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Men’s Tennis Garners 2024 ITA Academic Honors
NEW YORK – For the 11th consecutive season, the Columbia men's tennis program has been recognized as an NCAA Division I All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). In addition to the team recognition, 11 men's tennis student-athletes were honored as Division I Scholar-Athletes. As part of the...
3 eastbound lanes on Rt. 3 in Clifton will remain closed through Tuesday morning, July 23
Route 3 eastbound remains closed following the tractor trailer crash and fire this morning in Clifton, Passaic County. Route 3 westbound reopened at 5:30 p.m., the NJDOT says. Later tonight, upon completion of the investigation and cleanup, one lane on Route 3 eastbound is expected to reopen. The three right lanes and the Valley Road ramp to Route 3 eastbound will remain closed until at least 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 23 for emergency repairs.
Father, 2 kids killed in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A father and his two children were killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County over the weekend.In a release, Pennsylvania State Police said the deadly crash happened on the Turnpike in the area of mile marker 268.7 in Penn Township, Lancaster County, on Saturday around 4:25 a.m. State police said the driver of a tractor-trailer hit the driver of a Honda Accord in the right lane, knocking both vehicles off the road. All three people in the Honda died, authorities said. Both vehicles were headed eastbound. LancasterOnline reported that the three victims in the Honda Accord were identified as 43-year-old Donnell Hickson, of New York, 18-year-old Decir Hickson, of Pittsburgh, and an unidentified 11-year-old girl. Their deaths were reportedly ruled by the coroner as accidental. Law enforcement told LancasterOnline that the tractor-trailer overturned on top of the Honda. The truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the crash.
News 12’s Ask the Mayor returns today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET
News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, today announced the next edition of Ask the Mayor, a 30-minute call-in program featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Ask the Mayor will air exclusively on News 12 The Bronx, News 12 Brooklyn, and News 12 NY today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET.
NYC Subways to Get Weapons Detection Systems – Here’s When and Where!
Brace yourselves, NYC! Mayor Eric Adams is pushing forward with the installation of controversial weapons detection systems in subway stations. In just a few days, select stations will start rolling out this cutting-edge technology to enhance passenger safety. How the System Works. A few months back, detectives demonstrated how the...
Giants bring in veteran guard with familiarity to new offensive line coach for visit
The New York Giants are still looking to add talent to their offensive line as they prepare for training camp to kick off this week. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Giants are bringing in veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a free agent visit. The Giants could add...
Six New Jersey lottery players won big playing Powerball, NJ Lottery games last week
Six lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and other New Jersey Lottery games. The New Jersey Lottery announced Monday its weekly winners. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from July 15 to July 21:. $1,637,643, Jersey Cash 5, July 19:...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Efforts to stop scammers from stealing SNAP benefits
Tiffany Edwards described the moment she went to use her monthly SNAP benefits and realized her money was gone. The mom of seven from Roselle said this has happened three times. Criminals use skimming devices to lift data from SNAP cards to create fake payment cards and steal the money...
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
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...
Crash leads to lane restriction on I-78 westbound in Pa. near the N.J. border (UPDATE)
A crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 78 westbound between the New Jersey border and the first exit in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A traffic alert says the crash was at 2:21 p.m. Monday between the New Jersey border and Exit 71 in...
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