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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.Officials say the right southbound lane will stay closed until repairs are completed.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.----------* 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.
Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Monmouth County Sunday
On Sunday at 5:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:45 p.m. for Monmouth County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Sandy Hook, moving east at 35 mph," according...
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
A rise in traffic deaths leads to more DWI checkpoints in 2 NJ counties
More DWI checkpoints are scheduled in New Jersey this week in an effort to address public safety. Traffic deaths in New Jersey are on the rise, according to Holmdel Township Police Department Patrolman Matthew Menosky, which is pushing this week’s checkpoint enforcements in Monmouth County. Menosky shared in a...
Controversial N.J. school accused of using taxpayer cash to fund family business must be investigated, lawmakers say
A pair of top state lawmakers and a state education advocacy group issued vigorous calls Monday for a statewide investigation into the College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS) network, following an investigation by NJ Advance Media last week that revealed top officials at College Achieve Asbury Park have used a family business to produce thousands of dollars of apparel for the school.
NYC clears 220 tons of trash from this debris-ridden Staten Island location
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It took 20 days and the removal of 220 tons of trash, but New York City finally delivered for a North Shore community. The Port Richmond North Shore Alliance civic group pushed for years to get the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, controlled by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), cleaned up, but their calls fell on deaf ears.
Monmouth County Fair will pop up in Freehold in late July
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair has a date and a location. Rides, music, and food are scheduled to take over the East Freehold Showgrounds for five days later this month. There is a general admission charge to enter the venue, for adults and older kids.
Best Waterfront Dining Chosen by You in Ocean and Monmouth Counties
So this is a labor of love especially since we are in the midst of summer and true outdoor dining prime time. We are blessed here at the Jersey Shore with some of the best waterfront dining anywhere in America. There is nothing better than having a meal here on the Jersey Shore overlooking our beautiful waters and having a delicious meal. The view and the taste are incredible and we have some fantastic choices. I decided to find out the best waterfront options here at the Shore from the people who know best, you at home. I asked you to recommend the best waterfront dining restaurants and you came through big time with fantastic locations.
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Experience The Magic: July 4th Fireworks At the Jersey Shore
Summertime at the Jersey Shore is the best and it's when we say, "Happy Birthday to America." From swimming in the ocean, sun-kissed skin after a day in the sun, boardwalk pizza, and a little jacket for night time festivities at the Jersey Shore, nothing beats it. What am I...
It was 54 years ago when music saved Asbury Park
It has been said that music can be a cure-all for many things — a respite from a difficult day, a bad break up or just a conduit to chill out. Never was music so important and instrumental in helping an entire community rise from the ashes of what would be one of the worst moments in New Jersey history.
4th of July Fun in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ – Independence Day celebrations are just around the corner and Cranford is taking two days to celebrate the occasion with fun for all ages. Tuesday, July 2:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cranford will host its annual fireworks display in Nomahegan Park. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with rides, games, inflatables and food trucks. The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m. The rain date is July 7. Thursday, July 4: Canoe Races, which begin at the Cranford Canoe Club at 8:30 a.m. The Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4-Miler and Fun Run will start at Nomahegan Park at 8:00 for the Fun Run, followed by the Firecracker 4-Miler at 8:30.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Need some flags to show your American pride this week? The Cranford Woman's Club is selling 10 quality 8" x 12" flags for $20 and can be purchased here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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