding in 2024. See list
With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for New Jersey residents to be aware of the potential dangers these storms can bring. A recent study by LawnStarter compared flood risk across the United States, identifying over 940 counties with moderate to very high flood risk according to FEMA's data. Here...
Map shows where to watch NYC's 4th of July fireworks tonight
NEW YORK -- New York City's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. We have everything to know about when it starts, how long it will last and the best places to watch the fireworks from both New York and New Jersey - as well as what to expect from the weather and which street closures to know about. If you aren't celebrating in the city, we also have a list of 4th of July fireworks displays in New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland counties and on Long Island. What time...
Jets pushed to trade marquee defensive star amid offseason drama
Haason Reddick has been out of sight, out of mind for the New York Jets this offseason, and an NFL analyst thinks it should stay that way, permanently. Bleacher Report’s Joe Tansey listed Reddick as a prime trade candidate for the Jets after he’s failed to show up for the team in their preparation stages leading up to a 2024 NFL season that holds major implications for the ball club (h/t Dylan Sanders of Fan Nation’s Jets Country).
Is NJ getting a new blueberry? Testing is underway
The blueberry may be New Jersey's state fruit, but apparently it's not perfect. This summer, researchers at Rutgers University are hitting the final phase of a quest to develop a variety of blueberry that more consumers should enjoy. Thousands of blueberry plants are being evaluated for desirable traits, and only...
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest kicks off soon in NYC
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Soon, 29 competitive eaters will take on the sport’s biggest stage on Coney Island to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. A crowd of thousands watched Miki Sudo defend her title by eating 51 hot dogs during the women’s competition. Her previous record was 48.5 […]
CELEBRATING OUR INDEPENDENCE IN AMERICA!
LOVELAND, OH AND ALL ACROSS THE U.S.A. – THURSDAY, July 4th, 2024 – While we celebrate our nation’s independence, please stay safe on this 4th of July Holiday all across the U.S.A. ON THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO LISTEN TO THESE WORDS FROM PRESIDENT...
New business tax will send more money to preservation programs
Some of the revenue the corporate business tax brings the state must go toward the preservation of open space, farmland, and historical sites. The post New business tax will send more money to preservation programs appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
NY weather: Rip current statement for part of New York until Thursday night
A rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:53 a.m. valid for Thursday between noon and 9 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Nassau County. "Dangerous rip currents expected," comments the weather service. "There is a chance for thunderstorms in the evening."
Illegal fireworks found being sold in Brooklyn smoke shop: source
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Law enforcement officials found illegal fireworks being sold inside a Brooklyn smoke shop during a search for illegal cannabis on Wednesday, a source told PIX11 News. According to sources, the fireworks were discovered during a raid at 855 Knickerbocker Ave. as part of Operation Padlock to Protect. Over 500 illegal cannabis […]
Real Estate Equities’ Brandon Miller in intensive care
Unconfirmed reports swirled on internet discussion forums this week that Brandon Miller, principal of Real Estate Equity Corporation, was dead or near death. Obituaries, apparently generated by AI, circulated online. But Miller was alive — in the intensive care unit at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, a hospital representative said Wednesday....
Man accused of forcibly touching woman in NYC subway station: NYPD
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man they said forcibly touched a woman in a Manhattan subway station on June 26, according to officials. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was standing on the A/C/E southbound train platform at 23rd Street Station. Around 7 p.m., the suspect allegedly walked up behind her and […]
This New Bourbon Is a Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat
Nearly a year ago, Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan released a trio of bourbons in bottles that were designed to commemorate the late, great New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. It was just announced that the collaboration will continue in the form of a new bottle called Empire Edition, along with some apparel, all featuring Basquiat’s trademark crown drawing.Taste Test: Heaven Hill's New Bourbon Proves Grain-to-Glass Whiskey Is More Than a Gimmick Great Jones was the first whiskey distillery to call Manhattan home since Prohibition when it opened in 2021, and is currently the only one in operation in the borough...
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