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‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Prosecutor says N.J. man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader’s endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first […]
NY men face burglary charges for car break-ins at NJ parks
A pair of New York City men has been accused of a series of car burglaries at two park areas, roughly 20 miles apart in New Jersey. The arrests of 28-year-old Jose Cabanzo-Pena and 32-year-old Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon, both of Queens, involved police in Bernards Township and Hillsborough, as well as the office of Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald.
Justice for Ellie: NJ sicko gets max prison for sex-torture of cat
ASBURY PARK — A man who admitted to sexually torturing and killing his pet cat received a maximum five-year sentence in prison. Bani Mezquititla, 19, of Asbury Park, was arrested in March 2023 after a "concerned citizen" brought a dead cat to Asbury Park police headquarters, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago. The cat named Ellie belonged to Mezquititla and had suffered greatly before its death.
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
Motorcyclist fined $139 for how he displayed his license plate – ‘he thought it was cool’ but court said it was illegal
A MOTORCYCLIST has fought back after receiving a hundred-dollar fine for a signature modification. Despite the driver's year-long attempt to nix the fine, courts maintained that the road law is clear. New Jersey police stopped the motorcycle rider in 2019 after they caught him traveling with an upside-down license plate,...
Up to $5k Scholarship for Low-Income Mothers Pursuing Their First Degree, Due: 8/1
Background: Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation is dedicated to educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers. In 2023, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.
Holy Spirit High, Absecon, NJ, Names New Head of School
Holy Spirit Hugh School, located in Absecon, New Jersey has named a new Head of School. He is a 1988 graduate of Holy Spirit High School, named Mike McGhee. It is with great pride that I introduce myself as the newly appointed Head of School at Holy Spirit High School. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead our school that has such a rich and storied tradition! I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator. I have spent the last 21 years in administration - from being a Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, Supervisor of: Special Education, Health & PE, and Performing & Fine Arts.
Olympic Pop-Up Medal Bar Launches at Atlantic City, NJ, Casino
Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been playing at the top of its game. In a demonstrated effort to pay homage to the Olympic Games … Ocean Casino Resort has launched Medal Bar: The Summer Games Pop Up Experience. Medal Bar is located within 1927 Lounge.
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, is holding its Suds for…
JUST IN: Bank Robbed in Brick Township
A bank in Brick Township was robbed moments ago, TLS has learned. Authorities in Brick, Lakewood and surrounding townships are looking for a suspect wearing a ski mask who held up the Santander bank, demanding cash. The suspect was given several thousand dollars in cash before fleeing. This content, and...
Cooper Chairman Announces Vision for Growth in Cape May and Atlantic Counties
Just two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross III announced last week his long-term vision for an expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement, made on the Harry Hurley radio show, comes just days after U.S. News & World Report announced that Cooper University Hospital in Camden had been named one of the nation’s top regional hospitals for the fourth year in a row and the highest-ranking hospital in South Jersey.
Classic victory: Atlantic City wins home lifeguard event
ATLANTIC CITY — The host Atlantic City Beach Patrol won the 2024 Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic Friday evening, July 19, at Albany Avenue beach. The Ocean City Beach Patrol secured a close second place and the Longport Beach Patrol was third. The Atlantic City Classic has been a staple...
Big weather transition for NJ Thursday: From steamy to beautiful
As promised, this has been an unsettled week of weather so far. Occasional downpours and thunderstorms. And uncomfortably thick humidity. At least it's not hot. A big change is coming, fueled by a cold front that will slide through New Jersey late Thursday night. That means we have one more day of somewhat stormy and somewhat steamy conditions. Followed by a drop in humidity.
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