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Man Identified In Deadly Shooting At NJ Transit Station In Long Branch
James Hailey, 43, was killed in the shooting, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 29. Long Branch police responded to the train station's platform at around 7:39 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Officers found Hailey and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced...
Rain soaks Friday morning rush before Labor Day weekend in New York City
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Commuters and people leaving for the Labor Day weekend are facing wet streets and sidewalks from rain that fell earlier on Friday morning on Staten Island. Showers are possible throughout the morning and into the early afternoon on Friday on our borough, according to AccuWeather.com.
Getting Alex Staten the ball sparks Ocean football to season opening win over Red Bank
LITTLE SILVER - The idea was very simple for Ocean head coach Chad King in the final minute of the first half Thursday night and his team trailing Red Bank Regional by six points after a half in which it had one first down and 22 yards of total offense to that point. ...
Julian’s Market opens in Travis with Italian gourmet specialties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At new Julian’s Market, the shelves are stocked and fridges are filled. With a staff in place ready to serve, management declares Friday, Aug. 30 as the Travis grocer’s first day of business. Julian’s Market is located at 3579 Victory Blvd. Its seemingly...
Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Battles to the End Against Monroe, Comes up Just Short in Home Opener
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Things were looking rather bleak for the Raiders at half-time of their home opener on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Tyson Field in Scotch Plains. The home team was down 28-16 and had just lost their starting quarterback, Jacob Handy, to injury in the first half. They started the second half with a possession inside their own 5-yard line and punted. Monroe put up a field goal to extend the lead to 31-16. But the Raiders bounced back and narrowed the lead to just one touchdown on a brilliant run by Jaden Richards and...
Road-rage driver pulled knife during Route 1 dispute, cops say
A Middlesex County man was arrested Monday after he threatened a motorist with a knife during a road rage dispute on Route 1 in South Brunswick, authorities said. The incident was reported to police at about 3:25 p.m. by a driver who said a motorist in a Mercedes threatened him with a knife while both vehicles were stopped at a light in the southbound lanes.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/30
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 14 - 20 mph (Gust 25 mph) 12 - 17 knots (Gust 22 knots) FRI: E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds. Scattered showers.
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
Is your goal to retire in NJ? How we compare to other states
💵Find out how much money is needed to retire in NJ. We all dream of retirement, but to get there, it’s no small feat. But once the milestone is achieved, where makes the most sense to settle down?. Bankrate takes the guesswork out of the equation — they...
Field Hockey Preview, 2024: Attackers across New Jersey to watch this fall
The goalies stepped into the spotlight on Monday, the defenders had their turn on Tuesday and the midfielders took over on Wednesday. Our preseason coverage continues and it’s our final deep dive into each position and each conference. These athletes are poised to have great seasons up front. Some...
Girls volleyball: Can’t-miss matches to begin the 2024 season
The 2024 girls volleyball season in New Jersey is here. The regular season starts up on Sept. 2 as a first step into another exciting campaign. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Conversations on Art-making in a Vexed Era: 24-25 Atelier@Large series opens with guests David Bellos, Bridget Kearney and Dinaw Mengestu
Paul Muldoon moderates conversation between scholar David Bellos, songwriter Bridget Kearney, and novelist Dinaw Mengestu. On September 10, Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts presents the first event in the 2024-25 Atelier@Large conversation series that brings guest artists and intellectuals to campus for public discussions on the challenges they face in making art in the modern world. Princeton’s Howard G.B. Clark ’21 University Professor in the Humanities and Director of the Princeton Atelier Paul Muldoon will be joined by Princeton scholar, translator and biographer David Bellos; songwriter Bridget Kearney, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founding member of the band Lake Street Dive; and novelist and journalist Dinaw Mengestu. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium on Princeton’s campus and is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Richardson Auditorium is an accessible venue with assistive listening devices available. Guests in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week prior to the event date.
Mosquito Spraying Set for Friday Morning in Parsippany and Nearby Morris County Towns
PARSIPPANY – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that mosquito spraying will occur on Friday morning, targeting areas in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Hanover Township, and Morris Township. Using an All-Terrain Vehicle and backpacks, the commission will treat a section of wood to reduce the mosquito population. In Parsippany-Troy Hills,...
Monmouth County Marks Overdose Awareness Month with Purple Flag Campaign
BELMAR, NJ - In a bid to raise awareness and honor those who have lost their lives to drug overdoses, Monmouth County has turned purple this August. Municipal buildings, government offices, and public spaces throughout the county are adorned with purple flags, a poignant reminder of the lives lost to overdose in local communities. This initiative, spearheaded by the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County’s Opioid Task Force, has been ongoing for four years. It aims to make a visual impact, draw attention to the overdose crisis, and encourage more open conversations around addiction and recovery. Last year,...
NYPD: Man wanted for questioning in connection to swastika found on Staten Island building
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection to a swastika found scrawled on a St. George building. It was reported to police that on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at approximately 8:15 a.m., an unidentified man...
Field Hockey Opens 2024 Campaign with Weekend Road Trip to Lafayette and #9 Rutgers
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont Field hockey opens the 2024 season as they travel to Lafayette and Rutgers. The Catamounts take on the Leopards on Friday (Aug. 30) at 6:00 p.m. They will wrap the weekend up by traveling to Piscataway on Sunday (Sept. 1) to take on the ninth-ranked Scarlet Knights at 12:00 p.m. Friday's contest will be streamed on ESPN+, and Sunday's will be streamed on BTN+.
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