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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…

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$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 In Moonachie While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 In Moonachie While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 In Moonachie While Fleeing Cops Near Amazon Parking Lot: PD
Suspect Hit By Car On Route 46 In Moonachie 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…
Woman Critically Injured In Route 4 Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor Woman Critically Injured In Route 4 Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor Woman Critically Injured In Route 4 Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor
Woman Critically Injured In Route 4 Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor A woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Route 4 in Fair Lawn Monday night, Nov. 2, authorities confirmed. The crash happened around 9:47 p.m. on Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road, where responding officers found an adult female pedestrian with serious, life-threatening injuries, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer said. The woman was taken to an area hospital and the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, Angermeyer said. The Bergen County Fatal Accident Task Force was activated to assist Fair L…
Cory Booker Wins Third Full Term In US Senate, AP Says Cory Booker Wins Third Full Term In US Senate, AP Says Cory Booker Wins Third Full Term In US Senate, AP Says
Cory Booker Wins Third Full Term In US Senate, AP Says Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker has won reelection in New Jersey, defeating Republican challenger Justin Murphy in the race for a third full term, according to the Associated Press. The AP called the race shortly after polls closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Booker receiving 82.1% of the vote to Murphy's 13.4%, according to results updated at 8:04 p.m. Booker had received 40,067 votes compared with Murphy's 6,513, with an estimated 2% of votes counted. Independent Veronica Fernandez had 1,199 votes, or 2.5%, while Socialist Workers Party candidate Joanne Kuniansky had 999 votes, or 2%. Booker…

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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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Josh Shapiro Projected To Win Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Projected To Win Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Projected To Win Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor
Josh Shapiro Projected To Win Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is projected to win a second term, defeating Republican challenger Stacy Garrity in the closely watched battleground state, according to NBC News. The Democratic incumbent was marked as the projected winner Tuesday night, Nov. 3, with approximately 6.8% of the expected vote counted. At that point, Shapiro had 294,225 votes, or 81.4%, compared with Garrity’s 64,590 votes, or 17.9%. Ken Krawchuk had 2,826 votes, or 0.8%. Those early returns do not represent the final margin of victory, with millions of ballots still expected to be counted. First elected govern…

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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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Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll
Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll The first picture of what drove Americans to vote in the midterms is emerging, with preliminary findings offering a glimpse beyond the candidates on the ballot. Early results from CNN’s Voter Poll, used by the network and other major news organizations, released late Tuesday afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 3, point to broad dissatisfaction with the nation’s direction. Seventy-five percent said they are angry or dissatisfied with how things are going in the US, and 88 percent said the cost of living was a major factor in their vote. Preliminary findings highlight economic anxiety and f…