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A new york state trooper smashed the sunroof of a sinking vehicle at cross lake marina, rescuing a trapped man with help from a bystander.

New York State Trooper Smashes Sunroof to Rescue Man Trapped in Sinking Vehicle at Boat Launch

Florida national guard soldiers swam to a submerged vehicle and rescued its occupants after spotting the stranded motorists during hurricane isaias recovery.

Florida National Guard Soldiers Swim to Submerged Vehicle to Rescue Occupants After Hurricane Isaias

Rep. Tom kean jr. Faces democratic challenger rebecca bennett, a former navy helicopter pilot, in new jersey’s 7th congressional district.

Federal Election Complaint Filed Against Rebecca Bennett Over $1 Million Super PAC Advertising Deal

A long island woman got her iphone back after garden city police used a halligan tool to open a sewer grate and recover the device.

Long Island Police Called to Rescue iPhone After Woman Drops It Down Sewer

Montville township police announce the passing of former chief teddy adams, honoring his service and extending condolences to his family and colleagues.

Former Montville Police Chief Teddy Adams Dies, Department Pays Tribute to His Service

Jackson township fire district 2 formally welcomed four new career firefighters, richard bonner jr. , kyle lackay, azizadeen sakoor and kevin e. Hrudowsky, during an october 9 swearing-in ceremony.

Jackson Township Welcomes Four New Career Firefighters to Fire District 2

Mayor dan rodrick and police chief guy maire welcome eight newly sworn full-time officers to the toms river police department.

Toms River Police Chief Guy Maire to Retire After 35 Years, Mayor Rodrick Announces Plan for Next Chief

Toms river business administrator jon salonis presents a proclamation welcoming dc smoothies and wraps to 53 main street as councilman craig coleman joins staff and family members for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

New Smoothie and Wrap Shop Opens in Downtown Toms River as Main Street Welcomes DC Wraps

A ny waterway ferry departing belford struck a pier on october 6, shattering passenger windows and prompting demands for safety inspections from middletown and monmouth county officials.

Middletown Mayor Demands Accountability After NY Waterway Ferry Crashes Into Pier, Shattering Windows

Police communications officer beall was recognized by anne arundel county police for coordinating the response to an armed domestic violence call that developed into a potential barricade.

Anne Arundel County Dispatcher Honored for Handling Armed Domestic Barricade Call

Anne Arundel County

Suffolk county police staffer samantha graviano was honored with a woman of distinction award for her public service and community outreach work.

Suffolk County Police Staffer Samantha Graviano Honored as Woman of Distinction

Atlantic city police sgt. Christian ivanov was honored with the sgt. Eric d. Wise memorial award for leadership after suffering serious injuries during a june 2 incident.

Atlantic City Sergeant Honored for Leadership After Being Seriously Injured in June Incident

Atlantic County

Spray-painted traffic signs along blackwood clementon road are part of a gloucester township police criminal mischief investigation.

Vandals Spray-Paint Street Signs Across Gloucester Township Neighborhoods

New jersey state police outreach officers work with students at paulsboro high school during an impaired-driving prevention program.

New Jersey State Police Bring Impaired-Driving Safety Program to Paulsboro High School

Members of the hackensack police department take part in the 24-hour walk for hope, a 40-mile event supporting military and first responder suicide prevention and mental health initiatives.

Hackensack Police Join 24-Hour Walk for Hope Honoring First Responders and Sgt. Jason Liaban

Arnold allan capalbo, 78, of west milford, is charged with sexually assaulting and luring a 5-year-old boy into his apartment, prosecutors said.

78-Year-Old NJ Man Accused of Luring 5-Year-Old Boy Into Apartment, Sexually Assaulting Him

Cape may's acceptance of a $500,000 grant from an ørsted-funded trust is drawing attention as zack mullock challenges offshore-wind critic jeff van drew.

Cape May Mayor Who Took $500k From Wind Giant Hoping to Remove Anti-Offshore Wind Congressman Van Drew in November

Cape May County

New jersey's landlocked towns: a closer look at municipal islands

New Jersey’s Landlocked Towns: A Closer Look at Municipal Islands

Captain gregory staffordsmith retired from the lakewood police department after more than 25 years of service and a public-safety career that began as a firefighter.

Lakewood Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service

New jersey orders jackson jewish volunteer ambulance to stop providing advanced life support immediately

New Jersey Orders Jackson Jewish Volunteer Ambulance to Stop Providing Advanced Life Support Immediately