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These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland.  Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Newark Man Stole $700K Worth Of Luxury Vehicles: AG Newark Man Stole $700K Worth Of Luxury Vehicles: AG
Newark Man Stole $700K Worth Of Luxury Vehicles: AG A 19-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with running a residential burglary and auto theft ring throughout the state last year, authorities said. Samir White's crew  targeted high-end vehicles throughout New Jersey and New York, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. White and others used stolen vehicles to travel to target locations throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Essex counties, where they forced entry into homes using a crowbar, removed expensive items and key fobs to vehicles, then stole the homeowner’s cars from the residence, Platkin said. The estimated value of vehicles…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NJ May Contain Bone Fragments Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NJ May Contain Bone Fragments
Public Health Alert: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Sold In NJ May Contain Bone Fragments A public health alert has been issued by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for frozen, fully cooked Wegmans chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with bone fragments.  Consumers are urged not to eat this product. While no recall has been requested since the product is no longer available for purchase, FSIS is concerned that packages may still be in consumers’ freezers. Details of the Product: Brand: Wegmans FAMILY PACK FULLY COOKED Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat Click here to view product lebel Size: 46-ounce plastic packages Best …

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by Joe Lombardi
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
News
NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7B+ In Historic Opioid Settlement: 'A Symbol Of Greed' Purdue Pharma To Pay $7B+ In Historic Opioid Settlement: 'A Symbol Of Greed'
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7B+ In Historic Opioid Settlement: 'A Symbol Of Greed' Purdue Pharma will pay more than $7 billion for the corporation's role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma reached a $7.4 billion settlement with attorneys general from 15 states on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Sacklers have owned the company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, for decades. The settlement includes $6.5 billion from the Sackler family, with $1.5 billion to be paid immediately, and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma. Funds will be distributed to states, local governments, and victims ov…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NJ's Nine Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NJ's Nine Supermarkets
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NJ's Nine Supermarkets A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
NJ Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional' NJ Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional'
NJ Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional' Several states in the Northeast are fighting to block an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship. A coalition of 18 states – including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland – are named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump administration that was filed in Massachusetts federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The suit argues that Trump’s order denying US citizenship to the children of those who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident is unlawful. “This dangerous and unconstitutional order undermines…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
NJ Has Top 10 Food Scene In U.S., Top Culinary School Says: Here's Why NJ Has Top 10 Food Scene In U.S., Top Culinary School Says: Here's Why
NJ Has Top 10 Food Scene In U.S., Top Culinary School Says: Here's Why Three states in the Northeast stood out in a nationwide study for their vibrant food scenes. New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey were ranked in the top 10 by the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. While Hawaii easily claimed the top spot in the annual food scene rankings, New York scored high enough to earn second place. The study, which analyzed factors like restaurant spending, jobs, and independent eateries, highlighted these states for their vibrant food cultures and economic contributions. "Usually when we think of a restaurant "scene," we think on the small scal…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study
Tobacco Costs NJ Smokers $4.4M Over Lifetimes, Lose Third-Most Income In U.S.: Study Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are among the most expensive in the U.S. for smoking tobacco, according to a new study. New York topped the 2025 list from WalletHub called "The Real Cost of Smoking by State", with residents losing an estimated $5.4 million over their lifetime. Washington, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island were also ranked in the top five. The study calculated smoking-related costs by combining out-of-pocket expenses, lost income, increased insurance premiums, and missed financial opportunities, such as investing in the stock market instead of …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores, Mishandling Disputes: CFPB Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores, Mishandling Disputes: CFPB
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores, Mishandling Disputes: Cfpb One of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies has been fined $15 million for issuing inaccurate credit scores and failing to properly investigate consumer disputes, officials said. Equifax will pay the fine into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's victims relief fund, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 17. The CFPB's investigation found Equifax ignored critical evidence submitted by consumers disputing inaccuracies in their credit reports. According to the CFPB, Equifax also allowed deleted errors to resurface and relied on flaw…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in NJ: AG Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in NJ: AG
Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in NJ: AG A sophisticated operation that stole credit card information and used cloned cards to purchase diesel fuel, and then resold it for millions in illicit profits has been dismantled, authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. The scheme involved 25 people and four companies operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The enterprise used credit card skimmers installed at gas pumps to steal data and create cloned cards, Platkin said. The group used modified vehicles with auxiliary fuel tanks to store and tran…

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by Sam Barron