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Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.Officials with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority said the GSP was repaired and reopened by 10 p.m.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit 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.
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites...
NJ Mosquitos and what makes them bite you the most
Ugh. That's one of the best ways to describe those annoying pests known as mosquitos that are out in droves during the summer season in New Jersey. It's bad enough they send thousands of people to the hospitals every year because of disease. Their bites also hurt and can be ruthless.
Only Real New Jerseyans Will Understand These 5 Words
We have a lot here in New Jersey. The beaches, the best restaurants, boardwalks, lakes, and everything else, including five words that you'll only understand if you live here in the Garden State. I moved to New Jersey about 25 years ago and I'm so happy I did. New Jersey...
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
Do You Know Where New Jersey’s Volcano Is?
You've heard a hundred people say that New Jersey has everything, and here's further proof of that. Did you know New Jersey even has its very own volcano?. Every time we hear about an earthquake, a volcano, or a tornado, we breathe a sigh of relief here in New Jersey because we think they don't happen here, but that's not always true.
Is Dumpster Diving Illegal In New Jersey?
"One man's trash is another man's treasure." We've all heard the saying. Have you ever taken something from the curb that someone in your neighborhood was throwing away?. Maybe you passed a bike, lawn mower, dresser, or chair on your way to work and pulled over to put it in your car to bring home.
New list: The 23 best places to buy a house in New Jersey
Looking to make a move in New Jersey but don't know where to go? The review site Niche has a 2024 list of the "best places to buy a house in New Jersey." The grade from Niche takes into account key factors such as the local housing market, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools.
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Fireworks, festivals and fun: Fourth of July celebrations across the tri-state
A variety of events are scheduled throughout the tri-state area to celebrate the Fourth of July. The holiday's most famous celebration is without a doubt the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks spectacle, which for the first time in more than a decade, will be held on the Hudson River --- giving New Jerseyans a front-row seat to the fireworks extravaganza that lights up the iconic New York City skyline.
Assembly Budget Committee Approves Bill to Implement the StayNJ Property Tax Relief Program
TRENTON – The Assembly Budget Committee approved legislation, sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, to codify recommendations put forward in the recently released StayNJ Task Force report. The legislation, approved on Wednesday, would enable the state to move forward with the implementation of the newest property tax relief program to benefit New Jersey’s senior citizens. Under StayNJ, seniors will see their property taxes reduced by up to $6,500. Bill A4706 would simplify the application process for all of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs, clarify the eligibility requirements and ensure consistency in income calculations, as recommended by the StayNJ Task...
‘Gun violence is a tragic reality’
East Windsor Township recognizes “National Gun Violence Awareness Day.”. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Council members Marc Lippman, Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller, joined by members of Mercer County Moms Demand Action, issued a mayoral proclamation recognizing June 7 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day,” to raise awareness about the impacts of gun violence and to encourage responsible gun ownership and use, according to a press release through East Windsor Township.
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