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Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Crash leads to lane restriction on I-78 westbound in Pa. near the N.J. border (UPDATE)
A crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 78 westbound between the New Jersey border and the first exit in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A traffic alert says the crash was at 2:21 p.m. Monday between the New Jersey border and Exit 71 in...
Storms threaten each day this week with thunder, flooding possible — then heat returns
After a relatively quiet few days weather-wise, the threat of storms returns. Grab an umbrella and keep it close by, we’ll be in and out of shower chances for the next several days. A series of low pressure systems will be moving through the area this week, keeping our...
New Jersey Senior Freeze checks distributed. Did you get it?
The first round of the Senior Freeze rebate checks have been distributed to eligible New Jersey residents. The Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation began issuing the reimbursement checks to senior citizens or disabled persons that filed their application before May 1. Checks were issued starting July 15.
Keystone Dominates with 7-4 Victory Over New Jersey in East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament
DOVER, DE – Keystone dominated with a 7-4 victory over New Jersey(South Vineland Little League) on Monday at the East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament, representing Pennsylvania. Keystone got on the board in the first inning. Evan Edwards singled, then stole second. He advanced to third on a ground ball...
The New York Jets have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL
The path to the playoffs is not built solely upon what should be a talented New York Jets roster. It is also buoyed by the optimism that this schedule is quite manageable for the Jets. Warren Sharp has the Jets pegged as the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons, according to Sharp, have the easiest schedule in the NFL. In the battle for winning the AFC East, the Jets have the easiest schedule. This is significant, given that a divisional title guarantees the Jets a playoff berth. The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010. They last won the AFC East in 2002. Here is the rest of the division as it pertains to strength of schedule No. 4 New York Jets No. 7 Miami Dolphins No. 23 Buffalo Bills No. 31 New England Patriots (the Patriots have the second-hardest projected schedule in the NFL) They open the season on Monday Night Football at the San Francisco 49ers (September 9).
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Curbing Legionnaires’ disease in NJ
Legislation to overhaul state regulations awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature. Seven years ago, Morristown resident Kevin Hanlon, then 47, was recovering from lung cancer when he encountered something in a Manhattan office building that proved even more deadly: Legionella. The bacteria, spread through water droplets propelled by powerful commercial air...
Violence prevention groups left waiting for help
Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break. State lawmakers left for their unofficial summer break without giving final approval to a bill that advocates say would help provide more consistent funding to violence prevention organizations. The legislation, if signed into law, will...
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
GEORGE HELLIWELL TAKES SUPERMODIFIED WIN AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY
WALL, NJ ~ SMAC Supermodfified race car driver grabbed the $5,000 victory in the Jersey Jet 50 lap race in front of a large Saturday night grandstand crowd at Wall Stadium Speedway. The win, in the first Supermodified race at the third mile high banked paved oval in 20 years, earned the Pelhem, NH veteran $5,000.
N.Y. weather: Organized showers, thunderstorms headed to NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can expect to see scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for the next few days before the sun comes out for the weekend. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bill Goodman said the radar indicates Staten Island should be in the clear until later Monday, as most of the storms are currently north, near Bergen and Rochester counties.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul gives update on this $28.5M Staten Island Expressway project
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After two years, rehabilitation work on bridges over the Staten Island Expressway has finally been completed, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. Starting in June 2022, the $28.5 million project repaired and rehabilitated two bridges that carried local traffic over the Staten Island Expressway. If you...
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