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37 passengers evacuated after fire on board NY Waterway ferry; no injuries
A fire aboard a New York Waterway ferry led to the evacuation of more than 30 passengers on Tuesday during evening rush hour.New York Waterway says their ferry boat, Father Mychal Judge, caught fire around 4:40 p.m. as the boat motored along the Hudson River near Jersey City.Video shows smoke rising from the ferry.First responders evacuated 37 passengers on board the ferry and put them on a different vessel.New York Waterway says the fire was quickly extinguished and the ferry was safely towed back to port.No injuries were reported.It's not clear how the fire started.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Newark charters kick off 2024-25 school year with larger tutoring fleet, focus on academic recovery
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.In a Fairmount Heights Middle School classroom on Wednesday, an English language arts tutor sat with three seventh graders during third period as they introduced themselves and started an icebreaker. A tutoring class built into a school schedule isn’t a common occurrence in Newark schools, but the only task at hand in Room 331 was: What’s your favorite song?A fun question for some. A weighted one for others, worried about first impressions. After all, it was just the third day of the 2024-25 school year...
1st Wendy Williams Sighting In Months, Spotted Looking Healthier At Holistic Store Visit
Wendy Williams has made a rare public appearance, sparking hope among her fans. After months of keeping a low profile, Williams was photographed visiting Victor Bowman’s holistic store in New Jersey alongside her son, Kevin. Wendy William’s recent health struggles make the outing all the more special after months...
Roads underwater in New Jersey? Make the smart choice
Officials don't want the impact of Tropical Storm Debby to turn into an Ida-like nightmare on the roadways. Drivers are being urged to avoid making dumb decisions on the roads — if the street in front of you is flooded, find another route. "Where you're going in that moment...
Amtrak, NJ Transit return to normal after delays during fare holiday
NEW YORK (PIX11) — NJ Transit and Amtrak have resumed close to normal after experiencing delays in and out of Penn Station Tuesday evening, according to officials. In a post on social media, NJ Transit said: Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is operating on or close to schedule with residual […]
West Nile Virus Reported In 4 New Jersey Counties
Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?. You're not alone. I can't go in my backyard without being swarmed. They've been really bad in some spots throughout the state.
NJ father of 7 drowns while saving kids at Delaware Water Gap
LAKEWOOD — A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
N.J. woman charged with hopping fence at zoo, trying to touch 500-pound Bengal tiger
A South Jersey woman was charged after coming face-to-face with a Bengal tiger after she hopped a fence at the Cohanzick Zoo and tried to touch the tiger, according to police. Bridgeton police said Monday that Zyair J. Dennis, 24, of Millville, was also caught on video doing the same thing at the zoo’s bear enclosure. Both incidents happened on Aug. 18.
West Windsor grad latest NJ teen to die in tragic events in past week
WEST WINDSOR — A teen passenger in a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Aug. 20 has died from his injuries. West Windsor police said the tree caused significant interior damage to the Tesla Y sedan when it went off Lanwin Boulevard near Providence Drive around 3:50 a.m.
2 New Jersey farmers markets make Top 5 in poll
🍅 An online poll to vote for America's top farmers markets has closed. 🍅 In the Northeast, two New Jersey farmers markets made the top five. What is your favorite farmers market in New Jersey?. Voting in America’s Farmers Market Celebration online poll ended Thursday afternoon with a...
New Jersey’s Debbie Harry still owns the stage at 79
July 1st of this year Debbie Harry turned 79 years old. There is nothing in her DNA that will stop her from performing the best in rock and roll. She has a drive, and talent that is unmatched by younger musicians. Debbie Harry could care less what her birth age...
Contact Info for the TSP ThriftLine
It’s hard to hit a moving target. Well, the Thrift Savings Plan has moved a few times in its lifetime. Recently I received an email from the TSP that provided information on how to contact the ThriftLine in writing. Imagine my surprise when the address was in New Jersey!
Who are top girls soccer defenders to watch across the state in 2024?
Regular season action can start up this week and NJ Advance Media is featuring the top playmakers who are back in 2024. This list includes players from every part of New Jersey, highlighting returning stars and featuring defenders with a chance to really break out this season. Click through the...
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