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Ex-Jets Star’s Fury Of NJ Borough's Flag Ignites Social Media Firestorm Ex-Jets Star’s Fury Of NJ Borough's Flag Ignites Social Media Firestorm
Ex-Jets Star’s Fury Of NJ Borough's Flag Ignites Social Media Firestorm Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold is blasting New Jersey leaders and the Morris County town he lives in over their handling of flag-lowering in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Mangold, 41, who lives in Madison, posted a photo of the borough’s American flag to X on Saturday, Sept. 13. In doing so, he tagged NJ Gov. Phil Murphy, along with Mikie Sherill and Jack Ciattarelli, both nominees for governor in the upcoming November election. “I’m disgusted and saddened by my town @MadisonNJ_gov and my state @NJGov. This is wrong on so many levels @GovMurphy @RepSherrill,” Mang…
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff A Bergen County man who police accuse of threatening to kill Governor Phil Murphy was arrested in Florida, where authorities say he had a motorcycle, an SUV, and an RV — and a history of social media posts showing weapons. Russ Semeran, 53, who allegedly has ties to Allendale and Mahwah, was taken into custody on Sunday, May 18, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. “Semeran was wanted by the New Jersey State Police Counter Terrorism Bureau out of New Jersey for terroristic threats where he threatened to kill Governor Phil Murphy,” the sheriff’s o…
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Netflix officially broke ground Tuesday on a $1 billion production studio in Fort Monmouth, launching what state officials say will become a premier East Coast hub for film and TV. The massive 292-acre site, once home to a U.S. Army base, will be transformed into 12 state-of-the-art soundstages spanning nearly 500,000 square feet, plus support buildings and community-focused spaces, according to the Office of Governor Phil Murphy. “Netflix is proud to invest in American innovation and the creative community,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “We estimate that these studios will create …
Videos Emerge Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s ICE Arrest, Murphy Calls For Immediate Release Videos Emerge Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s ICE Arrest, Murphy Calls For Immediate Release
Videos Emerge Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s ICE Arrest, Murphy Calls For Immediate Release Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday, May 9, at an ICE detention center in his city during a visit alongside three members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation. The arrest occurred at the Delaney Hall facility in Newark following a confrontation involving Baraka, protestors, and federal law enforcement officers. US Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba said the Democratic mayor, 55, “committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings” from Homeland Security Investigations to leave the facility, writing on X, “He has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this s…
Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials
Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials A crisis in air traffic controller staffing has pushed Newark Liberty International Airport into a travel meltdown, with 93 flight cancellations and 294 delays reported as of Sunday afternoon, May 4, according to data from FlightAware and airline officials. The staffing collapse has gotten so bad that United Airlines slashed 35 roundtrip flights per day from its Newark schedule starting this weekend, United CEO Scott Kirby announced on Friday, May 2.  Kirby blamed "long-simmering FAA challenges" that "boiled over" this week. FAA tech failures left controllers unable to manage inc…
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note New Jersey students are finally allowed to use sunscreen, wear hats, and bring sunglasses to school—without needing a doctor’s note. On March 31, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that requires school districts to permit students to use FDA-approved sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and during school-sponsored activities, as long as parents provide written permission, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Previously, sunscreen was classified as an over-the-counter medication, and many districts restricted its use without a medical note. The new law, sp…
University At Albany Grad Matt Arco, One Of NJ's Top Political Reporters, Dies At 39 University At Albany Grad Matt Arco, One Of NJ's Top Political Reporters, Dies At 39
University At Albany Grad Matt Arco, One Of NJ's Top Political Reporters, Dies At 39 Matt Arco, a veteran journalist who spent nearly a decade with NJ Advance Media, has died unexpectedly at 39 years old, the outlet reported on Thursday, May 1. Arco's employer said only that he died of natural causes. “Deeply sourced, eager to sniff out hypocrisy, and beloved by colleagues, friends, and family, Arco was the first person hired by NJ Advance Media — the company that provides content to NJ.com and The Star-Ledger — in 2014,” NJ Advance Media said in a statement.  NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin called Arco one of the "brightest and most talented journalists in New Jer…
NY Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push NY Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push
NY Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push A group of states has reached its collective goal to get more drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025. More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states. The new report confirmed that as of Tu…
100-Year-Old Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies 100-Year-Old Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies
