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New Jersey Takes 'Shelter': New Amazon Prime Show Films All Across Garden State New Jersey Takes 'Shelter': New Amazon Prime Show Films All Across Garden State
New Jersey Takes 'Shelter': New Amazon Prime Show Films All Across Garden State Want to see New Jersey on the small screen? Amazon Prime has you covered. "Harlan Coben's Shelter", based on the bestselling young adult novel, debuted on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, Aug. 18. The show, which is set in the fictional Kassleton, New Jersey, filmed all over the Garden State, mostly in Kearny, last summer and fall. On "Shelter", Michael Bolitar moves to Kasselton following his father's sudden death and becomes embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of a student at his high school, with dark secrets being discovered, according to a synopsis. Besides Kearny, you can catch a …
Massive Jersey City Blaze Finally Under Control (UPDATE) Massive Jersey City Blaze Finally Under Control (UPDATE)
Massive Jersey City Blaze Finally Under Control (Update) The 7-alarm fire in Jersey City blaze that broke out on Tuesday, April 11, was under control as of Wednesday morning, April 12, officials said. Firefighters will remain at the recycling plant at 1 Caven Point Ave., where the fire started, to put out any hotspots, said Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, the press secretary for the mayor's office. After the fire started at the recycling plant, it extended north toward the Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and extended as far south as near Liberty State Park, Wallace-Scalcione said. The cause of the …
Brush Fire Progresses To 7-Alarm Blaze In Jersey City Brush Fire Progresses To 7-Alarm Blaze In Jersey City
Brush Fire Progresses To 7-Alarm Blaze In Jersey City Hundreds of firefighters descended on the scene of an out-of-control Jersey City blaze that started as a brush fire but spread across the Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Tuesday, April 11. The blaze at Garfield and Bayview Avenue had progressed to a widespread, 7-alarm blaze as of 4 p.m. Please be advised: There is a fire impacting the Turnpike area at Garfield and Bayview ave.Motorists diverted and urged to avoid NJ TPK area at Garfield and Bayview aves (Caven Point) due to 6-alarm brush/factory fire. Air quality is being monitored. pic.twitter.…
Here's Which NJ Parks Are Open, Closed After Tropical Storm Isaias Here's Which NJ Parks Are Open, Closed After Tropical Storm Isaias
Here's Which NJ Parks Are Open, Closed After Tropical Storm Isaias More than a dozen New Jersey state parks and forests were closed to visitors for cleanup from Tropical Storm Isaias as of Friday evening. Many of them will remain closed for several days, according to a Facebook post being updated daily by the NJ Parks Department. More than 300,000 New Jersey residents were also without power as of Friday afternoon. The following state parks and forests were closed as of 9 a.m. Friday. Allaire State Park Atsion Recreation Area Bull's Island Recreation Area Cheesequake State Park Farny State Park Hacklebarney State Park Long Pond Ironworks State Park Monm…
NJ's Biggest Movie Studio Coming To Jersey City NJ's Biggest Movie Studio Coming To Jersey City
NJ's Biggest Movie Studio Coming To Jersey City A film studio is slated to occupy a former industrial site in Jersey City, officials announced.  Criterion Group LLC plans to open the studio at 21 Caven Point Ave., a site in an industrial area of the city not far from Liberty State Park. The completed facility will have three sound stages that officials say will be part of the largest film studio in the state and one of the largest in the New York area.  “We believe that the sheer size and quality of Caven Point Studios will make Jersey City competitive with other film production facilities, not just in the tristate area, but on…
Slice Of History: Nellie's Place Chosen For Prestigious Pizza Exhibit On Ellis Island Slice Of History: Nellie's Place Chosen For Prestigious Pizza Exhibit On Ellis Island
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…