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Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why
Rats Are Taking Over As Cities Get Warmer: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where
Drones Banned Over Another 9 NJ Towns: Here's Where New Jersey skies are tightening up yet again. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has clipped the wings of drone operators in nine more towns, expanding its already hefty "No Drone Zone" list. The FAA’s move, announced Monday, Dec. 30, comes in response to a spate of drone sightings near "critical New Jersey infrastructure," as previously reported by Daily Voice.  On Dec. 19, the FAA issued 22 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), barring drones from certain areas. Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 24, more were added. Now, with the latest additions, the no-fly zone just got a whole lo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Airport Reimagined: Plans To Transform NJ Airport Into World-Class Gateway Revealed Newark Airport Reimagined: Plans To Transform NJ Airport Into World-Class Gateway Revealed
Newark Airport Reimagined: Plans To Transform NJ Airport Into World-Class Gateway Revealed It's Newark Airport like you've never seen it before. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has revealed plans to upgrade the airport with hopes of transforming it into a "world-class getaway" with modernized terminals.  It's called the EWR Development Plan, and it calls for a complete upgrade of Terminal B to match the newly renovated Terminal A, an overhaul of the outdated roadway network, and a redesign of the delay-prone aircraft taxiway network. The Port Authority expects to begin a two- to three-year planning process in 2025 for major elements of the redevelopment, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Company Hired To Replace 18,000 Lead Pipes In Newark Faked Work, Billed For It Anyway: Feds Company Hired To Replace 18,000 Lead Pipes In Newark Faked Work, Billed For It Anyway: Feds
Company Hired To Replace 18,000 Lead Pipes In Newark Faked Work, Billed For It Anyway: Feds Two people hired by the City of Newark to replace 18,000 lead pipes are facing federal charges after they intentionally left the pipes in the ground, hid them from officials, and then collected payment for work that they didn't properly perform, federal officials said. Michael Sawyer, 57, of Burlington, and Latronia "Tee" Sanders, 55, of Roselle, are each charged by complaint with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, US Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said (click here for the complaint). Citing charging documents, NJ Advance Media says JAS Group Enterprise Inc. (JAS), the company in which Sa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal
Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6 million in federal infrastructure money will go toward the redevelopment of the waterfront including a new Ferry Terminal in Carteret, federal and local officials announced on Wednesday, June 26. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled  $1.8 billion for 148 projects nationwide under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. They bring the total Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to about $7 billion for more than 550 projects across the country. New Jersey will receive $5,613,489 for the Intermodal Transpor…

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by Jon Craig
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State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge
State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen announced he is declaring a state of emergency after an unsafe bridge near Route 15 had to be closed. Wilsusen, who issued his declaration on Thursday, June 6, said the state made the decision to close the bridge earlier this week over Rockaway River over safety concerns about the bridge's structural integrity.  The closure of the bridge led to Route 15 southbound near Cedar Terrace Road to be closed indefinitely. Wilsusen said he did not have a timeframe for when the closures would be listed.  “We are actively working with New Jersey Depart…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Overturned Dump Truck Closes NJ Bridge Indefinitely Overturned Dump Truck Closes NJ Bridge Indefinitely
Overturned Dump Truck Closes NJ Bridge Indefinitely An overturned dump truck has closed a Hunterdon County bridge indefinitely. The dump truck ran off the roadway on Iron Bridge Road in Bethlehem Township, around 10:40 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. The bridge on Iron Bridge Road sustained structural damage and will remain closed until repairs are completed. 

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by Cecilia Levine
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$176M Revamp Of Hoboken Waterfront Under Way (NEW PHOTOS) $176M Revamp Of Hoboken Waterfront Under Way (NEW PHOTOS)
$176M Revamp Of Hoboken Waterfront Under Way (NEW Photos) After more than 15 years, work has begun on the Hoboken waterfront's revitalization project. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla shared new renderings of project costing $176 million in state funding, and called it a "long time coming." Some additional renderings of what will become the new Hoboken Terminal, as a part of a major redevelopment project undertaken in partnership w/ @GovMurphy & LCOR. The project will include new retail & office space, a revitalized Warrington Plaza, new modern bus terminal + more. pic.twitter.com/XDlnt0jdS2 — Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) October 8, 2022 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Aetna Ranks 2 NJ Counties Among Nation's Healthiest Communities Aetna Ranks 2 NJ Counties Among Nation's Healthiest Communities
Aetna Ranks 2 NJ Counties Among Nation's Healthiest Communities From education and economics to housing, public safety and even the environment, several factors were considered for the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings compiled by the Aetna Foundation. The list — which comprises 500 communities across America — includes two New Jersey counties in the top 25 spots alone. Hunterdon County came in at no. 15 and Morris County at no. 22. While population health and equity are the most heavily weighted factors, several other elements were considered as well. “Local health outcomes are often driven by factors like a community’s economic performance, the …