100-Year-Old Mayor, America's Oldest, Dies Vito Perillo, the 100-year-old mayor of a New Jersey borough, died on Sunday, Feb. 23, the borough announced. Perillo was first elected mayor of Tinton Falls in 2017, at the age of 93 and re-elected in 2021. He was the oldest mayor in the country.  We at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office are saddened by the recent news of the passing of Tinton Falls Mayor Vito... Posted by Monmouth County Clerk's Office on Monday, February 24, 2025 "Respected and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him, Mayor Perillo led with wisdom, kindness, and a deep sense of duty," …
Drones To Be Seen In Hudson Valley Skies: Here's Why Drones To Be Seen In Hudson Valley Skies: Here's Why
Drones To Be Seen In Hudson Valley Skies: Here's Why Amid a rise in drone sightings along the East Coast, the devices will be seen in the skies over Northern Westchester—although these will be flying for a specific reason, police said. Drones will be used in the area of Route 134 west of the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown during the daylight hours of Thursday, Dec. 12, the town's police department announced. The reason? The drones will be used for a movie shoot, according to authorities.  The department said it wanted to warn the public "due to the current uncertainty involving recent drone sightings in New Jersey."  In the Gar…
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Authorities along the East Coast are grappling with a surge in drone sightings, raising security concerns and prompting high-level responses. In New Jersey, residents have reported numerous drone sightings since mid-November, particularly in Morris and Somerset counties, and more than a dozen mayors are calling for investigations. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to report suspicious drone activity to law enforcement and emphasizing the state's commitment to public safety.  "We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement par…
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…
New Update: Northeast Earthquake Felt In Capital Region; State Conducting Damage Assessment New Update: Northeast Earthquake Felt In Capital Region; State Conducting Damage Assessment
New Update: Northeast Earthquake Felt In Capital Region; State Conducting Damage Assessment An earthquake that rattled several states along the East Coast late Friday morning, April 5, was felt throughout the Capital Region. Original report - 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York, Northeast The 4.8 magnitude quake, centered about 60 miles west of Manhattan in Hunterdon County, New Jersey at a depth of nearly three miles, struck at 10:23 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). There have not been any reports of injuries or significant damage to buildings. Wow! A M4.8 struck in New Jersey this morning around 10:30 am local time. Shaking was widely felt from …
Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says
Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says The early returns for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are not great since taking over for embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a newly released survey from Morning Consult. In the new survey, Hochul was ranked as the fifth-least favorable governor in the US, with less than half of those polled expressing approval of her time since taking over for Cuomo, who resigned amid multiple investigations in August. Related story - Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals Hochul - whose polling numbers are only reflective of the time she took office beginning on Aug. 24 …
Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign
Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Democratic governors in the state surrounding New York have become the latest to call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step away from office following the release of the Attorney General’s report into allegations of sexual harassment. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of an internal investigation led by Joon Kim and Anne Clark, which determined that Cuomo allegedly had inappropriate contact and conversations with at least 11 women. Original story - NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law The reaction from are…
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption New Jersey's third-largest newspaper has attracted some national headlines of its own over an inflammatory photo caption.  It was published by the Gannett-owned Asbury Park Press on Saturday, March 20, and deleted from the media company's website on Sunday, March 21. The offensive photo caption identified “a f–king hot nurse” administering a COVID vaccine. It also called the unidentified nurse “a total JAP,” adding racism to the already profane and misogynistic text.  In a statement on Monday, March 22, Asbury Park Press Executive Editor Paul D’Ambrosio said the caption was fixed…
COVID-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT COVID-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT
Covid-19: See Map Of States Where Travelers Must Quarantine In NY/NJ/CT Travelers from twice as many states will now be subjected to a mandatory quarantine when traveling into the metro New York area due to the recent surge in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in more than half the country. Eight more states have been added to the list of those subjected to a 14-day quarantine when coming into New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that travelers coming from California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee will now be subjected to t…
COVID-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance COVID-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance
Covid-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance As New York City approaches Phase 3 of reopening its economy, all hands will be on deck to ensure that face coverings are being worn and social distancing is properly practiced amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that State Police, the Department of Health, and State Liquor Authority will be on patrol to ensure that Manhattan residents continue practicing the methods put in place during the state’s phased reopening. 
