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Beachgoers warned of dangerous rip currents at New Jersey and Delaware shores
If you're heading to the beach this weekend, be careful in the water.Forecasters are warning of dangerous rip currents at beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.There will be heavy swells all along the East Coast because of Hurricane Ernesto, which is churning out in the Atlantic.As of Friday morning, Ernesto was a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.Ernesto was expected to strengthen further on Friday before it passes near or over Bermuda on Saturday.Here's what you need to know about rip currents:Watch this video to learn what to do if you're ever caught in a rip...
New Jersey man dies in I-81 crash in Cortland County (State Police)
A New Jersey man died in a car crash on Interstate-81 in Cortland County, according to the New York State Police. The state police report noted that shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday (Aug. 15), state troopers, the New York State Police Traffic Incident Management Unit and the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-81 northbound near mile marker 41 in Marathon.
2024-25 school holidays in New Jersey — there’s a LOT
🔺 New Jersey recognizes over 160 religious holidays as excused absences in school. 🔺 Dozens of faiths are recognized, including Scientology and Wicca. 🔺 Districts can add additional holidays as they see fit. Classrooms will soon be full of students again. New Jersey schools are required to...
Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near
MANASQUAN, N.J. — A grassroots group of Monmouth County residents is organizing a community meeting on Monday to oppose a proposed offshore wind transmission project that they claim poses significant…
NJ Authorities are Searching for These Escaped Convicts
New Jersey corrections authorities are looking for three inmates who walked away from their community release programs. If you have information about their whereabouts, you are asked to call 9-1-1. All tips are confidential. You're reminded to never approach these subjects yourself. You could put yourself, or others around you...
N.J. football preview, 2024: 23 statement-making, can’t-miss scrimmages, Aug. 19-28
After five days of heat acclimation and a week of “official” practices, high school football teams across New Jersey will finally get the chance to hit people in different colored jerseys. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Cost of renting or owning a home in NJ is absolutely crushing us
Either way you slice it, it’s bad. Whether you’re a homeowner paying a mortgage and dealing with the highest property taxes in the nation folded in, or if you rent your home, you’re in a financial chokehold that’s likely killing you. According to a new study...
Top 12 NJ Arts Events of Week: ‘The Godfather’ with NJ Symphony, Remember Jones, more
The landmark 1972 movie “The Godfather” will screen at Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.; and The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. At both shows, Nino Rota’s Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated score will be played, live, by New Jersey Symphony, conducted by Nicholas Hersh, who currently serves as music director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra in Modesto, California.
Canadian Wildfires Bring Haze Back to NYC, Could Last for Several Days
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires returned to the Big Apple this week, bringing hazy conditions that are expected to linger for a few days, forecasters said. Light smoke could be seen in parts of New Jersey and New York City Wednesday morning as smoke from wildfires burning up in parts of Canada drifts south, according to the National Weather Service.
Police warn against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day Weekend
The Delaware Port Authority is urging drivers to celebrate Labor Day Weekend safely by thinking before they get behind the wheel. “Keeping the roads clear of impaired drivers must continue to be a priority for law enforcement officers throughout this country,” Delaware River Port Authority Police Department’s Lt. Sean Longfellow said. “There is no excuse […]
Help a child in foster care: how to become an advocate in NJ
New Jersey youth in foster care get the one-on-one advocacy they need because of volunteers. And right now, there's a call out to get more of these volunteers on board. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, act as a voice for children in the state's foster system. Thousands of kids are in need of this kind of help on a yearly basis.
Flood control projects in 3 NJ cities get federal funding boost
Rutgers to lead ‘green infrastructure’ initiatives in Newark, Paterson and Perth Amboy. Like every other city in New Jersey, Paterson contends with rising floods and polluted runoff as bigger storms from a changing climate dump more rain on its extensive paved surfaces, contaminating waterways and inundating streets. Now,...
Upcoming Netflix film from Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow casting N.J. locals, military vets, golfers
Kathryn Bigelow made history in 2010 when she became the first woman to win the Oscar for best director. Bigelow, who won the honor for her film “The Hurt Locker,” is now working on a new movie here in New Jersey for Netflix. And the production needs Jersey...
You Might Want To Put That Seashell Down On N.J. Beaches
One of my favorite things at the beach, besides swimming, is shell collecting. I always enjoy grabbing a few shells when we travel and hit new beaches. The reason I bring this up is that a new article from NJ.com talks about how some say you may wanna think twice before picking up some shells while visiting the Jersey Shore this summer.
17 Unions Support New York Times Square Casino Plan
Seventeen trade unions have approved plans for a casino in New York City’s Times Square. A total of 11 bidders thus far are seeking the three downstate casino licenses. The unions have responded positively knowing that the new developments will provide work for their members. New York Times Square...
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