Watchung Police Warn of Downed Trees, Power Lines After Severe Storm Sweeps Through Borough

Residents are being urged to stay away from downed trees and power lines as cleanup continues following Friday night’s severe thunderstorms. Watchung, NJ – The Watchung Police Department is warning residents to…

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Holmdel Police Warn Residents to Avoid Multiple Roads After Severe Storm Downs Trees, Power Lines

Police urged motorists to avoid several roads across Holmdel Township Friday night as crews worked to clear storm damage and restore power following severe thunderstorms. Holmdel, NJ – Holmdel Township Police are…

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Severe Storms Leave Nearly 200,000 FirstEnergy Customers Without Power Across New Jersey

Power outages surged to nearly 200,000 customers Friday night after severe thunderstorms swept across New Jersey following a day of dangerous triple-digit heat, with Ocean County remaining under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch…

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Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid

Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…

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July Heatwave Brings NYC Crimewave

As New Yorkers endured another day of extreme summer heat, the NYPD issued a wave of Crime Stoppers alerts seeking suspects in robberies, assaults, subway attacks and gun-related incidents across the city.…

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NYPD hunts suspect in Bronx robbery spree spanning two precincts

Police released images of a suspect wanted in connection with a pattern of robberies in the Bronx and are asking for the public’s help identifying the individual. NEW YORK — The New…

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White Marsh man stops doubting after landing $50K Powerball prize

A White Marsh man who spent years doubting his lottery luck is celebrating a $50K Powerball prize after matching five winning numbers. BALTIMORE, Md. — After years of playing without a major…

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No Happy Ending for Spa Bandits: Four Indicted in Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Edgewater Businesses

Prosecutors say four suspects carried out two armed robberies at Edgewater spas, stealing phones and valuables from victims at gunpoint before investigators tracked them across New York and Maryland. Edgewater, NJ –…

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Five indicted after alleged gang shooting spree rocked Queens neighborhoods

Prosecutors say rival gang violence fueled a series of shootings that wounded a pedestrian and a robbery victim in Queens. QUEENS, N.Y. — Five alleged gang members have been indicted in connection…

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Don’t toss that Pennsylvania Lottery ticket just yet it could be worth $250K

Eligible winning and non-winning tickets can be entered for a chance to claim a $250,000 top prize as part of the state’s America250 celebration. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lottery players have another…

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Extreme Heat May Slow NJ Transit Trains as New Fare Increase Takes Effect

Passengers should expect possible rush-hour delays through Saturday as extreme temperatures force slower train operations, while a new 3% fare increase also took effect Wednesday. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit warned riders…

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The WNBA Risks Squandering the Momentum Caitlin Clark Brought to Women’s Basketball

Caitlin Clark helped usher in record television audiences, sold-out arenas, and unprecedented financial growth. Whether the league can sustain that momentum may depend on whether basketball once again becomes the primary story.…

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Nearly 20 NJ-Bound JROTC Campers Hospitalized After Bus Loses Air Conditioning During Heat Wave

Authorities said multiple JROTC campers were treated for heat-related illnesses after their coach bus lost air conditioning while traveling through Orange County during dangerous temperatures. Goshen, NY – Nearly 20 JROTC campers…

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Houses Homeless Ahead of Scorching Heat Wave

Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave, Toms River Again Moves Growing Homeless Population Into Temporary Housing As extreme summer temperatures return to New Jersey, Toms River has once again placed homeless individuals into…

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Huge Crowd Shows as Toms River’s America 250 Celebration Featured Live Music and Fireworks on the Beach

More than 1,200 people packed Shelter Cove Park for Toms River’s America 250 celebration, capping weeks of political controversy over whether the Independence Day event would happen at all. TOMS RIVER, N.J.…

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Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

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NJ Transit Riders Hit With Fare Increase After Major Delays and World Cup Travel Chaos

A 3% NJ Transit fare hike took effect Tuesday, just one day after widespread rail delays left thousands of commuters stranded and weeks after the agency faced criticism over World Cup-related service…

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Galloway Police Reel In Families for Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby

Dozens of children spent the day fishing alongside police officers at Patriot Lake, with some young anglers catching more than 30 fish during the annual community event. Galloway Township, NJ – The…

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Little Steven’s MonmouthNJ 250 Concert Postponed Due to Dangerous Heat

Officials postponed Friday’s free MonmouthNJ 250 concert featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul as heat index values are expected to reach up to 110 degrees over the holiday weekend. Freehold,…

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22 Alleged Bloods Gang Members Indicted in Queens After Investigation Into 11 Shootings

Prosecutors say members of the Blitz Gang 4 street gang carried out a series of shootings and a stabbing across Southeast Queens that left multiple victims injured, including one man who was…

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