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N.J. weather: Threat of scattered thunderstorms may spoil some July 4th celebrations
An unwelcome guest may be showing up at some of New Jersey’s Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday — stormy weather. That’s the word from the National Weather Service, which says scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe with heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts, are expected to pop up in the Garden State Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening as a warm front moves across our region.
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Here’s how many N.J. traffic deaths have happened so far in 2024
Traffic deaths have increased during the first half of 2024 in New Jersey, bucking a national trend and concerning safety experts. As of July 2, 48 more people died in crashes compared to the same time in 2023, State Police fatality statistics show. A total of 314 people died on the roads this year, more than the 266 who were killed during the same time period in 2023, an increase of 18%.
New NJ domestic worker rights bill aids housekeepers, gardeners, child care providers
A new law took effect on Monday granting sweeping rights to an estimated 50,000 domestic workers across New Jersey. The newly-minted “domestic worker bill of rights” — which Gov. Phil Murphy signed in January — provides workplace protections for domestic service workers such as housekeepers, in-house child care providers and gardeners.
Fulop plan for 2% tuition caps at public colleges being looked at by N.J. legislature
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s proposal for placing a two percent cap on tuitions at public colleges is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. “Just like when he was the first to call for extending the Corporate Business Tax to fund NJ TRANSIT, or when major aspects of his Housing Policy were included in the state’s recent housing legislation, or when he became among the very first elected officials in the state to call for the end of the corrupt county line system, Mayor Fulop is once again driving the policy discussion in New Jersey with his plan for annual caps on public college tuition,” Fulop for Governor spokesperson Ashley Manz said in a statement.
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
N.J. woman killed after tree falls on her during severe storm at campground in N.Y.
A 45-year-old New Jersey woman inside a camper at a campground in upstate New York was killed by tree that fell during a powerful storm on Saturday, officials said. Carol E. Luistro was pinned under the tree at the Russell Brook Campsites in Colchester at about 10:50 a.m., police in the Delaware County town said. Luistro, of Edison, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cooler states now forced to grapple with extreme heat fueled by climate change
NEW YORK — As temperatures soared into the 90s, the heat and humidity hit the concrete in Astoria, Queens, and bounced into the air. People moved along the scorched sidewalk slowly, their clothes drenched with sweat. Elianne Alvarado, 44, who was raised in New York City and has lived here for most of her life, […] The post Cooler states now forced to grapple with extreme heat fueled by climate change appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort launches cardless gaming
Players have access to slots and table games through the resort’s app. US.- Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has launched Cardless Gaming via the resort’s mobile app. Players have access to slots and table games. Physical cards will continue to be accepted for those who prefer them.
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of kids who are eligible. The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
The 25 N.J. highways we hate most, ranked by how much we hate them
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