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NJ Man Who Scouted Landmarks As Terror Targets Gets 12 Years In Federal Prison
UPDATE: A convicted New Jersey “sleeper agent” for Hezbollah who scoped out potential terrorism targets in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and elsewhere was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. Alexei Saab, a 45-year-old software developer who lived in Morristown, must serve just about all of the sentence delivered in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, May 23, because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Saab kept up appearances as an ordinary American citizen while working for Hezbollah’s Islamic Jihad Organization (IJO) from 2000 to 2005, federal prosecutors said. Dur…
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: Humpback Whale Spotted In Hudson River Near Statue Of Liberty
Some New Yorkers had their “Call me Ishmael” moment when a Humpback whale was spotted in the Hudson River near the Statue of Liberty earlier this week. A photo of the whale captured Dec. 8 by photographer Bjoern Kils -- who runs the New York Media Boat that tours around New York City -- has been going viral on social media. The whale was also spotted near One World Trade Center and other spots on the water around New York before leaving the area. Kils was the photographer who captured the last image of a humpback whale in the area that surfaced in 2016. "It was neat. It definitely brought…
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Spectacular Hudson River Flyover Planned As Part Of President's 4th Of July 'Salute To America'
A military jet flyover bound for President Trump’s July 4th “Salute to America” in Washington, D.C. will head down the Hudson River around 5 p.m. Saturday and pass just east of the Statue of Liberty, organizers said. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps jets will fly over in five waves. Up front will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, followed by B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, F-15 and F-22 fighters and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters. The aerial salute will touch several cities that played roles in the American Revolution are part of a massive celebration in Washington, DC. The fly…
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Public Puzzled By Planes Circling State Of Liberty: 'Welcome To Federal State Of New China'
Some looked on puzzled while others grew concerned when a group of propeller planes circled the Statue of Liberty before dusk Wednesday pulling banners that said: "Congratulations to federal state of new China!" in English and Chinese. What was it about? The stunt was organized by fugitive Chinese billionaire businessman Miles Guo and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon. In a live stream from a boat in New York Harbor on the anniversary of the 1989 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Guo said that "from today the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will no longer be the l…
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: Paul McCartney Rocks Jersey City Waterfront Restaurant
Sir Paul McCartney had a packed house singing and dancing -- and recording -- at an invitation-only party on the Hudson River waterfront over the weekend. Wife Nancy Shevell, an Edison native, joined the gum-chewing, 77-year-old musical legend as he removed his jacket and launched the band into the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" at the Hudson House in Jersey City Saturday night. The event was reportedly a farewell party for Shevell's family's Elizabeth-based New England Motor Freight company, which filed for Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark earlier this year. McCartney an…
Lifestyle
Scammed
: Alec Baldwin Outraged After Bogus Tour Guide Sold Him Bus Tickets To New Jersey
Stars: They're just like you. They get scammed, too. What Alec Baldwin thought were five tickets for the Statue of Liberty ended up being for a New Jersey-bound shuttle bus. The enraged "30 Rock" star warned others of the bogus Lady Liberty tour guides that he and his family fell victim to on Monday. Baldwin paid the guide $40 a piece for a boat tour of the island, he said in an Instagram post. "Tours R US," the ticket read. "See NY from the water." But then, right after purchasing them, Baldwin and his family were escorted to a shuttle bus headed for Liberty Park, in Jersey City. "NO O…
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: Video Shows Red Arrow Jets Flying Over Statue Of Liberty
Did you see them? British and American planes left red, white and blue streaks through the air in Hudson County. The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Red Arrows joined the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Lightning II Demo Team for a flight down the Hudson River and over the Statue of Liberty. Click here to watch the full show from Pix11.
Events
Red, Blue Planes To Fly Over Hudson River In British-American Air Show
Look in the sky this Thursday for a red, white and blue air show over the Hudson River. The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Red Arrows will join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Lightning II Demo Team for a flight down the Hudson River and over the Statue of Liberty around 9:30 a.m. The Hudson Flight will approach from the north side of New York City over the river in a procession of four team formations. The Blue Angels will lead in six aircraft delta formation, followed by the Red Arrows in their signature big battle nine aircraft wide formation. Two F-35…
Real Estate
Frank Lloyd Wright House In Glen Ridge Hits The Market
A Glen Ridge home designed by the same architect who created the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the revolutionary Fallingwater residence is on sale. The Stuart Richardson House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is on the market for an asking price of $1.2 million, according to its listing on Trulia. Located on Chestnut Street, the 70-year-old home was built in Wright's signature Usonian style, which featured an open floor plan and construction style that has influenced the design of suburban homes for generations. Set back from the street in a wooded half-acre lot, the …
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Slice Of History: Nellie's Place Chosen For Prestigious Pizza Exhibit On Ellis Island
The owners of a Bergen County restaurant renowned for its thin-crust pizza will share some of their secrets -- along with their praised pies -- during a special exhibit next week at Ellis Island, “A Slice of History: Pizza in America.” Nellie’s Place of Waldwick is one of only five pizzerias selected for the special exhibit, scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. next Wednesday, June 12, at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Free pizza will be served from ovens outside the entrance to the museum. A band will spice up the celebratory mood. Co-sponsoring the event are the National P…
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Murphy Orders Flag With Confederate Symbol Removed From Jersey City Park
Acting at the request of a Jersey City lawmaker, Gov. Phil Murphy Friday ordered that the Mississippi state flag be removed from Liberty State Park because it incorporates the Confederate "Stars and Bars" emblem. In an announcement on social media, Murphy, a Democrat, said "The Confederate symbol does not reflect New Jersey’s values of inclusivity and equality." He went on to thank state Sen. Sandra B. Cunningham (D-31) for her "leadership in bringing this forward." The Mississippi flag will be replaced by the United States flag, Murphy also said. The flags of all …
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Jersey City Rally In Favor Of Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants Planned
A May 1 rally is planned near the Statue of Liberty to express support for pending legislation in New York and New Jersey that would grant drivers licenses to applicants regardless of immigration status. The rally begins at noon at the J. Owen Grundy Pier at Hudson Street /Exchange Place in Jersey City, according to Service Employees Union International 32BJ, a labor union helping organize the event. Immigrant and other labor rights groups are expected to take part. The rally is meant to highlight the benefits of the proposed laws pending in both New York and New Je…
Lifestyle
Most Popular Rooftop Bars To Try This Spring In Hoboken, Jersey City
It's almost time to see the sunset with a spritz. Hoboken and Jersey City have dozens of rooftop bars to choose from. Here are the most popular ones in both cities, according to Yelp. Most are opening in early- or mid-May. JERSEY CITY Skinner's Loft: American bistro perfect for brunching or boozing; 146 Newark Ave. Skinner's Loft in Jersey City.Skinner's Loft The Ashford: Reminiscent of a New York City speakeasy; 145 Newark Ave. The parlor of The Ashford.The Ashford Rooftop at Exchange Place: Stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty and Staten Isla…
Police & Fire
Police Grab Woman After Statue Of Liberty Protest Climb
UPDATE: Hours after a protestor climbed to the base of the Statue of Liberty -- insisting she wouldn't relent "until all of the children have been released" --- specially-trained police followed her up and took her into custody. As the hours passed, NBC4 New York showed police negotiating with the woman and very slowly inching their way toward her. The network then cut away for a few minutes only to return showing the officers seizing the protestor -- only a few hours before the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show was to begin. "She is telling police that she will not come dow…
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