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…
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, who lived in Green Brook Township for more than two decades, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday. She was 63 years old Baran and her husband, Ziggy, operated Warrenville Plumbing & Heating for many years, according to her obituary. Their two sons and a daughter-in-law continue to run the successful family business on Warrenville Road in Green Brook.  Born in Pyrzyce, Poland, Baran and her family moved to the United States in  in 1967. She lived in Irvington until she met her husband. They moved to Queens and later Brooklyn, NY. Baran had man…
Newark Tattoo Artist Stephanie Nunez, 34, Was Free Spirit With Passion For Life Newark Tattoo Artist Stephanie Nunez, 34, Was Free Spirit With Passion For Life
Newark Tattoo Artist Stephanie Nunez, 34, Was Free Spirit With Passion For Life The Newark community is mourning the death of local tattoo artist Stephanie Nunez. Nunez, 34, died Aug. 14 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, her obituary says.  Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Nunez has worked as a universal banker at Valley Bank since 2017, her obituary says. Nunez spent her free time painting and creating art with nature as one of her main subjects. She pursued tattoo artistry and even photography, her obituary says. Nunez eventually worked in her own studio and created a portfolio filled with both black and white and vivid color photos. She loved traveling, mot…
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…
Nutley Man Hits 21 Million Frequent Flier Miles, Sets Record Nutley Man Hits 21 Million Frequent Flier Miles, Sets Record
Nutley Man Hits 21 Million Frequent Flier Miles, Sets Record A Nutley man who already held the record for most miles flown outdid himself this month, breaking his own record by reaching the 21 million-mile mark.  "I'm a flying junkie," Tom Stuker, 65, told The New York Post.  “If I spend more than a week in one place, I’m like, ‘I gotta get back in the air.’ I’m more afraid to be on the ground than in the air.” Today we celebrated United’s #1 flyer for achieving 21 million miles!!! Congrats Tom! @united @mcgrath_jonna @MikeHannaUAL #unitedglobalservices pic.twitter.com/TH49nUebsj — Tim Rakowiecki (@TimRakowiecki) July 23, 2019  Ruker, who racks…
It Adds Up: Fliers Left More Than $41K At Newark Airport Security In '18 It Adds Up: Fliers Left More Than $41K At Newark Airport Security In '18
It Adds Up: Fliers Left More Than $41K At Newark Airport Security In '18 The nation's airports recovered nearly $1 million in unclaimed money in 2018, including $85,930 in foreign currency, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration Agency reported.  Newark Liberty International Airport was fifth in the country, with $41,026 in cash left behind. The money was left at security checkpoints, TSA said.  John F. Kennedy led the nation in unclaimed cash, with $72,392, while LaGuardia reported $17,906 found.  Most of the money was in the form of loose change and wallets containing cash that was placed in checkpoint bins before travelers passed thro…
Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55 Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55
Myra Sedlak Formerly Of Elizabeth Dies, 55 Myra Elizabeth (Dieguez) Sedlak of Green Township died on May 17 at Newton Memorial Hospital. She was 55 years old. Born in Guatemala, Myra moved to the U.S. when she was 12 and grew up in Elizabeth. She moved to Flanders before settling in Green Township 19 years ago, her obituary says. Myra was a skilled IT security analyst and was the senior IT security analyst for Voya Financial most recently. She was passionate about fitness and living a healthy lifestyle, particularly Zumba, yoga and walking, her obituary says.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband of 22 years, Jim S…