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs
Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs Route 202 will be closed in both directions this weekend for drainage pipe replacement in Hunterdon County. Both southbound lanes and one right northbound lane will be closed approximately one mile north of ramp Route 29, from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Sunday, New Jersey's transportation department said. Southbound traffic will get by in the southbound shoulder, while one right lane will be open for northbound traffic. Oversize loads wider than 8 feet and 6 inches will be prohibited from traveling on this section of the highway completely. If work is completed early, the road will reopen so…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced
Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced The state Department of Transportation has begun work on replacing four bridges on I-78 in Bridgewater and Bedminster, a project that will take place in stages over the next three years in order to minimize traffic disruption, the agency said in a statement.  The bridges, which DOT said are in poor condition, carry traffic eastbound and westbound over Rt. 202/206 and over Washington Valley Road.  Beginning Monday and continuing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the right lane ad shoulder westbound near the bridges will be closed for milling and other work. When the work is completed…

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by Paul Milo
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Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough
Brace Yourself For Weeks Of Detours Through Chatham Borough A several-week-long road restructuring project will cause detours through Chatham Borough. The North Passaic Avenue project under the county's engineering department will begin on Aug. 19 and continue through September, police said. Curbing, sidewalks and drainage work will occur mostly between Weston Avenue and the Florham Park border. The final milling and paving phase will occur along the entire length of the road. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., not including weekends or holidays. During the major restructuring phase, North Passaic Ave will have an …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report
Port Authority May Raise Tolls On GWB, Other Bridges And Tunnels: Report The Port Authority is considering raising tolls on the George Washington Bridge, the Lincoln Tunnel and other crossings into New York by $1, The New York Times reported Monday.  Tolls for the George Washington Bridge, the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, the Outerbridge and the Goethals Bridge are all $10.50 off-peak, and $12.50 during peak times.  In addition, the fare for AirTrans -- the transport system linking airports to mass transit -- would jump from $2 to $7.75 under the proposal.  The agency also wants to impose a new, $4 on taxi trips to Newark Liberty and the other Po…

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by Paul Milo
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UPDATE: Service On NJ Transit Trains Restored, But With Lingering Delays UPDATE: Service On NJ Transit Trains Restored, But With Lingering Delays
Update: Service On NJ Transit Trains Restored, But With Lingering Delays Trains were stopped Wednesday morning between North Philadelphia and Penn Station New York due to a problem with overhead power lines, Amtrak said in a statement.  The outage affected Amtrak trains as well as NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Midtown Direct rail service in both directions. Power was restored by about 11 a.m. but NJ Transit said that as of noon service on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines would be suspended, except for trains already en route to their destinations.  By about 1 p.m., the agency said service had been restored but w…

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by Paul Milo
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U.S. News Ranks New Jersey 12th Best State U.S. News Ranks New Jersey 12th Best State
U.S. News Ranks New Jersey 12th Best State In our hearts, New Jersey might be the best state but according to U.S. News, there are 11 others ahead of us. The Garden State shines for its education, health care, opportunity and crime/corrections, according to the website's annual report.  New Jerseyans earn a median income of $40,567 and 46 percent of residents are college-educated. The state was ranked at No. 49 for fiscal stability (yikes), Illinois at 50. Washington holds the top seed for its infrastructure, economy, healthcare and education with New Hampshire in second -- ranked No. 1 for crime/corrections and opportunity. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay. Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay.
Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay. A proposed federal spending package for the nation’s crumbling infrastructure is overwhelmingly popular in New Jersey. About 80 percent of respondents in a recent Stockton University survey support fixing bridges, tunnels and roads in the Garden State -- if the U.S. government pays for it. But if the plan is funded by New Jerseyans? Not so much. Just about half of respondents, 48 percent, said they would be unwilling to foot the bill, while 45 percent said they would be willing. “New Jersey is a very high-tax state, and taxpayers already feel that they are tapped out,” said Michael W. Kle…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic
Hole Repair Jams Westbound Route 80 Traffic UPDATE: Overnight repairs had to be made on a hole that opened on westbound Route 80 in Woodland Park after a drainpipe pipe below it collapsed. Monday night rush-hour traffic was backed up to the George Washington Bridge. The crack in the pipe, which connects basins at the median to the right shoulder, created a hole between the two left lanes. Drivers were urged to take alternate routes. Three lanes in all could be compromised, a road crew said.Contributed photo Contributed photos ****** ALSO SEE: A 12-year-old Totowa girl received sexually explicit texts and a gift in the mail fr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
VOTE: Rain Tax In New Jersey -- Are You For It? VOTE: Rain Tax In New Jersey -- Are You For It?
Vote: Rain Tax In New Jersey -- Are You For It? As if the rain and taxes weren't bad enough in New Jersey, they both could get worse. A new bill, now headed to Gov. Murphy's desk, would allow municipalities to create utilities to collect fees from business and homeowners with large paved surfaces.  Rainwater mixes with pollutants on those surfaces during storms before running into drainage areas during storms, and  funding could be used for upgrades to reduce environmental impact. “With all the salt that we’ve had on roads recently, that’s all running into the sewer systems, so you can’t ignore the problems because they d…

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by Cecilia Levine