AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say
AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say Some Hoboken officials are calling for the resignation of First Ward Councilman Michael DeFusco in light of new information that he has apparently been traveling to COVID-19 hot spots and renting his city condo on AirBnB amid the pandemic. DeFusco's absence amid the COVID-19 pandemic raised many questions, but a quick look at his AirBnB activity explained why. According to an email from elected officials, DeFusco's AirBnB profile and media reports suggest he took 11 trips to including some hot-spot countries such as Colombia, Croatia and Belgium. Meanwhile, he rented out his own Hoboken ap…
PACK YOUR BAGS: Restrictions Loosened For Fully-Vaccinated Travelers PACK YOUR BAGS: Restrictions Loosened For Fully-Vaccinated Travelers
Pack Your Bags: Restrictions Loosened For Fully-Vaccinated Travelers Federal health officials on Friday loosened the restrictions – and increased the incentives -- for fully-vaccinated Americans to “return to the things we love about life,” including leaving on a jet plane. Although the government hasn’t required the coronavirus vaccine for travel, officials said anyone who is two weeks past his or her final shot doesn’t need a COVID test before going on domestic trips. You also don’t need to self-quarantine after travel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. You should, however, follow other public health recommendations, including wearing …
Sub-Zero Tolerance: FAA Tightens COVID Mask Policy, Fines Up To $35,000, Even Jail Time Sub-Zero Tolerance: FAA Tightens COVID Mask Policy, Fines Up To $35,000, Even Jail Time
Sub-Zero Tolerance: FAA Tightens COVID Mask Policy, Fines Up To $35,000, Even Jail Time As the number of unruly airline passengers -- and notable incidents -- continues to grow, the FAA announced that it's doubling down on its zero-tolerance COVID mask policy. “The policy directs our safety inspectors and attorneys to take strong enforcement action against any passenger who disrupts or threatens the safety of a flight, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. “The number of cases we’re seeing is still far too high and it tells us urgent action continues to be required," he said. Since December, the Federal Aviation Administration …
Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26 Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26
Bergen County Native Ryan Danlasky-Reineke Dies Suddenly, 26 Montvale native Ryan Joseph Danlasky-Reineke died unexpectedly at his home in Bloomfield on Jan. 22, 2021. He was 26 years old. Born in Westwood and raised in Monvale, Ryan graduated from Pascack Hills in Montvale in 2012 and went on to complete his program at Lincoln Technical Institute. He later worked in commercial refrigeration, excelling as an HVAC technician. Raised by a single mother, Ryan overcame the challenges of his high school years with grace, and loved his family deeply.  He adored his siblings Michael and Christina, and would brag to anyone about their accomplishments, …
Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power
Nasty Nor'easter (Update): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power UPDATE: It's not snowfall totals of more than a foot and a half in some New Jersey counties and parts of Pennsylvania that have forecasters concerned about the nasty nor'easter heading our way: It's the blizzard-like conditions. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of the prolonged storm around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. There will also be power outages from downed trees and snagged wires, as well as flooding in coastal areas. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are ex…
SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties
Snow Watch (Update): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties UPDATE: Forecasts of the coming snowfall leaped to 18 inches, with blizzard-like conditions, for several New Jersey counties beginning Sunday night. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of a prolonged nor’easter around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are expected to get the worst of it, with 15 to 19 inches of snow expected. Most of the snow there will fall during daylight Monday at a projected clip of an inch an hour during its height. Th…
Pennsylvania Resort Where 'The Bachelor' Was Filmed Makes For Enchanting Winter Getaway Pennsylvania Resort Where 'The Bachelor' Was Filmed Makes For Enchanting Winter Getaway
Pennsylvania Resort Where 'The Bachelor' Was Filmed Makes For Enchanting Winter Getaway Your vacation doesn't have to be as drama-filled as this season of "The Bachelor," but it can be just as fun.  The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, where Matt James' season of the ABC reality dating show filmed last fall, has plenty to offer. James and the nearly 30 women vying for his love had to follow strict COVID-19 guidelines while filming -- and the resort expects the same for any new visitors. The 2,000 acre getaway sits 70 miles from Pittsburgh with 320 bedrooms, and multiple buildings with their own style. The Chateau is the massive castle-like building that was shown o…
COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says COVID-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says
Covid-19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says An overwhelming majority of New Jersey residents questioned for a recent survey said they won’t be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, and nearly half blame COVID-19. “Given the recent surge in COVID-19 and the strong urging of Governor Murphy and public health officials for everyone to stay home for the holiday, the Thanksgiving travel landscape continues to change,” says Robert Sinclair Jr., the senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. Of nearly 800 New Jersey residents who responded to a new AAA survey several days ago: 88% say they’ll be staying home for the Thanksgivin…
COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated previously released guidelines for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases," the agency said in a statement released Monday, Nov. 9. "Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." The CDC says "the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with people in your household." 'If you…
INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing
Instant Millionaire: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing New Jersey Lottery picked another "million dollar replay millionaire" on Friday in Asbury Park. James Wood of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County won $1 million. Wood was speechless as he grabbed a giant replica of his check before asking, "Can I take it home?" Wood was selected from 15 million entries, "second chance" losing instant lottery tickets. Woods told Lottery officials he is still in shock, and feels like his wildest dreams have finally come true.  When asked if they had any plans for the big prize, James mentioned his family was hoping to take a vacation to Hawaii this s…
Soon You'll Be Able To Fly Nonstop From Newark To New Zealand, Airline Says Soon You'll Be Able To Fly Nonstop From Newark To New Zealand, Airline Says
Soon You'll Be Able To Fly Nonstop From Newark To New Zealand, Airline Says Air New Zealand announced Wednesday it will offer nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport to the island nation beginning next year.  The new route was announced by the airline's CEO, Jeff McDowall, who said the airline was awaiting final regulatory approval and other agreements.  The airline plans to fly its 275-seat  787-9 'Code 2' three times a week year-round beginning in October 2020. The flight to Auckland will take nearly 18 hours and will be the fifth-longest route in the world, at about 8,700 miles. The trip back clocks in at a shorter 15 hours and 4…
Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By
Remember Sabrina Ferrara Of River Vale, 27, When You See A Butterfly Flutter By The next time you see a butterfly, remember Sabrina Ferrara. That's what the 27-year-old's family has kindly requested in a heartfelt obituary they penned in her memory, following her death on Sept. 29. Scroll down for service information. Animals, traveling and obstacle racing were some of the things that the River Vale resident loved. "Sabrina had a wonderful smile that would light up a room," they wrote.  "She was creative, artistic and displayed an unrelenting enthusiasm for any endeavor she set her mind to." Animals, traveling and obstacle racing were some of the things that Sab…