Third alarm fire sends 220 FDNY members racing to Midtown high rise

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A restaurant duct fire spread smoke into a 43-story Midtown Manhattan office tower, forcing the evacuation of more than 200 people as hundreds of firefighters and EMS personnel responded. NEW YORK, NY…

July 17, 2026

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Canadian Wildfire Triggers Code Red Air Quality Alert in New Jersey: Officials Warn Everyone Is at Risk

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Trenton, NJ – Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires burning across Canada continues to blanket New Jersey in unhealthy air, prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to declare an…

July 17, 2026

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Deputy US marshal killed serving arrest warrant after suspect opens fire, New Jersey police department sends condolences

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A 36-year-old Deputy U.S. Marshal was fatally shot after a suspect allegedly opened fire while officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence. WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Police Department…

July 17, 2026

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Gunfire erupts as suspect allegedly opens fire on Boston police before capture

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Police say a 20-year-old suspect fired at officers during a foot chase before he was arrested and a ghost gun was recovered. BOSTON, MA — A man is facing multiple charges after…

July 17, 2026

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National Weather Service Predicting Three More Days of Canadian Wildfire Smoke for New Jersey

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NEW JERSEY — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to continue affecting New Jersey through at least Friday, with the National Weather Service forecasting smoke across much of central New Jersey and…

July 16, 2026

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Shots fired call leads police to wounded 20-year-old in Baltimore

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Police are searching for answers after a 20-year-old man was shot overnight in Southwest Baltimore. BALTIMORE, MD — A burst of gunfire in Southwest Baltimore left a 20-year-old man hospitalized early Tuesday…

July 16, 2026

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Car Fire Triggers Gas Can Explosion Near Atlantic City Connector Exit

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Firefighters responded Tuesday evening to a vehicle fire near the Mississippi Avenue exit ramp on the Atlantic City Connector that resulted in a gas can exploding inside the…

July 15, 2026

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Former Hudson County Superintendent Fired and Charged in $250K Theft Case

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SECAUCUS, N.J. – The former superintendent of the Hudson County Office of Weights and Measures has been charged with official misconduct and theft after investigators alleged he diverted more than $250,000 into…

July 15, 2026

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New Jersey Air Quality Alert Issued as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Moves Into State

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TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to impact portions of the…

July 14, 2026

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Baltimore officer struck by gunfire in Saturday night shooting

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An off-duty Baltimore police officer was wounded by gunfire Saturday night, prompting homicide detectives to lead the investigation into the shooting. BALTIMORE, Md. — An off-duty Baltimore police officer was hospitalized after…

July 14, 2026

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Man found shot dies after Fourth of July gunfire in DC

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A 29-year-old man died after an officer discovered him wounded in a Southwest DC median, prompting a homicide investigation into a nearby shooting. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after…

July 8, 2026

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In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine

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TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…

July 8, 2026

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Lifeguards to be recognized as first responders with police, EMS and fire in New Jersey

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Trenton, NJ – A resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate would formally recognize Lifeguards as first responders and emergency service providers, acknowledging the specialized training and lifesaving duties they perform along…

July 7, 2026

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Ocean County Man Charged After Firebombing Home

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Little Egg Harbor, NJ – A Little Egg Harbor Township man has been charged with aggravated arson, possession of a destructive device, and hindering apprehension after investigators linked him to a residential…

July 7, 2026

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Rivers “Were on Fire” Because of Tax Corporations Poisining Rivers, AOC Said

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Washington, D.C. – Social media users are widely sharing a claim that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mistakenly identified Deloitte as a corporation responsible for chemical pollution and rivers catching fire while discussing environmental…

July 6, 2026

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Toms River Summer Concert Series and Fireworks Continues Tuesday with Garden State Radio at Shelter Cove

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Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River’s popular Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday evening as Garden State Radio takes the stage at Shelter Cove Beach, following one of the biggest…

July 6, 2026

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Paterson Mayor Condemns Residents’ Use of Fire Hydrants as Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees

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Paterson, NJ – Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh is criticizing residents who illegally opened fire hydrants during Friday’s extreme heat, saying the practice created unnecessary public safety concerns and disrupted water service to…

July 4, 2026

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Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility

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Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…

July 4, 2026

1 min read

Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees

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Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…

July 4, 2026

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East Brunswick Police Joke: Don’t Call 911 for Fireworks Unless It’s a Real Emergency

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The East Brunswick Police Department used humor ahead of the Fourth of July to remind residents that emergency dispatchers should only be called for genuine emergencies. East Brunswick, NJ – As fireworks…

July 3, 2026

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