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Large truck fire causes road closures, evacuations in Clifton
A large truck fire has prompted road closures and traffic delays in Clifton on Monday morning.It happened on Route 3 near East Valley Road around 9:30 a.m.Route 3 is closed in both directions -- eastbound lanes are closed at Route 46 and westbound lanes are closed at Grove Street.Police say drivers should avoid the area.The soundwall along the road was damaged and some homes have been evacuated as a precaution.Heavy delays are expected.Officials with the Passaic Valley Water Commission said they are aware some customers in that area are experiencing discolored water.The cause of the fire is not yet known.This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.----------* 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.
‘Consistency won out’: Brooklyn anti-violence org secures long-awaited funding
The Flossy Organization is just one initiative in Canarsie that’s been petitioning for cure violence aid for years, as more community members died of gun-related incidents. Photo courtesy of The Flossy Organization © Provided by AMNY.
How much do Yankees-Mets Yankee Stadium Subway Series tickets cost?
Start spreading the news. On Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24, the Mets will leave Flushing and head to the Bronx for two huge Subway Series games with their crosstown rival New York Yankees. This pair of post All-Star Game break games comes at an important point in the...
EXCLUSIVE | FDNY unveils ad campaign to combat lithium-ion battery fires
The ads showcase real individuals, such as deliveristas, sharing their stories on how they do their part in practicing precaution when charging lithium-ion batteries used to power their scooters for work. Photo courtesy of the FDNY © Provided by AMNY.
Madonna’s son David Banda clarifies he’s not living on the streets: ‘My mother is very supportive of me’
Madonna’s son David Banda is clearing the air about his well-being. The 18-year-old made headlines over the weekend for claiming he’s “scavenging” for food after moving out of his mom’s multi-million dollar home in New York City. However, Banda walked back his comments in a...
Here are Nassau’s top 4 hospitals in U.S. News’ 2024 rankings
Three Nassau County healthcare facilities are among the top 10 hospitals in New York State, according to U.S. News & World Report‘s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals Rankings. At the very top of the list is Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital, which is among four healthcare facilities that finished in a tie for best hospital in the state. Highly ranked nationally in nine key adult specialties, the Manhasset hospital is the sole Long Island hospital to appear this year on U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
Dollar General Robbed At Gunpoint, Employee Assaulted: Newark PD
A Dollar General in Newark was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 8:29 a.m., a man entered Dollar General at 420 Springfield Avenue through the right side rear entrance and demanded cash from the cashier, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The suspect gestu…
Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale
Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers in East Farmingdale responded to Garity Place after a passerby called 911 to report a man on the side of the road at approximately 1:35 a.m. Saturday, June 22. The man, Juan Carlos Diaz Geronimo, age 48, of North Amityville, was pronounced dead at...
Early Addition: Uber drivers hate the traffic they've caused
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Tractor-trailer explosion in Clifton closes Route 3, causes extensive damage
A tractor-trailer caught fire and exploded along Route 3 in New Jersey closing the highway and causing extensive damage, according to video from eyewitnesses and Chopper 4. The fire occurred just after 9 a.m. on Route 3 eastbound between Valley Road and Grove Street. When police officers responded to the scene, they witnessed additional explosions.
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
All Amtrak Service Disrupted Outside of New York City Monday Morning
Heads up for rail commuters! All Amtrak Service north of New York City has been temporarily suspended on this Monday morning. All service (in both directions) between New York (and Penn Station) and New Haven is temporarily canceled. The cancelation of service is all related to an unscheduled track repair...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
NYPD: Armed car theft attempt thwarted by complainant on Staten Island’s South Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Tottenville residence became the target of an attempted grand larceny auto Sunday, until a male complainant apparently scared off the perpetrator. Police responded to the alleged incident just after 8 p.m. on the 200 block of Wood Avenue, where multiple high-end vehicles were parked on the residential block.
4 dead in Bronx and Brooklyn shootings over the weekend
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Four people were killed in gun violence incidents across New York City over the weekend, including two men who were gunned down near a Brooklyn migrant shelter, according to police. A 21-year-old man and another man in his...
#NYCtech Week in Review: 7/14/24 – 7/20/24
With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of the things that you may have missed in NYC Tech News for the week ending 7/20 including the NYC startup fundings, NYC startup exits, and NYC startup events featuring news for Perchwell, cSigma Finance, Shaped, and much, much more.
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