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Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District It's back to blue for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., following a monthslong absence from Congress, Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of election results, projected just after 9:45 p.m. The healthcare executive defeated the two-term incumbent in one of New Jersey's most closely watched congressional races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, leading Kean by more than 53,000 votes with 76% counted as of 9:46 p.m., according to Decision Desk HQ.  Bennett had 145,664 votes (60.30…

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10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close
10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close From crowded council contests to battles for mayor, voters across Bergen County are deciding who will lead their towns on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Several municipalities have contested mayoral races, while others have more candidates than available council seats. Here are 10 local races to watch as polls close: Teaneck Nine candidates are competing for four Township Council seats, including two incumbents seeking reelection. Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher and Council Member Hillary Goldberg are running to retain their seats, according to the township's website. The other candidates a…
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Control of Congress is on the line on Election Day as New Jersey voters head to the polls in several closely watched races, including a Republican-held swing district that could help give Democrats control of Congress. All 12 of New Jersey's U.S. House seats are up for election, along with Sen Cory Booker, D-NJ. Democrats currently hold nine House seats, while Republicans hold three. Here are six races drawing attention across the Garden State: 7th Congressional District: Tom Kean Jr. vs. Rebecca Bennett Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking a third term against Democrat Rebecca Be…
$68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned $68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned $68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned
$68.5M Sale Of NJ Industrial Properties: Here's What's Planned Nearly 15 acres of industrial property in North Jersey have sold for $68.5 million, with the new owner planning upgrades to both sites, real estate firm JLL announced Tuesday, Nov. 3. Outpost acquired the properties at 76 Central Ave. in Kearny and 2120 McCarter Highway in Newark, with JLL arranging the sale and securing $52.2 million in financing through Forbright Bank. The Kearny property spans 8.04 acres and includes approximately 4,000 square feet of office and maintenance space. The 6.93-acre Newark property is used for trailer storage and parking and is fully leased to a Fortune 100 c…
Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD
Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD A man with a lengthy history of run-ins with the law was struck by a car while trying to flee police across Route 46 in Bergen County, authorities said. Moonachie police officers were called to the Amazon parking lot on Route 46 in Teterboro around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a report of someone pulling on vehicle door handles, Moonachie Police Lt. Jeffrey Napolitano said. Officer Michael DelDuca spotted a man matching the suspect's description at a bus stop on Route 46 West in front of Amazon, Napolitano said. The man, identified as Xhonatan Gaba, 24, tried running across Route 46 shor…

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Popular NJ 'Hotdog Man' Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Dementia Diagnosis Popular NJ 'Hotdog Man' Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Dementia Diagnosis Popular NJ 'Hotdog Man' Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Dementia Diagnosis
Popular NJ 'Hotdog Man' Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Dementia Diagnosis For nearly 50 years, Tom "the Hotdog Man" Nagle served up hot dogs, laughs, and a whole lot of Sayreville Bombers pride from his Main Street stand. Now, the longtime local fixture needs the community's help. Nagle was diagnosed with dementia and other serious medical conditions in January and has spent extended periods in the hospital, according to a GoFundMe organized by his son, Jeff Nagle. He was recently released from the hospital and is recovering in a rehabilitation facility, but faces mounting medical bills and the cost of long-term assisted care, the fundraiser says. Recent photos …

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Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset
Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Dem Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …