UPDATE: President Postpones Trump National Golf Trip To Central Jersey UPDATE: President Postpones Trump National Golf Trip To Central Jersey
Update: President Postpones Trump National Golf Trip To Central Jersey UPDATED: President Donald Trump postponed his planned weekend trip to his private golf resort in Somerset County. SEE: Now Trump Plans Working Trip To Maine Despite the coronavirus and statewide George Floyd protests against police brutality, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a no-fly zone for Bedminster and Morristown for "VIP movement" his weekend, raising the possibility of a presidential visit to Trump National Golf Club, according to media reports  Gov.. Phil Murphy recently lifted COVID-19 limits on using area golf courses, parks and beaches as the number of po…
COVID-19: NY Death Toll Falls To Lowest Level Since Start Of Pandemic COVID-19: NY Death Toll Falls To Lowest Level Since Start Of Pandemic
Covid-19: NY Death Toll Falls To Lowest Level Since Start Of Pandemic With all eyes in the country focused on protests and incidents of looting, New York State quietly had the lowest number of new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations and deaths since the pandemic struck. On Day 95 of the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there were fewer than 150 new hospitalizations and 49 deaths attributed to the virus overnight, record lows after the state peaked at more than 800 fatalities in one day. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, June 3 in Albany, Cuomo praised the frontline workers for helping stem the spread of the virus, statin…
Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting
Long Island Officials Prepare For Threats Of Violence, Looting With some anti-police brutality protests turning violent across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, officials and law enforcement agencies on Long Island are preparing for the potential worst-case scenario. Though the majority of protests and demonstrations on Long Island have been peaceful in the past week, Nassau and Suffolk County officials took steps to prevent any possible problems amid anonymous threats that have been posted online. Several Target stores on Long Island reportedly closed over the weekend following rumors that they were being targeted for loo…
Front Door Smashed At Pharmacy In Fairfield County Front Door Smashed At Pharmacy In Fairfield County
Front Door Smashed At Pharmacy In Fairfield County A glass door of a Fairfield County pharmacy was shattered during a burglary overnight, police said. Officers on patrol in Fairfield found the front door of Unity Pharmacy on Post Road shattered at approximately 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, officials said. It was initially unclear if any cash or product was taken as the owner of the business assessed the damage following the early morning break-in. No other businesses in the immediate area were vandalized or burglarized. Investigators have not determined whether the break-in is tied to the nationwide looting that has been ongoing in the wa…
Report: American Dream Developer Misses Payments On $1.4B Mortgage For Mall Of America Report: American Dream Developer Misses Payments On $1.4B Mortgage For Mall Of America
Report: American Dream Developer Misses Payments On $1.4B Mortgage For Mall Of America The developer of the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford has missed two monthly payments on its $1.4 billion mortgage for the Mall of America in Minnesota, media reports say. Triple Five put up 49 percent interest in the Minnesota mall along with a second mall in Canada as collateral to obtain a $1.67 billion loan for the construction of the American Dream, the Wall Street Journal reports. Mortgage services Wells Fargo & Co. reportedly confirmed the missed payments with NorthJersey.com Tuesday. Citing the ongoing turmoil following the death of George Floyd, the Minnesota mall has po…
FBI: Middlesex Man Tried To Torch Trenton Police Car Following Floyd Protest FBI: Middlesex Man Tried To Torch Trenton Police Car Following Floyd Protest
FBI: Middlesex Man Tried To Torch Trenton Police Car Following Floyd Protest Federal authorities seized a Middlesex County man who they said stuffed a rag into the gas tank of a police cruiser and tried to set it on fire during a riot that erupted in Trenton following what had been a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd. Justin Spry, 21, of South Plainfield tried claiming on Twitter that he was brutalized by police, but U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Craig Carpenito said that surveillance video captured him and an accomplice trying to torch the police car Sunday night. “Law enforcement officers on scene observed Spry as he attempted to ignite the vehicle,” …
HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation
HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation HelloFresh ended its partnership with Tenafly native Lea Michele amid a racism accusation made by her former "Glee" costar. Michele on Monday tweeted her support for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement when Samantha Ware accused her of making her life a "living hell" while working together on the sixth season of the show.  “LMAO REMEMBER WHEN YOU MADE MY FIRST TELEVISON GIG A LIVING HELL?!?! CAUSE ILL NEVER FORGET,” Ware, 28, said in the tweet. “I BELIEVE YOU TOLD EVERYONE THAT IF TOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY YOU WOULD ‘S–T IN MY WIG!’ AMONGST OTHER TRAUMATIC MICROAGR…
Long Island Restaurant Owner Under Fire For Video Comments On Protesters Long Island Restaurant Owner Under Fire For Video Comments On Protesters
Long Island Restaurant Owner Under Fire For Video Comments On Protesters The owner of a popular Italian restaurant on Long Island is facing backlash after making incendiary comments about protesters during a Facebook Live video that went viral. Luigi Petrone, the owner of Tutto Pazzo in Huntington Village, received the harsh criticism after he posted a video of a group protesting the death of George Floyd, calling them names and mocking them. “There’s a bunch of kids … little punks,” he said. “(They) look like little animals … little savages.” Petrone went on to say that “we were ready, we don’t joke around. They know if they come into Huntington, they’re goin…
Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz
Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz Hundreds made their voices heard in the area in separate protests of the police-related death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Massive protests were held throughout the Hudson Valley on Monday, June 1, with hundreds peacefully gathering in Beacon and New Paltz while looting and anarchy reigned supreme in some areas, namely New York City. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said that the protests “shined a light on injustice,” and that protesters “chose to be peacemakers.” “The taking of life cannot be met by the taking of life. It cannot be undone by destroying each other,” he said. …
COVID-19: Expect New Virus Outbreaks Due To Nationwide Protests, Surgeon General Says COVID-19: Expect New Virus Outbreaks Due To Nationwide Protests, Surgeon General Says
Covid-19: Expect New Virus Outbreaks Due To Nationwide Protests, Surgeon General Says One of the nation’s top health officials is cautioning that there are likely to be new outbreaks of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as groups congregate during protests over the death of George Floyd. U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said this week that although many have been wearing face coverings during protests, the thousands of people gathering in close proximity over the last few days protesting Floyd's death is likely to lead to a spike in cases. "I remain concerned about the public health consequences both of individual and institutional racism (and) people out protesting in a way th…
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend 'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells Nypd, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend The curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week, through the weekend as looting and protests continue to break out in the wake of the police-assisted death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as Gov. Andrew Cuomo publicly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio's response.  De Blasio announced that the curfew will be in effect nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, June 7. following five nights of protests in the five boroughs and throughout the country. Earlier story - NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests “Anyone who is upset about the statu…
Complete Rundown Of George Floyd Marches, Vigils Planned Across Garden State Complete Rundown Of George Floyd Marches, Vigils Planned Across Garden State
Complete Rundown Of George Floyd Marches, Vigils Planned Across Garden State Many more marches and other demonstrations in memory of George Floyd are planned in New Jersey and across the nation this week. Protests over Floyd’s death in Minneapolis have swept across the country Four Minnesota police officers who were at the scene of Floyd’s death were fired, and one of them, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. At least seven such rallies were set for Tuesday, June 2 including: In Princeton, the Coalition for Peace in Princeton will hold a peaceful protest at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nassau and Witherspoon streets. In Kean…