“Tonight, we're going to have State Police, we're going to have Department of Health monitors, we're going to have State Liquor Auth…
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Order Joint Quarantine For Visitors From States With High Infection Rate COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Order Joint Quarantine For Visitors From States With High Infection Rate
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Order Joint Quarantine For Visitors From States With High Infection Rate New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are requiring mandatory 14-day quarantines for travelers coming into the region from states with high novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection rates. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a joint press briefing on Wednesday, June 24 to announce the “travel advisory.” “We’ve worked very hard to get the viral transmission down, and we don’t want to get it up,” Cuomo said. “People can literally bring the infection with them. ... It’s not malicious or malevolent, but it will be real. Noting that the tri-…
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT May Ask Visitors From States With High Infection Rates To Quarantine COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT May Ask Visitors From States With High Infection Rates To Quarantine
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT May Ask Visitors From States With High Infection Rates To Quarantine With New York continuing to lead the nation in its recovery from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his tristate counterparts are mulling mandatory two-week quarantines for visitors from some state with high infection rates. Those states would likely include Florida, Texas, Arizona, South Carolina and Oklahoma. In an ironic twist, at the start of the pandemic in March, Florida instituted two-week quarantines for visitors from New York. "If you went to Florida, you had to quarantine for two weeks because they were afraid that New Yorkers were bringing the virus to…
COVID-19: NY Politicians Pressure Cuomo To Allow In-Person HS Graduations COVID-19: NY Politicians Pressure Cuomo To Allow In-Person HS Graduations
Covid-19: NY Politicians Pressure Cuomo To Allow In-Person HS Graduations Some elected officials are putting pressure on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow the class of 2020 to have in-person graduations amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. A group of 22 politicians sent a letter to Cuomo, who has been ardent in curtailing gatherings of groups of more than 10 as the state slowly begins recovering from the outbreak and reopening local economies. Earlier this year, Cuomo announced that schools statewide would practice distance learning through the end of the academic year, with most high school graduations being postponed or canceled. The politicians pra…
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies On Day 64 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced the formation of a joint seven-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other medical equipment and testing. Other states involved in the initiative are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island. While the states will continue to partner with the federal government during the crisis, they will also work together to identify the entire region's needs for these products, aggregate demand among the states, reduce costs…
COVID-19: Marinas Reopen For Personal Use In NY/CT/NJ COVID-19: Marinas Reopen For Personal Use In NY/CT/NJ
Covid-19: Marinas Reopen For Personal Use In NY/CT/NJ Marinas will now be open to the public in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey as numbers are continuing to improve amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a joint announcement late on Saturday, April 18, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed.  Chartered watercraft services or rentals will not be allowed, and restaurant activity at these sites must be limited to …
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies This story has been updated. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among now seven states in the region forming committees to determine proper protocols to reopen the economy in the region as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to plague the country. The governors from the tristate area joined their counterparts from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island in announcing during a conference call on Monday, April 13 that they are forming committees to share information and advice as they look to slowly begin reopening some parts of their economies. After that announcement,…
COVID-19: Closures Of Barbershops, Salons, Other Services Ordered In NY, NJ, CT, PA COVID-19: Closures Of Barbershops, Salons, Other Services Ordered In NY, NJ, CT, PA
Covid-19: Closures Of Barbershops, Salons, Other Services Ordered In NY, NJ, CT, PA Governors in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania announced new density reduction restrictions to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as part of their uniform, multi-state approach to combating the virus. The four --New York's Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey's Phil Murphy, Connecticut Ned Lamont and Pennsylvania's Tom Wolf -- have ordered the closures of all barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors, nail salons, hair removal services, and related personal care services. The closures, effective at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, are bein…
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared COVID-19 Restrictions, New Measures
NY, NJ, CT Agree To Shared Covid-19 Restrictions, New Measures Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to combatting the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the tristate area. The uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, effective 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a morning conference call with the news media. This follows updated guidance that the Centers for …
Tristate Governors Join Multi-State Gun Safety Coalition Tristate Governors Join Multi-State Gun Safety Coalition
Tristate Governors Join Multi-State Gun Safety Coalition Tri-State governors joined Rhode Island's governor to announce a Gun Safety’ Coalition to combat the gun violence epidemic. The Multi-State Coalition will trace and intercept firearms to stop the flow of out-of-state weapons. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Governor Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island announced the formation of the new “States for Gun Safety” coalition to combat gun violence. In the face of repeated federal inaction, the multi-state coalition will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to better share info…
New York To Explore Legalizing Recreational Marijuana New York To Explore Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
New York To Explore Legalizing Recreational Marijuana New York is taking the next step toward legalizing recreational marijuana use. In his budget presentation Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a study to determine the impact legalizing recreational marijuana in neighboring states like Massachusetts, Vermont and possibly New Jersey would have in New York. Cuomo also wants the state to look at the impact it would have on New York if it relaxed its marijuana laws. Massachusetts voters approved legalizing marijuana in 2016 while in Vermont, the state voted in favor of legalizing marijuana. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy supports legalizing mariju…