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Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
List of best hospitals in New Jersey released. See where your hospital ranks
Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named the top hospital in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best hospitals in New Jersey. The hospital regained the No. 1 spot on the publication’s annual list last year, moving past Morristown Medical...
Former NJ school biology teacher loses certificate for violent hammer attack
A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into one vehicle on...
Sold in 30 days. N.J. homes are among the fastest-selling in the country.
New Jersey homes sold in less than a month, making it fifth in the nation for fastest- selling homes, according to Realtor.com. The data showed that homes sold in about 30 days in June, about two days slower than in May. Only Rhode Island, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Ohio had...
NJ Transit steps in as private carriers bail on bus routes — but at a cost
NJ Transit has improved reliability and increased ridership on some of the bus routes it took over after being abandoned by private companies last year, according to data provided by the agency. At a cost of more than $30 million — amid historic deficits — NJ Transit recently added or...
Heat waves trigger Amtrak delays, SEPTA slowdowns
You're not the only one moving slower in a heat wave. Extreme temperatures can cause Amtrak delays and lead to slowdowns on SEPTA.Why it matters: Climate change impacts transportation and we're feeling the effects with hotter, longer commutes.The big picture: Prolonged high temperatures can cause outdoor rail tracks to expand and deform.That means Amtrak and SEPTA trains can operate at slower speeds when heat spikes and railways are closely monitored for kinks.Abnormalities aren't very common, but precautionary measures are taken to keep riders safe.State of play: Travelers are experiencing longer lag times on Amtrak. As the heat dome formed in...
NYPD deploys new strategies to combat crime in East Village
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) — After a violent few weeks in the East Village, Mayor Eric Adams called on the NYPD to implement a plan to combat crime directly. PIX11 saw firsthand how teamwork and technology were being used to achieve this last month; crime was rampant in the East Village around East 14th Street. […]
Estela In Mott Haven, Affordable Luxury In The South Bronx
Today the Domain Companies announced more details regarding Estela, the two-building rental development just one stop away from Harlem, NY. Estela, which has 380 market rates and 164 affordable rental apartments to Mott Haven, is 80 percent leased. This milestone follows a year of leasing, with residents moving in as...
Rikers inmate who escaped custody during hospital visit recaptured, police say
A Rikers inmate who escaped custody while at Bellevue Hospital on June 26th is back in custody, according to police.James Mossetty, 35, was arrested and charged on Tueday for escaping jail, police said.Mossetty got away while at the hospital back in June as correction officers prepared to take him back to Rikers Island.He was brought to Bellevue on June 5 for a medical issue.Mossetty was arrested on January 6, 2024, in Manhattan for assault, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and theft of services.
Mayor Adams gets fiery during weekly briefing
A typical Tuesday at City Hall involves Mayor Eric Adams taking questions from the media. But this week’s briefing was more intense for the mayor, who was hot under the collar, highly critical of the media and defensive of his administration. Adams fought back when he was asked about...
Small businesses concerned about digital privacy regulation
J. Landress Brass sells, restores, repairs and fabricates brass instruments out of Manhattan. Owner Josh Landress said it's the last store of its kind in New York City. "New York being a really big city is still a small market for specialized brass instruments and brass musicians," he said. Especially...
NYC Man Rescued After Hours Adrift in Open Ocean
Imagine enjoying a hot summer day at the beach, only to find yourself suddenly pulled into the open ocean by a rip tide. This exact scenario happened to a New York City man, Peter Ordane, who ended up two miles from the shoreline of New Jersey's Sandy Hook after a swim in Queens on Monday. His story is a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature.
Nonprofit helps fight for affordable housing during New York City’s housing crisis
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The rent in New York City is too high. One nonprofit is helping fight for more affordable housing to be created during this housing crisis. Jorge Romero, 38, volunteers for a nonprofit called Open New York. This grassroots organization is made up of everyday New Yorkers like Romero, who volunteer to […]
Who was Eric Garner? Mother shares personal insights into her son's life
NEW YORK -- Wednesday marks 10 years since the murder of Eric Garner, who died at the hands of a New York City Police officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold.It was captured on cell phone video and replayed countless times as the city and the country tried to reconcile the killing of an unarmed Black man targeted for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.The officer responsible was eventually fired, but never prosecuted.CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have...
Yonkers City Council Approves Landmarking of St. Mary’s Church
At their July 16 special meeting, the Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to Landmark St. Mary’s Church. Built in 1948, St. Mary’s is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Yonkers. St. Mary’s is in jeopardy of closing its doors, after the Archdiocese of New York recently...
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