$1.52M Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record In NJ City $1.52M Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record In NJ City $1.52M Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record In NJ City
$1.52M Two-Family Home Shatters Sales Record In NJ City A newly built two-family home in North Jersey has shattered the sales record for the property type in the city, selling for $1.52 million in a neighborhood where modest ranch homes and trailers are increasingly giving way to larger developments. The home at 14-16 Mount Washington Dr., in Clifton, closed Monday, Nov. 2, for $21,000 above its $1,499,000 asking price after just 40 days on the market, according to New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS) records. The sale surpassed the previous record of $1.38 million, set by a two-family property at 119 Valley Road that sold July 1, 202…

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Oakhurst Firefighter, Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Oakhurst Firefighter, Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Oakhurst Firefighter, Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage
Oakhurst Firefighter, Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage An off-duty New Jersey Transit police officer who is also a firefighter helped rescue two motorists trapped in wrecked vehicles, including one pinned beneath a vehicle leaking fuel, after a three-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Officer Jake Kallman was driving near Exit 123 in Sayreville on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, when he came upon the crash and immediately pulled over to help, NJ Transit Police said. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. in the southbound lanes near milepost 125.3, when a Ford pickup truck struck the center concrete barrier before hitting a Toy…
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District It's back to blue for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., following a monthslong absence from Congress, Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of election results, projected just after 9:45 p.m. The healthcare executive defeated the two-term incumbent in one of New Jersey's most closely watched congressional races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, leading Kean by more than 53,000 votes with 76% counted as of 9:46 p.m., according to Decision Desk HQ.  Bennett had 145,664 votes (60.30…
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Control of Congress is on the line on Election Day as New Jersey voters head to the polls in several closely watched races, including a Republican-held swing district that could help give Democrats control of Congress. All 12 of New Jersey's U.S. House seats are up for election, along with Sen Cory Booker, D-NJ. Democrats currently hold nine House seats, while Republicans hold three. Here are six races drawing attention across the Garden State: 7th Congressional District: Tom Kean Jr. vs. Rebecca Bennett Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking a third term against Democrat Rebecca Be…
NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor
NJ Pilot, 24, Killed In Expressway Crash Hours Before First Flight As Instructor A 24-year-old New Jersey woman who had just earned her flight instructor certification and was preparing to meet her first client was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway last week, authorities said. At 10:36 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 30, Alexandra Tracy, a Hammonton resident, was driving a Chevrolet westbound on the Atlantic City Expressway when her vehicle veered off the left side of the road and struck the nose of a guardrail around 10:36 a.m., Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The vehicle then rotated, struck the guardrail again, and overtu…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Man Brandished Knife: Lakewood PD A 23-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged after he brandished a knife, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 4. At 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, officers responded to Manetta Place and found Christopher Mendoza-Castillo, Lakewood police said. An investigation determined Mendoza-Castillo been acting disorderly in the roadway before threatening another individual with a knife, Lakewood police said. Officers recovered a utility knife at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody, police said. Mendoza-Castillo,  was charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapon…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group. Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life. "The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …