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Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
New Jersey Transit warns commuters of potential delays, cancelations due to heat
The ongoing heat is causing commuter problems on Wednesday and New Jersey Transit is warning of potential delays and cancelations over the next couple of days.The agency put out an alert during the evening commute on Tuesday, saying that they were experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues affecting air conditioning units and other electronic components.They told customers that they may experience delays, and it could be necessary to "cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours."The agency said the issues involve old trains, old overhead wires and an old Portal Bridge."Our rail maintenance crews are working diligently to make...
Toddler pulled from hot car outside NY apartment dies, hours after NJ infant endures same fate
A toddler died after being pulled from a hot car outside a New York apartment complex Monday, hours after a baby girl in New Jersey lost her life under similar circumstances, authorities confirmed Tuesday. According to the Monticello Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of a child in...
N.J. doesn’t give out free A/C’s like other states. Why that’s unlikely to change.
When it comes to intense summer heat, sweet relief for many means simply cranking up the air conditioner. But not everyone can pay for an A/C unit, or as the state notes, can afford the energy costs to always have one running at max. If you purchase a product or...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
This Is The New Jersey Road Law We Are all Breaking
We've all been driving in New Jersey for a long time, but we may have found one driving law we're all breaking all the time. I bet there isn't a person reading this who hasn't seen a vehicle in front of them on a single-lane road making a left and sliding into the shoulder to pass them.
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Loud boom heard across parts of NJ, NYC caused by meteor: NASA
If you heard a boom in parts of New Jersey and New York City on Tuesday morning, you may be wondering, what was that noise? Well, after close examination, NASA reports the sound that was vastly heard across the area, may have been caused by a meteor.
In June, New Jersey’s sports betting handle totaled $748 million
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported a sports betting handle of $748 million for June. That’s up 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. In the post-PASPA era, New Jersey leads all states in commercial wagering with $52.46 billion. Additionally, their $6.67 billion wagered in the first half of 2024 is up 31% compared to the first six months of 2023. However, their handle was down 10.8% compared to the $838.9 million reported in May. New Jersey’s sports betting revenue totaled $60.1 million, which was down 9.5% compared to June 2023. Reports have noted that revenue in NJ has been down year-over-year in each of the last two months. Their $573.1 million in year-to-date winnings for sportsbooks is up 30% compared to their numbers in 2023.
NYC heat wave stretches into another day. Maps show latest warnings.
NEW YORK -- New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for the conditions through Wednesday. The Tri-State Area cracked 90 degrees again Tuesday, officially making this the third heat wave of 2024. Wednesday won't be much different, with highs in the low 90s, dew points in the mid-70s and peak heat indices approaching 100. That said, the National Weather Service has allowed the heat advisories and excessive heat warnings to remain in effect until 8 p.m. Regarding Wednesday's active weather, a strong...
Nathan’s Famous hot dogs are 5 cents today
NEW YORK (PIX11) — In honor of National Hot Dog Day, Nathan’s Famous is selling its franks for their original price of $0.05. Customers can only buy two cheap hot dogs each at some locations across New York and New Jersey. The hot dogs will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. across the […]
During Haskell week, remembering the greatest horse race in N.J. history | Izenberg
This is a story of the horse race that came in out of the cold. Out of the cold? Hell, here was a time when the race itself was considered only as a nice place for trainers to visit to avoid a mismatch with the big boys in the Travers in Saratoga.
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