Leonia first responders handle two fires simultaneously, assist NYPD tribute

LEONIA, N.J. — On Thursday evening, Leonia emergency crews responded to two separate incidents, assisting with a car fire on Route 95 and a structure fire on Bergen Boulevard. Leonia Police and…

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Watch: Ride splits in half at Saudi amusement park leaves 23 injured, 3 critically

TAIF, Saudi Arabia — A fairground ride carrying park-goers collapsed during operation at a mountain resort near Jeddah, injuring at least 23 people, including three critically, officials said Thursday. The accident occurred…

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NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Harbor Road incident ends peacefully in Highland Park

Shelter in place lifted after contained incident in Highland Park MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities have lifted the shelter-in-place order for Highland Park following a contained situation on Harbor Road, Middletown Township…

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Fire crews use off-road unit to rescue unconscious victim in remote wooded area

MANCHESTER, N.J. — A dramatic remote-area rescue unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Greenwood Forest, where first responders from Station 33 were dispatched to extract an unconscious individual located deep in rugged terrain near…

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Lodi police warn residents in flood zones to relocate as storm approaches

LODI, N.J. — The Lodi Police Department is urging residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to move vehicles to higher ground and consider temporary relocation as powerful storms threaten to inundate the area Thursday.…

New Jersey on flood alert as powerful storm threatens up to 5 inches of rain

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is under a flood watch through late tonight as a strong storm system moves in from the west, bringing the threat of flash flooding with rainfall totals…

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New Jersey woman charged with murder in death of 3-year-old girl found in bathtub

A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder after police discovered a three-year-old girl unresponsive in a bathtub on July 6, authorities announced. Jeanine Glass was charged on July 22…

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Roof fire sparks evacuation at Holmdel nursing home

HOLMDEL — A fire broke out on the roof of a Holmdel nursing home Wednesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and the relocation of residents from one wing of the facility. At…

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Tom Kean Jr under fire for backing GOP bill that cuts health care

TRENTON — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is facing sharp criticism after voting in favor of a controversial Republican spending package that opponents say could strip health insurance from hundreds of thousands of…

New Jersey News·Politics

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Manhattan cops arrest EMS lieutenant in theft probe

Off-duty FDNY EMS lieutenant busted for grand larceny in Manhattan NEW YORK — An off-duty FDNY EMS lieutenant was arrested Tuesday morning in Lower Manhattan on grand larceny charges, according to the…

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Woman found dead in Jeep along I-695 in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a woman discovered inside a parked vehicle Sunday morning on the outer loop of I-695 in Baltimore County. Around 9:45 a.m.…

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Fire breaks out in auditorium at Lowell Middle School, quickly contained

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Firefighters responded Monday to a blaze in the auditorium of Lowell Middle School on the 1600 block of Kalmia Rd. NW, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Emergency crews…

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Woodbury police warn of rise in package thefts, urge residents to stay alert

WOODBURY, N.J. — The Woodbury City Police Department is warning residents about a recent uptick in package thefts and is urging the community to remain vigilant as deliveries continue year-round. Authorities say…

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Woman found dead inside Jeep on I-695 in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive and later pronounced dead inside a vehicle along I-695 in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. The woman,…

Maryland News

Woman sexually assaulted inside her home by unknown man in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY — Authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred late Saturday night on Sussex Street, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Just after 11:30 p.m., Jersey City police…

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Crash shuts down Canal Parkway in Allegany County

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A motor vehicle crash has closed Canal Parkway, with emergency crews currently on the scene, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported Sunday afternoon, prompting…

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25-year-old man saved from drowning in Baltimore pool

BALTIMORE — A Baltimore Police helicopter crew made an emergency landing Saturday night to perform CPR on a drowning victim at an elementary school pool, officials said. At around 8:41 p.m., officers…

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Two killed in suspected DUI crash on Cross Street in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Two people were killed in a car crash late Saturday night in Lakewood, with investigators probing whether drunk driving played a role in the fatal collision. It has been…

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Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into Jersey Shore, prompting air quality warning

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting air quality across Ocean County and the Jersey Shore, the National Weather Service reported. The Toms River Police Department, citing the local…

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