Palisades Park
LATEST NEWS
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 7/17
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. for dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Thousands fewer NJ high schoolers apply for federal college aid
Applications to the problem-plagued FAFSA system are down nearly 10% this year. Kean University senior Kamilla Gell said it would not have been possible for her to attend Kean without financial aid she received through the federal financial aid system known as FAFSA. Now, she is helping high school juniors...
Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees and knocked out power across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night, and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced in South Jersey.Now, clean-up is underway across the area after the wild weather brought down trees and wires.Tree damage can be seen near the Conshohocken home of Richard Miskinis, where he's lived for nearly 50 years. As the storm brewed Tuesday night, he rushed to his porch to stow his cushions, some of which were already scattered on the lawn."I jumped down and got those and then there was a big crash and...
Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
NJ taking on severe form of pneumonia … through public water systems
⚫ People can fall ill by breathing in droplets of water containing the bacteria. ⚫ The threat is greater for people with weaker immune systems. ⚫ First-in-the-nation legislation has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It's up to Gov. Phil Murphy whether New Jersey will step up prevention and control efforts...
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...
NJ school biology teacher loses job for violent hammer attack
TENAFLY — 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...
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...
A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets
A tree grows in Brooklyn — several, in fact, but just how fast depends on what species it is and where exactly it’s located. A study published Thursday led by researchers at Columbia University’s Barnard College dug into the speed of street tree growth over a decade-long period and found the fastest growth, borough-wise, in […] The post A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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. […]
The Estela In Mott Haven, Affordable Luxury In The South Bronx
Today the Domain Companies announced the opening of Estela, the two-building rental development just thirty minutes from Harlem, NY. The 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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.