Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Newburgh — For The Third Time
A 74-year-old man has been convicted of criminal mischief after repeatedly cutting his neighbor's septic pipe over claims of bad odors in Orange County, prosecutors said.
Newburgh resident Nicholas Gemma, 74, was convicted on Thursday, June 18, of fourth-degree criminal mischief, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 22.
According to the DA's Office, the incident leading to Gemma's conviction happened on Dec. 13, 2025, when Town of Newburgh Police officers responded to a residence regarding a damaged septic pipe.
The victim told police that he watched surve…
Traveler With Measles Visited Newark Airport, Health Officials Warn
A person with measles visited Newark Airport last week, the New Jersey Health Department said.
The health department said the person, who was not a New Jersey resident, visited Terminal B on Sunday, Oct. 19 between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. while infected with measles.
Anyone who may have come in contact should ensure they are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella shots.
Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on…
CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: Njdoh
A resident of Hudson County has been diagnosed with measles, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Tuesday, July 15.
The single confirmed case is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week, NJDOH said. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NJDOH said.
Anyone who visited the following locations, only during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles:
University Hospital, Emergency Department, 150 Bergen St. Ne…
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches
Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following recent rainfall, health officials announced.
The Westchester County Health Department said 0.67 inches of rain fell over the past 24 hours, prompting a preemptive closure of beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday.
The following locations are affected:
New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound;
Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and&n…
