15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For COVID-19 Restrictions 15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For COVID-19 Restrictions
15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For Covid-19 Restrictions Fifteen New Jersey bars and restaurants were cited for violating COVID-19 orders over the weekend. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control inspected 104 establishments in Camden, Essex, and Hudson counties, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. It was not clear which establishments were cited, or what exactly they were cited for. "ABC will continue making these checks throughout the week," Murphy said. Murphy last week implemented a new set of orders, closing indoor dining at 10 p.m. On Monday, he announced the new limits on private indoor and outdoor gatherings: 10 people max inside and …
COVID-19: Murphy 'Close' To Ordering New Restrictions As Cases Rise Across NJ COVID-19: Murphy 'Close' To Ordering New Restrictions As Cases Rise Across NJ
Covid-19: Murphy 'Close' To Ordering New Restrictions As Cases Rise Across NJ Since Monday, more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded across New Jersey. Just over 2,000 of those were reported Thursday, with more than 200 in Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties. The positivity rate is around 7 percent -- one of the highest the state has seen in months. So, what's next? According to Gov. Phil Murphy, action will be taken -- soon. "How close are we to doing something?" he said during Thursday's COVID-19 briefing. "Close. Bear with us, we will clearly be taking action." Efforts by the state's "hot spot teams" lead by Health Commissioner Judy Persich…
High Winds Knock Power To Thousands Of New Jersey Residents High Winds Knock Power To Thousands Of New Jersey Residents
High Winds Knock Power To Thousands Of New Jersey Residents High winds toppled trees and power lines across New Jersey, leaving tens of thousands of residents in the cold, authorities said. More than 25,000 electric customers were without power early Monday afternoon, according to the Garden State’s major utility companies. JCP&L reported the most outages as of 3:20 p.m. Those were in Morris (975), Ocean (1,250) and Sussex (1,083) as of 3:20 p.m. Winds of more than 30 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph helped plunge temperatures down into the 30s.  We’ve received reports of ~14,000 power outages across the state due to the strong winds💨 today.…
Multiple Arrests Made In Santander Bank ATM Thefts Across NY/NJ/CT Multiple Arrests Made In Santander Bank ATM Thefts Across NY/NJ/CT
Multiple Arrests Made In Santander Bank ATM Thefts Across NY/NJ/CT UPDATED: Dozens of people were arrested after using prepaid debit cards to steal from ATMs in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut because of a system glitch on Tuesday, authorities said. Police in Bergen, Mercer, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Union counties were on the lookout for suspects in Santander Bank ATM thefts using prepaid debit cards. ALSO SEE: Seven police departments in Monmouth County help round up 31 suspects.  “We are cooperating with law enforcement as they actively investigate this situation," a Santander Bank spokesperson said.   FBI agents and det…
NJ County Breakdown: 5,600 Residents Without Power 6 Days After Tropical Storm Isaias NJ County Breakdown: 5,600 Residents Without Power 6 Days After Tropical Storm Isaias
NJ County Breakdown: 5,600 Residents Without Power 6 Days After Tropical Storm Isaias Thousands of New Jersey residents were still without power Monday, six days after Tropical Storm Isaias hit the region. As of 10:30 a.m., there were nearly 5,600 residents in the dark, according to utility company outage maps. Sunday night, there were approximately 20,900 outages across New Jersey, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. Many residents who had power recently restored were waiting for internet service. Restoration times for those still without power were Monday and Tuesday nights. Here's a list of outages per county, according to outage maps from JCP&L, PSE&G, Rockland &…
See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With COVID-19 Cases See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With COVID-19 Cases
See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With Covid-19 Cases Health officials on Monday updated a list of every longterm care facility in New Jersey with coronavirus cases -- accounting for more than 50 percent of the state's total. Altogether, there are more than 500 nursing homes and healthcare facilities with COVID-19 cases and fatalities in the state. The number of cases and fatalities were reported by the facilities themselves. The facilities in each county with the most fatalities per population: Atlantic: Hammonton Center: 154 cases, 12 deaths Bergen: Veterans Memorial Home - Paramus: 256 cases, 57 deaths, with Oakland Rehabilitation a…
MORE SNOW? Wednesday's Commute Could Get Messy MORE SNOW? Wednesday's Commute Could Get Messy
More Snow? Wednesday's Commute Could Get Messy Don't be fooled by the higher temps Monday and Tuesday -- it's about to get colder and snowier in much of New Jersey. Monday will be warm and wet with conditions expected to change to rain and sleet Tuesday evening, before turning to snow sometime after midnight Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. Between one and three inches of snow are being forecast in a quick-hitting storm expected early Wednesday morning across Bergen, western Essex, Hudson, Passaic and western Union counties. Forecasters are anticipating a messy commute Wednesday morning. A hazardous weather outlook is issue…
Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese
Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese “You’ve got to have a foundation to continue to heal as Christ heals,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said as he presented Forward in Faith Together: Our Road Ahead, his vision for the Archdiocese of Newark, at one of the four presentations throughout the Archdiocese of Newark in October. Attended by members of the parish community and clergy, the town hall meetings were held at churches in Hudson, Union, Bergen, and Essex. The cardinal shared his broad pastoral vision that maps out the future of the archdiocese in six pillars: Protection of the Faithful; Accountability, Transpar…
Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese
Cardinal Tobin Shares Vision For Newark Archdiocese “You’ve got to have a foundation to continue to heal as Christ heals,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said as he presented Forward in Faith Together: Our Road Ahead, his vision for the Archdiocese of Newark, at one of the four presentations throughout the Archdiocese of Newark in October. Attended by members of the parish community and clergy, the town hall meetings were held at churches in Hudson, Union, Bergen, and Essex. The cardinal shared his broad pastoral vision that maps out the future of the archdiocese in six pillars: Protection of the Faithful; Accountability, Transpar…
STORM WATCH: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey STORM WATCH: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey
Storm Watch: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch across North Jersey Friday and Saturday. A slow-moving system beginning Friday night could bring up to one inch of rain to parts of Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Union through Saturday afternoon, the NWS said. "The biggest threat remains gusty winds, and we can also add localized flooding in poor drainage areas," meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. A chance of showers is possible throughout the day Friday, with patchy fog before 3 p.m. Temps in the low- to mid- 70s.  A thunderstorm forecast Friday night could produce high winds and heavy…
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For North Jersey Flash Flood Watch In Effect For North Jersey
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For North Jersey The first post-Thanksgiving workweek will get off to a stormy start. The same storm that brought blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest will sweep through the Northeast on Monday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and challenging conditions for motorists during the evening commute. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Morris counties from noon Monday until 1 a.m. Tuesday. River basins in northeast New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley are especially "vulnerable" to quick rises and flash flooding, the NWS said…
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed Executive Order 33 declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties as a result of this past weekend’s torrential rains. The order allows for the extension of state resources, as necessary and as requested into communities most directly impacted by flooding. “There is no doubt that parts of our state have received nothing less than historic amounts of rain, and some communities received an entire month’s worth in just a few hours,” Murphy said.  “This will allow us to focus resources into the most impacted areas, …