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Middletown, NJ
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'Stay Home After Thanksgiving' NJ University Urges Students
Most courses at a New Jersey university will be held virtually after Thanksgiving. In a letter issued Monday, Monmouth University asked students traveling to any of the 41 states on New Jersey's travel advisory list were urged to stay home after Thanksgiving. Students at the West Long Branch were notified by university officials Monday, who cited an expected spike in COVID-19 cases ahead of the holiday season. The school started off the semester with most of its classes online, and fewer students on campus. A "super spreader" event last month resulted in approximately 125 cases and s…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Breaking News
Embattled Philadelphia Councilman Says Trump Supporters Harassed Voters
A Philadelphia councilman facing federal corruption charges says U.S. President Donald Trump supporters were harassing voters Election Day in the Torresdale section of the city. Democratic Councilman Bobby Henon told CBS3 he had to console two young women crying at the local Boys Club after the individuals shoved cameras in people's faces and said a sign on the wall was illegal. Henon was indicted in January 2019 -- as were other members of the IBEW Local 98 -- for embezzlement and theft in a federal corruption probe. Meanwhile, voting machines were not delivered to the Soli…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Federal Monitors Stationed At Polling Stations In 2 NJ Counties
Federal monitors were stationed in two New Jersey counties to protect voting rights on Election Day. U.S. Justice Department officials on Monday notified officials in Bergen and Middlesex counties that they would be among 44 jurisdictions in 18 states being monitored by representatives of its civil rights division. The monitors focused on compliance with federal voting rights laws, NorthJersey.com reports. National complaints regarding possible violations of federal voting rights were being accepted through the Justice Department's call center at 800-253-3931. Voter fraud was being w…
Fort Lee, NJ
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Dads Bring NYC Korean Chicken Restaurant To Fort Lee
Two dads who opened a Korean chicken restaurant in New York City are expanding to Fort Lee. Lauren's Chicken and Burgers is coming to 1630 Lemoine Ave. sometime soon, BoozyBurbs reports. The eatery first opened on E. 23 Street in Gramercy in 2018, which has since closed, according to Google. Lauren's specializes in chicken wings, platters and other Korean foods, its website says. "We are two dads always figuring out how 'fast' made dishes can taste great and also be healthy for our children," the restaurant's website says. "What was meant to be quick, fun, delicious and health…
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
$2,500 Reward Offered In Somerset County Barbershop Shooting
A $2,500 reward is being offered in the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man inside of a Somerset County barbershop, authorities said Thursday. Denny Sanchez, of Franklin Park, was shot inside of a Hamilton Street barbershop in Franklin Township around 8:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. A spokesperson from the prosecutor's office said the incident occurred on the 500 block of Hamilton Street. Franklin Township police and EMS immediately began administering lifesaving measures, before Sanchez was transported to an area trauma center. Sanchez…
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
Zoom Bombed: Porn-Sharing Hackers Disrupt Raritan Council Meeting
A New Jersey town council trying to meet for the first time last month since COVID-19 restrictions were implemented was derailed by a group of hackers. The hackers shared pornography and yelled profanities during the Oct. 27 Raritan Borough Council Meeting, aired for the public over Zoom. The meeting was quickly shut down but continued off the air, Mayor Zachary Bray said. A phone-in option for those participating from home. No major business was acted upon, the mayor said. The council will meet again Nov. 17. Hello, Tonight’s council meeting was hacked and we are terribly embarra…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Election
DAY: How To Vote, Find Polling Places In NJ, Report Problems At Polls
More than 3 million people have already voted. Have you? New Jersey voters have a few different options this Election Day. Scroll down for more on how to vote. Visit a polling place: There are fewer open this year, and things will look a lot different (click here to find a polling station near you). Instead of going into a polling station, you'll get a paper provisional ballot. Those will be counted Nov. 10. Why so late? A couple reasons: To make sure that anyone who voted by mail didn't also vote in person, and because it's the last day that ballot…
Elizabeth, NJ
On Your Side
'Vastly Underrated' Walk-Up Elizabeth Hot Dog Joint Named Best In NJ
An iconic Elizabeth hot dog joint was crowned the best hot dog spot in New Jersey. Tommy's Italian Sausage & Hot Dogs, born in 1969, serves its dogs from the walk-up window on 2nd Avenue. Tommy's dogs are "vastly underrated," the article says. "Created in Newark during a very different time, this isn’t so much your standard dog, but rather a nearly complete meal, served up in half a loaf of the locally favored pizza bread," the rundown reads. "In goes an all-beef dog or an Italian sausage (or one of each, that’s totally acceptable), plus an abundance of peppers and o…
Hamilton Township, NJ
On Your Side
Covid-
19: Philadelphia's Historic City Tavern Shutters
A Colonial-themed restaurant on the grounds of a 1773 Philadelphia tavern has closed its doors. City Tavern has offered an authentic 18th century dining experience on the same grounds that America's founding father's ate, drank and celebrated on, its website says. "After a wonderful journey, it is with heartbreaking sadness we announce the immediate closure of City Tavern Restaurant," 2nd Avenue restaurant wrote Monday on Facebook. "While our chapter may have ended, there will surely be much more in store under the stewardship of the National Park Service of this 247-year-old treasure." …
Hamilton Township, NJ
Breaking News
'I Got A Jail Cell For You': Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Warns Against Stealing Votes
Philadelphia's Election Task Force is not one to mess with. District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday morning outlined consequences for anyone attempting to steal votes from city residents on Election Day "If you are planning in Philadelphia to try to steal our votes, I got something for ya," he said outside of the Marian Anderson Recreation Center. "I got a jail cell, I have charging papers, and when you get to the end of the process, I have a Philadelphia jury you can tell why you thought it was okay to steal their votes." The city's Election Task Force -- the largest in the …
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