New Jersey State

Columbus, OH

The US Sun

OVER 1.5 million homeowners and renters are eligible for a $1,500 payout after a new program was launched. New Jersey residents are encouraged to keep checking their mail for further details. On August 19, New Jersey launched their 2024 Anchor program. Anchor stands for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters. The Anchor program […]

Homeowners and renters can get $1,500 in free cash as ‘anchor’ program launches – letter you must watch for in the mail

Kiplinger

NJ is sending millions in property tax relief — find out when and how much could hit your wallet.

New Jersey Residents to Receive ANCHOR Direct Deposit or Checks in Mail

Three weak earthquakes rattled portions of New Jersey and northern New York State early Tuesday according to USGS. While they struck within 16 minutes of each other, they were too weak to create any damage or injuries. The first of the three quakes struck at 4:40 am near Califon, New...

Three Earthquakes Rattle New Jersey and New York Within 16 Minutes

Connecticut State

PopCrush

Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.

This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November

BetMGM announced Tuesday that a player hit a $6.4 million progressive jackpot at its online casino in New Jersey on Monday morning. It’s the largest jackpot in the history of the legalized online casino industry in the United States. Story continues below. The player was making $200 bets on...

BetMGM player wins largest jackpot in U.S. online-casino history

Florida State

Tampa, FL

New York Post

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

CBS Philly

TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — Thousands of New Jersey families can breathe a little easier after Gov. Phil Murphy announced his administration will eliminate some, if not all, of certain families' medical debt.Murphy's administration will relieve 17,905 residents owing $61.6 million to Prime Healthcare hospitals as part of a collective effort between the state of New Jersey's American Rescue Plan funds and Undue Medical Debt.The state will also relieve 31,748 New Jersey residents owing more than $38.4 million to secondary debt market providers, including collections agencies.Murphy said this is part of a major initiative to make health care more affordable and accessible...

NJ to forgive thousands of families' medical debt. Here's how to tell if you qualify.

Time Out New York

As an apology for some pretty gnarly service this summer, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy is giving commuters a full week of free transit. Fares will be waived on all New Jersey transit systems between August 26 and September 2. “Understanding that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer,...

New Jersey transit will be free for an entire week

UPI News

The resignation of New Jersey's embattled Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday is scheduled to go into effect after the Democrat ended a failed Independent bid to keep his coveted Senate seat after a guilty verdict last month on

After 50 years in Senate, New Jersey's Bob Menendez exits in wake of bribery conviction

York, PA

The New Republic

Donald Trump delivered a strangely low-energy speech on Monday at a factory in York, Pennsylvania. While the crowd at Precision Custom Components started off cheering at the former president’s compliments about Pennsylvania and promises to bolster American manufacturing, any initial enthusiasm appeared to wane as Trump proceeded through his remarks in a monotone reading voice. “Kamala puts America last, I put America first,” Trump said, sounding completely dejected. He frowned as the crowd cheered. For once, the former president was actually able to stay more or less on topic (although his talking points were still devoid of facts or actual...

Trump’s Rare Attempt to Stay on Message Ends in Disaster

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

NewsBreak

NJ ANCHOR program 2024 starts today: Are you eligible for property tax relief?

NEW JERSEY - NJ's ANCHOR property tax relief program is set to start. Beginning on Monday, letters will be mailed to around 1.5 million residents to...

NJ ANCHOR program 2024 starts today: Are you eligible for property tax relief?

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