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Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.Officials with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority said the GSP was repaired and reopened by 10 p.m.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Fireworks Set for July 3 in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY - You don't want to miss the fireworks spectacular tonight, July 3, on the Raritan Bay. The action begins at 3 p.m. on the Perth Amboy waterfront, with activities all day, culminating with a fireworks display set for 9:20 p.m. There will be food trucks, artisans and other vendors throughout the celebration,.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There is a free shuttle service to the waterfront beginning at 3 p.m. from the following locations: - Perth Amboy Free Public Library (196 Jefferson Street) - Jefferson Street Parking Deck (151 Jefferson Street) Please note all streets...
See the warehouse, ice skating rink approved for Route 33 in Manalapan
MANALAPAN - In a unanimous 9-0 vote, the planning board granted preliminary approval to the first phase of plans that would include two warehouses and an ice-skating rink near the intersection of Route 33 and Woodward Road. Kenneth Pape, attorney for the developer Active Acquisitions, said, “This is a portion of the project;...
NYC clears 220 tons of trash from this debris-ridden Staten Island location
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It took 20 days and the removal of 220 tons of trash, but New York City finally delivered for a North Shore community. The Port Richmond North Shore Alliance civic group pushed for years to get the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, controlled by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), cleaned up, but their calls fell on deaf ears.
Salty comments in Edison Dem chairman race followed by ouster of Bhagia ally
Former Mayor Thomas Lankey was elected Edison Democratic municipal chairman, ousting an incumbent allied with a declining faction by a wide margin, but the real drama came in a fiery speech by a third candidate, Robert Kentos. Kentos stood before the county committee and said something along the lines of:...
Mercer County prosecutor announces retirement after 27 years in the office
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri announced his retirement Wednesday from an office he served for over 27 years. Onofri told his staff Wednesday he would retire on Aug. 1. He informed the governor of his decision via a letter on Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Fourth of July fireworks and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
If there's one thing Americans can agree on, it's fireworks. We love the colors as they light up the sky, the spectacle, the oohs and aahs from the masses of people around us. At the Shore, there are lots of places to see fireworks for the Fourth of July. Some have festivals featuring music, food and children's activities. Here's a look at when and where to see fireworks by town and by date.
Heavy congestion on Staten Island Expressway; backed up from Verrazzano to Goethals
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Traffic is still backed up on the Staten Island Expressway as of late Tuesday afternoon. According to the Google traffic map and traffic cameras, there is heavy volume extending the length of the expressway from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the Goethals Bridge. Much of the...
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Main Street Somerville Apartment Buildings Lowered into Place Above South Davenport Street
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where customers inside worked their laptops and sipped their coffees watching the bridge being lowered into place on Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The dproject is expected to be completed by July 12. Forms were installed for concrete which was poured into the pit by a...
Movies in Rahway Park in July!
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will present Rahway Summer Nights 2024: Movies in the Park! this July in Rahway Park. On Thursday, July 11, the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will screen at 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Thursday, July 25, Elemental will play, also at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. To register for either of the events, or both, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
Chance encounter forges special bond between Las Vegas family, Middlesex HVAC contractor
When Las Vegas residents Kari Thormodsgaard and her daughter Kara visited New York City, they never expected to see a sign from Rylee 2,400 miles away from their home. Rylee Thormodsgaard died June 28, 2022 at the age of 24. To mark his "wing-aversary," as his mother and sister call the anniversary of his passing, the two took a trip to New York.
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