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Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Turnpike Crash Closes All Lanes In Kearny, Multiple Ambulances Requested
Multiple ambulances were called to a crash on the western spur of the NJ Turnpike that closed all northbound lanes Tuesday evening. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m., just north of Interchange 15W near mile marker 109, reports say. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
'Where's The Compassion?' NJ Boy With Autism Kicked Out Of Church During Sister's Baptism
A Union County mom says her son who has autism was kicked out of church by the priest during her daughter's baptism. Nicky, 7, was playing with a ball during his sister Sofia's baptism at Christ the King Church Saturday in Hillside, Julia Vicidomini said on Facebook. The service was private, for family only, which Vicidomini said made her feel more comfortable as Nicky -- who is non-verbal -- doesn't do well during long mass services. "Yes, he was playing with a toy where he should not have been, however, the way the priest kicked him out of the church was completely rude and disrespectful…
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Hawthorne Borough Hall Closed To Public Indefinitely After Workers Test
Covid-
19 Positive
Hawthorne's Borough Hall has been closed indefinitely to the public after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Lafayette Avenue building had reopened to the public July 13, when the borough had no active cases of the virus, according to Mayor Richard Goldberg. There are currently five COVID-19 cases in Hawthorne. The municipal employees are treating themselves at home and do not require hospitalization, NorthJersey.com reports. Eight Hawthorne police officers tested positive for the virus at the onset of the pandemic in March.
Elizabeth, NJ
Your Community
Here's Why This NJ District Is Going Against Governor's Back To School Directions
One Union County school district will begin the academic year with online learning only, going against the directions from Gov. Phil Murphy for in-person instruction. The Elizabeth School Board on Monday night voted to begin next month with remote classes after nearly 375 teachers refused to come back into the classroom over COVID-19 fears. UPDATE: Gov. Phil Murphy was expected to announce on Wednesday that some of New Jersey's public schools can start the academic year without in-person classes as long as they meet certain criteria, several news outlets report. Buildings w…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Seen
HIM? Irvington Man Wanted For Questioning In Newark Thefts
Police in Newark are seeking the public's help locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with thefts from vehicles. Rashon Hayes, 29, of Irvington, is linked to the incidents that occurred between July 15 and Aug. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Items were taken from cars parked in Ivy Hill apartments on the 200 block of Mount Vernon Place, Ambrose said. Anyone with information on Hayes is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and …
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted In Newark Shooting
A man wanted in a Newark shooting was arrested months later with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. A warrant for the arrest of Michael McDonald, 30, was issued after a March 10 shooting on the 800 block of South 14th Street, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Around 7:10 that evening, a man got out of a car and shot at passengers in another car, Ambrose said. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. McDonald was arrested Friday without incident by the Newark Police Division’s Fugitive Apprehension Team along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Tas…
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
Officials Boost Police Presence At Somerset County Park
A popular Somerset County park will see an increased police presence after illegal activity including swimming, drinking and littering put the its fate in jeopardy. While the Somerset County Park Commission initially planned on restricting access to Washington Valley Park, local officials and authorities came up with a plan to keep them open. A petition launched by local residents to keep that park open had garnered more than 2,600 signatures as of Tuesday morning. The petition was backed by Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench, who said in a local news report he stands with the conce…
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Hudson County Deli Sells Winning $4.3 Million Lottery Ticket
A lottery ticket good for nearly $4.3 million was sold in Hudson County. The ticket from Monday's Pick-6 drawing was sold at the Yellow Rose Deli on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The winning numbers were 03, 04, 17, 23, 28, and 45. The XTRA Multiplier was 02. The lucky retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 for selling that winning ticket. Last month, a winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket good for nearly $124 million sold in Brenda’s Inc. on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The jackpot for the Pick-6 game has reset to $2 million and next drawing will be held Thursday.
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Bloomfield Carjacker Drives Away With Vehicle Owner On Hood, Off Duty Officer Calls 9-1-1
An off-duty NJ Transit officer called 9-1-1 to help a man who had jumped on the hood of his car as a thief drove off with him on top of it in Bloomfield, authorities said. No injuries were reported when Rasheed Hilton, 30, hopped into the driver's seat of a car that was running with the keys in the ignition in the parking lot of a Davey Street apartment complex Aug. 4, Bloomfield Public Safety Director Samuel DeMaio said. The vehicle owner jumped on the hood in an attempt to stop the theft, but Hilton drove off anyway heading toward Belleville Avenue, DeMaio said. A nearby off-duty NJ…
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Worker Seriously Injured After Falling 20 Feet Onto Truck From Roof In Hawthorne
DEVELOPING: One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after falling approximately 20 feet from the roof of a Hawthorne home onto a truck parked in the driveway. Firefighters arrived at a Cornell Avenue home to rescue the victim from the truck, before being turned over to EMS and taken to the hospital around 7:50 Tuesday morning, initial reports say. It was unclear if the victim was a worker or a homeowner. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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