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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Hurricane Erin is churning up the Atlantic, prompting dangerous surf conditions and widespread swimming restrictions at New Jersey beaches this week. Hurricane Erin's projected path. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said Tuesday, Aug. 19, that breaking waves will significantly increase along the Jersey Shore through Thursday, with life-threatening rip currents and swells of 6 to 11 feet expected.  “Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the agency warned. A High Rip Current R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Michael Mashburn
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
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," …

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by Sam Barron
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Drone Sightings Across PA Raise Security Concerns Drone Sightings Across PA Raise Security Concerns
Drone Sightings Across PA Raise Security Concerns 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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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1,700 More NJ Inmates Set For Release With COVID Emergency Ending, Crime Rising, Union Says 1,700 More NJ Inmates Set For Release With COVID Emergency Ending, Crime Rising, Union Says
1,700 More NJ Inmates Set For Release With COVID Emergency Ending, Crime Rising, Union Says Another 1,700 New Jersey prison inmates are scheduled for early pandemic release this weekend even though COVID-19 "is now practically non-existent" in the state's correctional facilities and crime is running rampant, the president of a law enforcement supervisors union said. Given the circumstances, Gov. Phil Murphy should discontinue the practice immediately, said William Lanoza, the president of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Supervisors Association. "Once this large group of inmates [is] released, the total number of prisoners that will have been prematurely released under this program …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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COVID-19: First Case Of Omicron Variant Reported In New Jersey COVID-19: First Case Of Omicron Variant Reported In New Jersey
Covid-19: First Case Of Omicron Variant Reported In New Jersey The first case of the new COVID-19 variant has been detected in New Jersey, state officials announced Friday. The woman, who is a fully vaccinated Georgia resident, had recently traveled to South Africa, Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said in a joint statement. The woman has been kept in isolation since she tested positive on Nov. 28. She had moderate symptoms and is now recovering after being treated in a North Jersey emergency department, officials said. Officials are awaiting the results of a sequencing report from The New Jer…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Ex-Cons Released Early Due To COVID Nabbed In Bergen Highway Gas Station Robbery Ex-Cons Released Early Due To COVID Nabbed In Bergen Highway Gas Station Robbery
Ex-Cons Released Early Due To COVID Nabbed In Bergen Highway Gas Station Robbery Two ex-cons who were among more than 2,000 New Jersey prisoners released early last year because of COVID were charged with holding up a Route 17 gas station in Hasbrouck Heights last month. Keywan Hudson, 25, spoke on a cellphone as he pointed a gun at the victim at the BP gas station on the northbound highway and demanded cash shortly before 3 a.m. Aug. 11, according to a complaint filed by a Bergen County prosecutor's detective. He also demanded to know the address, it says. Security video also showed Salik Stephens, 29, pulling up in a black BMW sedan with temporary tags moments later,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Politics
'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…

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by Zak Failla
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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 …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'Birthday Party Turned Deadly': Arrest Made In South Jersey Mass Shooting, 2 Victims ID'd 'Birthday Party Turned Deadly': Arrest Made In South Jersey Mass Shooting, 2 Victims ID'd
'Birthday Party Turned Deadly': Arrest Made In South Jersey Mass Shooting, 2 Victims ID'd A 36-year-old man was arrested in a mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 others injured at a South Jersey birthday party over the weekend, authorities said Monday (scroll to bottom for video of full press briefing). Kevin Dawkins, of Bridgeton, was charged with multiple weapons offenses in connection with the Saturday night shooting during a party with hundreds of people in Cumberland County, state and county officials announced. Kevin Elliot, 30, and Asia Hester, 25 -- both of Bridgeton -- were killed in the shooting, with one of the other 12 people shot in critical condition, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA 'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA
'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris begin a "Help is Here" tour of the United States this week, beginning in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Biden's wife and Harris' husband will be making some of the local visits aimed at explaining and promoting the newly-signed $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package. First Lady Jill Biden, a native of Hammonton, will be in Burlington, New Jersey, on Monday and President Biden plans a stop in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.  The president was born in Scranton, and his wife grew up in South Jersey. "They’re eager to get out …

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by Jon Craig