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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/23
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 13 knots (Gust 18 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Isolated showers. Isolated tstms this afternoon.
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
REPORT: NBA Forward’s Mother & Wife Of New York Yankees Exec Mysteriously Found Dead At Home
The wife of a senior New York Yankees executive was found dead at their New Jersey home this weekend. The body of Rachel Minaya, the wife of former Mets GM and current Yankees exec Omar Minaya, was discovered at the residence on Saturday night. Rachel was 55. The New York...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Join the Trenton Free Public Library for “Medicare With Confidence”
Medicare is a right of passage for American residents ages 65 years or older. While many of us have a basic understanding of what Medicare is and how it functions, the various ins and outs and fine details can cause quite a confusion for the majority of participants. While navigating this pillar of the American healthcare system can seem intimidating, with just a bit of research and input from the experts, you’ll be able to confidently forge ahead with the best plan for you and your family. If you’re a Trenton resident and are ready to embark on your Medicare journey, the Trenton Free Public Library has you covered with their upcoming informative seminar.
West Virginia Loses in 5-0 Shut Out to Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. - The West Virginia Black Bears were shut out by the Trenton Thunder for the second straight game, losing 5-0 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. The Black Bears offense could not find a foot hold in Sunday’s contest as the Thunder pitching staff held the Bears to two hits in 28 at-bats.
Levittown Man with “Violent” History Continues to Stalk Ex’s Family Despite Parole Conditions
Elmer Puccio, 44, of Levittown is a man on a singular yet obsessive mission. At all costs, including jails and institutions, he wants and feels entitled to any morsel of information he thinks you can tell him about his ex-fiancé. It’s that very unwanted mission that landed him in...
Deptford Calendar from July 31 to Aug. 7
Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday July 31: Phillies Day Special for Seniors at the Deptford Senior Center from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday Aug. 2: Family Movie Night at the Oak Valley Baseball Field from...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
81-year-old swimmer’s life transformed after receiving innovative pacemaker at SIUH
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Koon Loh, an 81-year-old New Jersey resident, felt shocked and confused when he learned he had a condition that would jeopardize his lifestyle. In 2020, Loh discovered he had an abnormal and dangerously low heart rate, causing him to experience shortness of breath and fatigue. As an electrical engineer and daily swimmer, Loh was determined to protect his health to continue living actively.
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
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