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After power outage, Passaic apartment complex will be demolished. But that's not the end
PASSAIC — The three-day loss of electricity at the city's Speer Village apartment complex during last week's heat wave is a symptom of a much bigger problem. A transformer issue combined with old wiring left the 1,200 residents of the State Street public housing facility without electricity and air conditioning from June...
2 dead after severe weather tears across Northeast downing trees, knocking out power
At least two people were killed on Wednesday night when a line of powerful thunderstorms barreled across the Northeast, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers and impacting numerous flights at some of the nation’s busiest airports just as Americans prepare to travel ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday.
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
Clifton officials, residents not fans of Passaic County's safety fix for Allwood Road
Passaic County's plan to improve safety along several miles of Allwood Road in Clifton was not well received by residents who attended a special presentation. The county's plan seeks to slow speeders along the accident-prone county road by cutting its existing four lanes, two in each direction, down to one in each direction with a dedicated turning lane in between. The plan also calls for bike lanes and other improvements. ...
July 4th fireworks 2024 in New York City, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Ahead of the Fourth of July, many communities around the Tri-State area are planning their own Independence Day celebrations with fireworks.Below is a list of some of the festivities scheduled in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.If your community is hosting fireworks but is not on this list, please fill out the form below.NEW YORK CITY FIREWORKSFor the first time since 2013, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show will return to the Hudson River, and people are excited!On five bobbing barges positioned between West 14th Street and West 34th Street, fireworks are set to light up the New York...
Man dies after neighbor’s tree falls on him during N.J. thunderstorm
A 30-year-old New Jersey man was killed Wednesday night after a large tree from a neighbor’s yard fell on him while he was securing an umbrella in his backyard as thunderstorms began, authorities said. Juan José Angeles Lopez was hit by the tree in his yard on the 100...
Alleging toxic environment, Woodland Park councilman quits
Citing discriminatory comments toward the LGBTQ community and people of color, bullying, and retaliatory behavior, Woodland Park Councilman Ronnie Arnau resigned after less than six months in office and will drop out of the race for a full term in the November general election. Arnau has also stepped down as...
Northern N.J. faces possibility of tornadoes as NYC braces for thunderstorms
As thunderstorms are forecasted to hit New York City with the possibility of hail and damaging winds, New Jersey is gearing up for potential tornadoes amidst the thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe weather is expected in New Jersey on Wednesday. The NWS has issued an outlook...
A Complete Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks in North Jersey
North Jersey Readies for Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks As Independence Day approaches, North Jersey communities are preparing for a dazzling array of fireworks displays across Bergen, Essex, Morris, Sussex,…
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