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NJ increasing police presence on Parkway, other key roads on Thursday
đźš— The Parkway and AC Expressway are among the roads that will be impacted. Police and road work crews are hitting some key New Jersey routes on Thursday, and the increased activity may slow down your commute. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that groups are using July...
Gateway Nails Full Funding for $16B Hudson Tunnel Project
The $16.1-billion Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) connecting northern New Jersey and Manhattan recently nailed a record $6.9-billion Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital investment grant plus $4.1 billion in low-interest loans from the Build America Bureau. The project calls for a 2.4-mile rail crossing consisting of a two-tube tunnel between North...
Excessive heat causing NJ Transit delays that could last days
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days. The agency posted on social media overnight, saying the scorching temperatures may impact travel for the next 48 to 72 hours. "Customers may experience delays and it may be necessary to cancel or combine trips," the agency posted. Nine different lines are facing delays for the Wednesday morning commute.Atlantic CityMain-Bergen CountyMontclair-BoontonMorris & EssexNortheast CorridorNorth Jersey CoastPascack ValleyRaritan ValleyRiver LineOfficials say the heat is causing issues to air conditioning units and other electronic components. Maintenance crews are working around the clock to make repairs and restore...
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...
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $226M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $226 million with a cash option of $106.9 million. The winning numbers were: 5, 35, 42, 58 and 66. The Mega Ball drawn was 22 with a Megaplier of 2x. No one across the country hit...
N.J. man admits orchestrating $200K car theft ring
An Essex County man admitted Tuesday that he was the orchestrator of theft ring that stole 40 cars in three states, including New Jersey, and sold dozens of them for cash after putting them up for sale online, federal prosecutors said. Warren Guerrier, 47, of Newark, pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
LaMonica McIver wins election for late Donald Payne Jr.'s seat in N.J.
TRENTON, N.J. — Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress. McIver emerged victorious Tuesday amid a crowded field to succeed Payne, who died in April after serving in the House for over two decades.Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy set the special primary under state law after Payne's death, with the special general election slated for Sept. 18.The special election will determine who serves out the remainder of Payne's term, which ends Jan. 3, 2025, while the regular election process held in parallel will determine who fills the seat...
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
6 More New Jersey Residents Win Big Playing The Lottery This Week
I'm really starting to think that Jersey is one of the luckiest states in the country, with the sheer amount of people who live here that hit it big with the lottery. And it's not always a massive, life-altering jackpot, but it's a big enough amount that can really do some good in your life.
Wealthy suburbs: These are the richest counties in NJ
The Northeast is home to 23 of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the nation, according to an analysis released in July by a personal finance website. The Garden State is represented five times on the list from GOBankingRates, which looked at all cities with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average household income. The platform used 2024 home values and metro area location to determine the wealthiest suburbs.
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
High temperatures and clouds expected to cover NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It was another sizzler around the tri-state area as high heat and humidity remained in place. Temperatures in many locations rose into the mid and upper 90s, while areas in central and southern New Jersey flirted with the century mark. Central Park clocked in with...
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
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