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Bob Menendez Will Resign After Corruption Verdict: Report
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who was found hiding over $100,000 in gold bars during a federal raid at his home, has told his pals he will resign from his seat after being convicted of bribery earlier this week, NBC News reported Wednesday.Sen. Bob Menendez Guilty in Corruption Trial Menendez, who is the first sitting member of Congress convicted of acting as a foreign agent, faces 36 years behind bars. Facing calls to resign for the better part of a year, Menendez finally relinquished on Wednesday, a day after he was found guilty on federal corruption charges. New Jersey Gov. Phil...
Republicans present united front while Democrats remain deeply divided
Sen. JD Vance is being viewed as the future of the MAGA movement in the Republican Party, which is presenting a united front at its convention while more Democrats call for President Biden to drop out. NBC News' Kristen Welker also reports that Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has told allies he will resign from Congress after being convicted on federal corruption charges, according to two people directly familiar with the conversations.
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
YouTuber known for speeding videos charged in string of NJ burglaries
A YouTube daredevil known for posting videos of him speeding around New York City was charged in connection with a string of burglaries in New Jersey, according to police, months after he was arrested for Queens assault. Antonio Ginestri, otherwise known online as "Squeeze.benz" to his million followers on Instagram...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
NJ taking on severe form of pneumonia … through public water systems
⚫ People can fall ill by breathing in droplets of water containing the bacteria. ⚫ The threat is greater for people with weaker immune systems. ⚫ First-in-the-nation legislation has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It's up to Gov. Phil Murphy whether New Jersey will step up prevention and control efforts...
Candidate Andy Kim aims to make history with his Senate candidacy
Norcross, July 14, 2024 – New Jersey Senate candidate Andy Kim made a campaign fund-raising stop in Atlanta last Sunday. He speaks with the local Korean American press at the Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta office. Congressman Kim has served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 3rd...
New Jersey wildfire at Warren Grove consumes 1,100 acres
BASS RIVER - A wildfire that erupted Tuesday at the Warren Grove Range of the New Jersey Air National Guard scorched 1,167 acres by Wednesday morning, according the state Forest Fire Service. State firefighters and members of the Air National Guard were working to contain the fire on Wednesday, which...
New Jersey salt marsh sediments offer evidence of hurricanes back to the 1500s
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick-led research team employing an emerging technique to detect signs of past hurricanes in coastal sediments has found evidence of storms dating back more than 400 years. In doing so, they have confirmed an approach that could give them a better understanding of how the frequency of storms changes when the climate changes.
Baraka raises $345,606 as a candidate for governor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor on February 19, is off to a slow fundraising start and has not reached the threshold to qualify for matching funds after more than four months in the race. Baraka raised $345,606 during the second quarter...
NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman. ...
NJ kidnap victim’s smart move helped cops find car
🚨The woman pretended to be on the phone talking to a relative. 🚨 Dispatchers are trained to handle this type of call. 🚨 Police were able to locate the car as she approached the GWB. A woman secretly kept police on the phone for two hours Wednesday...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Coach USA Stops NJ Transit Bus Routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic
Coach USA will stop operating NJ Transit local bus services in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, affecting thousands of riders. Coach USA will stop operating 20 NJ Transit bus routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties by August 16. NJ Transit is exploring solutions to limit the impact on riders,...
State funding sought for life sciences training in Roxbury
$50 million in state funding for life sciences training in Nubian Square hangs in the balance of legislative negotiations on an economic development bill. The partial funding for a $200 million development on the Blair parking lot was in the Massachusetts House version of the bill approved last month. The amendment was sponsored by Representatives John Moran of the South End and Chynah Tyler of Roxbury, who each represent sections of the square.
Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour is coming to Warren County Aug. 16-18
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (Warren County) – All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and bringing a bubbly new spin to Day Out With Thomas events. For the first time ever, Thomas & Friends will be celebrating the magic of bubbles with...
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