9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm 9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm
9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm A total of nine people had died as of Thursday morning as a result of Wednesday night's storm in New Jersey, according to authorities and unconfirmed reports. That number was, unfortunately, expected to rise.  Responders in Piscataway found a victim who later died was reportedly sucked into a sewer grate on Stelton Road on Thursday morning. Earlier in Elizabeth, four people were found dead in an Elizabeth apartment complex, where police were called to perform door-to-door apartment checks, City Spokeswoman Kelly A. Martins said. The four victims found at 430 Irvington Ave. were a husband a…
National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected
National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected The first group of Afghan refugees arrived in New Jersey overnight, NJ Advance Media reports. New Jersey National Guard Capt. Christopher Bowyer-Meeder confirmed the arrival with the news outlet Wednesday. It was not clear exactly how many people were in the group that arrived at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A press release on the NJ National Guard website proposes the base serve as temporary shelter for as many as 9,500 refugees. Those individuals have visas good for 365 days. AirBnb CEO Brian Chesky said AirBnb plans on hosting 20,000 Afghan refugees. Starting today, Airbnb w…
Prosecutor: Widow Of NJ ‘Animal Whisperer’ Continued Veterinary Practice Without License Prosecutor: Widow Of NJ ‘Animal Whisperer’ Continued Veterinary Practice Without License
Prosecutor: Widow Of NJ ‘Animal Whisperer’ Continued Veterinary Practice Without License The widow of a North Jersey veterinarian who’d been known as the “animal whisperer” was arrested for continuing to operate his clinic without a license, authorities announced Monday. Alia Muslih, 39, of Montclair was charged with animal cruelty, among other counts, after Passaic County prosecutor’s detectives raided the Totowa Animal Hospital along with local police, the DEA, the state Division of Consumer Affairs and animal control officers from Paterson and Clifton. Her late husband, Adel Hamdan, was renowned in his field, having previously operated the Maywood Veterinary Clinic for 17 ye…
Murphy Sets Vaccine Mandate For All NJ State Workers, School Employees Murphy Sets Vaccine Mandate For All NJ State Workers, School Employees
Murphy Sets Vaccine Mandate For All NJ State Workers, School Employees Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all of the state's workers, teachers and school employees. Those who are not vaccinated will be subject to regular testing -- weekly, at minimum. NEW: All state employees – including those at state agencies, authorities, and public colleges and universities – are required to complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at a minimum of once to twice each week. Full compliance is required by October 18th. pic.twitter.com/zgn7zFO5HO — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 23, 2021 The vaccination deadl…
'APPALLED': Area Governors Call For Cuomo's Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal 'APPALLED': Area Governors Call For Cuomo's Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
'Appalled': Area Governors Call For Cuomo's Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal Democratic governors in the states surrounding New York are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step away from office following the release of the Attorney General’s report into allegations of sexual harassment. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee released a joint statement calling the allegations “appalling.” “We are appalled at the findings of the independent investigation by the New York Attorney General,” they stated. “Gov. Cuomo should resign from office.” The findings of an internal investigation led by Jo…
These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September
These NJ Healthcare Facilities Will See Stricter Vaccination, Testing Regimes Come September Stricter vaccination and COVID-19 testing guidelines are coming for some New Jersey healthcare workers, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. All employees in certain healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings will be required to either complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at a minimum of once to twice each week. The following facilities must be in full compliance of the regulations by Sept. 7: The above employers must require employee vaccinations or regularly subject them to COVID-19 tests.NJ Office of the Governor The news comes as the Delta …
NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe
NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner has resigned amid ethics complaints, lawsuits and allegations of misconduct. First Assistant Prosecutor Cary Shill was sworn in as the county's acting top law enforcer after Gov. Phil Murphy's office announced Tyner's resignation. “We thank Damon Tyner for his service to Atlantic County and the State of New Jersey, and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” a Murphy spokesperson said in a statement. Tyner has been the subject of allegations from various quarters -- among these, that he directly supervised his brother, an investigator, retaliated …
COVID-19: Murphy Lifts School Mask Mandate As Hot Temperatures Linger COVID-19: Murphy Lifts School Mask Mandate As Hot Temperatures Linger
Covid-19: Murphy Lifts School Mask Mandate As Hot Temperatures Linger Gov. Phil Murphy listed the state COVID-19 mask mandate in schools on Wednesday. Murphy left the mask policy is up to individual school districts, particularly during heat waves, he said during Wednesday's press briefing. Several school districts had already decided to lift mask mandates. The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District announced on that its mask mandate was lifted for students as well as vaccinated teachers, and Point Pleasant followed suit. Point Pleasant Schools Superintendent Vincent S. Smith said the masks were operational “regardless of the temperature" …
State Report On 'Widespread' Prison Abuse Triggers NJ Corrections Commissioner's Resignation State Report On 'Widespread' Prison Abuse Triggers NJ Corrections Commissioner's Resignation
State Report On 'Widespread' Prison Abuse Triggers NJ Corrections Commissioner's Resignation A scathing report on alleged problems within the New Jersey prison system prompted Tuesday's resignation of the state Corrections Commissioner, officials said.  Gov. Phil Murphy, at a press briefing, said he was very disturbed by the report, which focused on assaults by prison guards at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Union Township, Hunderdon County. Hicks was a 14-year employee of the state Department of Corrections who was appointed to the top prison job early last year. State legislators have been pushing for improvements within the state prison system, and even…
Murphy Closing Edna Mahan Women's Prison, Releases Report Into Violent Cell Extractions Murphy Closing Edna Mahan Women's Prison, Releases Report Into Violent Cell Extractions
Murphy Closing Edna Mahan Women's Prison, Releases Report Into Violent Cell Extractions New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced he would be closing the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women amid a series of abuse and rapes. “Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women has a long history of abusive incidents predating our Administration, and we must now commit ourselves to completely breaking this pattern of misconduct to better serve incarcerated women entrusted to the State’s care. Murphy also released an investigative report detailing cell extractions at the facility that occurred on Jan. 11, calling them "disturbing and horrific." The 75-page document maintain…
New Monmouth Prosecutor Takes Charge, County's 1st Female Crime Boss New Monmouth Prosecutor Takes Charge, County's 1st Female Crime Boss
New Monmouth Prosecutor Takes Charge, County's 1st Female Crime Boss There is a new crime boss in town, so-to-speak. Lori Linskey, 57, of Wall Township, was sworn in as acting Monmouth County prosecutor on Wednesday. She is the first woman, ever, to hold that top law enforcement post in Monmouth. The once former state deputy attorney general has worked as a crimefighter for 24 years. Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linsky, the first woman to hold that post in Monmouth.Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Linskey succeeds former county Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni who retired on June. 1. Linskey was selected by Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat.…
2nd Arrest Made, 3rd Victim Dies In South Jersey Birthday Party Shooting 2nd Arrest Made, 3rd Victim Dies In South Jersey Birthday Party Shooting
2nd Arrest Made, 3rd Victim Dies In South Jersey Birthday Party Shooting A second person was arrested and a third victim died following a birthday party shooting over the weekend in Cumberland County, authorities announced. Darrell Dawkins, 30, of Bridgeton, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun days after Kevin Dawkins, 36, was arrested on similar charges, New Jersey State Police said. The younger Dawkins was not believed to be a shooter in the incident, in which 14 people were struck by gunfire. Braylin Holmes, 19, of Millville City, died of injuries sustained in the shooting and was pronounced dead Monday night at Cooper University Hospital, pol…