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Whiteout Conditions Possible In Parts Of Northeast As Clipper System Combines With Cold Front Whiteout Conditions Possible In Parts Of Northeast As Clipper System Combines With Cold Front
Whiteout Conditions Possible In Parts Of Northeast As Clipper System Combines With Cold Front An Alberta clipper coupled with an approaching cold front will spark snow showers and squalls in much of the Northeast, with whiteout conditions expected in some spots at times. The frontal system will push through Monday night, Jan. 27, according to the National Weather Service. It will be accompanied by widespread wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour, and a blast of Arctic air. The first round of snow showers and squalls is expected Monday evening into early Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 28 in the areas shown in blue in the first image above from AccuWeather. "Between Monday afternoon …

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia, one of the United States' key allies in Latin America, has agreed to accept migrant deportation flights after earlier turning back two planes, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten steep sanctions. Trump said Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26 that he would impose "emergency" 25-percent tariffs on Colombian goods after it blocked the flights. But negotiations between the countries led to an agreement late Sunday night and Trump withdrew the tariff threats. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all undocume…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Text Threatening 'Schoolwide Attack' Prompts Investigation In Bloomingdale: Officials Text Threatening 'Schoolwide Attack' Prompts Investigation In Bloomingdale: Officials
Text Threatening 'Schoolwide Attack' Prompts Investigation In Bloomingdale: Officials The Bloomingdale School District and local police are investigating text message threats targeting a middle school. Around 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, the district received reports of text messages sent from an unknown number threatening a schoolwide attack at Walter T. Bergen Middle School on Monday, Jan. 27, Superintendent Dr. Michael Nicosia said. Nicosia said that the Bloomingdale Police Department was immediately contacted, and an investigation was launched. The police are working closely with school administrators and continue to investigate the incident. While no details …

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 percent "emergency" tariffs on Colombian goods after the key South American ally refused to allow two two flights from the US carrying migrants to land. Click here for a new, updated story - Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs "The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals," Colombia President Gustavo Petro said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 26. "I deny the entry of American planes with Colombian migrants into our territory. "The US must establish a protocol for the dignifie…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger' 'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger'
'Cancel Culture Coleslaw:' NJ Restaurant Apologizes For 'Proud Boys Burger' A New Jersey restaurant has found itself at the center of a controversy after a menu item titled the "Proud Boys Burger" sparked widespread outrage on social media.  Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails on Route 37 in Toms River has since issued multiple apologies and taken action in response to the backlash. The burger, described as featuring “white American cheese, onion ring layers of truth, resilience pickles, freedom fries, cancel culture coleslaw, and liberty sauce,” was posted on social media by a customer, igniting immediate criticism. Many took issue with the apparent reference to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment
PA Beats Out NJ For Italian Pasta Maker's First U.S. Facility In $12.5M Investment An Italian company has chosen Pennsylvania as its first North American location to make its fettuccine, rigatoni, and other popular types of pasta. Il Pastaio will open a production facility in the Allenwood section of Gregg Township in Union County, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 23. The governor said the Keystone State beat out neighboring New York and New Jersey for the $12.5 million project. The 71,300-square-foot center is expected to create at least 74 full-time jobs. "I’m competitive as hell, and from day one, I’ve made clear that I w…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel
These Areas Will See Quick-Hitting Rounds Of Snow, Possible Hazardous Travel Groundhog Day is just a week away but separate rounds of snow in the coming days will sure make it feel like there's plenty more winter weather to come. The precipitation from fast-moving low-pressure systems will be fueled by separate blasts of cold Canadian air. "The cold shots will be associated with fronts and storms from northwestern Canada," according to AccuWeather.com. "Because of their speedy nature and the approximate Canadian province where they started from or passed through, these storms are often referred to as Alberta clippers." Alberta clippers are known for delivering quic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Video Shows Thief Fire Off Text Before Swiping $7K Parrot From Bergen County Bird Store Video Shows Thief Fire Off Text Before Swiping $7K Parrot From Bergen County Bird Store
Video Shows Thief Fire Off Text Before Swiping $7K Parrot From Bergen County Bird Store In a bold and bizarre heist, a thief flew off with a $7,000 African Grey parrot from a Bergen County bird store, police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey Brand-new video footage shows the thief swiping the bird from Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 East in Saddle Brook around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. A man in a dark Nike hoodie asked to see the prized parrot, and when the clerk obliged, he made his move, police said. Grabbing the cage, the suspect bolted out of the store, leaving staff—and the bir…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Jersey Hustle Hits Netflix: Elizabeth Realtor Stars In 'Selling The City' Jersey Hustle Hits Netflix: Elizabeth Realtor Stars In 'Selling The City'
Jersey Hustle Hits Netflix: Elizabeth Realtor Stars In 'Selling The City' A Jersey girl is shaking up NYC’s luxury real estate scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gisselle Meneses Nunez (@gissellemenesesnunez) Single mom and Elizabeth native Giselle Meneses Nunez is stepping into the spotlight as a cast member on "Selling The City," Netflix's newest real estate reality show from the creators of "Selling Sunset" and "Selling The OC." The series follows top NYC broker Eleonora Srugo and her team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate as they close jaw-dropping deals and navigate the drama of high-stakes luxur…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat
Nationwide Recall: Seasoning Products Pulled Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Threat Two seasoning products have been recalled nationwide because of concerns they could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. TS Food Packaging is recalling its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient.  "People who have allergies to products containing soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," according to a company announcement released through the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled “Bacon Seasonings” were distributed nationwide via E-comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $46M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Jan. 25 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $46 million with a $24.9 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-15-17-53-66 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officia…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
NJ Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit, Police Say (VIDEO) NJ Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit, Police Say (VIDEO)
NJ Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit, Police Say (Video) Bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 41-year-old Old Bridge woman who police say was more than twice the legal limit when they stopped her last month in Red Bank. The footage showing the Dec. 20, 2024 arrest of Dana Colonna in Red Bank has been published by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube. The video shows Red Bank Officer Christopher Fuentes initiating the stop near Volcafe on Bridge Ave., in which Colonna tells him that she was driving a brand-new Volvo and was fighting with her boyfriend. Colonna admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening after visiting Gabriella’s Italian …

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by Cecilia Levine