New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding

TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…

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Philly street turns violent as quintuple mass shooting sends four kids to emergency room

PHILADELPHIA — A broad daylight shooting in West Philadelphia left five people injured, including four minors, in what police are calling a quintuple shooting that unfolded around 4:05 p.m. near 56th and…

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Inmate escapes Henderson County Detention Facility through emergency exit

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are actively searching for Erick Perez, an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon. The escape occurred around 12:10 p.m. on July…

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Manalapan police to host National Night Out with food, games and emergency demos

MANALAPAN, N.J. — The Manalapan Township Police Department will host its annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the P.C. Richard & Son…

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Phil Murphy Declares Flood Emergency, Continues High Density Building Mandates

TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash flooding. The…

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New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return

TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare costs for…

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The City of Trash: Philadelphia on Brink of Public Health Emergency

Philadelphia’s Trash Crisis Deepens Amid Sanitation Strike, Exposing Health Risks and Leadership Failures Philadelphia, PA – – Philadelphia is grappling with a worsening trash crisis as a sanitation workers’ strike, now in…

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Driver dies after suffering medical emergency in crash on Oxford Avenue

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A fatal crash occurred Saturday evening in the city’s 2nd District after a driver suffered a suspected medical emergency and collided with another vehicle, police said. The incident happened…

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Lakewood police deploy high-tech drone to improve emergency response

LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new advanced drone program aimed at enhancing public safety and accelerating emergency response times, officials announced at a soft launch this week…

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Lakewood expands emergency alert system for traffic, weather and safety updates

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic disruptions, weather events, and public safety notifications.…

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Man dies after medical emergency in Riverside Park, NYPD investigating

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 54-year-old man died Thursday night after suffering a medical emergency in Riverside Park, prompting an investigation by the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division. Police responded around 10:05 p.m. to…

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Power outage affects parts of South River during emergency wire repairs

SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Portions of South River experienced a temporary power outage Wednesday evening as emergency crews worked to repair electrical wires, according to the South River Police Department. The outage…

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Atlantic City Emergency Response Team activated three times in one week, three arrests made

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department’s Emergency Response Team — including SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Crisis Negotiators — was activated three times in the past week in connection with…

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Pittsburgh Police K9 Miky dies from medical emergency

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the unexpected death of K9 Miky, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, following a medical emergency on Wednesday. K9 Miky had served with the department since…

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Cops beat and tased a man having diabetic emergency instead of helping, lawsuit claims

ASHEVILLE, NC — A North Carolina man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Spruce Pine police officers of beating, tasing, and arresting him while he was experiencing a diabetic medical emergency and…

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Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…

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Emergency Chief Sarah Russell Placed on Leave for Failing to Sound Alarm on Deadly Tornado

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Mayor Cara Spencer has placed City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending an external investigation into Friday’s failure to activate outdoor warning…

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Wyckoff Avenue closed southbound for emergency water work until 3 p.m.

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Ridgewood Water has announced an emergency southbound closure of Wyckoff Avenue at Franklin Avenue due to utility work, with the closure expected to last until approximately 3 p.m. today.…

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Monmouth County awards over $7.5 million in contracts for energy, emergency services and infrastructure

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has approved a series of contracts totaling more than $7.5 million during its most recent meeting, covering energy supply agreements, public safety…

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Head-on collision in South Jersey sends two to emergency room

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A two-vehicle head-on crash early Monday on Blackwood Clementon Road left both drivers hospitalized and temporarily shut down a major stretch of roadway, according to Gloucester Township Police.…